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Be Inspired to Learn ASL from Five Deaf Celebrities
Five Deaf Celebrities Who Will Inspire You to Learn ASL Stories of Deaf celebrities who use American Sign Language (ASL) daily may encourage you to learn ASL yourself. Doing so can open up a whole new world of communication with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) population. You might also deepen your understanding of Deaf culture […]
Learn ASL through Pop Culture: Deaf Representation in the Media
Learn ASL through Pop Culture A handy way to learn ASL (American Sign Language) is by watching Deaf characters use signs in movies, videos, and TV shows. Today, viewers in the US and other parts of the world are doing so more frequently than ever. One reason for this change is the greater number of […]
The Very Short Term Challenges in Learning ASL with AI
The Very Short Term Challenges in Learning ASL with AI Researchers and educators have long recognized the need to develop sophisticated technologies to help people learn ASL with AI. However, creating these technologies can be challenging, as up to 300 different sign languages are currently used worldwide. Adding to the problem is the need for large […]
Learn ASL Online During Long Holidays: Make the Most of Your Time Off and Enhance Your Communication Skills
Learn ASL Online During Long Holidays For many, a common cure for daily stress is spending a long holiday lying on the beach soaking up the sun. However, stress relief is taking on a new and different form these days. Thanks to the rising appeal and accessibility of learning holidays, many people are now relaxing […]
How Deaf Children Reacted to BTS Using ASL, KSL, and ISL
How Deaf Children Reacted to BTS Using ASL, KSL, and ISL South Korean boy band BTS’s use of sign language in their July 2021 “Permission to Dance” music video received worldwide acclaim. In particular, the group was applauded for including Korean Sign Language (KSL), International Sign Language (ISL), and American Sign Language (ASL) into their […]
Hand Talk: The Native American Sign Language that Predated ASL
Hand Talk: The Native American Sign Language that Predated ASL All humans have unique ways of communicating to navigate the world and interpret daily events. Although the spoken language is the most common way to do so, not all of us can use it. In addition, those who are Deaf or Hard of hearing (D/HoH) […]
Ten Fun Ways to Learn American Sign Language (ASL)
Ten Fun Ways to Learn American Sign Language (ASL) Besides opening up new possibilities for interacting with the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing (D/HoH) community, choosing to learn American Sign Language (ASL) has many other benefits. For instance, it increases signers’ awareness of their facial expressions and body language, which can be helpful in social interactions. Also, […]
Sioux Falls School Expands American Sign Language Program
Sioux Falls School Expands American Sign Language Program Most US high schools have only recently begun accepting American Sign Language (ASL) as an option for foreign language study. This is true even though the language has been used for decades by Deaf and Hard-of-hearing people across the US and Canada. ASL is a visual way […]
How American Sign Language has Changed Over Time
How American Sign Language has Changed Over Time Change is clearly a characteristic of every language. For instance, in 2022, the Oxford English Dictionary added 650 new words, senses, and sub-entries. But American Sign Language (ASL) has several qualities that can cause change more quickly than in English. Around the world, digital media are constantly […]
