“Speak, so that I may see you.” Socrates is often attributed as having said that as a way to encourage people to speak up about their problems so others could sympathize with and maybe help them. But what about those who are unable to voice their concerns?
In Egypt, there are more than 5 million people who, but for their efforts and the efforts of others, otherwise might be invisible to society. Much of society remains oblivious to their trials simply because they cannot hear and speak in the typical manner. They are often labeled “deaf and dumb.” The sign language they use is largely understood only by others who also have hearing and speech impairments.