About Centro oaxaqueño de rehabilitación de audición y lenguaje (CORAL)
Centro oaxaqueño de rehabilitación de audición y lenguaje (CORAL) is a non-profit organization established in 1989, dedicated to the clinical and therapeutic treatment of people of all ages with hearing loss in the urban and rural areas of the State of Oaxaca in Mexico. Prevention and early detection of hearing loss, hearing and language therapy, teaching, and social work are core activities of the organization. HTWF has been cooperating with CORAL since 2014.
The project aims for children with hearing loss under ten years to gain access to hearing health services and increase their hearing, speech, and communication abilities, resulting in better social inclusion and quality of life in the long run.
The project covers the whole care continuum (screenings, diagnostics, fitting, auditory habilitation, family support, capacity building for local teams) to ensure consistent support. The local team also collaborates with public and private clinics and various other organizations such as municipality authorities and other NGOs to promote regular screenings and long-term care for children under six.
Project objectives
- Enhance the capacity of CORAL in terms of expertise and processes in essential audiology and language topics
- Increase access to audiological services for children under 6 years of age from low-income families, in terms of detection, diagnosis, hearing aid fitting and follow-up care
- Promote the development of communication and speech skills in children under 10 years of age