Manitoba Minister of Families, Gender Equality, and Accessibility Nahanni Fontaine apologized after being overheard criticizing the presence of an American Sign Language interpreter during a graduation event, describing it as distracting. She acknowledged her comments did not properly recognize ASL’s significance and expressed regret to the Deaf community, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in public events.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Manitoba’s Minister Nahanni Fontaine apologized for making negative comments about an American Sign Language interpreter during a graduation event, acknowledging that her words were hurtful and did not respect the importance of sign language for many people.
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