Education is one of the main challenges Deaf people face. Due to the many different ways of signing, Deaf are unable to get a proper education. Another problem is that hearing impaired teach Deaf, whereby learning became a nightmare for the Deaf.

Most teachers do not understand "what Deaf means". Which means that ,as teachers, they are unable to provide Deaf with full and clear information regarding education, further studies and how to prepare for future.

Also, Deaf are walking around not knowing where they are going.

The solution to this can be addressed through giving teachers, both hearing and Deaf more skills enabling them to help develop a quality teaching for Deaf. Motivation is vital in this field.

Deaf people cannot hear but can feel the sound beat of music.

For TV, Deaf prefer movies, soapies or dramas with sub-titles to enable them to catch-up with what is happening. But they do have their own TV program (DEAF TV) that has South African Sign Language and TV news with interpreters.

Instead of a conventional telephone, Deaf use a Tele-typewriter (TTY) on which they type a message to the receiver. The receiver reads the message and responds in the same way. The TTY signals an incoming call with a flashing light.

When a doorbell is pressed, a light in the house flashes a different pattern from the one indicating an incoming call on the TTY.

Sound detectors (sensors) are used in babies' cost to alert mothers that the baby is crying.

Vibrating alarm clocks are used to wake-up.

Deaf people use vibrating pagers and cell-phones to receive and send messages, and email is also used.