what is so special about 23rd September
2022
it is International Day of sign
languages
there are around 300 sign languages
around the world like
BSL
ASL JSL
Etc
and in India we have ISL ISL is used by
whom
by all deaf Indians
as it is their native language
since the dev cannot hear or speak they
are emboldened by sign language
sign language has its own grammar words
expression feelings
Etc deaf individuals are able to clearly
understand through sign language it
contains no spoken words it is totally
Visual and silent but holds so much
meaning and clarity
we will all celebrate ISL on 23rd
September 2022.
do you know what is the first thing a
child should be given at Birth
it is education
education enables the child to progress
in life gain knowledge own a business
work etc
education is important correct you all
know this
similarly the deaf took an advance in
life and become educated intellectual
professionals
so what should they receive first sign
language with an education through sign
language they will prosper
any spoken language like Hindi Tamil Etc
should be taught along with sign
language
sign language and English sign language
and Hindi sign language and Tamil with
this the deaf will grasp information and
Thrive this is called bilingual
education
with bilingual education deaf
individuals will surely succeed this is
a fact
however when I look at India I am not at
all happy
why well teachers across the country are
encouraging oralism over sign language
the deaf are made to sit through
aggressive forms of speech therapy and
the entire focus is on making them speak
when they finally utter a word they are
applauded for it
however they Gain No knowledge out of
this there is no success
the deaf learned to speak but end up
facing many barriers in life
instead of shunning sign language it
must be given to the deaf so that they
can succeed
India has made amazing advancements in
technology there is digital education
and so many other Innovations
India is at the top in terms of tech
but we are a failure when it comes to
accessibility
the deaf remains stagnant with no scope
of growth
hold on in deaf schools some teachers
tie the students hands
and completely focus on making them
speak
they think it is the best form of
Education
honestly the deaf are fed up of all this
during the break or when they go out
after school what do they do speak no
they deter speaking and use their hands
to communicate as they feel the free
talk share ideas Etc
conversations in Sign Language have no
limit and they can go on and on whereas
oral communication is very limited and
is filled with misunderstandings
a small percentage have excelled with
oralism but a large chunk prefers sign
language
as they are not weighed down sign
language is their native language
they feel weighed down by oralism
all forms of oralism have failed and a
large percentage of death have never
succeeded
however the government fails to see this
and have never encouraged sign language
they have always encouraged oralism and
I am very saddened by this
do you want to see a deaf person grow up
to be a qualified professional
first give them sign language and
bilingual education
they will Puck a hundred percent succeed
in life this is for sure
change your thinking
oralism is the wrong way sign language
will surely lead to success
for all those who are interested in
learning ISL and making bonds with the
deaf
well I said shiksha
has a one month course for you
those who have no time for the class
then I said shiksha releases YouTube
shots about different signs every day
learn a new sign every day and watch
half your conversations with the deaf
improve
it will Foster a strong bond between
death and hearing so go learn ISL