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Giving Portuguese Sign Language its due is to fully recognize it as a language

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 15:10
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To mark International Sign Languages Day, we are sharing this opinion piece by Prof. Mara Moita, Ph.D., a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

A reflection on the importance of making room for Portuguese Sign Language and recognizing it as a language in its own right, valuing its identity, expression, and the right of Deaf people to communicate and participate fully in society.

Read the full article here

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