Is Assam’s New Sign Language Training Enough to Make Tourism Truly Inclusive?

The Tour Operators Association of Assam (TOAA) has launched a groundbreaking program to train travel and hospitality professionals in Indian Sign Language (ISL), supported by NEDFi and Sishu Sarothi. This initiative seeks to eliminate communication barriers for tourists with hearing impairments, enhancing their experience of Assam’s tea gardens, festivals, and natural beauty.