While many app developers are creating their apps with the special needs community in mind, few ara including features, like American Sign Language videos, that can benefit the Deaf community.  If you are an iphone and ipad app developer for children, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Deaf children.

"I've been searching for apps that will meet the needs of my Deaf students.  Most apps are teeming with auditory feedback, but not enough visual feedback...There has to be a way to incorporate American Sign Language into these apps along with more visual reinforcers to make them appealing and educational for ALL Deaf children.  These kids are being left out of this technology."  (As quoted by Jennifer Lloyd-Carney, a special education teacher.  Read the full article:  http://mysquarepeg.blogspot.com/2011/10/wanted-apps-for-deaf-children.html

What an honor it was to do an interview with Amanda, from The iMum, http://www.TheiMum.com .  She is very professional and has a really nice review site for iPod, iPhone and iMac app developers.  If you are an app developer and would like an interview about your company, feel free to contact her at http://facebook.com/TheiMum.  You can read  the interview about my company, Spirit-led Designs, and how I became involved in the business of app making at http://www.theimum.com/2011/09/interview-rosemary-sanford-spirit-led-designs/?show=gallery