Living in a world of silence, sign language

THE birth of a child brings much joy as it is believed to cement the love between the parents, and all couples’ hopes are to bring into the world a child that is healthy and strong without any defects.

This, however, is not always the case.

The luck of the draw can bring you what you never anticipated, like having a child with a speech and hearing impairment.

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