ACCESSIBLE STORYSIGNING
Keep the book visible. Keep your hands free.
Deaf-designed stands and visual learning resources help educators and families connect signed language with printed English without juggling the book.
- Supports Big Books
- Easy page turning
- For in-person and virtual use
The Teddy Bear Bookstand—an Artistanda signature design
WHY ARTISTANDA
Designed around how visual learning actually happens
A story is easier to follow when the storyteller, the signs, and the printed words can work together, not compete for visual split attention.
Hands-free storysigning
Keep both hands available for ASL, gestures, pointing, and natural interaction while the stand supports the book.
Clearer visual connections
Position books, posters, and print where children can more easily connect signed language, images, objects, and words.
Comfortable presentation
Reduce awkward holding, balancing, and repeated head movement during classrooms, family reading, and virtual sessions.
ONE VISUAL CHANNEL
Make every glance count
Deaf children often shift their gaze between the signer and the learning material. Artistanda helps adults arrange the reading space with visual access in mind.
01 · POSITION
Place the material clearly
Support books, binders, posters, or dry-erase boards at a visible, useful angle.
02 · CONNECT
Link signs, images, and print
Point, sign, and turn pages without losing control of the learning material.
03 · ENGAGE
Focus on the child
Use eye gaze, expression, and interaction to create a more connected storytime.
CHOOSE YOUR SOLUTION
Tools for stories, lessons, and visual communication
PHYSICAL PRODUCTS
Bookstands
For shared reading, storysigning, virtual storytimes, Big Books, and independent reading.
TEACHING RESOURCES
Visual learning materials
Large-print, high-contrast posters, printables, and guides created for visually accessible learning.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Accessible storytimes
Practical guidance for educators, librarians, and families using Deaf-centered bilingual strategies.
DEAF-LED EXPERTISE
Where lived experience meets human-centered design
Artistanda combines Deaf lived experience with expertise in Deaf education, instructional design, visual accessibility, and hands-on product development. The result is more than a decorative stand: it is a practical system for clearer, more comfortable communication.
- ASL and English bilingual focus
- Research-informed design
- Made for real learning settings
- Customizable physical products
SOCIAL PROOF
See What People Say about Artistanda
ASL Video Testimonials
On the DPAN website, Sarah Clark, the Deaf girl, signs “Case of Stripes” using the Snowman book stand. Click on the image above, and you will watch the video showcasing the Artistanda Snowman book stand.
In her video, Evelina Gaina said that she found the Teddy Bear book stand versatile in comparison with the competition. She signs one Big Book placed on the same book stand to her Deaf daughter. Watch the video showcasing the Artistanda Teddy Bear book stand.
English Text Testimonials
“Very fast shipping. Cute product! Grandma used it daily to hold children’s books while she reads to my kids over FaceTime. The stand has made the reading sessions easier because she is no longer trying to hold and balance the book. Great idea for virtual story times! I recommend. Store owner is very responsive and can help you select the best stand for your needs.”
– Jennifer T.
“Fantastic quality. Looking forward to giving it as a gift this year to a teacher. Exactly what I expected. Thank you!”
– Katie A.
Make your next storytime easier to see and easier to share.
Find a stand for your books, audience, and setting.