sign language

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It provided legal recognition of British sign language as a language in England, Scotland and Wales, but does not automatically provide free, universally accessible language classes for all families.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to provide free sign language classes to all deaf children and their families, through a new sign language law being passed on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Plans for a sign language bill for Northern Ireland had been in the pipeline for a number of years, but stalled during several collapses of power-sharing.

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

His name was Pascal, or something near it, and he captivated us with frantic sign language.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver