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About ASL
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
July 2, 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
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
June 26, 2025
ASL Dictionary
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
June 23, 2025
Deaf 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
June 19, 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.
June 17, 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
June 12, 2025
Switched at Birth is a television show featured on ABC Family that has truly brought American Sign Language and Deaf Culture into the living rooms
June 5, 2025
As you are learning sign language, you need to master the skill of American Sign Language fingerspelling (spelling out words by hand one letter at
June 5, 2025
Marlee Matlin was born in Morton Grove, Illinois on August 24th, 1965. After she came down with the German Measles at the age of eighteen
June 5, 2025
Deaf Smith is famous for the important role he played in the Texas Revolution. Erastus “Deaf” Smith was born April 19, 1787 in Dutchess County,
June 5, 2025
Heather Whitestone McCallum is known as “Miss Deaf America” (even though Miss Deaf America is a different pageant). She was the first deaf woman to
June 5, 2025
American Sign Language
Have fun learning ASL with these sign language games! They are a unique way to supplement your ASL learning. Here are some of our favorites:
June 5, 2025
Becoming an American Sign Language interpreter is a very popular choice for many ASL students. People choose to become interpreters because they love American Sign
June 5, 2025
Deaf Culture
Learning about Deaf Culture is perhaps the most important part of learning ASL. Deaf Culture was first truly recognized in 1965. The idea that Deaf
June 5, 2025
Deaf History
The events that occurred in the history of sign language are actually pretty shocking. How deaf people experience life today is directly related to how
June 5, 2025
At Start ASL, you can teach your baby sign language in 12 easy steps. Baby Sign Language Books Another great way to learn is to
June 5, 2025
There are so many wonderful sign language books for learning American Sign Language! Unfortunately, many of the newer books are internationally produced and wildly inaccurate.
June 5, 2025
Helen Keller is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. And that is so amazing because she was deaf and blind. When I was in elementary
June 5, 2025
A big event that occurred in Deaf history was the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement. DPN was a huge protest at Gallaudet University that started
June 5, 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.
June 5, 2025
Educating the deaf is a hot topic, and these books are indispensable! The education of the deaf has always been a hot topic in the
June 5, 2025
Deaf culture art is a cultural art that reaches both positive and negative ends of the spectrum unlike any other. You can learn so much
June 5, 2025
If you are interested in purchasing American Sign Language software, please keep in mind that desktop software tends to be outdated and takes the form
June 5, 2025
While a complete ASL course is the best way to learn ASL, here are the best sign language videos if you wish to use one
June 5, 2025
Using sign language flashcards is a great way to retain the ASL you’re learning when taking an ASL course. But you must be careful –
June 5, 2025
Great Ideas for that Perfect Gift! There are so many great gifts available to give to a friend or relative who loves ASL! Check out
June 5, 2025
Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 film that, we believe, brought Deaf Culture and the values of deaf people into the public spotlight.
June 5, 2025
Many people wonder how deaf people are able to wake up if they can’t hear an alarm. However, with the advent of new technology for
June 5, 2025
Through Deaf Eyes is the most informational movie about Deaf people. Most hearing people are completely clueless when it comes to Deaf people, the Deaf community,
June 5, 2025
ASL Dictionary
Memorizing the American Sign Language alphabet (also known as the American Manual Alphabet or sign language letters) is the first step when learning American Sign
June 5, 2025
ASL Dictionary
Have you been wanting or thinking about learning basic sign language words? You’ve come to right place! American Sign Language (ASL) is a beautiful visual
June 5, 2025
ASL Dictionary
We have compiled a great collection of videos showing the top 150 basic sign language words. These are the words that you should learn first.
