Deaf Accessibility
What 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
March 11, 2024
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Deaf Accessibility
Cochlear implants are a hearing device that allows a deaf person to hear. The sound is transmitted through using a processor, an external coil (magnet), and an internal receiver (magnet)
March 11, 2024
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Holidays 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,
March 11, 2024
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A 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
March 11, 2024
About ASL
Did you know American Sign Language is not universal? In the article, “Is American Sign Language Universal”, it talked about whether or not American Sign Language is universal, in other
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
With COVID under control, airports are re-opening and especially with spring break and summer is right around the corner, people are booking their vacations and getaways. With that being said,
March 11, 2024
About ASL
Cued speech is not American Sign Language. Cued speech and ASL are two totally different forms of communication. People who communicate in ASL usually turn off the voice. Also, ASL
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
Deaflympics 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
March 11, 2024
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 fun experience for D/deaf people.
March 11, 2024
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 use social media, and others
August 11, 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 to go or how to
July 19, 2023
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 craving to make new friends?
July 14, 2023
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 a few additional protections such
July 11, 2023
American Sign Language
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
March 28, 2023
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 covered. Deaf people rely on
March 21, 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 inspiration pushes them to want
December 30, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
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,
October 11, 2021
Deaf Culture
by Madelynn Willingham | 7 October 2021 For our last research paper of this class, I decided to investigate how the D/deaf experience music. When people experience music, they typically
October 11, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
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
October 8, 2021
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 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 means the communication and teaching
August 18, 2021
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 to getting a Masters or
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 deaf people hear and to
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 part is the internal implant
July 27, 2021
