Sign Language in Preschool: Heated Debate in Umeå City Council
A heated debate in Umeå's city council centered on ensuring competency in sign language within local preschools following personnel changes at a specific preschool.
The story of the teacher with dual sensory impairment who overcomes limits and teaches classes to interpreters at the university of Quito: 'There are no barriers when one makes an effort'
A teacher with dual sensory impairment is successfully teaching at a prestigious university in Quito, Ecuador, demonstrating the power of determination over obstacles.
Inclusion: Deaf Student Inspires Classmates and Teachers to Learn Libras in Public School in Interior SP
A deaf student in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has inspired her peers and teachers to learn Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) to facilitate communication within her public school.
Norway: Sign language may become an elective in secondary school
Norway's proposal to make sign language an elective subject in secondary schools is met with criticism from the Norwegian Deaf Association, which argues for its inclusion on par with Nynorsk to ensure all students learn the basics.
Finger-Spelling in Language
The article discusses the development and significance of finger-spelling in the Estonian language, particularly its historical roots and contemporary use.
Sign Language to be Mother Tongue Education in Copenhagen
Hearing children of deaf parents in Copenhagen will receive mother tongue education in sign language, according to a decision by a political majority in the Children and Youth Committee.
20-year-old Carl Oscar Malm founded Finland's first school for the deaf in 1846 – revolutionized the lives of the deaf
Carl Oscar Malm is celebrated for establishing Finland's first school for the deaf, greatly improving educational access for the deaf community.
Application for Learning Sign Language Free for All Users
In Varaždin, the application 'Znakovni.hr' for learning and managing Croatian sign language was introduced, aimed at supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and is available for free to all users.