Silvestru-Iulian CALINCIUC
| Abstract: | The paper explores the fundamental rights related to Freedom of Expression and the Recognition of Sign Language as outlined by human rights law, in accordance with UNCRPD. It also examines the core principles and frameworks for the Deaf/HoH Community under this national law in the country’s context, which aim to eliminate barriers to Sign Language. Protection and Recognition are essential, particularly in public institutions. This involves adopting regulations, policies, mechanisms, and other procedures to prevent discrimination against Deaf Individuals and Communities, while also promoting the implementation of a suitable new national law. The framework emphasizes the value of judgment, dignity, and respect for Deaf individuals’ rights, without discrimination. The aim of research in public policy and regulation. is to ensure that the World Federation of the Deaf’s findings help adapt national acts on Sign Language Recognition in countries where such laws exist, and that the Deaf community adopts them to achieve those objectives. The paper aims to explore Deaf Studies and Sign Language, focusing on 82 countries with a recognized Sign Language Status Act and 111 countries without such recognition. |
| Keywords: | sign language recognition, public policy, non-discrimination, Deaf community, human rights, legal framework |