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The one skill we all should have learned in school
<p>Back in secondary school, we had to take typewriting, and honestly, it was one of the most frustrating classes. Looking back, it makes me wonder: why were we spending so much time learning how to work this machine instead of learning how to connect with people?</p><p>It really made me think.</p><p>One of the best things I heard last year was that schools can now teach basic sign language. That’s something that truly helps a lot of people!</p><p>This month is about Helen Keller. Living as a Deafblind woman at a time with no infrastructure, no assistive technology, and a lot of systemic bias should have kept her quiet. Instead, she became a world-famous author, a strong political activist, and a tireless advocate who traveled the world fighting for disability rights.</p><p>She didn’t just survive in an inaccessible world; she challenged it and called for real change.</p><p>If you ask me, I think that’s completely badass.</p><p>When we look at our communities today, we have to ask ourselves: Are we truly making space for everyone to belong and succeed, or just for people who are like us?</p><p>If we want to follow Helen’s example and break down barriers, we should start with how we communicate. Everyone should know at least some basic sign language.</p><p>Think about it. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people deal with big language barriers every day. We expect them to read lips, use notepad apps, or find ways to fit into a world made for hearing people.</p><p>Imagine how different our banks, hospitals, schools, and other places would feel if most people could look a Deaf person in the eye and confidently sign, “Hello, how can I help you today?”</p><p>That’s the difference between simply showing “awareness” and actually practicing inclusion. It shifts things from “I am tolerating your presence” to “I see you, and you belong here.”</p><p>And that’s what God wants: for everyone to be respected and loved.</p><p>So, get to work and learn basic sign language.</p><p>Have a great dayyyyy!</p>
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