8legs: Sign language genetics workshop

#1 out of 1

UNM linguist explores sign language, genetics and deaf mobility

UNM linguistics Professor Erin Wilkinson investigates sign language, genetics and Deaf mobility across global communities.
Wilkinson argues sign languages are not universal and vary as much as spoken languages.
Her career includes a Deaf school experience in Norway and studies at Gallaudet University.
Wilkinson participated in a Sign Language Genetics Workshop in Paris to explore Connexin 26.
The research connects genetics, migration, and social structures to language development.
Deaf history showcases resilience and innovation amid mobility across borders.
Early sign language access shapes how Deaf individuals communicate and connect globally.
The work highlights how Deaf communities form international networks via schools and travel.
The project aims to show how language evolves within adaptable Deaf communities.
Wilkinson invites listeners to hear her research on the It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science podcast.

Vote 0