The adoption of the Act on the Use of the Language of the Deafblind marks a historic moment. It signifies recognition of the language, culture, and identity of people with deafblindness. It is a step that ensures that persons with deafblindness will be heard, seen, and understood.
It is time for the law to be implemented from the perspective of deafblindness itself—not by comparing it to other forms of disability.
Deafblindness is not the sum of deafness and blindness, but a distinct combined disability that requires specific expertise, adaptations, and understanding.
Only by addressing the real needs of people with deafblindness can the law achieve its true purpose—a dignified, inclusive, and just society.
