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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "I, therefore, agree with Sen. Adan that we need to have a strong board which will advocate, lobby, look for funds and mobilize the people with disabilities to make it happen. It is starting to happen but in a very ad hoc manner. Sometimes, when we go to conferences, midway, someone will come to interpret in Sign language. Sometimes we see interpreters on the side during news time. There is no consistency. Therefore, somebody who is keen on following a programme is unable to do so comprehensively because they cannot hear what is being said. It is disappointing and frustrating for such persons not to be able to follow on important issues for no good reason. It is possible to have interpreters in every programme. Not having interpreters not only cuts them off from communication but from feeling that they are members of the nation and that they have a meaningful contribution to make. It cuts them off from friends. The level of interaction reduces because they may not be in sync with the happenings and the development at any given time. The electronic version of theSenate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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