First launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy, The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).

The theme for IWD 2019 is  “Sign Language Rights for All!”, which is also the same as International Day of Sign Languages 2019. Members of the International Deaf community gather during this time to promote the status of sign languages and the rights of Deaf people.

The Singapore Association For The Deaf (SADeaf) is organising an event, Singapore Sign Language Week 2019 to promote greater awareness of our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. Come and pledge your support for the Deaf community. There will be an exhibition, games session and many more activities. You may even pick up some basic sign language at the event!

When: 17 – 20 September 2019, 8.30 am – 10.00 pm

Where: Enabling Village (20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053)

Cost: Free

For participants who are interested in a two-hour tour at Enabling Village, form a group (regardless of how many participants), choose a date (17 – 20 September 2019 only) and desired timeslot (either 10.00 am – 12.00 pm or 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm). Please inform Moses Chan (as stated below) with your email address, contact number, and how many are coming in your group.

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For further enquiries and registration, please email Moses Chan (Deaf Access Officer) at moses@sadeaf.org.sg or SMS at 9688 5102.