Award winning children's book transformed into iPad app for deaf children
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has been transformed into the first-ever iPad app for deaf children.
The highly anticipated app has been released following its success as a children's DVD with sign language, and author Tina Turbin is proud to state that the profits from the sales of the app are donated to her favorite causes - including children's literacy.
Carol Downing, Associate Director/Teacher at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf, and a Nationally-certified sign language interpreter stated:
In an outstanding show of compassion Tina has produced her entire book on DVD along with the addition of a sign language interpreter for deaf children. As an educator of the deaf, I appreciate her attention to this often overlooked and underserved population. The innovation of adding a sign language interpreter to her DVD was not only brilliant and appreciated, but it stands as strong proof that she truly creates from her heart.
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Please can you clarify what sort of sign language it is, as it sounds like an American school, and not many children use ASL in the UK. Would LOVE a signing app for my little one's ipad.
Posted by: Deaf User | March 16, 2011 02:55 AM
I wanted to share my post on sign language in the classroom because my 3rd grader is learning it because she has a hearing impaired classmate. It turns out to be a great non-disruptive communication tool in the classmate.
My favorite book on this topic is by Isaac Millman though it's not an ebook yet (here's hoping): Moses Goes to a Concert.
My post also has Snow Patrol's Hands Open song in Irish sign language.
http://www.pragmaticmom.com/?p=16663
Thanks for the post on is app; I will try to check it out.
Posted by: PragmaticMom | March 16, 2011 07:51 PM
Hello - to clarify, the sign language that is used on the Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy app is ASL. I will be sure to pass your comment on to the publisher as they do appreciate parental feedback for future product development.
Posted by: Rosie Newman | March 17, 2011 04:43 AM
Tina is doing very good job for deaf children. Her attention is really appreciable. There are very few peoples who are doing such good things for others. What is the success rate yet?
Posted by: parcel delivery | March 31, 2011 02:30 PM