More than 2,000 people have downloaded the app so far. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android, local media outlet Monitor reported.

The Uganda National Association of the Deaf has added various training videos that learners are using to teach themselves sign language and interact with each other, according to Robert Nkwangu, the organization’s executive director.

💬 “The introduction of the digital sign language application is one of the initiatives we embarked on during our celebrations of 50 years of existence,” he was quoted as saying.