Author
In Japan, “Rou” Nanchousha”, “Mimigakikoenai-hito” and “Tsunbo” are all used to identify as deaf, yet Japan’s complex history with its Deaf community means that “Tsunbo” is considered derogatory, while Mimigakikoenai literally denotes a person whose ears do not hear. It…
In Nigeria, the fight to acknowledge and include people with disabilities—especially the Deaf community—has been a protracted and difficult one. The National Policy on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities’ passage represents a critical turning point in the struggle for…
In terms of acknowledging and promoting the rights of people with disabilities, Indonesia has made significant progress. Among these initiatives, the Republic of Indonesia’s Act Number 8 of 2016 on the Rights of People with Disabilities’ passage marks a significant…
Egypt has made significant progress in acknowledging the rights of individuals with disabilities, such as those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, in recent years. Though there has been progress, a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape and its…
One important step in guaranteeing the inclusion and protection of people with disabilities, including the Deaf community, is Turkey’s Law on the Rights and Equality of Persons with Disabilities (No. 5378). Although Turkey has made significant strides toward harmonizing its…
The lives of people with disabilities, including the Deaf community, have improved significantly in South Korea. A key component of these initiatives is the Act on the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities, which was first passed in 1981. South Korea’s…
The advancement of equality and the defense of the rights of underrepresented groups have been major focuses of Spanish legislative development. Among these, the Deaf community’s rights have gained recognition, especially in light of more general equality laws. One important…
With notable advancements in accessibility and inclusion, the rights of people with disabilities have drawn more attention in Mexico in recent years. The Deaf community has encountered particular difficulties in obtaining full participation in society, especially with regard to public…
Around the world, the rights of people with disabilities—including the Deaf—have gained more attention. Ensuring complete inclusion in society has proven to be a major challenge in China, where the Deaf community is sizable and diverse. But when it comes…
For many years, Indian law has focused on the rights of people with disabilities, including the Deaf community. The passage of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD Act) in 2016 was a major step in defending these rights. …
Unspoken Language Services is a boutique agency providing exclusive on-site and virtual American Sign Language interpreting services. We focus on servicing Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers with the highest level of interpreting quality and cultural competence. We know your agency list was limitless, but you chose our passion-driven company to serve your communication needs best.
All images and photo content on this blog are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This means that we are free to share, redistribute, remix, and adapt the selected content for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as we give appropriate attribution to the original image creator.
Proper attribution is noted at the beginning or the end of each blog post.
To learn more about Creative Commons licensing, please visit the Creative Commons licensing information page.
You may also view the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License deed
This disclaimer does not grant any additional rights beyond those granted by the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. We do not endorse any content that is created using our content, and we are not responsible for any damages that may result from the use of our content.
