Results: Entire School Learns Sign Language
Published on 06/03/2019
An entire school in Maine has been learning sign language to welcome a new six-year-old student that is deaf. The students have learned how to sign over 20 words. The mother of the young girl stated: "I absolutely feel like it makes her feel welcomed.” She added, "I think all the kids feel excited that they know another language and I think they think it's fun.”
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Do you know someone that is deaf?
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Do you know sign language? Yes, I know sign language
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Do you think learning sign language should be included in the curriculum of all schools? Yes, I think every student should learn sign language
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Do you think this news story will inspire other schools to try to be more inclusive and accommodating towards students that have disabilities? Yes, I think this story will inspire more schools to try to be inclusive and accommodating towards students with disabilities
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