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