So many deaf children are not given sign language as their natural first language. They are expected to read lips and become hearing, but this not always possible. As a result they grow up language deprived. It is time for the government to step up and make sure that deaf kids have the same opportunities as hearing ones.
Sign Language needs to be recognized as an official language in Canada. My friends and I in the deaf community have been writing letters to the Canadian Prime Minister, and we'll keep writing them until we have equal access to all of the services in the world.