So there is a question from my brother — he wants to know: Just like visually impaired individuals study using Braille on the Vijayalipi system, how do deaf-mute children study? Is there a similar system for them? See, they can see the world, but they can't speak or hear. In our society, there’s a rather unpleasant term used for them — one that doesn't sound respectful or nice. But proper terms have been created for them too. For example, I liked the way you used the term "mukhd" (speech-impaired), or we can also say "HI" (Hearing Impaired). So, they are taught using sign language. Their books and notebooks are like those used by sighted people — printed materials. You must have seen such general knowledge books at home, which your brother or any family member might have read — those are regular books. And since they can see, that's not a problem. For other aspects of learning and teaching, special teachers are assigned — just like we have different types of teachers for different needs. They are taught through hand signs and gestures, i.e., sign language. There are different forms of sign language — even the alphabet (A, B, C, D) is taught in a specific way, and teaching styles vary too. So whatever is being taught is communicated to them through symbolic gestures, because they cannot speak. So yes, there is a complete system and process in place for them as well. Many people from this community have achieved success and are working in high positions. They are making their families proud, living independent lives, and are not dependent on anyone. So yes, they study and progress just like anyone else. I have studied with such deaf-mute students myself, and they are very nice. I really enjoyed learning and growing with them. We used to help each other a lot. Sometimes we had small arguments too, but we always made up and came back together. The only real challenge was that I couldn’t see, and they couldn’t speak — so communication was a bit hard. But apart from that, there was no difficulty at all. So yes, I’ve studied with deaf-mute children, and they’re really good human beings.
