Sign language protects ‘linguistic identity and cultural diversity’ of all users, says UN chief
Sep 24, 2019, at 09:44 am
New York: Sign languages are crucial to “express oneself, connect with others and participate in all aspects of economic, social, cultural and political spheres”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for International Day of Sign Languages, on Monday.
Deaf advocate voices importance of sign languages as UN marks first commemoration
Sep 23, 2018, at 04:49 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS): Nyle DiMarco is just a foreigner speaking a different language. That’s how the actor, model and advocate introduces himself to people who have not met a deaf person before.