Surviving a Hearing World not for Everyone: Developing Filipino Sign Language in a Disaster-Prone Country
Imagine not being able to hear the siren blaring to warn of rising floodwaters. Or being trapped in a house in the middle of a typhoon unaware of the dangers posed by the whistling wind and the downpour pounding the roof. These are just some of the challenges confronting the Deaf--persons who because of their lack of hearing become vulnerable when exposed to the hazards of adverse weather events and climate change.
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Imagine not being able to hear the siren blaring to warn of rising floodwaters. Or being trapped in a house in the middle of a typhoon unaware of the dangers posed by the whistling wind and the downpour pounding the roof. These are just some of the challenges confronting the Deaf--persons who because of their lack of hearing become vulnerable when exposed to the hazards of adverse weather events and climate change.