June 5, 2025
Baby Sign Language
12 Easy Steps for Communication with Your Baby Let me guess…your baby is crying uncontrollably and you want to know what he wants so your
June 5, 2025
American Sign Language is a very expressive language. Songs in sign language are therefore equally expressive and many times are more expressive than their purely
June 5, 2025
Deaf Culture
Here are some of the best deaf jokes we’ve heard over the years: The Motel A deaf couple check into a motel and go to
June 5, 2025
ASL Dictionary
A great introduction to learning ASL is studying American Sign Language phrases. While doing this, you can get a great taste of vocabulary as well
June 5, 2025
Deaf History
The history of American Sign Language is unique compared to the history of sign language in general. It didn’t truly begin until 1814 when deaf
June 5, 2025
Deaf Culture
No Hearing People Here! Deaf people have been more in the spotlight than you may realize. There are so many famous deaf people and famous
June 5, 2025
Start ASL is partnered with many schools that accept our ASL 1, 2, 3, and 4 course levels in order to award American Sign Language
June 5, 2025
In this free sign language unit sample of our ASL 1 course, you will be learning basic signs and see a conversation in action. Unit
June 5, 2025
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
June 5, 2025
Below is a printable free basic sign language chart image and PDF. Download Our Free Basic Sign Language Chart PDF Keep in mind that you
June 5, 2025
The Deaf highly value the literature and art of their culture. Deaf Culture art and literature is how the Deaf share their values with future
June 4, 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
June 2, 2025
Hearing loss is more like “Deafness Gain” to people who are part of Deaf Culture. The loss of hearing is actually a very small part
June 2, 2025
Great sign language products are hard to come by. There are tons of ASL books, software, and videos out there, but are they all really
June 2, 2025
#learn sign language Learn Sign Language with Our Complete 4-Level Course So you’re ready to learn sign language… And it couldn’t be easier to start!
May 30, 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
May 21, 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
May 16, 2025
Deaf Culture
My mother, Mary, is hearing. If you met her, you would immediately notice her strong Boston accent, which people often question if she’s from another
May 15, 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
April 16, 2025
Deaf Accessibility
The Role of Technology in Connecting the Deaf Community In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology plays a crucial role in bridging communication gaps for
April 2, 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
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
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
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
March 7, 2025
Deaf Culture
Have you heard about the Sundance Film Festival 2025? The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, focusing
March 7, 2025
American Sign Language
There are so many fun ASL Valentine’s Day signs and many meaningful ways the Deaf community celebrates Valentine’s Day. From romantic gestures to social events,
February 14, 2025
Deaf Culture
By Megan Clancy American Sign Language (ASL) can be considered an art form in various ways, particularly when it is used to convey emotion, storytelling,
December 23, 2024
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
November 26, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
By Megan Clancy I had the rare opportunity to see Green Day’s American Idiot in Los Angeles at the Mark Taper Forum presented by Deaf
November 15, 2024
American Sign Language
There are a few places where you can find signs in American Sign Language topics that may not be mainstream topics. Short videos with signs,
October 25, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
There are different ways Deaf people communicate with one another that may be different than what you would think. How can we get a Deaf
September 25, 2024
Deaf Culture
This month is Deaf Awareness! We are celebrating by sharing a few necessary topics to help you understand the Deaf Community. In this article, you
September 24, 2024
Deaf/ASL News
https://www.jesusdeaffilm.com/ Have you heard of the new all-Deaf film coming out? Deaf Missions’ Jesus Film uses native signers to bring the story of Jesus to
July 3, 2024
Deaf Culture
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
March 11, 2024
Deaf Culture
People 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
March 11, 2024
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
March 11, 2024
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),
March 11, 2024
Deaf/ASL News
There are a lot of D/HH athletes out there, whether it is recreational or professional. The most common thing people wonder about is how do
March 11, 2024
About ASL
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
March 11, 2024
About ASL
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
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
March 11, 2024
ASL Careers
American Sign Language and Deaf roles are becoming more and more a popular in the media industry. Whether it is a major role or supporting
March 11, 2024
Deaf Culture
St. 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
March 11, 2024
Uncategorized
Gallaudet University was co-founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. How did it begin? Gallaudet was visiting his family in Connecticut where he met
March 11, 2024
About ASL
American Sign Language is its own language that is used by the Deaf community. American Sign Language has its own history of where it derived
March 11, 2024
About ASL
There are many Deaf actors and movies that have American Sign Language. Not only are Deaf people have a successful career in acting. Deaf people
March 11, 2024
Famous Deaf People
Deaf people can do anything except hear. There are famous Deaf entertainment such as acting, signing music, comedians, inspirational speakers, but there are also
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
Julia Brace was the first Deafblind person before Laura Bridgman and Helen Keller. Julia Brace was born, in that part of Hartford County, Connecticut, that
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
This movie CODA made history with its win for the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards’ top prize of Best Cast and the actor, Troy
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
Life for the hearing child with Deaf adults and deaf child with hearing parents are similar, but there are a lot of cultural differences. CODA
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
March 11, 2024
About ASL
It can be fun, but it can also be scary to learn a new language. You have always wanted to learn American Sign Language (ASL)
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
D/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
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
March 11, 2024
About ASL
There are a lot of holidays we celebrate in the United States. Some of them are national holidays while others are religious holidays. Other countries
March 11, 2024
About ASL
Deaf Associations are businesses and Deaf organizations that provide services for Deaf people so they can be independent and successful, and there are so many.
