Sign Network LK makes Colomboscope Arts Festival inclusive & accessible to the deaf

Sign Network LK, a non-profit pioneering force in fostering inclusivity and breaking communication barriers in Sri Lanka, is taking a significant step towards making art accessible to everyone & promoting inclusivity at the Colomboscope Arts Festival 2024, through a free workshop and exhibition interpretation for people with hearing impairments.

“With the number of people with hearing impairments progressively increasing past 400,000 in a population of 21 million citizens, the urgent need for initiatives that cater to the needs of the Deaf community is rising. Our segments at Colomboscope 2024 is a step towards creating a more inclusive world, where the Deaf and hearing communities can connect seamlessly through the beauty of sign language,” says Amani Naeemullah, Co-founder of Sign Network LK, to which Co-founder, Akhlaq Gazzali agreed, adding, “Through such initiatives, we also aim to create awareness about the Deaf community’s richness and diversity, fostering unity and understanding.”