Monday, August 6, 2007

New Deal for the Deaf

Delegates to the World Federation of the Deaf Congress held recently in Madrid, Spain, have said that multi-function phones, webcams and other new technological innovations have transformed the lives of the hard of hearing.

The main aim of the congress, which is held every four years, is "to advance recognition of sign language in national legislations." At the same time the meeting is also an opportunity for deaf people to share their experiences and knowledge in the fields of education, culture, science and application of new technologies
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