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KUWAIT: Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs launches a specialized training course in sign language for staff members of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Public Authority for the Disabled, and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. - KUNA photos
KUWAIT: Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs launches a specialized training course in sign language for staff members of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Public Authority for the Disabled, and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. - KUNA photos

Ministry launches sign language training to enhance services for hearing impaired

Initiative aims to facilitate communication

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah affirmed the ministry’s commitment to advancing services for all segments of society—particularly the deaf and mute—through the development of employees’ communication skills in sign language. In a press statement on Sunday, Dr Al-Huwailah announced the launch of a specialized training course in sign language for staff members of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Public Authority for the Disabled, and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. The course, which began earlier in the day at Al-Mubarakiya Hall in the Ministries Complex, will continue until May 27.

Dr Al-Huwailah noted that the training, led by Dr Mohammad Al-Ramzi, falls within the ministry’s broader strategy to create an inclusive and integrated service environment. The initiative aims to facilitate communication with individuals with hearing disabilities, enhance the efficiency of service delivery, and raise the overall standard of job performance. “Equipping employees with sign language skills directly contributes to service quality and supports the ministry’s vision of inclusive access to services for all members of society without exception,” Dr Al-Huwailah said.

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For his part, Dr Al-Ramzi explained that the training covers foundational aspects of sign language and its practical application in day-to-day interactions with clients who are deaf or mute. He emphasized that such initiatives help simplify procedures, improve client satisfaction, and strengthen the effectiveness of public services. Dr Al-Ramzi further highlighted the importance of promoting sign language as a vital tool for communication and integration, calling it a “bridge” that connects the hearing-impaired community with broader society and fosters greater awareness and inclusion. — KUNA

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