Centre for Deaf Studies

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In addition to working with teachers of the Deaf, we aim to equip parents of Deaf children, and the greater Deaf community with the necessary knowledge and skills to foster equal opportunities for the South African Deaf Community.

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    Benjamin’s Girl - Along came a Strawberry
    (ABC Press, 2017) Birdsey, Bianca; Storbeck, Claudine; Goode, Elizabeth
    Along came a Strawberry' captures a special evening in the life of Ben and his girl. This little story about fear and courage can be used to unwrap meaningful conversations with young readers. This book provides further opportunity to explore literacy development, language, Theory of Mind and the gift of developing the skill of self-reflection and empathy.
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    Benjamin’s Girl - The Present
    (Roots Resources, 2018) Birdsey, Bianca; Storbeck, Claudine; Good, Elizabeth; Printed by ABC Press
    The Present' is a story which continues to unwrap interesting details of what life might be like being deaf. Set around Esther's seventh birthday, this third book in the Benjamin's Girls series invites the reader to join in a fun-filled day. This celebration digs deeper into the joy of what it means to be different, and how that which makes us each unique can be a gift to others.
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    Isipho - The Gift
    (Roots Resources, 2018) Birdsey, Bianca; Storbeck, Claudine; Deans, Maxine; Goode, Elizabeth; Revised by Khawula-White, Simangele; Printed by ABC Press
    Isipho - The Gift, the first of two short stories in the Ingane Yami series, is a realistic account of what life is like for many South Africans living in rural areas. Late identification, long journeys using hospital transport, extensive waits for assistive devices and social stigma are just a few realities that families with children who have special needs face.
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    A Selection of SASL Games and Activities
    (2020) Swannack, Robyn
    SASL Games are a great way of enjoyment and active engagement in the classroom, and can improve and motivate learning. These games have been developed with the key principles of Deaf Culture and Deaf community in mind. Choose a game from the book and start an inspiring and fun journey with your class!
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    Sibu Goes To School
    (Roots Resources, 2018) Birdsey, Bianca; Storbeck, Claudine; Deans, Maxine; Goode, Elizabeth; Revised by Khawula-White, Simangele; Printed by ABC Press
    Sibu goes to School' follows on from 'Isipho - The Gift'. The story allows the reader to experience much of Sibu's big day as he sets off hand in hand with his beloved Gogo. They meet a new friend, Mbali, who is also different from many of the other children in their village. Mbali and Sibu, through the events of the day, discover that their special gifts can greatly help each other.
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    Teacher's guide to growing languages and literacy
    (Roots Resources, 2021) Storbeck, Claudine
    A rich, user-friendly, printable guide, full of resources to inspire you to learn and grow more as a teacher and as a learner. It is our hope that Deaf and hard-of-hearing children will catch your passion for books and become readers.