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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Justice P Sathasivam has stressed the need to strengthen research in the area of sign language ‘to effectively standardize the Indian Sign Language (ISL) system in such a way that it suits our linguistic and cultural diversity’.“All universities should offer courses in sign language, at least as an add-on subject. Presiding over the function, social Justice secretary Biju Prabhakar said the absence of a common sign language in schools for hearing impaired for teaching subjects and languages was a lacuna, which needs to be addressed. I hope this dream will soon become a reality for more people with disabilities,” he said.The governor also launched the VCD of the national anthem in sign language which was created by the students of NISH. Already, the IT policy of Kerala envisages empowerment of the differentlyabled youth through employment opportunities. “Our youth who suffer from communication disorders should also get more avenues for employment..