Interactive Signing Stories for deaf children

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Interactive Signing Stories for deaf children

	Summary Development of an interactive video with stories in sign language for very young poor deaf children, for them to play with language.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

One of the first and most important contacts between mothers and children happens through storytelling. But deaf children do not have access to stories told orally, and 95% of deaf children have hearing parents and teachers that do not sign. With no common language, deaf children grow up without the opportunity to learn with and through stories. Stories are essential to access the world and to enjoy language, which will in the future help children learn to read and write.

Activities

Elaboration of an interactive video with 3 stories with deaf signing characters and Spanish subtitles, development of an activity guide for families and teachers, editing and distribution.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Deaf poor children will have the opportunity to “see” a story to get in contact with deaf characters & to play with language. Teachers will use the video to encourage students to read. Some copies will be distributed to schools for the deaf & others.