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Have you ever wondered how to say your name in sign language? The concept of name signs in sign language is both fascinating and essential for anyone looking to learn
July 2, 2025
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American Sign Language (ASL) is a vibrant and expressive language used by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities across the United States and Canada. Learning ASL not only opens the door
June 23, 2025
Deaf Culture
Before diving into the time it takes to learn ASL, it’s important to understand what ASL is. American Sign Language is a complete, natural language that uses hand gestures, facial
June 26, 2025
American Sign Language
ASL allows its users to express emotions, ask questions, and convey complex narratives, making it a rich and dynamic form of communication. One essential aspect of mastering ASL is understanding
June 26, 2025
About ASL
The Differences Between ASL and Signed English (SEE): Why Choosing ASL Supports True Communication In the United States, when people think of sign language, they often assume there’s just one
June 12, 2025
About ASL
In today’s diverse workplace, effective communication is more important than ever. As businesses become increasingly global and inclusive, the need to communicate across different languages and cultures has become paramount.
June 2, 2025
Deaf Culture
I had the opportunity to attend a screening of this historical documentary, “Deaf President Now!” This documentary was directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. Producers for this picture included
June 5, 2025
Deaf Accessibility
The city is full of noise and places to visit. Accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people can be an issue. There are many ways Deaf people can navigate the city
May 21, 2025
Deaf Culture
Each year, on the first Wednesday of May, a special observance takes place that many people may not even be aware of: Interpreter Appreciation Day. While not as widely recognized
June 17, 2025
Deaf Culture
There is a new thing happening in Hollywood, and it’s all about access for the Deaf Community! Have you seen the Barbie movie with ASL performers on the screen? Or
May 16, 2025
Deaf Culture
The digital age has opened up a world of possibilities for Deaf content creators. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok allow individuals to showcase their talents and share their stories
April 16, 2025
Deaf Culture
April Fool’s Day is a day filled with laughter, jokes, and a bit of harmless fun. Celebrated on the first of April, this day is loved by pranksters and jokesters
March 26, 2025
Deaf Culture
Television has been instrumental in introducing mainstream audiences to the beauty and complexity of sign language. By featuring deaf characters and actors, TV shows have started to bridge the gap
March 19, 2025
Deaf Culture
In a world filled with diverse cultures and languages, one might wonder: is sign language universal? It’s a common misconception that sign language is a universal language. However, just like
March 14, 2025
Deaf Culture
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a practice that has been around for over a century. It involves adjusting our clocks forward by one hour in the spring, which is often
March 7, 2025
Deaf Accessibility
By Megan Clancy When Deaf and hard of hearing people attend family functions or interact with friends and family during the holidays, it can become frustrating since group conversations
November 26, 2024
About ASL
There are a lot of interracial dating of various ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and languages. This concept is very similar to dating within the Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities.
September 16, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
It is known that Deaf/hard of hearing people have one less sense and encounter many hardships and challenges, but there are a lot of positive elements. It is true that
September 8, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
Kimberly Harrison | 2 February 2021 It is great that the new administration in the White House has stepped forward and is being pro-active about including ASL interpreters at daily
April 14, 2021
Deaf Culture
By Chloe Colvard | 6 January 2021 In recent years there have been big changes in the sports world to try to include all athletes into sports programs. Inclusivity is
April 14, 2021
Deaf Culture
by Anonymous | 2 January 2021 The Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf (CCSD) is an organization, almost 50 years old, that preserves Canadian Deaf culture and art (in text
April 13, 2021
by Beth Cogen | 22 December 2020 There are two main constructions of deafness: deafness as a medical condition, and deafness as a linguistic and cultural minority (Valentine and Skelton
February 15, 2021
Isabella Rogers | 30 November 2020 Although many would disregard the disabled, The Texas School for the Deaf is considered the pride of Texas because it accomplished so much independently
February 15, 2021
by Nancy Green | 14 November 2020 I chose an article titled “The pandemic’s impact of kids in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community – and how parents and
February 15, 2021
By Janet Alberts | 16 November 2020 Every Deaf and hard of hearing individual has the right to communication access. These rights, as well as other laws are protected by
February 15, 2021
by Emma Pellegrini | 16 November 2020 It is often noted, and quite strongly from a multitude of personal experiences, that words have power. A power that is stronger than
February 15, 2021
by Jonathan McGee (10/29/2020) The world wide pandemic has caused many inconveniences for the general public. Shops are closed, plans were cancelled, “regular life” has been interrupted, but in all
February 15, 2021
