Abstract

Education for children with special needs, in Indonesia language known as Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus or ABK, at an early age plays a significant role in triggering their abilities to communicate by using sign language. This paper discusses the results of research on the development of sign language learning media for ABK with age range 6-9 years. The stage of designing learning media includes the SDLC method (System Development Life Cycle). The result of the design is a Multimedia Application for Introduction to Sign Language for Deaf Children age 8-12 years in the form of CD-ROMs. The first is the CD-ROM for PC / computer which contains Indonesian language learning element, examples of simple sentences, practice questions and puzzles, and each item includes a sign-language video, the second is in the form of VCD containing Indonesian language learning material and in each element comprises sign language video.

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