Why Is the International Day of Sign Languages Celebrated? Know Date, Theme and Significance of the Observance Along With International Week of the Deaf
In a day and age where people are trying to understand the power of accessibility, learning sign language has to be the first step to help these people feel properly integrated and welcomed into society. International Day of Sign Languages helps us do just that.
International Day of Sign Languages 2024 will be celebrated on September 23. The celebration is focused on encouraging people to learn sign language and to help make the world more disabled-friendly and accessible to those who are deaf and/or non-verbal. The main goal of this celebration is to ensure people know the basics of sign languages, which can help them create an environment that is welcoming to the people of the deaf community. As we prepare to celebrate International Day of Sign Languages 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day: how to celebrate International Day of Sign Languages, International Day of Sign Languages 2024 theme and more. International Day of Sign Languages 2024 Date and Theme: Know History and Significance of the Day That Aims To Raise Awareness About the Importance of Sign Language.
When is the International Day of Sign Languages 2024?
International Day of Sign Languages 2024 will be celebrated on September 23. This annual commemoration is focused on helping people understand the different types of sign languages that are widely used across the world, how to learn them and why it is important for one and all to know at least the basics of sign language.
International Day of Sign Languages 2024 Theme
Every year, the celebration of International Day of Sign Languages is focused on a dedicated theme that helps people have a more uniform conversation and helps address the key issues that stand in the way of making the world more accessible. The International Day of Sign Languages 2024 theme is “Sign up for sign language rights!” and it aims to help encourage people to sign up for their local/national sign language classes.
International Day of Sign Languages Significance
The main goal of the annual celebration of International Day of Sign Languages is to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide. And these people have little to no way of communicating with the masses.
In a day and age where people are trying to understand the power of accessibility, learning sign language has to be the first step to help these people feel properly integrated and welcomed into society. International Day of Sign Languages helps us do just that.
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