International Day of Sign Language

Events for UN International Day of Sign Language

We welcome you to collaborate on a series of events for UN International Day of Sign Languages! As the date approaches, we eagerly anticipate a day filled with celebration, education, and advocacy for sign languages and the deaf community. This occasion provides us with a unique opportunity to come together, learn, and advocate for the rights and inclusion of deaf individuals. We encourage you to actively participate, engage in meaningful conversations, and build connections with fellow participants. These events serve as a platform for fostering unity, breaking down barriers, and promoting a society that values and embraces diversity.

Pick a word

In a bowl of folded chits of random words such as winter, summer, banana, grapes etc, each participant can choose a chit.The word would then be taught by the accompanying deaf facilitator. If the participants are already acquainted with the basic words and sentence syntax, they can also attempt to make a sentence with the keyword being the word they chose.The same can be done online with the hidden post it options which would reveal the word when clicked on.

Duration: 1 hour

Scenario based Learning and Roleplay in Sign Language

Our Scenario-Based Learning and Roleplay in Sign Language program is designed to provide a unique and immersive learning environment for individuals interested in improving their sign language skills. Through interactive scenarios and role-playing exercises, participants will enhance their communication abilities and gain practical experience in real-life situations.

Duration: 1 hour

Day with the Deaf

Post having the sign along or sign language crash course, the participants can be taken to spend a day in a deaf school or NGO to interact with the deaf children. It could also be done by getting the beneficiaries to the company.The participants will learn more words through finger spelling and about the deaf culture. There could also be a goal given for the end of day, such as being given a sign name.

Duration: 1 hour

Sign Along for Transport Authorities

Sensitization and learning sign language for conductors and drivers is to promote inclusion in public transport for people with hearing and speech disorders. This way, there would be better understanding between them and the individuals they meet.Additionally, the government department should also provide information and advice regarding any benefits and schemes that those with disabilities may avail to make their journey easier. This is integral to ensure that the transport system becomes more accessible for all.

Duration: 1 hour

Sign Language Crash Course

A day of sensitization and learning sign language for abled school children to enable them to communicate with children with hearing impairment.This is to promote more inclusion in schools. Eventually, it will help in getting more volunteers in these schools.Connect with more colleges and approach them with internships, which would make it easier for getting more volunteers for future volunteering engagements.

Duration: 5 hours

Online Sign Language Quizzes

Have quizzes online on our social media from the start of September, which would help in engaging the followers.At the end of 24 hours or any other deadline, we can announce the winners of the quizzes on social media.This is to prompt participants to learn basic sign language words and information about deaf culture etc through quizzes.

Duration: 15 mins

Sign & Sing Challenge

“Signs are to eyes what words are to ears”

So imagine every time we are singing a song and not adding signs to it, people who are Deaf are missing the beautiful lyrics and meaning around it.

This International Day of Sign Languages make your songs and chorus Inclusive and sing and sign with your Deaf buddies.

Join our unique initiative of Sign Sing Challenge

What’s in for you:

Unique way of learning Sign Language
Learn signs to make any particular song inclusive
Practice and sign with singing
Fun Filled activity to make interactions Inclusive for Deaf

Duration: 60 Mins

Duration: 1 hour

Sign Language Crash Course

Duration: 5 hours

Online Sign Language Quizzes

Duration: 15 mins

Sign & Sing Challenge

“Signs are to eyes what words are to ears”

So imagine every time we are singing a song and not adding signs to it, people who are Deaf are missing the beautiful lyrics and meaning around it. This International Day of Sign Languages make your songs and chorus Inclusive and sing and sign with your Deaf buddies.

Join our unique initiative of Sign Sing Challenge

What’s in for you:

Unique way of learning Sign Language
Learn signs to make any particular song inclusive
Practice and sign with singing
Fun Filled activity to make interactions Inclusive for Deaf

Duration: 60 Mins

Inclusive Fun Fair

“Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice and belonging is having the voice heard”

Every time our discussions, meetings and games are not Inclusive, we are missing out People with Disability in terms of participation. This International Day of Sign Languages Day take the initiative to build an Inclusive Team and plan a few fun activities in an innovative way that enables your Deaf colleagues to take part in it

Join our fun-filled Inclusive Fun Fair

What’s in for you:

Play games with a different mindset
Include everyone
Sign with a challenge to build Inclusive team
Fun Filled activity to make interactions Inclusive for Deaf

Duration: 60 Mins

Sign & Win Ice-Cream (in-person)

“Create Inclusion with simple mindfulness that others might have different reality from your own” Objective: Understand the Deaf world in their own language before stepping in and change their lives for better. Learn Signs in a fun filled way and get rewarded. Activity by GiftAbled: Teach employees alphabets and few ice-cream signs or take a pledge to be inclusive. Activity on the Day: Counter 1 – Walk-in employees at the cafeteria to sign alphabets and ask for an ice-cream in their favorite flavor. Counter 2 – Employees from counter 1 walk to counter 2 à Sign and claim an ice-cream through Sign Language.