Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party

www.alternattiva.org.mt

P.O. Box 38, Marsa, MTP1001



PR 14-10-2012

Deaf Week – AD calls for inclusive policies



In a national debate as part of the activities carried during Deaf

Awareness Week, Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party called for

inclusive policies with regard to deaf people.



Dr. Claire Azzopardi Lane, AD's spokesperson for Disability and Sports, who

participated in the Deaf Week 2012 debate, said: “The lack of access to

communication is what hampers the lives of individuals within the Maltese

Deaf community. In order to have access to communication Deaf people

require adaptations, such as subtitles, sign language interpretation and

access to technology.”



“Since Malta is still in the process of rectifying the United Nations

Convention on Human Rights, Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party

supports the introduction of measures that will enhance the equal

opportunities of people in the Maltese Deaf Community. Such measures form

part of AD's electoral manifesto.”



Dr. Azzopardi Lane insisted on the importance of recognising Maltese sing

language as an official language, increasing the number of local sign

language interpreters and subsidizing technology that is required for

communication purposes.



Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson, said: 'The rights of persons with

disability are a top priority for the Green Party. Inclusion and

accessibility are basic pillars of everyday democracy'.



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