Kohima: Tabitha Enabling Academy teamed up with the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and Mount Olive College to mark the International Day of Sign Languages on September 23. They met in Kohima. The event focused on pushing for wider recognition of sign language and building a society where those with hearing impairments communicate with dignity.
Dovine Venuh, headmistress of Tabitha Enabling Academy, led the proceedings alongside Nagaland State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Tongpang L. Jamir. He attended as the guest of honour. The day functioned to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities.
Students kept the stage busy. The program featured a blessing from Asanuo Thong and solos from Rülütolü and Anguzo Kense. Ruesomai Basumatary recited poetry using sign language. Students from Tabitha Enabling Academy performed choreography to show their skills. Catherine Thong, a sign language instructor, taught a session on Basic Indian Sign Language.
The event closed with a vote of thanks from Mount Olive College Vice Principal Lovitoli Zhimomi and a prayer by Chaplain Newtoli T. Jimo. Organizers stressed the goal of the event: "The programme was held with the aim of promoting awareness and recognition of sign language and highlighting the importance of communication and inclusion for persons with hearing impairment."
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