Register – Miss + Mister Deaf Universe

Personal Identity

Full Name *

Preferred Name

Email Address *

Phone *

Date of Birth *

Day *

Month *

Year *

Gender *MaleFemaleOther

City or Town, Province *

Deaf Profile and Language Access

Deaf or Hard of Hearing *DeafHard of HearingCODAOther

Primary Communication *SASLWritten EnglishLip-readingMixedOther

SASL Proficiency Level *BasicIntermediateAdvancedFluent

Interpreter Requirement for Events *YesNoSometimes

Education and Skills

Highest Qualification *Grade 9MatricCertificateDiplomaDegreePostgraduateOther

Institution *

Field of Study or Training *

Key Skills *AdminSalesITContent CreationDesignConstructionEducationEventsMediaFinanceEntrepreneurshipOther

Employment and Opportunity Preferences

Current Status *EmployedUnemployedStudentSelf employedInternship seeker

Opportunity Interest *JobsInternshipLeanershipsMentorshipsLeadership DevelopmentEntrepreneurship SupportContent and Media Opportunities

Industries of Interest

Willing to Travel for Opportunities *YesNoWithin Province Only

Leadership and Participation

Are you willing to participate in leadership training workshops? *YesNo

Are you willing to represent DEAF CONNECT professionally in public spaces? *YesNo

Why do you want to be part of DEAF CONNECT? *0 / 150

Verification

Upload a short 30 to 60 second video introducing yourself in SASL(Optional but strongly recommended) Maximum file size 32MB

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Membership Commitment Statement *

I understand that DEAF CONNECT is a professional network focused on economic empowerment and opportunity access. I commit to respectful conduct, professionalism, and purpose-driven engagement. I understand that disruptive behaviour, harassment, misinformation, or public drama may result in removal from the network.

I agree to the DEAF CONNECT Leadership Charter and Membership Standards.

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I consent to Disability Connect storing my data for programme delivery.

I consent to being contacted about opportunities.

I consent to my profile being shared with verified partners for placement opportunities.