Update of House Bill 6079 in International Sign Language
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Last November 5, 2012, around 300 PWDs, advocates, supporters, students, and professionals from different walks of life joined the rally march from Philcoa to the Commission on Human Rights in support of House Bill 6079 also known as the Filipino Sign Language Bill

From the powerful speech by Dr. Liza Martinez, Persons with Disabilities, Deaf Leaders to the strong message by Congressman Tinio the packed audience inside the Commission on Human Rights felt a sense of unity in coming together towards the same goal.With media interviews and coverage, the group then proceeded to the House of Representatives to attend the Technical Working Groups discussion on FSL definition, FSL vs ASL comparisons and further analysis of the FSL Bill hoping to come to a conclusion with the SEE group regarding statements included in House Bill 6079

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