un-official-mutual:

Why sign language should be taught in schools

  • Helps deaf/hoh people
  • Helps non deaf/hoh people to build their skills in their native language
  • Allows you to talk no matter where you are – library, club, under water, etc
  • Sign language is 100x easier to learn than another spoken language – not to say you shouldn’t learn a second/third language
  • Helps autistic or otherwise non verbal people to be heard
  • Looks great on your CV
  • It’s very helpful for parents who want their kids to stop screaming – sign language can be taught long before spoken language
  • Its just fucking cool need I say more