For the first time in Pakistan, Deaf Reach has developed Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) Learning Resources to bridge the existing gap in educational materials for the Deaf. This innovative project sponsored by Ilm-Ideas, features a 6,000 word visual lexicon in both English and Urdu on a searchable Web portal, DVD and Phone app. The book, 1000 Basic Signs,also contains translations from PSL into the four main regional languages.
Bridging the Gap with Technology
For the first time in Pakistan, Deaf Reach has developed Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) Learning Resources to bridge the existing gap in educational materials for the Deaf. Deaf Reach has developed a 6,000 word digital dictionary in both English and Urdu on a searchable Web portal and phone app. The book, 1000 Basic Signs, also contains translations from PSL into six languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi. Learn More
What is Deafness?
In this instructional video, Deaf Reach founder, Richard Geary, provides a concise overview of deafness and the importance of language acquisition for deaf children, particularly in the early years.
What is Deafness is a comprehensive resource to assist people who work with deaf children – parents, family members, teachers and medical professionals.
PSL Development Team
The PSL resource development team represents a collaborative effort of educators, sign developers, interpreters, curriculum designers, animators, production experts, and respected leaders of the Deaf community. Learn More
PSL for Everyone
These open-access PSL resources are widely available countrywide to teachers, parents and educators to assist the Deaf in gaining literacy skills, and to enhance their opportunities for education, employment and social inclusion. Learn More
For more information about our Pakistan Sign Language programs, visit our Pakistan Sign Language website
Pakistan Sign Language Statistics
Signs documented and
digitized in PSL to create first-ever
digital dictionary
Classrooms in 92 cities equipped
with digital PSL resources
PSL stories and tutorials
created in digital format
