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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    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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    Life beyond deafness
    (2019) Various contributing authors
    Stories of Deaf South Africans
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    SASL Alphabet
    (2019) Storbeck, Claudine
    A rhyme based alphabet book for young children and an introduction to South African Sign Language for readers of all ages.
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    Colour me blue
    (2019) Naude, Kelly
    Deaf people the world over continued to fight for their rights, to be included in society, to be educated and use their own language. Hearing people who understood the needs and rights of the Deaf Community stepped up and advocated for them where they could, and through inventive advances in Deaf education, perceptions about deafness began to change.
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    Using our hands
    (2020) Storbeck, Claudine; Goode, Elizabeth
    Young children explore the various ways we can use our hands from eating to talking
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    SASL: A teacher, friend & family resource for beginners: Quick and easy reference to learning South African signs with SASL, English, Zulu, & Afrikaans
    (Wits Centre for Deaf Studies, 2018) Einsteinhands; Thrive (support group for parents of deaf children)
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    Fragments of silence
    (Roots Resources, 2018) Mcilroy, Guy
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    Deaf heroes: Deaf South Africans who are making a difference
    (2019) Swannack, Robyn; Storbeck, Claudine
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    Different is beautiful
    (Roots Resources, 2017) Birdsey, Bianca; Storbeck, Claudine
    Benjamin Girl 'Different is Beautiful' is the first in a short series, that explores the life of a little deaf girl through the eyes of her favourite teddy bear. The book serves as a tool for developing empathy and self awareness as the young reader is invited to explore the reality of a little character, who is beautifully different.
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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.