Embracing Sign Language: A Growing Opportunity Across Sectors in India
Sign language is an essential communication tool for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community worldwide, with an estimated 63million people in India alone experiencing significant hearing loss. Despite this sizable community, accessibility in sectors like education, healthcare, and corporate workplaces has been limited due to a lack of support for Indian Sign Language (ISL). However, recent efforts by the government and advocacy organizations are bringing ISL to the forefront, creating an unprecedented opportunity to foster inclusion and accessibility.