World Federation of the Deaf

Global Deaf community accessibility and inclusion efforts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Legislative moves promote sign language accessibility in Argentina and Mexico

International efforts to improve accessibility and linguistic recognition for the Deaf community continue to evolve through educational and legislative channels in Argentina and Mexico. In Argentina, educational institu

Sign language awareness initiatives in Japan

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Okinawa Sントリー Arena hosts blue light-up for International Day of Sign Languages

In observance of the International Day of Sign Languages on September 23, various cities and media outlets in Japan are launching initiatives to promote sign language as an equal language and protect the rights of the de

Global hearing loss accessibility initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Accessibility and rights initiatives target global hearing loss challenges

Global efforts are addressing the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, a demographic the World Health Organization predicts could reach 700 million by 2050. During the International Week of the Deaf, focus

Global observance of International Day of Sign Languages

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Indonesian officials promote inclusive education for students with disabilities

The International Day of Sign Languages, observed annually on September 23, serves as a global platform to promote the linguistic identity and human rights of the deaf community. The United Nations established the date t