Sign Language
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
Lily Goh 