Here is the blessing for the washing of the hands translated into sign language. Since a person's hands are active and might have come in contact with something unclean or impure, one must wash his/her hands before consuming the challah.

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Service Section: Kiddush, Motzi & Handwashing 
Source: Custom & Craft