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International Week of Deaf People
Recognized globally by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and its national associations, this celebration occurs during the last full week of September, culminating in the National Day of the Deaf this coming Sunday, September 22nd, 2024.
This year’s theme, “Sign up for Sign Language Rights”, highlights the important role sign languages play in promoting equality and access for everyone.
- https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/ ↗ (this link opens in a new page)
- https://www.vpm.org/2021-03-30/deaf-history-and-culture-in-the-united-states ↗ (this link opens in a new page)
- https://www.handtalk.me/en/blog/deaf-culture/ ↗ (this link opens in a new page)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMvRKiCalIo ↗ (this link opens in a new page)
Take some time this week to honor Deaf culture and expand your knowledge by learning some basic sign language at the links below, and share a video of yourself signing a phrase or two for a chance to win a prize! One lucky participant will be selected to receive a special gift from the Accessibility Resource Center ( ARC). (send videos to arc@missouriwestern.edu)