In 2022, the National Assembly of Zambia added sign language interpretation to all parliamentary broadcasts.

In this short documentary, we speak to the people responsible for this landmark development for parliamentary accessibility about how they achieved this change and the impact it has had on Zambia's deaf community.

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Music: Free Kalindula Beat, Proz Music (Produced by Rich Pro)

Produced by: Tom Davies, CPA HQ Secretariat and Alex Kafwata, National Assembly of Zambia

Thank you to:
Alex Kafwata
Kashimbi Limata
Banji Kobe
Emmanuel Hete
Chola Kaoma
Jason Manda
Roy Ngulube
David Mulenga
Hon. Emmanuel Jay Banda MP
David Kapembwa
Willbase Tembo
Liasya Tembo

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