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Dutch Railways Introduces Remote Sign Language Interpretation at Major Stations

Nederlandse Spoorwegen has introduced remote sign language interpreting at service kiosks, allowing deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers to connect by video with certified interpreters at major stations.
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