#Signlanguages
Issue 3 (1 November 2026) of the #Wiktionary journal “The Headword” is out. This month, an opinion about Wiktionary’s coverage of #signlanguages, a commentary about Merriam-Webster’s X account, and the history of the #Euro sign. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktion... #TheHeadword
November 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
WHAT IS DEAF GAIN?
Deaf Gain means: Being Deaf is not missing something. It's a different way of being that ADDS value to humanity.
We bring visual language, culture, creativity, and innovation that the world needs. 🤟🏾#Deaf #Signlanguages
🔗 gallaudet.edu/deaf-gain
October 24, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Rainbow Angel Coffee in Beijing provides free baking training for the deaf and hard of hearing.#Deaf #signlanguages #deafcommunity www.bastillepost.com/global/artic...
October 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Micaela Foddi is a #Communications Specialist & Humanitarian Advocate. This week, she discusses #signlanguages, #inclusion, & The International Week of #Deaf People (Sept. 21st - 27th).

Read it here: bit.ly/44OF70K
#SDG4 #Education #disabililty #learning #youth
September 24, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Deaf people deserve equal access to education services and public life. Language rights are human rights.

#SignLanguages #Inclusion #HumanRights
September 23, 2026 at 10:29 AM
I am thrilled to be a co-author on the paper "Kinematics of Negative Headshake in Seven Sign Languages"! 🎉

A big thank you to my colleague Vadim Kimmelman for the fantastic collaboration! 🙌
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#SignLanguages #Linguistics #ComputerVision #Negation #Headshake
Kinematics of Negative Headshake in Seven Sign Languages
Abstract. In sign languages, negative sentences are often accompanied by nonmanual markers of negation, including headshake. In some sign languages, nonmanual markers alone can express negation, witho...
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September 21, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Great question about how #Salesforce is working to integrate Different #SignLanguages especially with new #AI functionality, it is a locality accessibility that has not been prioritized. Even if you think about current Voice interactions those should be prioritized for all Sign Languages.
September 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I wonder if folx like @jmhenner know the answer to this, but I watched this @tomscott video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TDIAObsqcs) on crossmodal correspondence and I wonder if there's an #ASL or #SignLanguages equivalent?
Which Is "Bouba", and Which Is "Kiki"?
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November 15, 2024 at 4:03 PM
I wonder if folx like @jmhenner know the answer to this, but I watched this @tomscott video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TDIAObsqcs) on crossmodal correspondence and I wonder if there's an #ASL or #SignLanguages equivalent?
Which Is "Bouba", and Which Is "Kiki"?
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November 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Repost of my old "Types of Sign Language Paper".
#Linguistics #SignLanguages
November 18, 2024 at 9:07 AM
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 23rd September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.
#signlanguages
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September 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
How is #AI being used to help map #SignLanguages? Find out more by reading about Manolis Fragkiadakis' research.

www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2024...
How AI helps map sign languages
Like spoken languages, sign languages evolve organically and do not always have the same origin. This produces different ways of communication and annotation. Manolis Fragkiadakis wrote his PhD thesis...
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May 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
𝗛𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?

We will explore various topics related to #machinetranslation, including #LLMs applied to translation, #MT for creative and literary content, #genderbias MT, #signlanguages and so much more!

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👉Early-bird rates until April 30!
April 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In these days that starkly reveal the reality that words and speech do not always achieve good communication between people.
#InternationalDayofSignLanguages #SignLanguages | United Nations
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International Day of Sign Languages | United Nations
The International Day of Sign Languages seeks to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.
www.un.org
September 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
And add a dose of extreme cuteness for more joy (without wishing to patronise the children, who are brilliant) www.youtube.com/watch?v=mleu... Roar along. I love signed songs: a great way to learn new words in #SignLanguages. What's your favourite signed song? Any signers you particularly love? #ASL
ASL song "Roar" by Deaf children at KDES
YouTube video by Stacey DeLaune
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January 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Help! My Lang Doc students pick an endangered and un(der)documented language to focus on for the course. This year, a student picked a sign language (QSL) and I am trying to point her to resources about vitality of sign languages and coming up short. Suggestions? #signlanguages
December 1, 2024 at 12:14 PM
I wonder if this also applies to the many different #signlanguages.
November 28, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Left hand or right hand? How do you decide which is the correct hand for fingerspelling, one-handed signing, and so on? This short video should help — and the concepts apply to any sign language.

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#Deaf #SignLanguages #LearnSignLanguage
Left or Right Hand? Which Hand is Correct in Sign Languages? #Deaf
YouTube video by Vic Kelly-Victor
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October 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Learning a sign language? Regardless of which one you're learning, this playlist is full of tips to help you get the most out of your time.

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#LearnSignLanguage #SignLanguages #ASL #LSF #ISL #BSL #AUSLAN #DSL
How to Learn a Sign Language - YouTube
This playlist covers the essentials for learning any sign language, looking at methods, tips, resources and more.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Here are some tips for increasing your active skills practice to make sure you get the most out of your sign language class, whatever sign language you're learning. Chapter breaks for each tip on YouTube.

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#LearnSignLanguage #SignLanguages #Deaf #ISL #ASL #BSL #Auslan
Tips for Getting the Most out of your Sign Language Classes #LearnSignLanguage #Tips
YouTube video by Vic Kelly-Victor
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May 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM