Erdem Akan, the Secretary-General of SDR, is calling for the Children’s Ombudsman to initiate a review of legislation and guidance documents to ensure that the right to sign language for children is upheld. SDR has noted several case studies regarding the rights of deaf children to Swedish sign language in preschool settings, highlighting incidents of deterioration or outright absence of this right across the country. For instance, in the municipality of Umeå, there have been reports of the removal of existing staff who possess the necessary skills and expertise related to deaf education.

In response to SDR's letter, the Children’s Ombudsman explained that while the agency is small, it has a broad mandate, which includes monitoring children's rights across various areas, necessitating prioritization of its tasks. SDR perceives this response as inadequate, indicating that the lack of resource allocation for the protection of sign language rights undermines the welfare of deaf children in Sweden. This concern emphasizes the ongoing issues within the educational framework regarding inclusivity and accessibility for all children.

The implications of this advocacy by SDR point to a wider recognition of fundamental rights for deaf children in Sweden and the need for legislative re-evaluation. As the demand for such rights grows, stakeholders are called upon to address the shortcomings in oversight that affect vulnerable populations. The push for a thorough review of legislation could lead to more significant reforms aimed at safeguarding the educational and communicative rights of deaf children, promoting a more inclusive society overall.