SIGN LANGUAGE RESEARCH,
WITH A GLOBAL SCOPE
Sign Language Research Associates works with Deaf communities around the world who want to delve into the complexity and richness of their own sign languages.
by the
numbers
15
Countries Visited
We have traveled all over the globe identifying, documenting, and sharing information on different sign languages
10
Organizations served
We have received requests to conduct language research on behalf of a number of different organizations.
12
Researchers Trained
We have led the way in training other researchers to conduct their own sign language research projects.
our services
Sign Language research
Training and Advocacy
our Approach
We develop unique and innovative solutions tailored for every client
We start by identifying areas where there may be vibrant and diverse sign languages. Then our team reaches out to local Deaf organizations and sets up times to gather Deaf community members together.
Once in a country we travel throughout the country to different major cities where there is a thriving Deaf community. We then show people clips of other local sign language to determine what is understood. We also record different signs to compare with other languages found in the country and abroad.
Why Us?
Innovative
Thinking
Sign Language Research and Survey is an exciting new field rich with information and growth. Many of the strategies and techniques used in language research our team pioneered.
Over 10 Years
of Experience
Our team has been working in Sign Language Survey since 2012. We have developed a unique skill set that specializes in this field of research unique to the Deaf community!
Professional
Team
Our team makes sure to respect and honor the many organizations and partners we work with. In addition our research goals work towards benefitting the Deaf communities we work with. We seek to make sure every individual and group we meet with is comfortable and understands the goal of our work.
Data-Driven
Our passion is to see the the vast number of rich and diverse Sign Languages of the world documented. In order to do that we have to collect accurate and concrete data on those languages. We strive to make this data available so that more sign languages become recognized throughout the world.