American Sign Language for Kids CD-ROM Finalist for 2001 Codie Award.Business Editors/Technology Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2000 The Software & Information Industry Association names M-2K title one of five finalists in "Best Education Special Needs Product" category. A unique and valuable program that helps children ages 3 and up learn American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. , the ASL ASL - Algebraic Specification Language for Kids CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). has been named a finalist for the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association, Washington, DC, www.siia.net) A trade organization devoted to the health and welfare of the software and digital content industry by providing support in government relations, business development, education and intellectual property ) 2001 Codie Awards in the Best Education Special Needs Product category. ASL for Kids is part of Multimedia 2000's line of sign language software, and uses stories and games to teach the basics of ASL. "Everybody at Multimedia 2000 is thrilled about this special honor," said Greg Hutcheson, VP of Marketing. "ASL for Kids has always been the title we're most proud of, and for it to receive this recognition makes us feel even prouder." ASL for Kids (www.m-2k.com/catalog/page/aslkids.html) was developed with the Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, which specializes in development efforts on behalf of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The title was created because although ASL is recognized as the third most-used and fastest-growing language in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , there was no instructional program specifically geared toward young learners. ASL for Kids remedies that absence. Paws the Dog hosts the program, leading children through five fun stories. Each story focuses on a simple theme and introduces the child to basic vocabulary and important ASL concepts such as handshaping, fingerspelling fingerspelling, n the manipulation of fingers into different positions, usually based on the manual alphabet, to represent letters of the alphabet. , and facial grammar. An easy-to-use feature allows the child to click on words and phrases Words and Phrases® A multivolume set of law books published by West Group containing thousands of judicial definitions of words and phrases, arranged alphabetically, from 1658 to the present. , then watch Paws sign them. Each story is followed by three fun games that reinforce the concepts the child has learned. Individuals can place orders by calling 206/622-5530, or by visiting www.m-2k.com. For in-depth information about Multimedia 2000 ASL software, visit www.ASLsoftware.com. Multimedia 2000 (www.m-2k.com) develops and distributes DVDs and CD-ROM software, including the ASL Dictionary on CD-ROM, based on the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best book by Dr. Martin L.A. Sternberg, Ed.D. Multimedia 2000 is also distributing applications for the exploding Palm Pilot market, including PocketPhoto, which lets users store photos and images on their handheld. The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association of the software code and information content industries. For a complete list of Codie nominees, visit http://www.siia.net/events/awards/2001codies/winner.html. The winners will be announced on March 12, 2001. |
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