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    "content": "obligate both the national Government and county governments and their agencies to take a multi-sectoral human rights approach in effecting the Articles in the Constitution. The Bill also seeks to provide for the inclusion of sign language in Kenya’s education curriculum; to ensure that the deaf and hard of hearing are integrated into the society and gain access to justice, education and employment; to provide the use of sign language in legal proceedings, promote access to public services by deaf persons and provide support for deaf by teaching KSL to significant others of the deaf, that is, siblings, parents, guardians of the deaf child and for connected purposes. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as we mark the International Day of Sign Languages, Kenyans need to know that the membership of the Senate is truly inclusive and is in support of laws that enhance the human rights perspective of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Sen. (Prof) Kamar and I are also sponsoring the Special Needs Education Bill, 2021, while Sen. (Dr.) Milgo and I are sponsoring The Sign Language Interpreters Bill, 2021. All these Bills are aimed at fulfilling the various articles in the Constitution and ensuring that there are specific laws that promote an inclusive human rights approach in Sign Language awareness, which translate to a truly inclusive society. As we join the global community in commemorating this day, I express my gratitude to all my colleagues for the support they have continuously shown in executing legislative matters that seek to improve the lives of PWDs. Lastly, in marking this day, I will be donating Sign language books and materials to various national libraries to be stored in their Africana or references section for hearing people to access and learn Sign language. Happy International Day of Sign Languages to every Kenyan and the entire world! I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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