Language Access Gaps
Deaf children require access to visual language for cognitive development, yet many face significant barriers, especially in media. Captions alone are insufficient for young learners who are not yet readers, highlighting the urgent need for sign language representation in children's programming. With 95% of deaf children born to hearing families, early language exposure is crucial to prevent lifelong struggles with literacy and communication.In this clip
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How Signing Characters Help Deaf Children Learn Language
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