ICT APPLICATION FOR TEACHING ARABIC SIGN LANGUAGE TO NON-ARABS PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Information Communication Technologies is the Reliable tool for teaching Arabic Sign Language to Non-Arabs persons with hearing impairment particularly in Nigeria. The journey of inclusive setting is also the best plan in uplifting the interest by the hearing impaired individual. However, Arabic Sign Language is a pilot on paving the way for the persons with hearing impairment people in understanding not only the communication using Arabic, but the total way to comprehend the messages and provisions of Islamic knowledge. This paper dwells on concept of ICT and its applications, sign language and Arabic sign language, hearing impairment, Non-Arabs persons with hearing impairment individuals and inclusive setting. The article is also provide the applications of ICTs on teaching the concept of Arabic Sign Language to persons with hearing impairment, availabilities, adequacy, utilization and advantages of devices. The paper concluded with the importance of teaching Arabic sign language to individuals with hearing impairment, the problems faced by persons with hearing impairment in an inclusive setting, Finally, recommendations were made on how to teach Arabic Sign Language to the hearing impaired individuals using Information Communication Technologies in an inclusive setting in Nigeria.