Viral: Deaf man’s cat learns to communicate in sign language
- 30-Apr-2022
A video showing a cat communicating with a deaf man through signs has gone viral on the internet. Within the viral video that appeared on Reddit, the cat appears to faucet a person with its paw sooner than signalling as if it needs to be fed. As one Redditor interpreted, “…it’s ‘hey you’ (the tap […]
President Alvi calls for use of sign language in news bulletin, TV shows
- 15-Nov-2018
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi along with the first lady Samina Alvi visited the National Library of Pakistan on Thursday. Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training and National Heritage Shafqat Mahmood welcomed the president on his arrival. The president visited various sections of the library. President Alvi had brief discussion with the people with special […]
CM decides to develop PSL learning resources across Sindh
- 30-Oct-2018
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday decided to create and develop Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) learning resources at primary grade levels with focus on literacy and numeracy across the province. While presiding over a meeting, CM Murad said he had a plan to involve the experts to create digital learning of […]
Famed sign-language gorilla Koko dies in California
- 21-Jun-2018
The famed gorilla Koko, known for her mastery of sign language, has died at the San Francisco Zoo..
Deaf village in Bali Indonesia where silence is golden
- 29-Sep-2016
BENGKALA: Balinese women dressed in gold bodices dance to rhythmic drumming while waving fans as men in purple outfits sit cross legged around them, jiggling their arms and chanting.