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Language could be touch

By Hicbd
Mon May 16 2022 9:31 am

"DeafBlind people have traditionally used variations on sign language to communicate, but it can be easy to miss important details in a language that is designed to be seen...But in the last 15 years, a new language was born right here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s called Protactile, and it was created by a group of DeafBlind people who prioritize touch."

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https://www.opb.org/article/2022/01/05/new-protactile-language-emerges-in-oregon/
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-inquiry/deafblind-communities-may-be-creating-a-new-language-of-touch

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Blindness Languages Deafness

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