Okinawa International Sign Language Festival: the woman who says sign language saved her stages a show for Deaf and hearing performers

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Japan's first Okinawa International Sign Language Festival in Ginowan drew a packed hall in September. Organizer Fujino, head of the Japan Sign Language Culture Association, says sign language pulled her out of despair and wants to give back to the Deaf world; a main stage paired 12 Deaf and hearing dancers, from high schoolers to people in their 60s, in a joint performance.

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