How to Understand and Learn American Sign Language
Is learning American Sign Language on your to-do list? It can be fun, but it can also be scary to learn a new language. You wonder how and where to […]
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Help Your Baby Learn Sign Language
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Baby Sign Language, Deaf Accessibility /by Katelyn ChengLearn Sign Language For Babies Learn sign language basics such as eat, sleep, more, play, milk, etc. These basic signs are called baby signs. Many people get confused between Baby […]
DeafNation World Expo in Las Vegas August 2022
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf/ASL News, Famous Deaf People, Free Lessons, Hearing Loss, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengJoel Barish hosted the 4th DeafNation World Expo & Conference at the Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 1-4, 2022. About 15,000 Deaf people from around […]
Can AI learn American Sign Language? Just Ask a Student Developer in India
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf/ASL News /by Katelyn ChengLearn American Sign Language From AI How cool would it be if artificial intelligence (AI) could learn American Sign Language? Is it even possible? Well, a student in India […]
VP Kamala Harris American Sign Language Name Sign
Updated /0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Katelyn ChengKamala 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 – THE SIGNIFICANCE […]
How to Immerse Yourself in the Deaf Community?
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, ASL Dictionary, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Free Lessons, Product Recommendations /by Katelyn ChengIt 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 to go or how to […]
Where do you start when you want to learn American Sign Language (ASL)?
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, ASL Dictionary, Baby Sign Language, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Free Lessons, Hearing Loss, Product Recommendations, Start ASL Community /by Katelyn ChengWhen you make the decision to learn ASL, your first though is probably to jump online and find out where you can learn. Some people use social media, and others […]
Deaflympics 2022
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf/ASL News, Famous Deaf People, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengDeaflympics 2022 Deaflympics occurred between May 1 – May 15, 2022. It occurred in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. There were 73 nations who joined Deaflympics and list of medals each […]
Using ASL Online vs In-Person
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengTechnology is becoming more and more popular nowadays. People uses their phones for social media, news, text, check emails, etc. D/deaf people use technology way more than hearing people. There […]
Deaf Students in Mainstream Education
Updated /3 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility /by Katelyn ChengD/deaf students need accommodations that will help them be successful in their education. Normal hearing students can easily listen and multitask by taking notes during lectures; however, this is not […]
Deaf Travel Part 2
Updated /1 Comment/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengDeaf people can do anything except hear. Anything includes traveling. Did you know that there are a lot of Deaf travelers. Most people wonder, “How do Deaf people travel if […]
Different Types of Interpreters: Education Interpreters
Updated /0 Comments/in Baby Sign Language, Deaf Accessibility, Free Lessons, Hearing Loss /by Katelyn ChengThere are different types of interpreters. In the article, “Certified Deaf Interpreter Interprets at Coachella Festival” I talked about ASL interpreters for concerts and festivals; however, in this particular article, […]
Certified Deaf Interpreter Interprets at Coachella Festival
Updated /0 Comments/in ASL Careers, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the biggest events where people go to enjoy music and good vibes. It is from Friday, April 15 and ends on […]
Do You Speak American Sign Language?
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, Famous Deaf People, Free Lessons, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengHave you ever been fascinated when people say, “Do you speak sign language?” Sign language isn’t a spoken language, so it does not really make sense to say “speak” as […]
How to Raise a Deafblind Child?
Updated /0 Comments/in Baby Sign Language, Deaf Accessibility, Hearing Loss /by Katelyn ChengFor many parents, it is hard enough to hear from the doctor’s that their child is deaf or to find out your child becomes deaf later in his or her […]
Associations by, for and of the Deaf
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf History /by Katelyn ChengDeaf Associations are businesses and Deaf organizations that provide services for Deaf people so they can be independent and successful, and there are so many. Have you heard that term […]
April 15th is ASL Day!
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf History /by Katelyn ChengThere are a lot of holidays we celebrate in the United States. Some of them are national holidays while others are religious holidays. Other countries have their holidays which also […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Learning American Sign Language
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Free Lessons, International Sign Languages, Start ASL Community /by Katelyn ChengIt can be fun, but it can also be scary to learn a new language. You have always wanted to learn American Sign Language (ASL) but have always wondered how […]
Deaf People’s Experiences at the Doctors
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Hearing Loss /by Katelyn ChengD/deaf people have struggled to get ASL interpreters to attend doctor’s appointments and this has caused a lot of frustration for D/deaf people. Every time a D/deaf person request an […]
More Facts about Deaf Culture
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengI have mentioned several key aspects of the Deaf culture in the articles, “Did You Know the Facts About American Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and Deaf Community?” and “Deaf Culture […]
Irish Sign Language and St. Patrick’s Day in American Sign Language
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Culture, Deaf History, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengSt. 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 and pinch them. The real […]
Similarities and Differences Between CODA vs Deaf Child with Hearing Parents
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengLife for the hearing child with Deaf adults and deaf child with hearing parents are similar, but there are a lot of cultural differences. CODA stands for Child of Deaf […]
Famous Deafblind: Julia Brace, Laura Bridgman, and Helen Keller
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, Famous Deaf People /by Katelyn ChengJulia Brace was the first Deafblind person before Laura Bridgman and Helen Keller. Julia Brace was born, in that part of Hartford County, Connecticut, that is now Newington on June […]
The Origins of American Sign Language in the United States
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, Famous Deaf People /by Katelyn ChengThere are many Deaf actors and movies that have American Sign Language. Not only are Deaf people have a successful career in acting. Deaf people are successful in other ways […]
Did You Know the Facts About American Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and Deaf Community?
