Meghalaya Sign Bank is an initiative aimed at empowering deaf community in Meghalaya by preserving and promoting their unique sign language. Unlike other linguistic communities, the deaf community in Meghalaya is not defined by geographical boundaries but by their shared language – the Meghalaya Sign Language. This app serves as a repository of signs, providing users with easy access to sign language translations for English words.
Key features
- Allows users to simply type a word and instantly view its corresponding sign in video format.
- Users may encounter multiple citations for a single sign, reflecting the linguistic diversity within Meghalaya's deaf community. These variations are treated as dialectical forms.
- Lexical entries are organized not only alphabetically but also according to semantic categories, facilitating easy navigation and comprehension.
- Each sign entry is translated into Khasi and Garo, allowing users to access signs through the language they understand.
- Includes English alphabet fingerspelling and numerals for users who cannot sign, providing comprehensive linguistic support.
