Expo 2020: Dubai Police learn sign language to assist hearing-impaired

Monday, 20 September 2021 16:00

By ARN News Staff

An American Sign Language (ASL) training programme has been launched by Dubai Police to assist Expo 2020 visitors with hearing impairment.

The authority's sign language interpreters will be trained under the initiative.

It's part of efforts to ensure a seamless experience for all segments of society at the mega event.

The programme also supports Dubai's "My Community …. A City for Everyone" initiative to fully transform into a friendly city for people of determination.

#News | Dubai Police learn ASL to break down barrier with hearing-impaired community visiting EXPO 2020

Details: https://t.co/sliPwai6vw #YourSecurityOurHappiness pic.twitter.com/ZWunwZAkxn
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 20, 2021

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