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Deaf advocates help celebrate International Day of Sign Languages

September 23, 2019

NZ sign language is one of 300 recognised across the globe.

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages - the first day of the International Week of the Deaf.

New Zealand sign language is one of 300 recognised across the globe, with more than 20,000 people knowing the language.

Disabilities Issues Minister Carmel Sepuloni says sign language opens up social, cultural, educational and employment opportunities for the deaf. However, there is still more to do to progress it further.

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