Santa Catarina's 'SC em Libras' program passes 1,000 sign-language service sessions for Deaf people

Santa Catarina's 'SC em Libras' program, launched in March by Brazil's state government, has passed 1,000 sessions helping Deaf people reach public services in Libras, Brazilian Sign Language: 1,019 between March and September, including 200 in September alone. The state has about 88,000 Deaf or hard of hearing residents. Social Assistance Secretary Adeliana Dal Pont said the service cuts communication barriers so Deaf citizens can get information, guidance and dignified care, for example in a hospital, which was not possible before.