Learning Materials for Greek Sign Language as a First Language

Abstract

The National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) the years 2007-2013 realised the project entitled "Design and development of accessible educa-tional materials for students with disa-bility-Horizontal Action? with the scope to create educational materials for children with special needs. In this, Greek Sign Language (GSL) as a first language (L1) in school education was followed, based on the new Special Education Law 3699/2008 and the 2004 GSL curriculum, and six types of educa-tional materials for the learning of the language were produced for the first time in Greek national educational system.