Izvestia launches special project for the Day of Sign Language
September 23rd is International Sign Language Day in Russia. On this day, Izvestia presents a special project dedicated to the important role of sign language interpreters in the lives of hearing-impaired people.
The stories of three very different characters in the special project reveal how people learn sign language, what pitfalls they need to be prepared for and how communication in this language looks like in practice. The project presents detailed stories of three girls - a CODA child (daughter of deaf parents), a woman who worked in a dance club for deaf people, and a girl who works as a Russian sign language interpreter in courts and investigations. These stories reveal important subtleties of both learning sign language and putting it into practice.
In addition, within the framework of the project, users will be able to learn interesting facts about Russian Sign Language (RSL) and about existing sign language systems in the world. This is a great opportunity for everyone who wants to understand the problems of hearing-impaired people and the importance of quality sign language interpretation.
The role of sign language interpreters can hardly be overestimated, as they help the hearing impaired in various spheres of life - from official events to working with law enforcement agencies. "Izvestia" talked to these people, thanks to whom the hearing impaired can watch the news, consult with doctors or lawyers, and even do music and dance.
To get acquainted with Izvestia's unique special project, please visit https://spec.iz.ru/gesty.
