sign language

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Lifelong friends John Carberry and Brian Symington have spent the past 40 years working tirelessly to promote sign language in NI.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The Republic of Ireland passed legislation in 2017, providing for the recognition of Irish Sign Language, its use in legal proceedings and the provision of interpretation into sign language by public bodies.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The act also created a duty for the government to report on progress towards greater promotion and use of sign language in government communication with the public.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The first hurdle if he ends up staying in Colombia, is that he and his mother will have to learn Colombian sign language, which differs from American sign language.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

But it’s like his brown eyes speak a special sign language.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes