For the Signing Science Dictionary (SSD), TERC, in collaboration with Vcom3D, is using the SigningAvatar^® accessibility software to develop an illustrated, interactive, 3D sign language dictionary of science terms and definitions. The SSD is being designed to support access to standards-based science content among elementary and middle-grade students who are deaf or hard of hearing and whose first language is sign. This work is funded in part by grants from NEC Foundation of America, the National Science Foundation (HRD-0533057), and the Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs - OSEP (H327A060026). To access the SSD, click the link at the top or bottom of this page.

The SigningAvatar^® has also been incorporated into three units in the EnViSci Network series to make them more accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing and whose first language is sign. The EnViSci Network series and the three signed units are published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This work was funded in part by grants from the National Science Foundation (ESI-9553592 and HRD-0095392). To access the units, click the link at the top or bottom of this page.

A prototype Signing Science Pictionary (SSP) for Young Learners (Pre-K through 3) who are deaf or hard of hearing and whose first language is sign is under development. This work is being funded in part by the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation, Disability Inclusion Initiative. To access the SSP, click the link at the top or bottom of this page.

To obtain the SigningAvatar® Installation Disk or for additional information about Signing Science, send email to judy_vesel@terc.edu.