National / Social Issues Jul 22, 2020
Sign of the times: Helping deaf people get by in Japan
by Andrew McKirdy
Attempts are being made to enhance the visibility and availability of sign language across the nation.
Sign of the times: Helping deaf people get by in Japan
Attempts are being made to enhance the visibility and availability of sign language across the nation.
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