Handlab

Handlab Handlab is a curriculum development project of Stellenbosch University's Department of General Linguistics.

We develop CAPS learning and teaching support material (LTSM) for the subject South African Sign Language (SASL) as Home Language.

🎉🤟🏽 IT’S HERE! THE HANDLAB SASL DICTIONARY IS LIVE! 🤟🏽🎉We’re excited to launch 6,000+ SASL terms - all in one place and ...
29/09/2026

🎉🤟🏽 IT’S HERE! THE HANDLAB SASL DICTIONARY IS LIVE! 🤟🏽🎉

We’re excited to launch 6,000+ SASL terms - all in one place and FREE to explore!

🐘 Animals | 🏠 Houses | 🌱 Plants | 🌻 Gardens | 🛠️ Tools… and so much more!

Perfect for Deaf children, parents, teachers, learners and anyone starting their SASL journey.

💻 Explore online
📥 Download free posters
🆓 Learn for FREE

Come and discover the Handlab SASL Dictionary today!

🔗 https://handlab.co.za/dictionary/

Let’s learn, share and grow SASL together! 🤟🏽💙

28/09/2026

Our final trip took us all the way from the Cape Winelands to the Garden Route - Carpe Diem School, George South Africa🌿📚

The Handlab team doesn’t just deliver books. We spend time with the learners, interact with them, share Deaf awareness, and teach some SASL signs that other children have been learning too. 🤟🏻💙

We celebrate SASL, Deaf culture, and every learner’s right to communicate, learn and express themselves in their own language.

We are so grateful to wrap up this journey knowing that around 3,800 Book Dash books have reached 238 Deaf children, giving each child their own library pouch with 8 books - completely FREE! 📚✨

What a meaningful journey it has been.

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day! 🌍

South Africa is a country rich in different languages, cultures and traditions. With 12 official languages, we celebrate what makes each of us unique — while South African Sign Language (SASL) reminds us that communication can bring us together. 🤟💛

Different languages, different cultures, but one community where everyone can connect, communicate and belong. 🇿🇦

23/09/2026

🤟 Today we celebrate International Sign Language Day! 🌍💙

Did you know South African Sign Language (SASL) became one of South Africa’s official languages in 2023?

Sign language is a human right. Today, we celebrate Deaf communities, sign languages and Deaf culture and continue to call for equal access, recognition and inclusion for all Deaf people worldwide. 🤟💙

22/09/2026

Happy International Week of Deaf People!

This week, we celebrate Deaf communities around the world and recognise the importance of equality, human rights, sign languages and Deaf culture. 🌍🤟

Let’s celebrate Deaf identity, diversity and the strength of our communities and continue working towards a world where Deaf people can fully participate, communicate and belong. 💙

21/09/2026

🌍 International Week of Deaf People 2026 🤟

A powerful reminder that sign language rights are human rights.

This week, we celebrate Deaf people, our languages, culture, identity and diversity and continue to stand for equal rights, accessibility, inclusion and meaningful participation.

Nothing Without Us. 💙

18/09/2026

📚 Trip 4 – Mini Library Book Pouches for Deaf Children!

Another special day of sharing the joy of stories! 💛

The Handlab team visited De la Bat School to deliver Mini Library Book Pouches filled with wonderful stories in South African Sign Language (SASL), created in collaboration with Book Dash.

Seeing the children receive their very own books and experience the joy of accessible reading was truly special. Every Deaf child deserves the opportunity to fall in love with reading in their own language. 📖✨

17/09/2026

📚 Trip 3 – Mini Library Book Pouches for Deaf Children!

The Handlab team visited Mary Kihn School to deliver Mini Library Book Pouches filled with beautiful stories in South African Sign Language (SASL), created in collaboration with Book Dash. 📖

Seeing the children’s faces light up as they received their very own books was truly special. The joy of having stories they can enjoy in both SASL and English was amazing to see, especially knowing that this gives them access to literacy in their own language.💛

Every child deserves their own books and the opportunity to enjoy reading. We are so grateful to be part of this journey towards making literacy accessible for Deaf children.

16/09/2026

📚 Trip 2 – Mini Library Book Pouches for Deaf Children!

The Handlab team visited Dominican School for Deaf Children to deliver Mini Library Book Pouches filled with beautiful stories in South African Sign Language (SASL) in collaboration with Book Dash.

It was a joy to see the children’s excitement as they received their very own books to take home and share with their families. 💙

Each pouch contains 8 different stories, sparking imagination, opening new doors to learning, and inspiring a love of reading. One book at a time, we’re making literacy accessible! 📖✨

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Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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+27218083042

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