Deaf Gain What?! NZSL

Deaf Gain What? is now available in a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) + British English translated version!

Deaf Gain What? is a story about a family attending their first Deaf Expo with their Deaf role model. Join them to learn about Deaf Gain!

Complete with enthralling illustrations and talented NZSL storytelling, this bilingual interactive storybook app features a rich New Zealand Sign Language glossary with 100+ English-to-NZSL words.

 
 

Zoe Ferguson — Storyteller

SUZY BEST — Artist


Features:

• Original and charming story told in NZSL and British English!
• Easy & accessible navigation designed for children.
• Rich interactive narrative with English → NZSL vocabulary video translation.
100+ glossary words in NZSL! Parents can learn ASL along with their child.
• App design is based on proven research in bilingualism and visual learning. Viewing the story in both NZSL and English boosts literacy skills in both languages for young children.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Credits

  • Project Director: Elaine Gale

  • Story by: Elaine Gale, Luci Gale, and Patrice Creamer

  • Illustrated by: Suzy Best

  • NZSL translation director: Natasha Cloete

  • Story Signer: Zoe Ferguson

  • Video Production: Natasha Cloete

  • Video Editor: Zoe Ferguson and Silvia Palmieri

 
 
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