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Petition:
Official recognition of sign languages in Québec and improvement of accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals

To sign this petition, you must complete 3 steps:

  1. Step 1: fill out the form that appears below the text of the petition and send it (you must accept the signing conditions before sending the form).
  2. Step 2: consult your electronic mailbox and open the message sent by the Assemblée.
  3. Step 3: in this message, click on the link enabling you to register your signature.

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Petition text

WHEREAS accessibility to public services, including health, education and justice services, is a fundamental right for all citizens;

WHEREAS many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Quebec encounter obstacles in accessing health, education, justice and other public services;

WHEREAS the use of Québec Sign Language (LSQ), American Sign Language (ASL) and accessible communication technologies can greatly improve access to these services;

WHEREAS Ontario recognized ASL and LSQ as languages of instruction in 1993, and several countries have recognized sign language in their constitutions, including Finland, Japan, Austria, Iceland, Venezuela and Kenya;

We, the undersigned, ask the Government of Québec to:

  • Officially recognize Québec Sign Language;
  • Officially recognize American Sign Language;
  • Further fund and promote sign language interpretation services and accessible communication technologies;
  • Strengthen laws and regulations regarding accessibility;
  • Guarantee equal rights, opportunities and social inclusion for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Québec society.

Signing deadline : October 29, 2024

Number of signatures : 1834

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Signing conditions

Signing conditions

  • I have read the petition and support it.
  • I agree to have my family name, given name and place of residence appear on the list of signatures.
  • The information I have provided is accurate.
 

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Email: renseignements@assnat.qc.ca