Despite its status as a national language, Taiwan Sign Language enjoys only limited recognition in society. Besides being a part of Taiwan’s diverse linguistic canvas, TSL is also a way for the nation’s Deaf community to be visible and integrated.
How can Taiwan give its sign language the spotlight it deserves? In the latest episode of #CONNECTED, we talk to Ku Fang-huai, a TSL teacher and the founder of Signing Village Workshop, and Dr. Jean Andrews, a professor of Deaf studies and Deaf education from Lamar University.