These days our lives have become easy with the help of the internet.
Whenever a person has a doubt, they immediately type their question online.
Once they get their answer, they are able to solve their problems.
Many people do this.
But is it the same for the Deaf community?
The Deaf community has many doubts when it comes to this.
Should they ask their query in Sign Language or written Enlish. There is no accessibility as well.
These doubts remain and their questions keep growing.
These doubts are never solved and always ignored.
Now there is good news for all of you.
Access Mantra! What is this?
It is a website for the entire Deaf community.
The website’s goal is to provide solutions regarding Indian Deaf schools,
Indian Deaf Associations,
Indian Interpreters, etc. You will never have to ask anyone about this.
All you have to do is go on their website and you will find answers to all your questions.
Many Deaf individuals are apprehensive about sending their questions in written English.
Don't worry! Now you can record a video of yourself in Sign Language and send it to Access Mantra.
Do you think they will answer in written English? Not at all!
Their reply will be in Sign Language as well. Isn't that great!
Since both the parties are Deaf communication will be in sign language.
Here have a look at the website.
Beautiful isn't it? I am simply amazed!
You might be thinking that the website is completely in English.
That's not the case! It is perfect for Deaf individuals as all the information is in Indian Sign Language in video format.
This is not all!
There are many categories such as Deaf Information Network.
It will provide information regarding Indian Associations, Deaf schools and many such topics.
There will even be announcements regarding important policies.
If you want us to organise a training workshop, get in touch with us.
Informative Media in the form of important awareness videos will also be shared.
You can contact and communicate with the team to solve your doubts.
If you want an interpreter, you just have to click website and it will give you all the details.
Under these six categories, there are many sub categories.
There are clear answsers to all your queries.
For example, information regarding interpreter ethics,
Deaf Associations,
Deaf Women Associations,
Deaf schools, Deaf Businesses
and also regarding the LGBTQ+.
'L' stands for Lesbian,
'G' stands for Gay,
'B' stands for Bisexual
'T' stands for Transgender
and 'Q' for Queer
How exciting! You can learn and clear your doubts.
Remember! All of this is not in English. It is completely in Sign Language.
You can view all the videos and learn with a cool mind! So enjoy!
The website - www.accessmantra.com -
was the idea of Dr. Alim Chandani.
A team of Deaf experts, CODAs and Hearing Individuals all worked together to create the website.
Since they are a team of Deaf individuals they understand Deaf society very well.
They created this, as they understand Deaf culture and Deaf point of view.
You won’t have to wait long to use this website!
They launch tomorrow on 20th August at 11am. So please visit the website.
Don't be lazy! Visit the website and use the accessibility to learn.
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