Costa Rica's Ombudsman warns Deaf people face barriers to services because of a shortage of LESCO interpreters

Costa Rica's Defensoría de los Habitantes said the lack of certified Costa Rican Sign Language (LESCO) interpreters makes it hard for Deaf people to access health care and other public services, and issued recommendations to Conapdis, the CCSS, INS, INA and the Presidential Social Council to guarantee accessible service.