March 11, 2024
Baby Sign Language
For 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
March 11, 2024
Baby Sign Language
There are different types of interpreters. In the article, “Certified Deaf Interpreter Interprets at Coachella Festival” I talked about ASL interpreters for concerts and festivals;
March 11, 2024
About ASL
Have 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
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
Deaf people can do anything except hear. Anything includes traveling. Did you know that there are a lot of Deaf travelers. Most people wonder, “How
March 11, 2024
About ASL
Technology 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
March 11, 2024
About ASL
My fiancé Vlad and I are Deaf. We recently took a trip to Italy and Israel. We visited Milan, Dolomites Mountain, and Venice while in
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
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
March 11, 2024
Deaf Accessibility
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
December 8, 2023
ASL Careers
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the biggest events where people go to enjoy music and good vibes. It is from Friday,
December 8, 2023
Deaf Accessibility
D/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
December 8, 2023
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
August 11, 2023
Are you learning American Sign Language on your own? Finding an ASL partner with whom to practice your signing skills is an integral part of
August 2, 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
July 19, 2023
About ASL
Have you added learn American Sign Language to your to-do list? It can be fun, but it can also be scary to learn a new
July 19, 2023
Step 3 – Start Talking Are you ready to start signing? This is so exciting! It’s now time to choose the signs you are going
July 19, 2023
Step 9 – Advancing Your child is growing and advancing! How exciting! You are now probably combining signs and speech with your child. This can
July 19, 2023
Step 6 – More Signs Moving on from basic signs you learned in Step 3, choose some secondary words from the vocabulary link below. Try
July 19, 2023
Step 8 – Taming Stress Signing, like I said before, is great for preventing tantrums with your baby. Signing helps eliminate the frustration your child
July 19, 2023
About ASL
Learn American Sign Language From Big Hit Movies More and more people are wanting to learn American sign language. Now, people can learn ASL from big
July 18, 2023
Uncategorized
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
July 18, 2023
In this unit sample as you are learning sign language, you will be learning about ASL interpreting. Conversation 4.10 Read this outline, and then watch the
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn ASL online, you will be learning about idioms in ASL. ASL Idioms Presentation In the video below, you
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn ASL, you will be learning about regional sign variation. Regional Sign Variation Presentation In the video below, you
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you are learning sign language online, you will be learning how to tell stories with classifiers. Storytelling with Classifiers Presentation
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you are learning sign language, you will learn how to sign opinions and debating. Conversation 4.6 Read this outline, and
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you are learning sign language online free, you will learn about Deaf employment. Deaf Employment Presentation In the presentation below,
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our American Sign Language course, you will learn how to sign about science and religion. Conversation 4.4 Read this outline,
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our online ASL course, you will learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Presentation
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you are learning sign language, you will learn how to sign facts and myths. Facts and Myths in ASL In
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our online sign language course, you will learn about how to sign about health and hearing loss. Conversation 4.2 Read
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the free American Sign Language lessons, you will be learning how to interpret songs in ASL. Interpreting Music One of
July 17, 2023
Signing songs for the deaf is a great way for students to learn a LOT of vocabulary and retain that vocabulary for a long time.
