Monday marks the International Day of Sign Language, a day dedicated to celebrating sign language’s linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. Let us all sign Up for Sign Language Rights – on September 23rd 2024. Your participation is crucial in our collective efforts to advocate for the linguistic human rights of D/deaf people.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the CRPD in 2026, we are united in our efforts to enhance the CRPD at the national level. Your participation in advocating for the linguistic human rights of D/deaf people and signing up for Sign Language rights is not just a gesture; it’s a decisive action that can bring about real change. We can collaborate with local and national associations to achieve a tangible goal for D/deaf communities today.
Did you know that there are 300 or more different sign languages worldwide? This diversity, which is a testament to the richness and complexity of sign languages, is something we should all celebrate and embrace. Furthermore, there are 78 countries with national-level legislation by United Nations Member States (78 countries that have achieved Sign Language Legislation).
Note that there are more than 72 million D/deaf and D/deaf with disabilities worldwide who use their first language in sign language rather than spoken language. It is not a universal sign language.
Why not take the opportunity to learn sign language in your country? It is like learning another new language if you speak Spanish from Italian.
Life in Eureka 