Today marks a terrific triumph:
Universal declaration announced today that Deaf babies are first HUMAN babies and must be allowed equal access to language. From now on, all governments on the planet mandate that visual babies be exposed to a visual language - the signed language of the respective country, and all new parents of deaf babies learn that visual language.
Each country now recognizes their Deaf community's signed language as one of the official languages, allowing Deaf citizens to be active at every level of their society. Full bilingual education and bilingual services are now available for Deaf people all over the globe.
Hurrah! Hurrah! And shout and SIGN "HURRAH!" again.
Truly, this is the best day in world history for Deaf people everywhere.
I can now retire.
susan@susan.schaller.com
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