Budge Studios Introduces American Sign Language in "Strawberry Shortcake Berryfest Party" Kids App

MONTREAL - Oct. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- (September 30, 2015) – BUDGE STUDIOS™, the leading children’s app developer and publisher, announces today an innovative and first of its kind app, Strawberry Shortcake Berryfest Party, which presents all of the voiceovers in the game in American Sign Language. By offering sign language interpretations, children who communicate with sign language can enjoy the app in its entirety, from the exciting games and graphics to the playful commentary and verbal cues.

This inclusive app was tested by children and parents whose first language is American Sign Language through Budge Playgroup™, a program that empowers families to be part of Budge Studios’ app-design process. "I think it's great that Budge Studios is trying to make this app accessible for anyone who understands American Sign Language,” said Brenda Too, who took part in this recent Budge Playgroup session. “As a deaf parent of a hearing child, it was a pleasant experience to be entertained together in our language.”

“For the first time ever, we are able to utilize our talent and technology to bring families in the American Sign Language community into our world of children’s entertainment apps,” says Michael Elman, Co-CEO and founding partner of Budge Studios. “Strawberry Shortcake Berryfest Party includes sign language as a means for these families to experience all the fun the app has to offer, and we can’t wait to share this game-changing option with our users.”

In this new app, Strawberry Shortcake and her friends have fun party games and amazing activities planned. Explore the World of Strawberry Shortcake and complete wishes to earn fruitastic rewards. Make scrumptious cakes and smoothies at Orange Blossom’s Food Booth, put together fabulous outfits at Raspberry Torte’s Fashion Boutique and more.

Strawberry Shortcake Berryfest Party is designed for children ages 4 and up. For more information on Budge Studios and Budge Playgroup, please visit www.budgestudios.ca.

App Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCeaFra5sM4


App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id994859986

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About Budge Studios

Budge Studios™ was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate children around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Smurfs, Miss Hollywood, Hello Kitty and Crayola. With more than 100 million downloads to date,  Budge Studios maintains the highest standards of safety and age-appropriateness, and has become a global leader in children’s apps for smartphones and tablets.