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learning sign language online free, you will be learning how to tell a story. Storytelling Storytelling is very prominent
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the free American Sign Language course, you will be learning how to sign amenities and features. Conversation 3.6 Read this
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the online sign language classes, you will be learning how to sign sign language games. Sign Language Games Signing the
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the online ASL classes, you will be learning about handshape stories and Deaf jokes. Deaf/ASL Art and Literature Lesson The
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn sign language free, you will be learning how to give information. Giving Information When presenting facts, there are
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our free online sign language classes, you will be learning how to sign accident narratives. Accident Narratives There may come
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the free American Sign Language classes, you will be learning the basics of how to construct narratives. Conversation 3.2 Read
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn American Sign Language, you will be learning advanced role shifting techniques. Role Shifting with an Object Role shifting
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our American Sign Language online classes, you will dive right into more complex conversations. Conversation 3.1 Read this outline, and
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn sign language online, you will learn how to sign object locations. Object Locations Another way to practice classifiers
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you are learning American Sign Language, you will be learning how to sign room descriptions. Room Descriptions A good way
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our free sign language classes, you will be learning about inflection. Inflection (Adverbs) Adverbs can modify an adjective, a verb,
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn ASL online, you will be learning how to convey distance. Conveying Distance You can convey distance with non-manual
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our free sign language lesson, you will be learning about pluralization. Pluralization In English, nouns become plural with the “-s”
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of our American Sign Language classes, you will watch ASL in action in a conversation. Conversation 2.3 Read this outline, and
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the free American Sign Language instruction, you will be learning about temporal aspect. Temporal Aspect Temporal aspect means showing how
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the American Sign Language free classes, you will be watching ASL in action in a conversation. Conversation 2.2 Read this
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the ASL online classes, you will be learning about numeral incorporation. Numeral Incorporation Numeral incorporation means incorporating a number into
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the online sign language lessons, you will be learning more sentence types. Conversation 2.1 Read this outline, and then watch the
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn sign language free, you will learn more classifiers. Conversation 1.6 Read this outline, and then watch the conversation in action
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the free online sign language classes, you will be learning about verbs. Conversation 1.5 Read this outline, and then watch the
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample of the sign language classes, you will learn about classifiers and 2-digit numbers. Classifiers Classifiers are a very broad part of
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample, you will learn American Sign Language pronouns. Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns in ASL are signed by pointing with your index finger
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn sign language online, you will be learning about ASL questions. Sentence Types: Questions There are a few different
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample, you will learn ASL word order. Word Order ASL sentences follow a “TOPIC” “COMMENT” structure. This is the same as the
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample, you will learn more about the five sign parameters because you are learning sign language online. The Five Sign Parameters –
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample, you will be learning American Sign Language lexicalized fingerspelling. Vocabulary – Food & Drink Lexicalized Fingerspelling Lexicalized fingerspelling (sometimes called “loan
July 17, 2023
In this unit sample as you learn sign language online, you will learn about the five sign parameters. Vocabulary – School & Education The Five
July 17, 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
July 14, 2023
About ASL
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
July 14, 2023
Step 5 – Caregivers Some parents who use baby sign language stay at home with their children while others leave for work. If you are
July 14, 2023
Step 2 – Getting Started The first thing you will do before you start teaching your infant sign language is pick the signs you are
July 14, 2023
Step 1 – Introduction Yes, you need to read an introduction before starting. This will just give you a background about why sign language for
July 14, 2023
Step 10 – Your Growing Child When your child begins to speak, you may want to continue to teach your toddler sign language. If your
July 14, 2023
Step 11 – Finding More Signers Getting connected with other parents who teach their babies sign language can truly be a great thing. Not only
July 14, 2023
Step 4 – When Things Don’t Go the Way You Planned You may encounter some friends or family that don’t believe in baby signing. Skeptical
July 14, 2023
Step 7 – Sign Combinations Babies will often start to combine vocal words (the baby talk begins!) as they progress in their learning. This is
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
July 11, 2023
About ASL
Learn how to sign different colors in American Sign Language (ASL) online! You can slow down our ASL videos by clicking the settings on the
July 11, 2023
About ASL
Are you wondering how to sign days of the week in ASL? Days of the week are some of the important signs that you should
July 11, 2023
About ASL
It is fall (autumn) season! Learn how to signs different words relating to the fall season! These are some of the essential terms (signs) that
July 11, 2023
About ASL
When learning American Sign Language (ASL), it is important to know the American Sign Language alphabet. You’ll come to learn that the handshapes of ASL
July 11, 2023
About ASL
Pets are more than just animals; they are our best friends and part of the family. In this video, you will learn some ASL signs for different pets that you need to know as a beginner.
July 11, 2023
About ASL
Wh-Questions are questions that require more than yes or no answers. The wh-questions words are who, where, when, what, which, why, and how. When signing
July 11, 2023
About ASL
As a beginner who is learning American Sign Language (ASL), there are many basic ASL signs that you should know, such as the American Sign
July 11, 2023
About ASL
Social Media has been growing and changing in the last couple of years! It’s now a big part of many people’s lives. When having a
July 11, 2023
About ASL
Before you learn how to sign different months of the year in American Sign Language (ASL), it’s important that you learn the American Sign Language
July 11, 2023
Deaf Accessibility
More and more people are learning American Sign Language to be able to communicate with their loved ones or friendly strangers to make someone’s day.
June 26, 2023
ASL Careers
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
May 19, 2023
American Sign Language
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
May 7, 2023
American Sign Language
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
April 25, 2023
American Sign Language
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
April 18, 2023
American Sign Language
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
April 11, 2023
American Sign Language
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
April 4, 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.
March 28, 2023
American Sign Language
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
March 22, 2023
American Sign Language
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
March 13, 2023
About ASL
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
March 7, 2023
American Sign Language
February 28, 2023
American Sign Language
Parents Push for More American Sign Language Education for Deaf Children More than 90 percent of D/deaf children in the United States have parents who
February 21, 2023
American Sign Language
Deaf Family Proud of Nine-Month-Old Deaf Son Who Signed ‘Milk’ Using American Sign Language American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual means of communication. When
February 15, 2023
American Sign Language
Disney Princess Brings Joy to Deaf Child by Communicating in American Sign Language Communicating with another person in your own language has a special impact
February 10, 2023
American Sign Language
Megan Thee Stallion’s Sign Language Interpreter Inspires People to Learn ASL Need another reason to learn ASL? Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 song
February 7, 2023
American Sign Language
American Sign Language has a rich history in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Before Europeans arrived in North America, indigenous peoples created sign languages
January 31, 2023
American Sign Language
Learn American Sign Language and Unleash Your Potential If you’re planning to learn American Sign Language (ASL), you’re part of a growing trend. The use
January 25, 2023
American Sign Language
A great deal of time and energy goes into making the concert-going experience enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Recently, Hyunjin, the lead dancer and rapper for the South
January 17, 2023
American Sign Language
Learning a new language can be a fascinating and valuable activity for many people to undertake. And in today’s increasingly interrelated world, proficiency in
January 10, 2023
American Sign Language
A famous cartoon on the Cartoon Network recently highlighted the vital importance of Black American Sign Language in our society. It could also inspire
January 4, 2023
American Sign Language
Here’s a story that will inspire you to learn ASL online — Carlos Lopez of Littleton, Colorado, USA, was about to miss his young
December 31, 2022
American Sign Language
Marvel Character Shang-chi Makes a Guest’s Day by Signing American Sign Language at Disneyland Resort Disney Actor Amazes a Visitor by Signing with Her in
December 14, 2022
American Sign Language
At times, the smallest act of kindness can have the most significant impact on the lives of others. This was certainly true in the case
December 6, 2022
Deaf/ASL News
Two waitresses at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant learn sign language and sign ‘Happy Birthday’ to a young Deaf Boy Here is a post that might
December 4, 2022
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After you are done gathering with your friends and family, take a look at our Black Friday Sale! Get up to 30% OFF when you
November 23, 2022
Deaf/ASL News
Deaf UK TV actor Rose Ayling-Ellis, 2022 winner of the televised British dance contest Strictly Come Dancing, seems to have inspired many people to
November 22, 2022
ASL Careers
Seeing one’s favorite musical artist perform live on stage or attending a live concert by a popular band is an event each person should be
November 15, 2022
Deaf Culture
International Day of Sign Languages 2022 Sign languages are visual forms of communication that convey information through the use of hand and facial gestures
November 11, 2022
American Sign Language
Season 33, episode 17 of the long-running hit animated sitcom The Simpsons titled “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” is noteworthy for its use of
November 11, 2022
Deaf History
Juliette Gordon Low: A Deaf Champion Who Wouldn’t Hear “No” Each year Girl Scouts all around the US celebrate October 31st as their movement’s Founder’s
November 11, 2022
American Sign Language
Troy Kotsur Appears on Sesame Street Teaching American Sign Language Academy Award-winning Deaf actor Troy Kotsur recently appeared in an episode of the timeless PBS
November 11, 2022
International Sign Languages
For their appearance on the UK television show Strictly Come Dancing, Deaf TV star Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice won the
October 26, 2022
American Sign Language
Hearing Toddler Interprets for Deaf Dad Using American Sign Language From first learning how to walk to achieving success in potty training, young children inevitably
October 23, 2022
Deaf History
OSU Led the Way to Learn American Sign Language With its ASL Bachelor’s Degree If your desire was to learn American Sign Language (ASL) in
October 13, 2022
American Sign Language
Meteorologist Gets Popular After Using American Sign Language in Her Forecasts Oklahoma meteorologist Mikayla Smith is making TV weather forecasting more accessible to a wider
October 10, 2022
American Sign Language
Understanding and Learning American Sign Language What is American Sign Language? Learning American Sign Language is trending now more than ever before. Commonly referred to
October 3, 2022
Deaf/ASL News
A Young Girl Decided to Learn Sign Language to Give a Tender Message to Her Deaf Delivery Man Approximately 2% of people in the US
October 1, 2022
We would like to wish all of our students a very happy first day of fall. Seasonal Quote of the month: As the colors
September 22, 2022
Livia Valenote Sep. 14, 2022 ASL 1 The First Deaf School in America Education is a very important part of our society. The
September 20, 2022
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August 22, 2022
About ASL
Learn Sign Language For Babies Learn sign language basics such as eat, sleep, more, play, milk, etc. These basic signs are called baby signs. Many
August 9, 2022
About ASL
Learn American Sign Language From AI How cool would it be if artificial intelligence (AI) could learn American Sign Language? Is it even possible?
