What is International Sign? International Deaf Communication

Explains the National Week of the Deaf in Australia, what is International Sign, and why Deaf people can use it successfully to communicate.

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International Deaf Culture: Read the Signs

Author Mija Gwyn explains the National Week of the Deaf in Australia. She additionally explains what is International Sign, and why Deaf people can use it successfully to communicate across different countries.

She published this blog post in 2013. Meanwhile, the web page is accessible for people using screen reading software. Users also can toggle the page between different text sizes and colors to increase or decrease visual contrast.

Also learn more about how deaf people communicate in international contexts through international Deaf Mobility research.

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Best for: Deaf Leader, Interpreter, Professional
Topics: Deaf Awareness, Deaf Culture, Language Access, Sign Language
Countries: Australia

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