Advocacy
the act of supporting and promoting a specific cause or idea to influence public opinion, policies, and decision-making processes.
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Enhancing Accessibility in Music: A Step Towards Inclusion
Music is a universal language that transcends barriers, and its magic lies in how it brings people together. At the Esplanade’s Voices – A Festival of Song, I had the opportunity to attend two events: Vocal Focal: An Introduction to Song-Signing and Pop Singalong with Siao Sing Songs. Both events offered unique experiences, but they…
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Embracing Inclusivity and Accessibility: A Call to Recognize Singapore Sign Language (SgSL)
In recent years, there’s been a growing movement to raise the visibility of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and advocate for the Deaf community’s rights. Initiatives, like the new e-book on SgSL are commendable steps forward. Additionally, efforts by government representatives, such as Eric Chua’s initiative to study SgSL and consider making it Singapore’s official sign…
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Empowering the Deaf Community: Our Journey Towards Recognizing Singapore Sign Language (SgSL)
This above video is produced especially for my Deaf and hard-of-hearing friends who are SgSL users for their better understanding. In 2022, I had participated in a 8-day “Sign Language Rights” training organized by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) in Singapore. Susana Stiglich, Sign Language Rights Officer, and Alexandre Bloxs, formerly Human Rights…
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International Day of Sign Languages: Sign Up for Sign Language Rights
23rd September is International Day of Sign Languages. This day is a special day to celebrate the many sign languages spoken around the world and to raise awareness about the importance of sign language rights. There are over 300 sign languages in the world, and each one is unique and beautiful. In Singapore, the Deaf…
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Welcome to My Public Website: Harmonizing Artistry & Signythm
Hello and welcome! On this blog, I aim to share my journey of breaking barriers and empowering the Deaf community through visual storytelling, poetry, music and sign language. Here, you’ll find a symphony of stories, experiences, and insights into the vibrant world of Deaf arts & music. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my…
Lily Goh 