Language as a tool for economic development: Perspectives of the deaf

Zimbabwe is one of the countries that is highly regarded in terms of disability friendly policies and yet the quality of life for persons who are deaf remains very low.

guest column: Tawanda Matende & Lincoln Hlatywayo

One of the key factors that has been attributed to the low quality of life for deaf persons is the failure by State institutions, especially the two education ministries to consider sign language as a curriculum subject.

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