Why we need to do more to make Irish Sign Language more accessible for everyone
Irish Sign Language has roots in the early 18th century
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SUBSCRIBEOn the rare occasions I witness people speaking to each other in sign language, I have to admire.
The speed of the hands partnered with the expressive facial movements suggests a riveting conversation. Just what are they talking about in this silent exchange, in this language that staunchly defies their disability?
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