Signs Of The Times

And while the PG Hospital gets an upgrade, Belize's inclusive attitude towards persons with disabilities also need some work, starting with translating public service and emergency announcements into sign language. It's a glaring oversight in everyday society - much like not having wheelchair accessibility for public buildings. But on International Sign Language Day, there needs to be awareness for those who, for various reasons, cannot communicate verbally. One teacher at Nazarene High School spoke about what it's like being a translator for students, and also about how the pandemic has affected deaf people in ways you probably didn't even know.