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The FAID was founded in 1957 by the
late Father Andeweg with collaboration of the members of the Coast Lion's
Club. It is one of the most prominent deaf education centers in the Middle
East. FAID has educated 2,700 deaf children (ages 2.5 - 18) through the 44 years
of its operation. They currently have
85 students.
The school is run on an oral basis and the students are encouraged to use speech
at all times. The children are taught to speak both Arabic and
English. This is achieved through the extensive use of a Speech and
Hearing Department. Other services provided to the community include:
Earmould Laboratory Audiology Services, Speech Therapy, and Out-Patient
Programs.
 The
FAID has a large number of poor students who cannot afford tuition fees,
transportation, hearing aids, etc. They are requesting financial help for scholarships
and hearing aids for these students. The tuition fees for one year
(includes boarding) is $1,500 (US Dollars).
In addition to deaf students, the FAID helps elderly poor deaf community
members. They are requesting financial help to enable them
to provide 6 hearing aids to elderly persons.
  
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