Shine a Blue Light on Sign Languages

[Image of group of people waving to people above with text “Shine a Blue Light on Sign Languages!”]

Talia: "Shine a Blue Light on Sign Languages!"

[image of father and son communicating on stairs of the home]

Talia: "In 2023, on the International Day of Sign Languages, World Federation of the Deaf, WFD will celebrate over 200 national sign languages that unite our world."

[Image of Ontario Legislative Building, Queen’s Park]

Talia: "Deaf communities, governments, and civil society organizations, hand in hand, foster, promote, and recognize national sign languages as vibrant parts of our linguistic diversity."

[Image of the 2022 Blue Light for Sign Languages event at United Nations]

Talia: "Following WFD success of last year's event, they're continuing the 'Blue Light for Sign Languages' tradition."

[Images of landmarks and public places lit up in blue across the world]

Talia: "On September 23, 2023, WFD invited public places, landmarks, and official buildings to shine in blue."

[Image of a house light up in blue with words “Join Us”]

Talia: "The color blue symbolizes equality and recognition of national sign languages. Learn more at wfdeaf.org/70th-anniversary. We ask our governments, City halls, stadiums, homes and more to join hands with your Deaf communities. Let's achieve human rights and equality through sign languages. Together, we're Shining a Blue Light on Sign Languages!"

[Image of the Canadian Parliament building and the International Day of Sign Languages logo and date]

Talia: "September 23, 2023. Save the date!"