International Day of Sign Languages

The "International Day of Sign Languages," celebrated on September 23, is a special day to help everyone understand the importance of sign languages. It encourages people to learn and support these languages used by deaf and hard-of-hearing people to communicate. This day reminds us that using sign languages is a basic right, just like speaking any other language. It helps bring people together, increases awareness about the needs of deaf communities, and shows how important it is to respect and support everyone, no matter how they communicate. It's a day to celebrate diversity and the power of words, spoken or signed.

How to celebrate International Day of Sign Languages?

You can celebrate by learning a few signs from sign language to say "hello" or "thank you." Watch a fun video about sign language to see how people communicate without speaking. Draw pictures of hands to represent different signs or make a game out of guessing what signs mean with your friends. Share with your family or classmates something cool you've learned about sign language. You can also find a storybook that teaches sign language and read it together. These activities will help you understand and appreciate the amazing way people use their hands to talk.