International Day of Sign Languages

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Learn some sign language</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Take the time to learn some basic sign language words and phrases. There are lots of resources available online to help you get started.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Teach sign language</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Find a local school or community center and offer to teach a sign language course. This is a great way to get involved and spread awareness of sign languages around the world.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Organize a sign language event</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Organize an event in your community that celebrates sign languages. Invite people from all walks of life to come together and learn more about sign languages.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Attend a sign language performance</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Check out local performances of sign language plays, musicals, and other theatrical productions. This is a great way to experience the beauty and power of sign languages.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Watch a movie in sign language</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Watch a movie in sign language with subtitles or audio description. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the world of sign languages and appreciate their beauty.</p></div>

<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span>International Day of Sign Languages celebrates and supports deaf communities</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>In recognition of International Day of Sign Languages, we are reminded to raise awareness and celebrate the unique culture and language of those who are part of the global deaf community. This day brings an appreciation for sign language as an important part of these individuals’ lives.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>It promotes equal access to communication </h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>Sign language serves as an invaluable bridge between individuals who are hard of hearing/deaf and those without such a disability. By raising awareness and understanding, sign languages can provide equality in terms of access to educational opportunities and other benefits that may be denied to people with hearing impairments otherwise.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span>It preserves cultural diversity</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>With over 300 Signed languages spoken around the world, there is a great deal of cultural diversity being preserved and celebrated. From American Sign Language to British Sign Language or any of the others, these different forms give us insight into other cultures that would otherwise remain hidden. Which helps us all learn more about each other!</p></div>