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Gamification in Sign Language Learning: Discover ASL and Libras While Having Fun!
Gamification turns content into something playful, dynamic, and motivating.
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Here on our Blog you will learn a little more about the deaf community and the importance of accessibility. Whether in business, schools, government or everyday life, we can all break down barriers and build a more accessible and inclusive world! Shall we make the change happen?
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Deaf Power <0/: when deaf protagonism becomes potency [Interview]
When Deaf protagonism turns into power: also called Deaf Power, learn how to bring it into your personal life and your company.
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Hand Talk App launches Hands Up: Learning Sign Language can be fun and easy
New feature that will revolutionize how we learn American Sign Language (ASL).
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National Interpreter Appreciation Day: when it is and its importance
Did you know that there are about 30 million people, ages 12 or older, with some degree of a hearing disability in…
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How does ASL automatic translation work?
Communication is the foundation of all human interactions. It is essential for understanding and connection between people, is it not? However, when…
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ASL on Websites: how to include it and its importance?
Digital inclusion is an increasingly relevant topic in our society today. After all, our dependence on the internet is only growing when…
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Hugo and Maya: how were the Hand Talk characters created?
Have you already met Hugo and Maya? They are the characters from Hand Talk responsible for promoting web accessibility! The two are…
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ASL Interpreters: what they do and why they are important
We often share interesting facts and curiosities about the deaf community here on the Hand Talk Blog, and for that reason, we…
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Is ASL universal? How was it created and why is it important?
Many people in the United States still believe that ASL is universal. That is probably because they don’t know that it actually…
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How To Learn Sign Language And How Long Does It Take?
If you are interested in learning Sign Language, you are at the right place! We are not going to lie, learning a…
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What is accessibility for deaf people and what is its importance?
To better understand the importance of accessibility for the deaf, we first need to talk about the deafness context: About 11.5 million…
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How accessibility reflects your company values
Would you eat at a restaurant that has a sign saying “We don’t accept people with disabilities”? Or would you shop at…
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Sign Languages unite us
In December 2017, the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) officially defined September 23rd as the International Day of Sign Languages,…
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What is SignWriting?
It is a sign writing system, which can record any sign language in the world without the need for oral language translation…
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5 Interesting Facts about Sign Languages
Sign languages are the fundamental means of communication for those with hearing or speech impairments. Apart from that, they are also the…
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Sign Language: a powerful tool in the communication of autistic people and people with down syndrome
Sign language is a linguistic structure that has its own grammar, being just as complete as any other oral language. It is…
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Meet Maya, the Hand Talk’s new virtual translator
Hugo, Hand Talk’s first, and until recently, only virtual translator, is known for his friendliness and performance, helping to make the world…
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Hand Talk reaches spotlight position in Google Play with its sign language app
In May of 2021, Hand Talk, reached the spotlight in Google Play as a social impact star. The highlight came due to…
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The importance of teaching Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
The teaching of Sign Languages in school, besides being an inclusive education, is responsible for the education of deaf students in their…
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Top Apps for Learning Sign Language
There are many reasons to be drawn to learn sign language. You might be mesmerized by the richness and diversity. Perhaps you…
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Black ASL Matters: learn the power of this language in history
In times of turmoil and chaos it seems that we become more interested in gaining knowledge about a certain subject or a…
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Learn ASL: A Guide to Getting You Started Fast
Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) is among the most popular languages for second-language learners? It’s constantly growing in popularity…
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Meet the Hand Talk Sign Language Translator App
The Sign Language app aims to provide greater accessibility and inclusion to millions of deaf people around the world. Hand Talk, a…
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How to be an Ally to the Deaf Community
Whether walking down the street, in public transport, or at the office, it’s extremely likely that you have interacted with deaf people.…
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Why Learn Sign Language and Useful Tips for Beginners
In the US, ASL (American Sign Language) has become one of the most popular language classes. According to the Modern Language Association…
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