The SEN Sign Languages Department
Bridging Communication, Empowering Every Expression!
The SEN Sign Languages Department is committed to making communication accessible, inclusive, and empowering for individuals with special educational needs (SEN) through the teaching and promotion of sign languages. By offering tailored instruction in sign language, the department supports learners in developing essential communication skills, enhancing social interaction, and fostering independence. Programs are designed to meet diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that every participant can connect meaningfully with the world around them. The department also raises awareness about the importance of sign languages in creating inclusive communities where all voices—spoken or signed—are valued. Through collaboration with educators, families, and communication specialists, the SEN Sign Languages Department equips learners with tools for self-expression, advocacy, and lifelong connection. Aligned with CESC’s broader mission, the department stands at the forefront of building a world where communication barriers are broken and every individual has the opportunity to be heard.
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Department Chair
Ms. Ma-Ester Robinson, ASc., BSc.
Ms. Ma-Ester Robinson is an accomplished educator, social worker, and advocate for the Deaf community, bringing a lifetime of experience and service to her leadership of the SEN Sign Languages Department at CESC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Special) and an Associate of Science in Social Work from the University of the West Indies, alongside formal training in Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) and Deaf Culture education.
Throughout her career, Ms. Robinson has combined her passion for education, social services, and Deaf advocacy. Her experiences span teaching at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf, Deaf culture facilitation, JSL instruction, relay interpreting, and volunteer service with the Jamaica Association for the Deaf. She also serves as a Deaf Bible Worker and is actively involved in leadership roles within her church and community organizations.
Ms. Robinson’s dedication to empowering the Deaf community through education, advocacy, and language access makes her an inspiring and transformative leader at CESC.
