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2019 edition of International Day of Sign Languages
The International Day of Sign Languages is observed every year on 23rd of September to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. The theme for year 2019 is ‘Sign Language Rights for All’.
Topics: Deaf culture • Disability • Identity politics • International Day of Sign Languages • International Week of the Deaf • Sign language
The first-ever International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL-2018)
The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is observed every year on September 23 along with International Week of the Deaf. It highlights the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. It is the first ever IDSL, which was officially adopted at the 72nd United ..
Topics: Deaf culture • Deafness • Disability • Identity politics • International Day of Sign Languages • International Week of the Deaf • Sign language
Deshna Jain crowned as Miss Asia (Deaf) 2018
Deshna Jain (20), who is from Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, has been crowned the 2018 Miss Asia (Deaf) title and was the 3rd runner-up in the 2018 Miss International (Deaf) contest held in Taipei, Taiwan, from July 8-July 16. At 20, she is also the youngest contestant to take part in the event. It’s the ..
Topics: Beauty pageants • Competitions • Deaf culture • Miss & Mister Deaf International • Miss & Mister Deaf World
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launches first Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary
Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, has launched the first Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary of 3000 words at a function in New Delhi on March 23, 2018. The basic aim of developing the ISL Dictionary is to remove communications barriers between the deaf and hearing communities as it is focused ..
Topics: Deaf culture • Deafness • Disability • Hearing loss • Language • Ministry of Power • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment • Sign language