Understanding the Roots of Language Deprivation is Key to Transforming Deaf Education
Visual Learning
Engaging Tools for All Learners
Bilingual Focus
ASL and English Together
Inclusive Design
Accessible for All Learners
Why Artistanda?
Artistanda works to uncover the overlooked gaps in Deaf Education, and presents unique, research-informed solutions that prevent Deaf and hard of hearing children from experiencing language deprivation.
Key Benefits
Artistanda highlights the key benefits of ergonomic storysigning by presenting its innovative stands and visual modality and bilingual teaching strategies.
Connections Between ASL and Objects/Printed English
When it comes to storysigning, one important principle guides everything: ASL requires hands-free, ergonomic design to support meaningful connections between ASL, pointing signs, visual objects, and printed English.
Artistanda stands for books, posters, and erase boards support hands-free and ergonomic reading and writing. Turning pages of a book easily is the key differentiator for Artistanda compared to the competition.
Visual Ergonomics
Artistanda’s visual ergonomics is designed to immerse Deaf and hard of hearing young children into the real world of storystigning rather than ASL storytelling.
Our tools support natural eye gaze, joint attention, and comfortable head/neck posture, so children can attend visually without educators needing to physically sacrifice comfort or clarity.
Self-Regulation Skills
During storysigning, there are Deaf and hard of hearing young children that do not look at ASL narrators, which means that they lose the meaning from the signed story. To solve this problem, Artistanda helps children develop self-regulation skills by teaching them how to sustain eye gaze and manage their own learning. Visual aids, modeled signing, and educational software are examples of Artistanda’s recommendations for children’s metalinguistic awareness.
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Teddy Bear Bookstand
Artistanda signature design
unique in the market
What We Offer
Artistanda operates as a hybrid educational design and retail business, offering both physical and digital products that promote visual ergonomics, accessibility, and active engagement in learning environments.
Physical Products
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Bookstands
Perfect for in-person/virtual storytimes and shared reading for educators, parents, and grandparents, independent reading for kids
Artistanda Phone/Tablet Stands
Perfect for children’s and adults’ video projects and video calls, featuring upright design, charging access, and portability/carrying on.
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Binder Stands
Perfect for personalized literacy activities for educators and homeschooling parents. Ordinary binders can be placed on the stands vertically.
See What People Say about Artistanda
ASL Video Testimonials
On the DPAN website, Sarah Clark, the Deaf girl, signs “Case of Stripes” using the Snowman bookstand. Click on the image above, and you will watch the video showcasing the Artistanda bookstand.
In her video, Evelina Gaina said that she found the Teddy Bear bookstand versatile in comparison with the competition. She signs one Big Book placed on the same bookstand to her Deaf daughter. Watch the video showcasing the Teddy Bear bookstand.
English Text Testimonials
“Very fast shipping. Cute product! Grandma used it daily to hold children’s books while she reads to my kids over FaceTime. The stand has made the reading sessions easier because she is no longer trying to hold and balance the book. Great idea for virtual story times! I recommend. Store owner is very responsive and can help you select the best stand for your needs.”
– Jennifer T.
“Fantastic quality. Looking forward to giving it as a gift this year to a teacher. Exactly what I expected. Thank you!”
– Katie A.
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