How many of you have taken the time to learn about the sign language? Of course, you may think “ Why on earth should I learn sign language?” Of what use is it to me? Especially since I have no one close to me who is deafmute or hearing impaired. You should know one thing. It doesn’t matter. My mom says something all the time- no knowledge is lost . Things we have all learnt come back to us one way or the other. Sometime in January, I took a course on sign language (ASL) and got a certificate. It seemed difficult that someone could understand the gestures, but these things take time. I learnt sign language because there was a girl who approached me during the GT Bank annual autism program last year and needed to find out something. I was so lost on what to do and then she typed on her phone “I can’t hear” I was mortified that I couldn’t understand. I had to search for someone who could communicate effectively with her. I didn’t know if she was born that way but things happen. Remember
"Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver." -Barbara de Angelis