{"id":23278,"date":"2026-09-23T07:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T07:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oecon.gr\/?p=23278"},"modified":"2026-09-23T07:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T07:55:42","slug":"international-day-of-sign-languages-oecon-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oecon.gr\/en\/international-day-of-sign-languages-oecon-group\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Sign Languages | OECON GROUP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we celebrate the <strong>International Day of Sign Languages!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Observed every year on 23 September, the International Day of Sign Languages reminds us of the importance of equal access to communication and the promotion and protection of the rights of Deaf people.<\/p>\n<p>On this occasion, we are revisiting a European project that we at OECON GROUP are especially proud of: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecon.gr\/en\/europaika-programmata\/completed-programs\/talking-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talking Hands<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through this project, together with our partners, we developed an<strong> open online platform for sign language learning,<\/strong> accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 7 thematic modules for each partner country&#8217;s Sign Language, plus International Sign<br \/>\n&#8211; 572 recorded video lessons<br \/>\n&#8211; A comprehensive Methodology Guide<\/p>\n<p>For the best learning experience, we recommend starting with the Methodology Guide and then continuing with the first thematic module, which offers an excellent introduction to Deaf culture, regardless of your prior knowledge or experience.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the platform at <a href=\"https:\/\/talking-hands.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.talking-hands.eu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Because accessibility starts with communication, and communication is a right for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages! 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