Start ASL Articles

Tag: deaf community

Signing Group with Laptops
American Sign Language Name Sign for VP Kamala Harris
Uncategorized
American Sign Language Name Sign for VP Kamala Harris

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 – The Significance of Name

About ASL
American Sign Language Syntax

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 they all have completely different

ASL Careers
Deaf-Owned Businesses

  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 some Deaf business that you

Ten Fun Ways to Learn American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language
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)

How American Sign Language has Changed Over Time
About ASL
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

Happy First Day of Fall!

  We would like to wish all of our students a very happy first day of fall. Seasonal Quote of the month: As the colors show signs of change for

Deaf Accessibility
DeafNation World Expo in Las Vegas August 2022

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 15,000 Deaf people from around

Deaf Accessibility
Deaf Travel

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 able to get around, and

Deaf Accessibility
Deaflympics 2022

[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 15, 2022. It occurred in

Deaf Accessibility
Deaf Travel Part 2

[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 traveling. Did you know that

ASL Careers
Certified Deaf Interpreter Interprets at Coachella Festival

[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 the biggest events where people

About ASL
Do You Speak American Sign Language?

[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 you speak sign language?” Sign

Baby Sign Language
How to Raise a Deafblind Child?

[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 from the doctor’s that their

About ASL
Associations by, for and of the Deaf

[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 services for Deaf people so

About ASL
Cued Speech

[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 and ASL are two totally

About ASL
A Beginner’s Guide to Learning American Sign Language

[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 scary to learn a new

Deaf Accessibility
Deaf People’s Experiences at the Doctors

[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 attend doctor’s appointments and this

Deaf Accessibility
Masks Cause Misinterpretations for Deaf People

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 covered. Deaf people rely on

Deaf Accessibility
More Facts about Deaf Culture

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 Deaf Community?” and “Deaf Culture

Deaf Accessibility
Similarities and Differences Between CODA vs Deaf Child with Hearing Parents

[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 deaf child with hearing parents

Deaf Accessibility
CODA Wins An Award for Best Cast

[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 the 2022 Screen Actors Guild

Deaf Accessibility
Famous Deafblind: Julia Brace, Laura Bridgman, and Helen Keller

[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 Bridgman and Helen Keller. Julia

Famous Deaf People
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Athletes

  [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 are famous Deaf entertainment such

About ASL
The Origins of American Sign Language in the United States

[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 American Sign Language. Not only

About ASL
American Sign Language vs Israeli Sign Language

[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? In the article, “Is American

About ASL
Language Deprivation in Deaf Children

[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 of parents being told that

About ASL
How to Converse with Deaf People During the Holidays

[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 friends gather to celebrate a

Deaf Accessibility
How to be an Ally for the Deaf Community

[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 Ally, according to the Merriam-Webster

Deaf Accessibility
Starbucks Becomes Inclusive of the Deaf Community

by 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,

Deaf Accessibility
Two Technologies to Help the Hearing Impaired

by Lakin Getz | 29 September 2021 Many technological advances have been made throughout the history of deafness. This technology can help everyday life, specific activities, and interpreting. Two new

About ASL
Deaf Relationships and Dating

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.

Uncategorized
Gallaudet University

by 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 Accessibility
Deaf Schools Versus Mainstream Schools

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 means the communication and teaching

ASL Careers
Deaf People Can Do Anything Except Hear

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 to getting a Masters or

Deaf Culture
Deaf Culture vs. Hearing 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 interacting with Deaf people. One

Deaf Culture
Deaf Community Entertainment, What’s it like?

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 contains a lot of exaggerated

About ASL
Is American Sign Language Universal?

  Many 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
Deaf Culture | Name Signs

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 a sign that is exclusively

learn sign language - Start ASL Free ASL 1 Course

Take ASL 1 For Free!

Sign up today! Start learning American Sign Language with our Free Online ASL 1 Course. No credit card required.