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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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My Debut at DARE Festival 2024
I’m thrilled to announce that on Wednesday 13 November 2024, I will be making my debut performance at the DARE Festival, held at the Gateway Theatre. It’s an honour to share the stage with celebrated Singaporean talents, including jazz icon Jacintha, pop sensation shazza, and the talented pianist Azariah Tan, among others. This event is…
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The Visual Symphony of Deaf Music
When we think of music, we often associate it with sound – a melody that resonates through our ears and touches our hearts. But for me, music transcends sound; it is a visual and tactile experience, rich with emotion and expression. This is the captivating world of Deaf Music – a realm where visual theatre…
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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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