I propose the learning of an internationally agreed Sign Language in every school ( years 4-16 ) in the world. This would teach all hearing children - or, pertinently, reintroduce to them - priceless communication skills and encourage their physical fluidity, expressiveness and development. And not only would it eradicate received prejudices towards the deaf or partially hearing ( based on hearing adults fear of being unable to converse without awkwardness ), but simultaneously end their 'disability' status and all the inequalities this still, regrettably, brings.'
