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How much can you learn from our culture through sign language? Sign Language is not the same in all countries. It varies, like any other language. It develops its accents and nuances. It adjusts itself to social groups, towns, and communities. For example, American Sign Language (ASL) is widely spoken across the US. But there is also a little …
International dialogue keeps problems at bay. When stakes are high, it becomes relevant as ever. It’s crazy different how today when political matters escalate, countries around the globe are quickly involved. Even if they are not neighbors. Even if they don’t share people or languages. Trade, communications, technology, and human rights, are all reasons for international dialogue. Many times, spaces …
How accurate is the award-winning movie as to how it portrays Sign Language speakers? This year, the Oscars awarded a film we feel drawn to CODA. Many don’t know, but this coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Sian Heder is a remake of the 2014 French-Belgian film “La Famille Bélier”. And it did some wonderful adjustments to it. The word CODA stands …
