SIGN LANGUAGE WORK - World Federation of the Deaf
SIGN LANGUAGE WORK - World Federation of the Deaf
SIGN LANGUAGE WORK - World Federation of the Deaf
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THE FINNISH ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF<br />
Keys to successful work (continue):<br />
• Mutual respect, Flexibility, cultural sensitivity<br />
• Language policy in <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice concerning <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong><br />
sign language. Advisor role model for hearing<br />
people<br />
• A conscious approach to use only <strong>Deaf</strong> language<br />
users in <strong>the</strong> documentation work for dictionary work<br />
• To avoid <strong>the</strong> influence from hearing non-signers<br />
• To promote <strong>the</strong> self-esteem <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Deaf</strong> community