About DeafSphere

DeafSphere Pte. Ltd. is a Deaf-owned organisation dedicated to advancing Singapore Sign Language (SgSL), Deaf culture, and an inclusive society through education, community engagement, and advocacy.

Founded by longtime Singapore Sign Language specialists Andrew Tay and Yew Hau En, DeafSphere was established with a vision of creating a dedicated space where Deaf and hearing people can learn, connect, and grow together.

We believe that sign language is more than a means of communication—it is a language, a culture, an identity, and a way of experiencing the world. Learning SgSL therefore goes beyond memorising signs; it is about understanding the Deaf community, building genuine relationships, and communicating with confidence and respect.

As a Deaf-led organisation, we place Deaf perspectives at the heart of everything we do. Our programmes are designed and delivered by Deaf instructors who bring authentic language use, lived experiences, and cultural knowledge into every learning journey.

Beyond our structured Singapore Sign Language courses, DeafSphere serves as a community hub where people come together through workshops, cultural events, Deaf awareness programmes, storytelling, family activities, and social gatherings. We also provide an independent, welcoming space for interpreters, trainers, and community groups to collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen the wider signing ecosystem.

At DeafSphere, we believe that language grows through interaction, communities are strengthened through connection, and inclusion begins with understanding.