August 8, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
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
August 5, 2022
by Anonymous | March 2, 2013 Bob Hiltermann is a well known Deaf actor and is known for: Founder of Deaf West Theater (Fountain Theater)
August 5, 2022
Sheepwell in the 2022 SheNYC Arts Festival! Where? Connelly Theater, East 4th Street, New York, NY, USA When? Aug 5 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
August 3, 2022
https://www.amphl.org/ https://10times.com/e1r0-f0fs-28ps Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses Conference is a non-profit platform that has been serving thousands of Deaf and hard-of-hearing healthcare professionals
August 2, 2022
15 JUL ASL Social Night & Happy Hour Save event More Info Directions Share Details Fri, Jul 15, 5 – 9 PM EDT In 29
June 16, 2022
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
March 21, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
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
March 18, 2022
Deaf Culture
The movie CODA will release on August 13, 2021 on Apple TV+; in addition this will be the first film that the closed captions will
March 2, 2022
Deaf Accessibility
(Photo credit NAD Facebook post from 2/13/2022, https://www.facebook.com/NAD1880/photos/a.10152795501263810/10159783398858810/) This was the big moment. The big moment when three famous deaf performers got the spotlight
February 23, 2022
Robert Giba 11-21-21 The Silent Souls with Loud Issues – COVID and Mental Health Concerns in the Deaf Community Since March of 2019, the
November 22, 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
October 11, 2021
Deaf Culture
by Ksenia Muhutdinova | 6 October 2021 Deaf culture is the culture made up of Deaf people that’s based on sign language and values, as
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
October 11, 2021
About ASL
by Faith Ekart | 29 September 21 Sign language has been around for a really long time. People don’t know exactly when it started, but
October 8, 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
October 8, 2021
Deaf dating sites are popular among many in the deaf and hard of hearing communities. However, there are a lot of niche dating sites out
October 4, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
Video Relay Services (VRS) are a type of video relay services that many Deaf, hard of hearing, Deafblind people and people with speech disabilities
September 24, 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
September 16, 2021
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by Abby Doss | 2 March 2021 Throughout the years, Gallaudet University has been known by many different names. Gallaudet is located in Northeast Washington,
September 15, 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
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
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
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
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
July 27, 2021
by Kamalakannan (India) Another famous deaf person is Thomas Alva Edison who was born on February 11, 1847. He was an American scientist, inventor, and
July 7, 2021
Learning the nuances of Deaf Culture can be difficult for new American Sign Language students. Below you can find some tips and insights about interacting
July 7, 2021
Anne Sullivan is one of the most well-known teachers in history. She is best known for being the teacher of Helen Keller and the subject of
July 7, 2021
This article discusses a common Deaf cultural view of cochlear implants. Not everyone shares these views and this article is for educational purposes only. The
July 7, 2021
Deaf Accessibility
There are a lot of accessibility that Deaf or hard-of-hearing people take advantage of to help them function and be successful in the real
July 6, 2021
Deaf Culture
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
July 6, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
When the pandemic broke out in February 2020, everything was put on hold including the suspenseful thriller A Quiet Place Part II that was supposed
June 30, 2021
About ASL
Many people ask, “Is American Sign Language (ASL) universal?” Well, the answer is no, it is not universal. American Sign Language is unique and
May 28, 2021
Deaf Culture
One needs to understand why it is important when it comes to identification of deaf people. In Deaf culture, “D”, “d”, and “d/Deaf” are extremely
May 13, 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
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
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
April 13, 2021
Henry Kisor is the author of What’s that Pig Outdoors? and other novels based on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan locales. Deaf all his life,
February 15, 2021
Truly Inspirational There have been several famous deaf actors in the media that have made significant contributions to the deaf community and hearing society. If
February 15, 2021
Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is a beautiful language. It is the sign language used in Australia and is related to British Sign Language (BSL) and New
February 15, 2021
British Sign Language is the sign language used in the United Kingdom (UK). One of the most notable features of BSL is their two-handed manual
February 15, 2021
Chinese Sign Language (CSL) has been developing mostly since the late 1950’s and its signs are like written Chinese characters. CSL has several dialects with
February 15, 2021
