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<div>Have you forwarded this to WFD, Albert? <br>
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On 26/03/2013, at 2:47 PM, "Albert Bickford" <<a href="mailto:albert_bickford@SIL.ORG">albert_bickford@SIL.ORG</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>Thanks, Jason. That's precisely why it is important that deaf people (and others who understand these issues) must speak into the UN process about the need to think about language issues when considering deafness. People who are used to thinking about
disabilities generally, but who don't understand deaf language and culture, will almost certainly argue for "inclusion" in ways that result in isolation for deaf people. Anecdotally, for example, I know of a case in Papua New Guinea where people were arguing
for mainstream education on the basis of UN pronouncements about disabilities, but a successful counter-argument was made on the basis of UN pronouncements about indigenous languages and the right to education in a language the child understands. In other
words, the people who are thinking about disability need to be made aware of the linguistic/cultural perspective on deafness, and to think about issues from a deaf perspective.<br>
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I submitted a post to the forum this evening, which hopefully will be approved by the moderator within 24 hours. That's something, but it will be more effective if deaf people speak for themselves. There is already a post (obviously by a hearing person) that
advocates inclusion of deaf children in the same schools with hearing--an alternative perspective needs to be presented.<br>
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(In writing these messages, I'm also aware that there may not be agreement even within the deaf community about such matters. Some deaf people may favor mainstreaming in education rather than separate classrooms where a sign language is used. Where there
is disagreement, then that is all the more reason for deaf people to speak up and help the world development community to understand the complexity of the issues and the diversity of views.)<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Albert Bickford
SIL International
Linguistic Services Coordinator, Global Sign Languages Team
Director, SIL-UND
Please use different email addresses for different topics:
sign languages: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:linguistic_services_gslt@sil.org">linguistic_services_gslt@sil.org</a>
SIL-UND: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:director_silund@sil.org">director_silund@sil.org</a>
other: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:albert_bickford@sil.org">albert_bickford@sil.org</a>
late May through early August:
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On 2013/03/25 10:47 AM, Jason Hopkins wrote:<br>
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Last week, while waiting for the bus in Ghana I met a woman who is working on a PhD about inclusive theological education Africa. She was excited to talk with someone who understood the needs of the "disabled." I took this as a chance to discuss pitfalls
of inclusive with sign language users.<br>
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I gave her an example from a cellphone repair course I attended in Kumasi, Ghana the previous day. All the participants were Deaf, but the school was thinking about adding in the physically challenged to help save the teacher's time. I explained even in the
Deaf only class the teacher didn't understand how Deaf need to learn. At one point in class he projected a list on the wall and told them to copy it, then began to teach on a different topic. I was asked to interpret since the professional wasn't there so
I felt compelled to stop the teacher and explained the students can either copy or watch the interpreter, but not both. Clearly no one had advised him in this way before. Later, he told them to watch him disassemble a phone and began to explain what he was
doing. Again, I reminded him about watching two things at once. In both cases, the Deaf would have missed something important. I stressed that the nature of sign language and the visual approach required by the teachers when teaching the Deaf makes inclusive
education as currently being presented very difficult, if not impossible.<br>
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I think many, many Deaf in developing countries will be further isolated and drop further (if that's possible) behind if the current version of inclusive education is mandated.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/25/13 4:36 PM, Albert Bickford wrote:<br>
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Dear colleagues:<br>
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(Before you get upset about the use of the word "disabled" on this email list, please read on!)<br>
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I have just become aware that the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and UNICEF are beginning preparations for a high-level meeting on disability and development this September. They have organized an online forum for preliminary discussion
of the matter. So far, the special perspective of deaf people and sign language linguists has not been represented. As a result, there is a distinct possibility that approaches and strategies proposed for persons with disabilities generally may be misapplied
to deaf people, ignoring the crucial role that sign language plays in the lives of deaf people and deaf communities.
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I believe that people on this forum may want to express their views in the online consultation that is currently taking place. See the email quoted below for details on how to participate.<br>
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Albert Bickford
SIL International
Linguistic Services Coordinator, Global Sign Languages Team
Director, SIL-UND
Please use different email addresses for different topics:
sign languages: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:linguistic_services_gslt@sil.org">linguistic_services_gslt@sil.org</a>
SIL-UND: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:director_silund@sil.org">director_silund@sil.org</a>
other: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:albert_bickford@sil.org">albert_bickford@sil.org</a>
late May through early August:
2901 University Ave Stop 8217, Grand Forks ND 58202; 701-777-0575
mid-August through mid-May:
16131 N. Vernon Dr., Tucson AZ 85739; 520-825-1229
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