Inclusive Society: Sri Lanka to Make Sign Language Recognised Means of Communication
Sign Language (Photo Credits: File Image) Colombo, January 19: The Sri Lankan Cabinet on Tuesday approved to make sign language a recognised means of communication, the Government Information Department said. The cabinet will also advice to draft a relevant, the statement added. In a statement, the Department said the proposal was tabled by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and it will help accept sign language as a recognised means of communication in accessing educational needs, legal matters, health facilities, various government services and private services, Xinhua news agency reported....