To promote inclusion and communication accessibility, Pahal Foundation proudly introduced the Virtual Sign Language Training – Beginner Level for individuals interested in learning Indian Sign Language (ISL) in a simple, flexible, and interactive online format.
This beginner-level training was specially designed for government officials, NGO staff, police officers, teachers, special educators, working professionals, HR managers, parents, and all hearing individuals who wish to communicate effectively with the deaf community.
Promoting Inclusion Through Indian Sign Language
The initiative aimed to spread awareness about deaf culture and encourage the use of Indian Sign Language among the general public. Through live online sessions conducted by experienced sign language trainers, participants received an opportunity to build basic communication skills and understand the importance of accessibility and inclusion.
Course Highlights
The 20-hour online training program was conducted over one month with weekday sessions from Monday to Friday. The course included:
- Introduction to Indian Sign Language (ISL)
- Deaf Culture & Deaf Awareness
- Finger Spellings
- Numbers, Colors, Days & Months
- Family, Food & Daily Communication
- Sports & Hobbies
- Storytelling & Conversations
- Sign Language Grammar
- Basic Questions & Answers
- Vocabulary for Education, Medical, Retail & Home Settings
Interactive assessments and video-based learning activities helped participants track their progress throughout the training.
Flexible Online Learning
The virtual format made learning convenient and accessible for participants from different backgrounds and locations. Small batch sizes ensured better interaction and personalized guidance during the sessions.
Encouraging Awareness and Accessibility
At Pahal Foundation, we believe that learning sign language is an important step toward building an inclusive society where deaf individuals can communicate confidently and equally.
The training program successfully encouraged awareness, understanding, and meaningful communication between deaf and hearing communities.