Lip-reading is rather unsuccessful (only an average of 20% understanding). Closed captioning, however, takes all the lip-reading out of watching television! You have probably watched
February 15, 2021
The Deaf Olympics, known as the Deaflympics, are international athletic competitions for the deaf. The Deaflympics started in Paris in 1924 and have had three
February 15, 2021
Deaf people didn’t have many careers choices a few decades ago. They would usually find themselves working in trade jobs, non-profit work, or as teachers
February 15, 2021
Deaf Videophone Directory Deaf VP was a Deaf Videophone directory created by Sorenson. Videophones are telephones with a video screen. They enable deaf people to
February 15, 2021
Deanne Bray is a well known deaf actress who was probably the first deaf person Hollywood created an entire television show around. She is best
February 15, 2021
If you have ever wanted to read the true thoughts of a Deaf person who is a strong advocate for Deaf culture and is a
February 15, 2021
Ear anatomy is not as complex as you might think. There are only a few anatomical parts that make hearing possible. However, if there is
February 15, 2021
It’s not uncommon to see a dog leading and assisting a blind person. You have probably seen a few of those trained dogs during the
February 15, 2021
While a hearing test seems like a normal part of having a baby, it is also a source of oppression for many deaf people. In
February 15, 2021
The Truth Behind the Sign I read something incredibly amusing today about the “I Love You” sign language sign. I read the “article” on a
February 15, 2021
Irish Sign Language (ISL) is the sign language used in Ireland (primarily in the Republic of Ireland). ISL is also used in Northern Ireland, but
February 15, 2021
An Interview with the Famous (Now Former) About.com Deafness Guide If you have ever researched deafness, deaf people, or sign language online, you have most
February 15, 2021
Japanese Sign Language (JSL) is the sign language used in Japan. Just like how Japanese is completely different from English, JSL is completely different from
February 15, 2021
American Sign Language is NOT a universal language. This is a very common myth that needs to be debunked. Just like the thousands of different
February 15, 2021
There are many different American Sign Language symbols and letters that are used in a variety of ways. There are symbols used for writing ASL
February 15, 2021
Spanish Sign Language is the sign language used in Spain. Just like how Spanish is completely different from English, SSL is completely different from ASL.
February 15, 2021
Stockard Channing is a film, stage, and television actress who narrated the film Through Deaf Eyes. She is best known for her role as First
February 15, 2021
Swedish Sign Language (TSP) is the sign language used in Sweden. TSP did not stem from any other sign languages, but it did influence Finnish
February 15, 2021
by Heather Jensen Scientists have found that the muscles in children’s fingers and hands are develop faster than the ones in their mouth and jaw,
February 15, 2021
Step 12 – Conclusion Many parents buy a baby sign language DVD or many books to learn what you have learned in these 12 steps.
February 15, 2021
Laurent Clerc played a significant part in the history of American Sign Language and was the first deaf teacher of the deaf in America. He
February 15, 2021
William Stokoe – or William C. Stokoe Jr. – changed the course of American Sign Language history. Before Stokoe, ASL was not seen as a
February 15, 2021
LeRoy Colombo was a famous deaf lifeguard entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for saving 907 lives. Leroy Colombo Articles by Students LeRoy
February 15, 2021
Ludwig Van Beethoven was completely deaf for the last part of his life and yet managed to produce some of the greatest music of all
February 15, 2021
Juliette Gordon Low was a deaf woman who was best known for being the founder of the Girl Scouts organization. Juliette Gordon Low Articles by
February 15, 2021
by Michelle Waldo | August 28, 2018 When I was in college I spent a semester interning at Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (D&HHS)
February 15, 2021
Julia Brace was a deaf-blind girl who was born before both Laura Bridgman and Helen Keller. She was successfully educated, but lost the credit as
February 15, 2021
Sean Berdy is a deaf actor, comedian and dancer. He was in Sandlot 2, Legend of the Mountain Man, The Deaf Family, and is best
February 15, 2021
Laura Bridgman was the first deaf-blind person to learn language. When you think about the first deaf-blind child to be educated, you will most likely
February 15, 2021
Laura Redden Searing was born in 1839 and is best known for being the first deaf female journalist. She was sent by the St. Louis Republican
February 15, 2021
Dr. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet is probably the most influential person in the history of American Sign Language. Gallaudet, along with Laurent Clerc, was responsible for
February 15, 2021
Dummy Hoy made history as the first deaf major league baseball player. He’s also not famous just because he was deaf; he was also a
February 15, 2021
Sue Thomas was a deaf undercover specialist for the FBI. She was the inspiration for the TV series Sue Thomas: FBEye, an international speaker, author,
February 15, 2021
Geronimo Cardano played a significant role in the history of sign language–particularly in the history of deaf education. Cardano was an Italian mathematician and physician.
