How to sign different December holidays in American Sign Language (ASL)

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December is full of holidays! 😄 Since some of these December holidays may be part of our lives, these ASL signs are important to know as a beginner when having […]

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Going to the Movies While Deaf: The Movement for Widespread Open Captioning

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by Caitlin Epstein (09/10/2020) In 2018, model, actor, and Deaf activist Nyle DiMarco answered the question “how do deaf people go to the movies?” DiMarco became a well-known public figure […]

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A Black deaf TikToker who explains Black American Sign Language has gone viral

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A Black Deaf TikToker, Charmay, spread awareness about Black American Sign Language (BASL), a dialect of American Sign Language (ASL). After her video had gone viral on TikTok:   @itscharmayCool […]

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ASL Interpretation in the Medical Field

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by Teagan North (09/08/2020) Almost everyone is a consumer of health care services at some point in their lives. Doctor’s appointments and trips to the emergency room can require patients […]

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How to sign seasons in American Sign Language (ASL)

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When learning American Sign Language (ASL), it is important to know the American Sign Language alphabet. You’ll come to learn that the handshapes of ASL alphabets are often included when […]

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Challenges Faced by Deaf Students in Post-Secondary STEM Education

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by Anonymous (09/04/2020) In the United States, as of 2006, about 1 in 20 people is considered deaf or hard of hearing (1), however its uncommon to encounter deaf students […]

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A Colts cheerleader learns American Sign Language to reach Deaf fan base

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Vanessa, who is a Colts cheerleader for four years, learned American Sign Language (ASL) for the Colts fan base. Colts is an American football team in Indianapolis, IN.  Vanessa has […]

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Techno Gloves That “Translate” Sign Language Into Speech

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by J. Conor Crockett | September 2, 2020 The Daily Bruin published a news article written by Noah Danesh on August 3, 2020 titled: “A Glove Developed by UCLA Researchers […]

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How to sign pets in American Sign Language (ASL)

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Pets are more than just animals; they are our best friends and part of the family. In this video, you will learn some ASL signs for different pets that you need to know as a beginner.

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Martha’s Vineyard 

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by Nicole Colterman (08/27/2020) Martha’s Vineyard, home of astonishing landscapes, fishing towns, marvelous summer homes and one of the first known deaf communities in the United States. From the late […]

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