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Deaf-led design for accessible learning and story sharing

ACCESSIBLE STORYSIGNING

Keep the book visible. Keep your hands free.

Deaf-designed stands and visual learning resources help educators and families connect ASL with printed English without juggling the book.

  • Supports Big Books
  • Easy page turning
  • For in-person and virtual use

CHOOSE YOUR SOLUTION

Tools for stories, lessons, and visual communication

PHYSICAL PRODUCTS

Bookstands

For shared reading, storysigning, virtual storytimes, Big Books, and independent reading.

TEACHING RESOURCES

Visual learning materials

Large-print, high-contrast posters, printables, and guides created for visually accessible learning.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

Accessible storytimes

Practical guidance for educators, librarians, and families using Deaf-centered bilingual strategies.

SOCIAL PROOF

See What People Say about Artistanda

ASL Video Testimonials

Kid stories in ASL

On the DPAN website, Sarah Clark, the Deaf girl, signs “Case of Stripes” using the Snowman book stand. Click on the image above, and you will watch the video showcasing the Artistanda Snowman book stand.

In her video, Evelina Gaina said that she found the Teddy Bear book stand versatile in comparison with the competition. She signs one Big Book placed on the same book stand to her Deaf daughter. Watch the video showcasing the Artistanda Teddy Bear book stand.

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.”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

– Jennifer T.

“Fantastic quality. Looking forward to giving it as a gift this year to a teacher. Exactly what I expected. Thank you!”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

– Katie A.

DEAF-LED EXPERTISE

Where lived experience meets human-centered design

Artistanda combines Deaf lived experience with expertise in Deaf education, instructional design, visual accessibility, and hands-on product development. The result is more than a decorative stand: it is a practical system for clearer, more comfortable communication.

There is a large square graphic with a dark blue background and a white triangle pointing upward.  
At the top of the triangle, on a pink rectangular label, the text says: “Effective Storysigning”.  
In the center of the triangle there is an illustration of an open storybook with waves on the left page and a person in dark clothing standing on the right page. Above the book, on top of the triangle, there is a small, stylized yellow bear with both arms stretched outward.

At the bottom left of the blue square, inside a pink rectangle, the text reads: “Visual Ergonomics”.  
At the bottom right of the blue square, inside another pink rectangle, the text reads: “Physical Ergonomics”.  
Centered below the triangle there is a small white rectangle with a simple blue logo and the word “Artistanda”.
  • ASL and English Bilingual Focus
  • Research-informed Design
  • Made for Real Learning Settings
  • Customizable Physical and Digital Products

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