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First Ever Cartoon for Deaf Children Made in Russia

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First Ever Cartoon for Deaf Children Made in Russia


02.06.2010

The first ever cartoon for deaf children has been created by the activists of an NGO in the Russian city of Kazan. The cartoon's main characters – various dogs – speak in sign language, Russia Today reports.

This project is unique not only for Russia, but also for the rest of the world. The Academy of Open Communications is the NGO which initiated the project.

The idea grew out of the company’s earlier initiative. At first they translated the beloved Russian cartoons “Prostokvashino” and “Karlsson-on-the-Roof” into sign language so that deaf children could enjoy them. In the screen’s corner they could see a signer, translating into sign language.

However, the organizers faced another problem: it turned out that many children do not use correct sign language, but communicate in the manner they are accustomed to. “With our cartoons we also aim to teach them sign language,” the director of the Academy of Open Communications Tatiana Merzlyakova said.

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