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Celebrating deaf identity and progressing equality through innovation, creativity and technology.

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02/09/2026

Try SignRise for free, a fun and easy way to learn British Sign Language!

👉 With SignRise you learn through play, we have created engaging lessons and fun games to reinforce your knowledge! 🧠

👉 Our unique SignView™ feature allows you to see yourself signing along with tutorials, meaning less mistakes 🙌

👉 Build your own avatar with unique characters such as axolotl or sushi and customise them with cool items as you keep learning! 🍣

Search signrise.io or follow the link in our bio to find out more and start your journey today!

Audio description: funky, dynamic upbeat music which is timed to the video movements.

Alt text: A fast-paced, playful video for the BSL learning platform by Sound Waves Foundation. A bored child becomes excited at the prospect of learning on SignRise. The remainder of the video shows mockups of the platform on phones, laptops and tablets, and people using the platform in school and at home.

Video transcript: Finally...a sign language platform that gets it! Meet SignRise. Developed by deaf kids, their parents and experts. SignRise teaches sign language through play. Featuring fun games for kids, teens and adults. SignRise is perfect for classrooms and living rooms. Our feature, SignView, let's you see yourself sign! Building confidence, communication, and pride. Start playing, exploring and discovering. Small cost. Big cause. Every penny to charity. SignRise. Start learning today at signrise.io

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23/08/2026

Our swimming deaf kids tip kit is perfect for summertime! 🏊‍♂️ Download the full collection for free on our website, soundwavesfoundation.org or though the link in our bio 🔗

They are specially designed for sharing with instructors, teachers, parents, carers and friends to help them learn about deafness and how to aid communication, safety and enjoyment in different environments 🌟

Simply make a free online account to gain access to download, then print at home or share digitally! 🙌

Download the full collection for free on our website, soundwavesfoundation.org or though the link in our bio 🔗

Download the full collection for free on our website, soundwavesfoundation.org or though the link in our bio 🔗

20/08/2026

Summers not over yet!☀️

We’re heading to the beach, making sure to pack all the essentials of course!

Stay tuned for Elyanas video showing how she adapts her cochlears for the water🦻🏖️ coming soon!

🎵 Audio description: Young girls voice over upbeat Latin-inspired pop, with tropical vibes.

13/08/2026

Yesterday we watched the solar eclipse from the beach, and it was eventful to say the least! 🌙🌞

Missing swimming trunks, a starving toddler, waterproof processor dramas, hearing aids left behind and a complicated glasses vs processors situation…

But somehow, we made it! 😅

It certainly was an unforgettable day 😂❤️

Did you watch the solar eclipse yesterday?

12/08/2026

Hello, I’m Elyana! 👋

I’m a cochlear implant-wearing🦻book-loving 📚 surf-riding 🏄‍♀️ 14-year-old girl! 🩷

This summer, I’ll be making lots of fun videos and sharing more about my life — including what it’s like being deaf, but also all the other things I love that make me, ME!

From cochlear-friendly hairstyles and cooking tutorials to everyday adventures (and probably a few embarrassing moments 😂), there’ll be a bit of everything!
I hope you’ll find my videos funny, interesting and helpful, and I’d love for you to stick around and follow along with my summer adventures! 💕

🔈audio description: Upbeat house/pop remix of Taylor Swifts song the Fate of Ophelia

10/08/2026

🏄‍♂️Attending a surf club this summer, or perhaps you know someone who is?

Why not share our free BSL Surf Signs poster for Life Savers! These signs are specially designed for use in surf clubs and centres, helping to keep communication open and accessible for everyone, enhancing safety and fun for all!

Surf Signs are great for:

~ creating an inclusive environment for deaf participants 🧏

~ enhancing communication in environments where hearing can be difficult for everyone, such as in water 🔇

~ creates clear lines of communication for participants, making sure everyone is safe, understood and always involved in activities 🙌

🔗 Find the free downloadable posters on our website, soundwavesfoundation.org or through the link in our bio!

04/08/2026

Last minute packing list for the kids summer camp? Sorted ✅

Our deaf kids tip kits are an essential for our kids when they go on trips and overnight stays.

🦻Whether it’s explaining to a new adult how to look after your child’s hearing devices, or helping their friends understand how to communicate once their aids are out for the night, our kit has it covered.

Each booklet is beautifully illustrated, to clearly communicate deaf awareness to friends, careers and new people.

🔗 Download the entire series of tip kits for free on our website soundwavesfoundation.org or simply click the link in our bio to find them there!

21/07/2026

With the summer holidays now here, why not check out our water play Deaf Kits Tip Kit 🏖️ Packed with educational tips written by deaf kids and stunning illustrations, this tip kit helps raise awareness around deafness and water activities 🏊‍♂️

Includes topics such as…
🦻 How to stay safe during water play and keep hearing devices protected.
👐 Keeping communication open and accessible to ensure deaf children are always included in the summer fun!

🔗 Download the full collection of deaf kids tip kits at soundwavesfoundation.org or simply click the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

It’s official! We launch on Monday! Not long to wait now, and we are SO excited for you to meet SignRise and begin your BSL journey 🧏‍♀️ Follow us for more launch updates! 🌟

06/05/2026

A new deaf kids tip kit just landed! This edition on deaf awareness has loads of fantastic tips to support deaf communication🦻Download them all for free by clicking the link in our bio 🌟

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http://www.soundwavesfoundation.org/, https://signrise.io/

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