S'pore Sign Language ● Deaf community would gain from its recognition as an official language

We thank the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund for recognising and celebrating the accomplishments of persons with disabilities, and encouraging their willingness to serve the community (Father with cerebral palsy among 13 recipients of Goh Chok Tong Enable Award, Dec 3).

- Josh Lye

Along with others in the disability community and fellow Singaporeans, we applaud the 13 awardees this year. In particular, we celebrate Mr Andrew Tay, who has helped the deaf community here to have a stronger identity through a common language – Singapore Sign Language (SgSL).

A common language not only enables people to communicate with others, but also brings people together and makes them feel included.