On International Day of Sign Languages, the U.S. Department of State discusses sign languages beyond American Sign Language and their work to advocate for global linguistic rights. Read more in the DipNote blog: https://go.usa.gov/xMNXX
[GRAPHIC DESC.: a dark blue background with white lines on top left and bottom right corners. On the top center, a background with faded white round. A title in blue text, “How YOU can,” in dark orange text, “celebrate” and in white text, “International Week of the Deaf People”. Below, a two column checklist with white check box symbols and white text. On the first row to the left, “Learn about Deaf Culture” “Take Deaf Culture courses, go to Deaf-related events, volunteer at a Deaf school.” Next, “Support Deaf Businesses” “Purchase their products or services and share their businesses with other people.” The second row from the left, “Support Deaf Organizations” “Consider volunteering for different organizations and donate.” Next, “Learn Sign Language” “Yes, that’s the tip — learn ASL.” On the last row from the left, “Support Deaf Influencers” “Follow, share, and engage with Deaf influencers who are making a difference!” Next, “Create accessible content” “Include closed captions, transcript, sign language translation for any English text, and more!” Followed by the NAD logo in white and red on the bottom center.] Today marks the first day of International Week of the Deaf People (IWDP) which was started by World Federation of the Deaf Ry! Check out some ways you can celebrate. Also, we shouldn’t limit ourselves to celebrating for only one week — let’s commit to celebrating for a lifetime!Flyer Description: Warm yellow background, green leaves and plants on all four corners. Council de Manos’s spiral hand logo is visible on the top of the flyer, below the logo texts read, “invites you to our 2021 virtual conference during Latinx Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15. Council de Manos’s motto is visible right below the dates, “Reunite. Relearn. Resist.” in red font. Last text read “Be on the lookout for future updates. For more information and registration; Email Conference@councildemanos.org” Disclaimer: Spanish translation for the description is not available. – Descargo de responsabilidad: La traducción al español de la descripción no está disponible.
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