Coordinating Minister of PMK encourages sign language that enters the education curriculum

Jakarta – Coordination of Minister of Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno said that many children in Indonesia are experiencing hearing problems. He emphasizes the importance of mastering sign language to realize an inclusive Indonesia. “We need to know that many Indonesian children are experiencing hearing loss, or talk. If they cannot communicate with the world around them, children or adults will be isolated. Can’t communicate. Can’t understand the conditions, unable to take note, unable to develop themselves, work problems, even of course. Browse to continue with the Pratikno content said that the use and understanding of sign language is very important. Not only for deaf friends, but also the whole community. “So that there are no restrictions with audience and speech can also communicate with those who have restrictions,” he said. Pratikno said Indonesian has become a communication instrument that has bridged more than 700 regional languages ​​in Indonesia to create unity in diversity. Sign language, the word pratikno is the same as Indonesian, functions as a uniform language for the deaf community, often isolated from the wider community. He mentioned through all equivalent programs that the government encouraged the strengthening of sign language in Indonesia. Pratikno printed sign language material in a part of the education curriculum. “Thank you for supporting all parties, there is a National Commission for Disability, there are also private companies such as Astra also the implementation of this program,” Pratikno said. “So that there are no one from Indonesians, including the Deaf and Disabled Community, which is excluded from communication, the development of knowledge or public services. This is the mission of this event,” he continued. (cover/cover)