Taking the Plunge: How to Test a Writing System for Sign Languages - Ross Millar

Year
2026
Organisation
University of Auckland
Tags
Sign language
Sign Language Writing
Deaf Education
Deaf Literacy
literacy
Deaf community
Deaf studies
accessibility
inclusive education
language learning
Written Sign Language
Sign Languages
linguistics
Applied Linguistics
education research
Literacy Development
Reading Skills
language acquisition
communication
Educational Innovation
Accessible Learning
Deaf culture
visual language
Language Systems
Writing System
educational technology
special education
Inclusive Learning
Literacy Education
Reading Research
language accessibility
disability inclusion
Hearing Impairment
Bilingual Education
educational psychology
Learning Research
Language Development
Communication Research
Literacy Innovation
Deaf Rights
Summary

This research aims to improve literacy for deaf people by developing a practical writing system for sign languages. Because most sign languages lack a standard written form, deaf learners often struggle with written English. The project creates readable sign-language texts and tests whether they can support literacy in deaf communities worldwide.