Monday, 24 September 2018

when is International Day of Sign Languages celebrated?

when is International Day of Sign Languages celebrated?

Options

1) September 23

2)September 22

3)September 21

4)September 24

answer

September 23


Other details

International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf.

The choice of 23 September is the same date that the WFD was established in 1951. 

 In 2017, United Nations General Assembly declared 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages.

2018: The 2018 theme is "With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!"

The World Federation of the Deaf is an international non-governmental organization that acts as a peak body for national associations of Deaf people, with a focus on Deaf people who use sign language and their family and friends. 

President: Colin Allen

Founded: 1951

Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland