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August 22, 2022
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Author: Katelyn Cheng
Deaf Accessibility
More and more people are learning American Sign Language to be able to communicate with their loved ones or friendly strangers to make someone’s day.
June 26, 2023
About ASL
Have you added learn American Sign Language to your to-do list? It can be fun, but it can also be scary to learn a new
July 19, 2023
Deaf Accessibility
Joel Barish hosted the 4th DeafNation World Expo & Conference at the Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 1-4, 2022. About
August 9, 2022
Uncategorized
Kamala Harris receives an American Sign Language sign name after she got elected as president Joe Biden’s vice president. American Sign Language and Deaf Culture
July 18, 2023
About ASL
Learn Sign Language For Babies Learn sign language basics such as eat, sleep, more, play, milk, etc. These basic signs are called baby signs. Many
August 9, 2022
About ASL
Learn American Sign Language From AI How cool would it be if artificial intelligence (AI) could learn American Sign Language? Is it even possible?
August 8, 2022
About ASL
Learn American Sign Language From Big Hit Movies More and more people are wanting to learn American sign language. Now, people can learn ASL from big
July 18, 2023
About ASL
It is exciting to learn American Sign Language and now you are ready to use it in the real-world, but you do not know where
July 19, 2023
About ASL
When you make the decision to learn ASL, your first though is probably to jump online and find out where you can learn. Some people
August 11, 2023
Deaf Accessibility
It is exciting to go to the movies and watch newly released movies; however watching movies in theaters may or may not be a
June 22, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOSpn06ajBE’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6lp0yf8′ sc_version=’1.0′] Deaflympics 2022 Deaflympics occurred between May 1 – May
June 20, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcamwsGot7g’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6rhencu’ sc_version=’1.0′] My fiancé Vlad and I are Deaf. We recently
June 1, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/N_xVYTViymU’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-5lqojlu’ sc_version=’1.0′] Technology is becoming more and more popular nowadays. People
May 4, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR5y8Qd0M28′ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-7f5dwpj’ sc_version=’1.0′] Deaf people can do anything except hear. Anything includes
April 27, 2022
Baby Sign Language
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/DA36v7ef6dY’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-l27v35′ sc_version=’1.0′] For many parents, it is hard enough to hear
April 18, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPbtYGPdwOk’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6hqqa46′ sc_version=’1.0′] Cued speech is not American Sign Language. Cued speech
April 13, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/hPYkObF3t8g’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-822kpd4′ sc_version=’1.0′] D/deaf students need accommodations that will help them be
May 2, 2022
Baby Sign Language
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9F07N_Kozo’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-66goobd’ sc_version=’1.0′] There are different types of interpreters. In the article,
April 25, 2022
ASL Careers
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-KPgHhIlGk’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-3a6vt5′ sc_version=’1.0′] Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of
April 20, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/ShqqOWtA16U’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-7gsx8t5′ sc_version=’1.0′] Have you ever been fascinated when people say, “Do
April 18, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/TY5M9Ik9OOs’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6yryri2′ sc_version=’1.0′] Deaf Associations are businesses and Deaf organizations that provide
April 15, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_baVHe1L-Bw’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-7k9cu8s’ sc_version=’1.0′] There are a lot of holidays we celebrate in
April 13, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzv8mBqCHLU’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6165xyw’ sc_version=’1.0′] It can be fun, but it can also be
April 6, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/t9tfj06mOK4′ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-5ev06sh’ sc_version=’1.0′] D/deaf people have struggled to get ASL interpreters to
April 4, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/IZZ-PpYayLU’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-ol165m’ sc_version=’1.0′] With COVID under control, airports are re-opening and especially
March 30, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
Masks protect people from COVID; however, masks became a nightmare for D/deaf people because they had to deal with communicating when people’s faces were half
March 21, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
I have mentioned several key aspects of the Deaf culture in the articles, “Did You Know the Facts About American Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and
March 18, 2022
Deaf Culture
St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday that occurs on March 17th. During this holiday, people tend to wear green so leprechauns will not see
March 17, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/CVbVIaJlojA’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-o3rku8′ sc_version=’1.0′] Life for the hearing child with Deaf adults and
March 9, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/_icxq07LuSo’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-5ew70ur’ sc_version=’1.0′] This movie CODA made history with its win for
March 7, 2022
Famous Deaf People
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/_tDpsRw2q5c’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-847djqk’ sc_version=’1.0′] Deaf people can do anything except hear. There
February 28, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/fjaj1jJZz8Q’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-7k6z18s’ sc_version=’1.0′] Julia Brace was the first Deafblind person before Laura
February 28, 2022
Uncategorized
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/76A8rRIDq5E’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-96cwjhy’ sc_version=’1.0′] Gallaudet University was co-founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and
February 7, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/zL49R6Aioag’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-7f7640b’ sc_version=’1.0′] There are many Deaf actors and movies that have
February 2, 2022
About ASL
American Sign Language is its own language that is used by the Deaf community. American Sign Language has its own history of where it derived
February 2, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4kRZ78mX-M’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-93yknxb’ sc_version=’1.0′] Did you know American Sign Language is not universal?
January 5, 2022
ASL Careers
Many people are inspired by American Sign Language (ASL) from signing in movies, in public, or by a d/Deaf/Hoh friend or d/Deaf/Hoh family member. This
December 30, 2021
ASL Careers
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/PW_uAIrX1Rg’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-7udpzss’ sc_version=’1.0′] American Sign Language and Deaf roles are becoming more
January 11, 2022
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/YPumFHKjRo4′ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-8rnm4ha’ sc_version=’1.0′] Holidays are times of the year where families and
December 8, 2021
About ASL
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/C8b47gRyTkw’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-53dt7b2′ sc_version=’1.0′] A person shared that she heard so many stories
December 20, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/1m_2d7iwREA’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6pz7zbx’ sc_version=’1.0′] There are a lot of D/HH athletes out there,
November 8, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/CG4kDBFBqvs’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-6moqpkp’ sc_version=’1.0′] What does it mean to be an Ally? An
October 26, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/zWk8O3o3_Uk’ mobile_image=” attachment=” attachment_size=” format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ conditional_play=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” element_template=” one_element_template=” av_uid=’av-vuzpyo’ sc_version=’1.0′] Cochlear implants are a hearing device that allows a
November 1, 2021
Deaf Culture
In general, have you noticed it is hard to find the love of your life, or you just moved to a new area and are
July 14, 2023
ASL Dictionary
Have you been wanting or thinking about learning a new language? You’ve come to right place! American Sign Language (ASL) is a beautiful visual language
July 19, 2023
Deaf Accessibility
There are a lot of Deaf people who love to travel. People may wonder how Deaf people communicate with other people in different states/countries, are
August 5, 2022
About ASL
Ever since the pandemic hit in February 2019, people began masking up to protect themselves from catching and spreading the deadly virus. The mask and
July 11, 2023
Deaf Accessibility
There are two different major types of schooling for Deaf people. Deaf schools also known as Deaf institutes are specially for Deaf students only. This
August 18, 2021
Deaf Culture
The movie CODA will release on August 13, 2021 on Apple TV+; in addition this will be the first film that the closed captions will
March 2, 2022
ASL Careers
Deaf people are able to function just like normal hearing people. Hearing people graduate from universities with a Bachelor’s degree and some further their education
August 4, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
** Note: Cochlear implants can be viewed as both positive and negative perspectives depending on the people. Hearing people view cochlear implants as to help
August 2, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
Have you ever wondered how cochlear implants function and how they help people hear? There are two parts to wearing a cochlear implant. The first
July 27, 2021
ASL Careers
Deaf-owned businesses and American Sign Language (ASL) are spreading and becoming widely popular. There are many Deaf-owned business all over the country. Here are
May 19, 2023
About ASL
Homonyms in ASL The definition of homonyms in spoken English mean two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation meanings or origins, but
July 14, 2023
Deaf/ASL News
When the pandemic broke out in February 2020, everything was put on hold including the suspenseful thriller A Quiet Place Part II that was supposed
June 30, 2021
Deaf Culture
One of the most popular entertaining activities in the Deaf community is storytelling and expressive poetry. Since American Sign Language (ASL) is very visual, storytelling
July 6, 2021
About ASL
Many people ask, “Is American Sign Language (ASL) universal?” Well, the answer is no, it is not universal. American Sign Language is unique and
May 28, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
There are a lot of accessibility that Deaf or hard-of-hearing people take advantage of to help them function and be successful in the real
July 6, 2021
Deaf Culture
There are major differences between the Deaf culture and hearing culture that people may not realize and it is crucial to keep in mind when
July 6, 2021
Deaf Culture
People have different accents depending on where they’re from. Even within the same country, people’s accents differ based on the region. For example, in the
July 6, 2021
Deaf Culture
Deaf culture consists of many valued traditional aspects that are significant to the Deaf community, and one of them is name sign. Name sign is
May 13, 2021
Deaf Culture
One needs to understand why it is important when it comes to identification of deaf people. In Deaf culture, “D”, “d”, and “d/Deaf” are extremely
May 13, 2021
