Importance of Sign Language for Inclusivity
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What challenges do speaking and hearing impaired individuals face?

  • Feeling like a burden due to not knowing sign language
  • Exclusion from conversations (correct)
  • Being unable to hear anything
  • Difficulty in learning French or German
  • How many people in the world are currently speaking and hearing impaired?

  • 15 million
  • 1.5 million
  • 1.5 billion (correct)
  • 1 billion
  • What is crucial for inclusivity and understanding for the speaking and hearing impaired community?

  • Sign language (correct)
  • Learning French or German
  • Taking vocal lessons
  • Taking public speaking classes
  • What percentage of people are born with a hearing disability?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is promoting sign language education important?

    <p>To ensure understanding and acceptance for all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of native sign language users compare to native French speakers globally?

    <p>There are more native sign language users than native French speakers globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • 1.5 billion people in the world are currently speaking and hearing impaired, facing challenges in communication.
    • Sign language is crucial for inclusivity and understanding for the speaking and hearing impaired community.
    • Around 1 million people in Spain alone are speaking or hearing impaired, with a significant number being children.
    • 3 out of every 1,000 people are born with a hearing disability, highlighting the prevalence of this issue.
    • Despite the universal nature of sign language, it is not commonly taught in schools compared to other languages like French or German.
    • There are more native sign language users than native French speakers globally, emphasizing the importance of recognizing sign language.
    • Speaking and hearing impaired individuals face daily challenges, including exclusion from conversations and feeling like a burden due to their disability.
    • To create a more inclusive future, promoting sign language education in schools and communities is essential to ensure understanding and acceptance for all.

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    Explore the significance of sign language in promoting inclusivity and understanding for the speaking and hearing impaired community. Learn about the challenges faced by individuals with communication disabilities and the importance of sign language education for a more inclusive future.

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