Approximately 2 percent of people the United States are deaf or nearly deaf, and many others report that they're struggling with hearing even if they aren't 100 % deaf. Because of these facts, lots of people in both developed and developing countries make use of sign language in order to communicate with family and friends and also to conduct business.
In England, an 8-yr-old girl named Tallulah McLellan, showed a level of empathy and kindness way ahead of her years when she learned sign language in order to communicate with her deaf neighborhood delivery driver Tim Joseph. Tim brings parcels to her family's house once or twice per week. A moving video clip of the 2 friends communicating in sign language quickly became popular on social media, as thousands were moved by Tallulah’s loving gesture as well as her sweet, innocent friendship with Tim. Tallulah amazed Tim by making use of sign language to say “Have a good day!” to him. Tim was sincerely touched by the girl’s efforts to learn sign language and also her endearing message. He said the morning surprise “made [his] day” and that he was “shocked” when Tallulah signed a message to him. Tim then took the opportunity to teach Tallulah more common phrases, such as “Good morning, have a good day,” which she went on to sign back to him on his next delivery to her house.
The video has since been shared many, many times online through social media channels and also encouraged plenty of people who saw it to begin learning sign language, which made Tim extremely happy.
We must all take young Tallulah McLellan as a role model and try to reach out to the deaf people in our lives by using sign language.
Here are some good reasons why sign language is so helpful and versatile:
1. It's Utilized Around the World
2. It Becomes Extremely Beneficial in Daily Life
3. Sign Language is Beautiful!
4. Available Resources for Learning Sign Language
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