Markku Jokinen

"I want to work for a better future for all of us Deaf people. I believe that we must understand and keep up with the rapid pace of social and technological change in today 's world to make sure that we will not become marginalized in tomorrow's world."

Human Rights through Sign Languages

Signing Our Way to Educational Success Conference, Tralee 21st October 2006


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Translocal and transnational Deaf Community
WFD as one of the powerful tools of Sign Language Globalization
Vision of WFD and current situation of Deaf people
Recognising linguistic human rights
WFD Principles for Access to Adult Education for Deaf Learners
Looking back in Finland
Status of Sign Languages
International Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities
Future trends


Signing Our Way to Educational Success Conference, Tralee 21st October 2006

Link: Human Rights through Sign Languages (pdf)
21/10/2006
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