How a Blacksmith in Jordan Created His Own Sign Language
“In this place, the way you treat someone determines who you are.” Abdullah Ahmad, a blacksmith from Wahdat, Jordan, has lived by this precept his whole life. Abdullah was born deaf, but through care, trial, and patience, has developed an improvised sign language largely unique to him and his family and friends. Join us for an intimate glimpse into Abdullah’s world, as he demonstrates how he navigates the stigma of disability in the city.
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