Netflix’s Deaf U shares Deaf culture through the eyes of Deaf students

This month, Netflix released a reality TV show, called “Deaf U,” which is one of the huge victories for the Deaf communities! “Deaf U” is based on the lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students at Gallaudet University. Gallaudet University, which is in Washington D.C., is the only university in the world that is […]

How to sign days of the week in American Sign Language (ASL)

Are you wondering how to sign days of the week in ASL? Days of the week are some of the important signs that you should know as a beginner. We’ve shared a video on how to sign each day of the week with a clear demonstration as possible, so you can learn ASL with confidence! […]

How to sign different colors in American Sign Language

Learn how to sign different colors in American Sign Language (ASL) online! You can slow down our ASL videos by clicking the settings on the bottom right corner of the video –> click playback speed –> then adjust the speed. How to sign colors, red, yellow, orange, green, blue, and purple in ASL: Colors: Wiggle […]

Deaf Culture Values: Deafness

One of the most beautiful aspects of Deaf Culture is the value Deaf people put on their own deafness (their hearing loss). This is known throughout the Deaf community as Deaf Pride. While hearing society deems deafness a “disability,” many Deaf people feel that they are not disabled at all and are instead part of […]

Deaf Culture Values: Sign Language

American Sign Language is the most highly regarded asset of Deaf Culture. ASL is the natural language of the Deaf, so a strong goal of Deaf advocacy is to preserve ASL. There are many language systems that have been invented to try to help deaf children learn English—Sign Supported Speech, Signed English, and Cued Speech, […]