{"id":9942,"date":"2026-05-06T15:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/?p=9942"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:23:16","slug":"sign-language-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/sign-language-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign language workshop- When We Learn to Listen Differently"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_6a8bad00bd807\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<blockquote><p>\nHuis Horison Strengthens Inclusive Communication Through Sign Language Training\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In a meaningful step toward building a more inclusive and connected community, Huis Horison recently hosted a sign language workshop for its staff. This initiative reflects the organization\u2019s deep commitment to communication, dignity, and belonging.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Huis Horison\u2019s culture is the belief in \u201cbelonging and becoming\u201d \u2014 creating a space where every individual is not only accepted but also allowed to grow and thrive. The sign language workshop formed part of this vision, equipping employees with practical tools to better understand and connect with those around them.<\/p>\n<p>The training session was both educational and uplifting. Staff members engaged enthusiastically, learning the basics of sign language while gaining insight into the experiences of individuals who rely on non-verbal communication. The workshop created an atmosphere of curiosity, empathy, and teamwork, with plenty of laughter and shared moments of discovery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommunication is more than just words,\u201d a representative from Huis Horison shared. \u201cIt\u2019s about making the effort to truly understand one another. This workshop reminded us that when we listen differently, we open the door to deeper connection and inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the skills gained, the experience strengthened relationships within the team and reinforced the organization\u2019s ongoing commitment to breaking down barriers. By embracing alternative forms of communication, Huis Horison continues to foster an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.<\/p>\n<p>As the organization looks to the future, initiatives like these highlight the powerful role that learning and empathy play in shaping stronger, more compassionate communities.<\/p>\n<p>At Huis Horison, listening differently is not just a skill, it\u2019s a step toward a more inclusive world.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_6a8bad00be68c\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpb_gallery wpb_content_element clearfix\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_gallery_slides wpb_flexslider flex-gallery flexslider\" data-onclick=\"link_no\" data-interval=\"5\" data-flex_fx=\"fade\"><ul class=\"slides\" data-d-autorotate=\"\"><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/839d15c4-508b-400a-8c2a-dfe34547602f-600x400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"839d15c4-508b-400a-8c2a-dfe34547602f\" title=\"839d15c4-508b-400a-8c2a-dfe34547602f\" \/><\/li><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sign-language-pic-600x400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Sign language pic\" title=\"Sign language pic\" \/><\/li><li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Workshop-scaled-600x400.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Workshop\" title=\"Workshop\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Huis Horison Strengthens Inclusive Communication Through Sign Language Training In a meaningful step toward building a more inclusive and connected community, Huis Horison recently hosted a sign language workshop for...","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9942"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9942\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9946,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9942\/revisions\/9946"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.huishorison.org.za\/af\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}