Ethiopia: Free Digital Dictionary Widens Access for Deaf Community

[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa, December 1, 2023 - Deafness is one of the most prevalent disabilities in Ethiopia, with the deaf population growing each year. The December 1 launch of the first digital Ethiopian Sign Language (EthSL) dictionary will lower language barriers, increase the inclusion of the deaf in social and economic activities, and spur economic growth and productivity. The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia is proud to support the game-changing efforts of Addis Ababa University's Center for Special Education, led by