Sign Language Day: Easy Communication Signs You Need To Know
23 September 2018 |
5:00 am
Every 23 of September, the world recognises the mute and deaf-mute via the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL). Muteness occurs when there is a problem with the oesophagus, vocal cords, injury, lungs, mouth, or tongue or any other part that is needed for human speech. To commensurate with this year's theme, "With Sign Language,…
Every 23 of September, the world recognises the mute and deaf-mute via the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL).
Muteness occurs when there is a problem with the oesophagus, vocal cords, injury, lungs, mouth, or tongue or any other part that is needed for human speech.
Dr. Angela McCaskill Deputy to the President and Associate Provost of Diversity and Inclusion made history on May 14, 2004, when she became the first African-American alumna of Gallaudet to earn a Ph.D. Her older sister, Carolyn, became the second one the following year. Both doctorates were in Special Education Administration. Photo: DeafPeople
To commensurate with this year’s theme, “With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!”, the Guardian Life brings to you, basics that you should learn.
Get everyone involved and show them that you care.
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International Day of Signs Language. Introducing yourself. Photo: Twitter/Strangetheori
International Day of Signs Language. Common Sign Phrases . Photo: Twitter/Strangetheori
International Day of Signs Language. Common Sign Phrases 2. Photo: Twitter/Strangetheori
International Day of Signs Language. Days of the week. Photo: Twitter/Strangetheori
International Day of Signs Language. Numbers. Photo: Twitter/Strangetheori
International Day of Signs Language. Common Sign Phrases. Photo: Twitter/Strangetheori
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