In celebration of International Sign Language Day, the global call for inclusivity and equal rights for persons with disabilities echoed through Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, organized by the Association…
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Association of Sign language Interpreters in Nigeria (ASLIN), Ogun State chapter, has offered their heartfelt condolences to the Ogun State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on the passing of its…
Gov Eno Appoints Special Assistant on Sign Language to Foster Inclusivity in Akwa Ibom
By Emmanuel Effiong Enensi (INN), Akwa Ibom In a significant move, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has appointed Mr. Efa Etuk as Special Assistant on Sign Language, emphasizing…
Make Use Of Sign Language Interpreters At Public Functions – ASLIN Ogun To Gov’t
Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN) Ogun State chapter has urged governments at all levels to enhance the welfare of deaf citizens and give them a sense of…
Educational and Sign Language Interpreters Association of Nigeria (ESLIAN) on Monday urged government to regulate practitioners of sign language interpretation to curb quacks in the profession. Its lamented that sign…
Let’s Work Collaboratively To Move Deaf Community Forward – Sign Language Users
by Adewale Adeyanju (INN), Lagos The Sign Language Users making up the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf and Speech disability, the hard -of-hearing, deaf and other physical disabilities as well as Social…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), says the country needs to train more experts in sign language interpretation. Cross River State Coordinator of NHRC, Mr Remi Ajuga, disclosed this in…
ASLIN Advocates Recognition of Sign Language As Official Language For Deaf Nigerians
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Abuja The Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN) is not resting on its oars at achieving professionalism through capacity building to keep its members abreast…
“I Can Sign” Program was born out of my passion for Sign Language – Rebecca Olatunji
Rebecca Olatunji is a well-known advocate on sign language. She is the convener of “I can sign” program, a respected advocate for deaf inclusion in Nigeria. She is also the…
Association Of Sign Language Interpreters In Nigeria (ASLIN) National President, Timothy Tinat, has been elected Board Secretary to the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). Tinat, a Nigerian, won…
It was a moment of ecstasy and pure joy today in Ado-Ekiti as the administration of Biodun Oyebanji presented employment letters to six sign language interpreters and three other persons…
“We Will Work Together To Achieve Effective Communication”, BSAD Tells Bauchi ASLIN
By Umar Saleh Burrah (INN), Bauchi The leadership of Bauchi State Association of the Deaf, BSAD, has called on the Bauchi State Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN)…
By Peace Akinyode Tech giant, Microsoft, has introduced a sign language on its videoconferencing app, Teams. The announcement was made in a statement by Teams’ Accessibility Architect, Chris Sano, on…
The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has presented an Award of Meritorious Service to the Association of Sign Language Interpreters in Nigeria (ASLIN). The award was presented during…
ASLIN reviews Sign Language communication and interpreting program in Federal University, Lafia
…NCPWD employs 15 Sign Language Interpreters for MDAs Some members of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria from several states in Nigeria paid a courtesy call to the…