The Sign Language Drama Group is a passionate and innovative performance team dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of inclusive communication in healthcare settings. One of their most compelling dramas centers around the experiences of Deaf individuals visiting a hospital’s Orthopaedic Department for treatment. In this powerful piece, the drama unfolds as Deaf patients arrive at the hospital seeking care for injuries and physical conditions. With confidence and dignity, the Orthopaedic Technicians, trained in sign language, warmly receive the patients, breaking down communication barriers. Through expressive gestures and fluent signing, they carry out assessments, provide treatment, and explain medical procedures clearly and respectfully. As the storyline progresses, some patients are referred to the Physiotherapy Department for follow-up care. There, the Physiotherapy Technicians, also proficient in sign language, continue the journey of healing. They guide patients through therapeutic exercises, ensuring that every instruction is understood, and every patient feels seen, heard, and cared for. This drama not only highlights the critical role of communication in delivering effective healthcare but also promotes the message that sign language is a vital tool that bridges the gap between professionals and the Deaf community. Through performances like this, the Sign Language Drama Group emphasizes that sign language is a skill we teach our students—not just as a language, but as a way of empowering future healthcare workers to communicate with everyone, regardless of hearing ability. Their work is a moving reminder that inclusion begins with communication.
