People with disabilities urge the sign language to be included into official languages

As the MPs and legally recognized bodies are soon to amend the Rwandan Constitution, people with disabilities urge that the sign languages should be included in the amended Constitution as to help all concerned people to communicate easily.

This has been discussed upon by people with disabilities, civil society organizations and stakeholders during a meeting that took place yesterday in SportsView Hotel located at Remera, Kigali.

The core part of the claims that have been brought to table concerns the fact that the lack of the sign language in official texts (Constitution and national Curriculum) hinders people with disabilities (including the deaf) from communicating effectively with their human entourage.

Rusiha Gaston who represents People with disabilities in the Parliament, Chamber of Deputies, told the gathering that the amendment of the Constitution, soon to take place, should provide the deaf people the chance to see the sign language being included the new text.

He emphasized his commitment to advocate for that to be done as an MP representing people with disabilities in the Parliament.

One of the benefits out of this new initiative is that the teaching and the learning of the sign language will contribute to national heritage as far as languages and cultures are concerned.

People with disabilities, making part of the whole Rwandan population, underline the fact that the inclusion of the sign language in the Constitution is their right and should be respected.

Tuesday on 14, July, MPs have found legitimate the wishes of Rwandans according with the current Constitution should be amended especially on its 101 article that defines the term mandates that the Head of State should exercise.

For the Rwandans, this article should be amended so to that HE Paul Kagame might represent himself for the third term as he has helped Rwandans develop and prosper, they claim.

The third term will be an opportunity for the Head of State to fulfill the developmental policies he has undertaken, some Rwandans say.

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