Understanding the silent world


By AVA LAI

Never give up: SSD sign language teacher Yeo Suh Chan encourages students in class with her smile of approval.

WHEN walking on the street, one may stumble upon two deaf people communicating with each other. With their fast and deft fingers, they signed to each other expertly as if exchanging Morse code and you have no idea what they are talking about.

Yet, they look like they’re arguing or engaged in a heated conversation.

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Family & Community , East Malaysia , deaf

   

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