What is sign singing?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
What is sign singing? Deafness is known for being an invisible disability, which can lead to exclusion and loneliness. According to a Human Rights Watch article from 2019, 70 million deaf people across the world use sign language to communicate. Well sign singers take that one step further, by adapting song lyrics into sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing. How do sign singers translate music? Where does it come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is temporary protection? What are the Minsk Agreements? What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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