The Sound Waves Foundation, a UK-based charity, has launched a British Sign Language (BSL) memory card game, aiming to make sign language learning more accessible as demand for its afterschool BSL clubs continues to grow.
The game, which costs £12.99, is available through the charity’s website and is designed to help both hearing and deaf children learn everyday signs through interactive play.
The launch comes as the charity faces a shortage of qualified BSL teachers in the UK, which is stalling the expansion of its popular afterschool BSL clubs.
Game designed to support learning at home
The BSL memory card game includes simple instructions for signing everyday words, a QR code linking to video demonstrations, and requires no prior knowledge of sign language. The game has been used as part of Sound Waves’ afterschool clubs and is now being made available for families and schools to use at home.
Proceeds from sales will fund further BSL classes, helping to maintain access while the charity searches for more qualified teachers. Retailers in the UK interested in stocking the…
