CNA938 Rewind - SgSL: Sign Language with a local flair
In conjunction with International Sign Language Day, we discuss how Singapore is focusing on how Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) continues to evolve. Linguists, educators, and the Deaf community are working to document its unique blend of American Sign Language roots and local influences, expand learning resources, and push for wider recognition in schools, workplaces, and public services—ensuring SgSL grows as a vibrant national language for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Andrea Heng and Syahida Othman chat with Alvan Yap, Assistant Director, Deaf Education from The Singapore Association for the Deaf.