Flipping the Script on Special Needs Education in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan creates a dictionary for sign language
Hey there! Let's talk about the fantastic strides being made in digital solutions for kids withspecial educational needs, as reported by Vechernyaya Astana.
The limelight is on an online video dictionary of sign language for children who are hard of hearing. This interactive marvel is essentially a data bank of visual sign demonstrations, equipped with an intelligent search system, making it a breeze to dive right in. Already available for download on the ministry's official website in both Kazakh and Russian, it's as easy as pie to get your hands on this helpful resource!
Brace yourselves, though, because there's more in store! They're working round the clock to develop a swanky mobile version of the dictionary, and they'll show it off at the 2025 Republican August Conference. It's all about making this tool more accessible and easy to use, moving with the times, you see.
Whether you need a little guidance or want to brush up on your skills, here is where you can find the lowdown on how to get the best out of this sign-savvy phenomenon.
Now, as you might have heard, the Kazakh government is on a roll when it comes to providing support for the deaf community:
- Kicking Kazakh Sign Language Up a Notch: The government has been considering the possibility of officially recognizing Kazakh Sign Language and following in the footsteps of countries like the UK, Australia, and others that have made this move.
- Sign it Up, Folks!: In 2007, a public foundation called Umit released a thematic sign language dictionary titled “Әлем қол қимылдарында” (The World in Sign Language), covering Kazakh, Russian, and English.
- Tuning In: For the first time ever, Kazakh television has begun airing cartoons with Kazakh sign language, ensuring that kids with hearing impairments have a whole new world of inclusive entertainment at their fingertips.
All this points to a clear dedication to bolstering support for the deaf community in Kazakhstan. As for the online video dictionary, we're still waiting on specifics, but we're keeping our fingers crossed and our eyes peeled for any updates, so stay tuned!
- To enhance education-and-self-development of deaf children in Kazakhstan, the government is focusing on technological advancements, such as the development of an intelligent search system-equipped online video dictionary of sign language.
- The government's efforts in technology for education-and-self-development include the recognition of Kazakh Sign Language, the release of a thematic sign language dictionary, and airing cartoons with Kazakh sign language on television.
