🎉 The wait is over! Registration is officially open for our hybrid South African Sign Language (SASL) in digital spaces workshop. Join us as we explore the future of SASL in digital spaces and showcase exciting projects aimed at advancing South Africa’s newest official language through technology and digital resources. Discussions will focus on initiatives such as a planned SASL sign bank, digital resource inventory, learner management systems, and the inclusion of SASL in the African Wordnet project. This collaborative event by SADiLaR and Stellenbosch University brings together members of the Deaf community, researchers, educators, technology developers, language practitioners, and key stakeholders to help shape the digital future of SASL. 💻 Virtual attendance (open to all) 🗓 Register by 25 May 2026 🔗Register here: bit.ly/4thCnUf 📍 In-person attendance (limited space available) Priority will be given to members of the SASL community and professionals actively engaged in SASL. 🗓 Register by 15 May 2026 🔗Register here: bit.ly/3P0XITW Be part of the conversation driving the growth of SASL in digital spaces! #SASL #digitalhumanities #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #languagetechnology

Access to books and stories in South African Sign Language (SASL) is a human right. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, communicate and experience the joy of stories in a language they fully understand. For Deaf children, South African Sign Language opens the door to literacy, learning and meaningful participation in society. When stories are shared in SASL, children are able to connect with language, express themselves and build confidence in their identities. As Human Rights Month has come to an end, we are reminded that language rights are fundamental human rights. The recognition of South African Sign Language as an official language in South Africa affirms the rights of Deaf children and adults to access education, information and storytelling in their own language. At Nal’ibali, we believe every child has the right to language, stories and the joy of reading. Because when we make space for sign language and all languages, we make space for every child to belong, to be heard and to thrive. #LanguageRights #RightToLanguage #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #DeafRights #InclusiveEducation #Nalibali #LiteracyMatters

In the most innovative literacy initiative during National Literacy Month, Nal'ibali put together a meaningful educational exchange between two Cape Town ECDs. The event brought together students from the Engedi Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Mitchell's Plain and pre-schoolers from The Dominican School for the Deaf, fostering an environment of mutual understanding and learning. The event, which had more than 40 children, served multiple educational purposes. Students experienced firsthand how their peers from different backgrounds communicate, learn, and engage with their educators. The hearing children gained exposure to sign language, while the deaf students shared their unique methods of expression and learning. The day's activities centered around promoting literacy through interactive reading sessions, demonstrating that the love of stories transcends traditional language barriers. Following the educational activities, the children came together for a shared lunch period and recreational time. This social interaction proved invaluable, as it allowed the young participants to forge connections beyond their usual social circles and develop a deeper appreciation for different forms of communication. The success of this event showcases the importance of exposing children to diverse learning environments early in their educational journey. #LiteracyMonth #literacymonth2025 #africanstories #education #SASL #signlanguage #SouthAfricanSignLanguage

@UShandlab is translating and recording all Book Dash books into SASL to increase the deaf community of South Africa's accessibility to good quality children's books, in their own home language. #USHandlab, #Stellenboschuni, #SouthAfricanSignLanguage, #SASL, #signlanguage, #deaf

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey with Handlab to translate all @bookdash books into South African Sign Language (SASL). #USHandlab, #Handlab, #Stellenboschuni, #SouthAfricanSignLanguage, #SASL, #signlanguage, #deaf, #deafeducation, #deafinclusivity, #inclusivity

WATCH our Young Nal'ibali Storytellers share the story "The Boy Who Wanted More" in South African Sign Language. Enjoy! Nal'ibali incorporates South African Sign Language (SASL) to promote inclusivity and literacy for deaf children. We collaborate with organizations like Sled - Sign Language Education and Development and Dominican School for Deaf Children to translate stories and activities into SASL, ensuring every child can access stories in their mother tongue. Find more stories told by our Young Nal'ibali Storytellers here shorturl.at/tfitd #SASL #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #signlanguage #inclusionmatters #inclusivity

In the spirit of inclusivity and linguistic celebration, our Nal'ibali Eastern Cape recently added South African Sign Language (SASL) to their holiday reading programme at Dimbaza Library. Children participate in spelling bees and share stories in SASL using materials from the library. By incorporating SASL, the programme promotes understanding and appreciation of diverse linguistic backgrounds, enriching the overall experience for all participants. Through the promotion of literacy in South African Sign Language, Nal'ibali is raising awareness about the importance of sign languages in literacy development and the inclusion of deaf children in literacy programmes. Learn a few South African Sign Language signs here: shorturl.at/aVYHj #signlanguage #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #sign #SASL #AllLanguagesMatter #education #literacy #holidayprogramme

WATCH: We asked the Dominican School for Deaf Children to show us a few South African Sign Language signs to get beginners started. Watch the video to learn five SASL signs. #signlanguage #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #sign #SASL #AllLanguagesMatter #education #literacy

September is #DeafAwarenessMonth #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #SASL @Thobeka_Rare @MaharajSanj @BernardMSithole

#InternationalDayofSignLanguages Language facilitates the way culture and heritage is shared and experienced. This Heriatge Month, the Pan South African Language Board would like to wish everyone a celebratory Heritage Month, and encourage all to learn our indigenous African Languages. Let us teach you how to say “Ubuntu is part of my heritage” in South African Sign Language! #SASL12 #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #SAOfficialLanguages #SASL #deafcommunity #deafculture #signlanguage

Promoting inclusivity and substantive equality as well as preventing unfair discrimination on the grounds of disability, as enshrined in the Constitution #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #HeritageMonth2023 #LeaveNoOneBehind 🇿🇦

September is #HeritageMonth in South Africa. This month is also dedicated to Deaf Awareness Month to raise consciousness, support and promote South African Sign Language. Follow the conversation. 👍🏻✌🏼🤟🏽👋🏾🤘🏿 #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #HeritageMonth2023 #LeaveNoOneBehind 🇿🇦

Happy Deaf Awareness month. As we prepare for the Rugby World Cup the @WitsCFDS in collaboration with @SADeafRugby will post 1 rugby sign in #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #SASL a day

#southafricansignlanguage #activecitizenship #umlazicivilsocietyforum @CsfSanac @CivilKzn @GCIS_KZN @KZNCSOC @IntokozoFm @RanyakaT @sisabhekileHCC @DDPdemocracy @SrmgFoundation @lubunjwaluseva

SASL is not a communication option or a tool for inclusion, but a primary and indigenous language in its own right. #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #SASL12 @GCISMedia @GovernmentZA @VukuzenzeleNews @SAgovnews

SASL is not a communication option or a tool for inclusion, but a primary and indigenous language in its own right. #SouthAfricanSignLanguage #SASL12 @GCISMedia @GovernmentZA @VukuzenzeleNews @SAgovnews

The recognition of #SouthAfricanSignLanguage (SASL) as the 12th official language is an important step towards the realisation of the rights of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. #SASL12

The recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language is an important step towards the realisation of the rights of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. #SASL12 #SouthAfricanSignLanguage @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews @SAgovnews

The recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language is an important step towards the realisation of the rights of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. #SASL12 #SouthAfricanSignLanguage @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews @SAgovnews

OPINION: The significance of making SASL the 12th official language lies in a few exceptional milestones 📰: ufsweb.co/3ryVjnf #SASL | #SignLanguage | #SouthAfricanSignLanguage