Uses sign language refers to an individual's ability to communicate by utilizing a visual language system, known as sign language, which involves the use of manual gestures, facial expressions, and body movements. This mode of communication is primarily employed by individuals who are deaf or have hearing impairments, but it can also be used by people with speech or language disorders or those who find it difficult to communicate verbally.
Sign language utilizes specific hand shapes, movements, and placements to convey ideas, concepts, and messages. It is a rich and complex language with its own grammar and syntax, unique to each sign language system that is used in different countries or regions. Some widely recognized sign languages include American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), and Auslan (Australian Sign Language).
Those who use sign language as their primary means of communication have typically learned it through formal education, interaction with members of the deaf community, or from family members who are deaf. By employing sign language, individuals can engage in conversation, express emotions, convey thoughts, and understand information shared through visual channels.
Using sign language not only facilitates communication for individuals with hearing impairments but also helps in promoting inclusiveness and accessibility as it enables effective interaction between hearing and non-hearing individuals.
