MANAD launches ‘Sign Language Dictionary app’ and website

Malawi National Association of the Deaf MANAD has launched a ‘Sign Language Dictionary app’ and website to address communication barriers among Deaf community and other Malawians

In his speech chairperson of MANAD Robert Mbendera said the launch marks a major milestone in enhancing accessibility to information

Mbendera thanked Federation of Disability Organisations FEDOMA, government and development partners for their technical as well as financial support

In his remarks chief disability affairs officer in Ministry of gender Joshua Mkwehiwa said government is promoting the training of sign language interpreters to ensure access to information among the deaf community