Deaf plumber taken on by Region Four

Sister Nandranie Singh communicating with her brother, Julian Sarjoo via sign language at the workshop. (Region Four photo)

The Region Four Council (RDC) has recently employed a Deaf youth to work as a plumber/handyman at the Friendship Health Office.

According to a Region Four press release, 21 year-old Julian Sarjoo, who was born Deaf, had attended a skills training session at the Sophia Learning institute for six months where he was taught plumbing. He successfully completed the programme and sought employment within RDC Region Four. He is believed to be the first Deaf person to be employed within the Health services of RDC Region Four, the release added.

The young man, speaking through his sister, Nandranie Singh, stated that he has no plans of moving from the Friendship Health Office where he now works and declared that the staff there are very supportive.