A Tokyo school for the deaf stands out not just because it has sent five graduates to represent Japan at the Deaflympics in Tokyo, but also for its educational philosophy that places importance on sign language for students to develop their identity.Teachers at Meisei Gakuen in Tokyo hope the games, hosted for the first time by Japan, will become a real-life experience and motivational boost for students while fostering mutual understanding between deaf and hearing people.The school has been providing opportunities for athletes who competed in the past Deaflympics to share their experiences…READ FULL ARTICLE
