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00:00many people think being deaf means living in complete silence but that's not true
00:20deaf people have reached full lives they laugh work dance and love just like everyone else
00:41deaf people use many ways to communicate
00:45some use sign language some lip read some use hearing aids or devices and many use written
00:58words pictures or technology like text messages and video calls this week we remember that
01:11communication is more than just sound it's about connection understanding and respect
01:23we are also reminded that deaf people still face challenges some face barriers at work
01:32in schools or when they need health care sometimes people ignore them or treat them unfairly but deaf
01:47deaf people are strong around the world there are teachers doctors artists athletes parents and leaders
02:03so how can we all help we can learn simple signs we can be patient we can write things down when needed
02:16even have interpreters or subtitles
02:24this week is a chance for everyone to think listen and learn not with ears but with heart
02:35let's all go beyond silence let's build a world where everyone is seen heard and valued
02:46it even though we're talking about is going and here for a while