About Motion Light Lab
Motion Light Lab is a space where creative literature meets digital technology to create immersive learning experiences.
We are a part of the National Science Foundation/Gallaudet University Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
Motion Light Lab’s efforts intersect creative literative and digital technology that integrate with VL2 Science to create immersive learning experiences. ML2 engages in a wide range of projects, research and development, including:
The development and distribution of bilingual storybook apps
The provision of training to support literacy development for deaf children
The creation of advanced 3D signing avatars through motion capture technology
Your contribution fuels projects like these
Storybook Apps published
Deaf trained in Storybook App Development
Countries in our CoLab Program
Downloads of our Apps
Subscribers to ASL Literacy Activities
Some of the partners we've worked with
See what community members are saying
"Gallaudet, Pigmental Studios Wants To Do Their Part To Boost The Deaf Community With ‘Here Comes Mavo!’ Series"
FORBES
"Decades of research on language acquisition underscore the critical importance of early exposure to language. Yet, there's a void in children's entertainment for those who need sign language. Here Comes Mavo! aims to bridge this gap, providing access to language for Deaf children and fostering inclusivity."
"Gallaudet University, Pigmental Studios Launch "Here Comes Mavo!" - First Children's Animated Television Series Featuring Deaf Protagonist, 3D Avatars Using Sign Language"
GALLAUDET
UNIVERSITY
"Here Comes Mavo! isn't just an animated series; it's a movement creating ripples of change in the entertainment industry. The groundbreaking technology, developed by a Deaf team at Motion Light Lab, sets the stage for a future where inclusivity is not just a goal but a reality."
