Anything Goes

Sounds like a name right? Even I had no idea what the name is until I did a little research. Yes it is a name. But not of a person. It is the name of a sign language system used to help deaf people understand and communicate with others.

Using signs is the only way for deaf people to understand communication and this system has been effectively used worldwide to deaf people overcome their limitation. Learning this is not easy that is why there are schools for deaf people as there are school for blind people (although this is a different topic). It is a way of communicating through movement and touch for children with visual impairment and additional support needs (MDVI).

Canaan Barrie works mainly through touch – most signs have a specific reference point on the body. The signs involve touching – on the body or using hands – or movements close to the child. The aim is to work out a vocabulary of movement, gesture and touch that reflects the everyday routines, needs and interests of the child.