Place Mexico

Partner CMM

Age 46

Gender Female

Nereida is a Christian wife and mother of 3. Her oldest daughter is Deaf and became a student at our partner in Mexico when she was 16yrs old back in 2015. The family had for years been strongly advised to not allow their daughter to learn sign. After few months of her daughter in class, Nereida saw the emotional improvements in her daughter and decided to come volunteer at the school to find out what her daughter liked so much. Within 2 years Nereida was working there as a teacher's assistant. Her whole family has learned to sign including her husband. They have lost contact with extended relatives due to their decision to allow their daughter to learn to sign (cultural prejudices are very strong) In 2019 Nereida began serving as Assistant Director of classes.