Updated /3 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengAmerican Sign Language is its own language that is used by the Deaf community. American Sign Language has its own history of where it derived from and the Deaf community […]
Language Deprivation in Deaf Children
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Baby Sign Language, Deaf Accessibility, Hearing Loss /by Katelyn ChengA person shared that she heard so many stories of parents being told that their baby or child has failed their hearing tests and how sorry the doctor is to […]
How to Converse with Deaf People During the Holidays
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengHolidays are times of the year where families and friends gather to celebrate a warm and cheerful time together. Family members who live in other states will fly to meet, […]
Deaf-Owned Businesses
Updated /8 Comments/in ASL Careers, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Deaf/ASL News, Famous Deaf People, Product Recommendations /by Katelyn ChengDeaf-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 some Deaf business that you […]
How to be an Ally for the Deaf Community
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengWhat does it mean to be an Ally? An Ally, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is defined as to join (yourself) with another person or group to get or give […]
Deaf Friends or Deaf Dating | Social ASL
Updated /2 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Culture, Free Lessons, Start ASL Community /by Katelyn ChengIn general, have you noticed it is hard to find the love of your life, or you just moved to a new area and are craving to make new friends? […]
Starbucks Becomes Inclusive of the Deaf Community
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Student Papers /by Megan Clancyby Madisen Fritz | 24 September 2021 Ordering a simple cup of coffee or specialty java drink is, for most Americans, is a normal part of their mundane morning routine, […]
What is Deaf Culture and who is the Deaf Community?
Updated /2 Comments/in Deaf Culture, Deaf History, Student Papers /by Megan Clancyby Ksenia Muhutdinova | 6 October 2021 Deaf culture is the culture made up of Deaf people that’s based on sign language and values, as well traditions and behavior norms […]
History of American Sign Language
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf History, Student Papers /by Megan Clancyby Faith Ekart | 29 September 21 Sign language has been around for a really long time. People don’t know exactly when it started, but people have been using types […]
Top 10 & 25 American Sign Language Signs for Beginners – The Most Know Top 10 & 25 ASL Signs to Learn First
Updated /3 Comments/in About ASL, ASL Dictionary, Baby Sign Language, Deaf Culture, Free Lessons /by Katelyn ChengHave 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 to learn and it […]
Gallaudet University
Updated /0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Michelle Jayby Abby Doss | 2 March 2021 Throughout the years, Gallaudet University has been known by many different names. Gallaudet is located in Northeast Washington, D.C. Its history begins in […]
Deaf Gain and Benefits
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Start ASLIt 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 […]
Hit of COVID – Communication Barriers For the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and How to Handle It
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengEver since the pandemic hit in February 2019, people began masking up to protect themselves from catching and spreading the deadly virus. The mask and a few additional protections such […]
Deaf Schools Versus Mainstream Schools
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Accessibility, Deaf Culture, Hearing Loss /by Katelyn ChengThere are two different major types of schooling for Deaf people. Deaf schools also known as Deaf institutes are specially for Deaf students only. This means the communication and teaching […]
Deaf People Can Do Anything Except Hear
Updated /0 Comments/in ASL Careers, Deaf Culture, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengDeaf 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 to getting a Masters or […]
American Sign Language Syntax
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Free Lessons /by Katelyn ChengThe definition of homonyms in spoken English mean two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation meanings or origins, but they all have completely different meanings. Instead of […]
Deaf Culture vs. Hearing Culture
Updated /1 Comment/in Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengThere are major differences between the Deaf culture and hearing culture that people may not realize and it is crucial to keep in mind when interacting with Deaf people. One […]
Deaf Culture | Sign Language “Accents” or “Styles”
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengPeople 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 US, people from New York […]
Deaf Community Entertainment, What’s it like?
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf Culture, Famous Deaf People /by Katelyn ChengOne of the most popular entertaining activities in the Deaf community is storytelling and expressive poetry. Since American Sign Language (ASL) is very visual, storytelling contains a lot of exaggerated […]
Famous Deaf People | A Quiet Place Part II Movie Review
Updated /0 Comments/in Deaf/ASL News, Famous Deaf People /by Katelyn ChengWhen the pandemic broke out in February 2020, everything was put on hold including the suspenseful thriller A Quiet Place Part II that was supposed to release on March 8, […]
Is American Sign Language Universal?
Updated /0 Comments/in About ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, International Sign Languages /by Katelyn ChengMany people ask, “Is American Sign Language (ASL) universal?” Well, the answer is no, it is not universal. American Sign Language is unique and is commonly used within the […]
Deaf Culture | Name Signs
Updated /1 Comment/in Deaf Culture /by Katelyn ChengDeaf culture consists of many valued traditional aspects that are significant to the Deaf community, and one of them is name sign. Name sign is a sign that is exclusively […]
American Sign Language
Updated /2 Comments/in About ASL, Student Papers /by Michelle JayAmerican Sign Language (ASL) is the natural language of around 500,000 deaf people in the US and Canada. A “natural” language is a language that is learned as a first […]
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