Deaf advocates call for official recognition of Jamaican Sign Language

Jamaica Observer ·
Politics Policy Jamaica
Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Deaf advocates are calling for the official recognition of Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) and greater public understanding of deaf culture, following a forum hosted by the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Guild Council. The forum, held on September 30, brought together more than 150 students, guests and members of the deaf community to discuss the importance of language…

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