February 15, 2021
Linda Bove was born on November 30, 1945 in Garfield, New Jersey to deaf parents. She majored in library science at Gallaudet University and received
February 15, 2021
When Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet died in 1851, his youngest son Edward Miner Gallaudet continued his legacy in deaf education, played a big part in the history
February 15, 2021
George Veditz was a former president of the National Association of the Deaf of the United States and was one of the first to film
February 15, 2021
When you are 9 years old, you don’t think about making history. Alice Cogswell made history at the age of 9 by sparking the beginning
February 15, 2021
by Alyssa Weeks | November 14, 2017 My favorite person in deaf history is Marie Heurtin. You might know her as the French Hellen Keller
February 15, 2021
by Clayton Shell | November 16, 2017 Nellie Zabel Willhite was the woman that I had found in my research on “Deaf people in History.”
February 15, 2021
by Madeline Huwaldt | October 3, 2018 Gallaudet University was founded in 1864 and is located in Washington D.C and is a federally chartered private
February 15, 2021
by Cynthia Brainerd | February 27, 2017 Regina Olson Hughes (1895-1993) became fully deaf at the age of 14, due to the effects of scarlet
February 15, 2021
by Jack | April 7, 2017 Teresa de Cartagena was a nun in 15th Century Spain. She is remarkable for being Spain’s first feminist writer
February 15, 2021
by Jennifer Hatley | July 7, 2017 I find music to be my outlet for so many different things. I chose Johnnie Ray (John Alvin
February 15, 2021
by Catherine Ritchie | July 22, 2017 The Deaf community has a rich culture with many prominent figures in its history. Some whose names are
February 15, 2021
We all know Alexander Graham Bell (known as AGB in the Deaf community) as the inventor of the telephone. That makes him a good guy,
February 15, 2021
by Anne (Richmond, VA) Dr. Candace McCullough is the first Deaf psychologist to set up a counseling business. She makes counseling services accessible to Deaf people
February 15, 2021
by Anonymous David Michalowski, profoundly deaf since birth, grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He competed at the United States Figure Skating National Championships from 1978
February 15, 2021
by Nanette Kaufmann (Kissimmee, Florida) Award winning actress and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. Her honors representing the handicapped are many, including
February 15, 2021
by Lisa | February 3, 2016 I’m going to talk about someone here who first opened my eyes to sign language, and that is the
February 15, 2021
by Natalie Picone | August 27, 2016 In 1926 at the age of 19, Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim across the English
February 15, 2021
by David Cooper | October 13, 2016 The deaf person wrote about was Kevin Lucas Smire who was also known as “Deaf Kev.” He was
February 15, 2021
by Marcus McNeal | November 29, 2016 “Everybody has to start somewhere. You have your whole future ahead of you. Perfection doesn’t happen right away.”
February 15, 2021
by Janeel Hew (Hawaii) | June 18, 2010 Understanding the past, helps us to embrace the present. Finally an online class, that teaches you that
February 15, 2021
by Grace (Canada) My favorite deaf historical figure is Granville Redmond. His struggle to be accepted by the common man is fairly touching, and his
February 15, 2021
by Joseph Heenan (Frankston, Australia) | March 8, 2013 The 48 year old Australian named Robert Hoskin is a well-known deaf filmmaker who has won
February 15, 2021
by Anonymous Rodger Young was a deaf man who faked his Army hearing test in World War II. He won a Posthumous Medal of Honor
February 15, 2021
by Sara Huang (Taipei, Taiwan) | March 12, 2013 I have read a lot about the oppression of the Deaf, but I really appreciate people
February 15, 2021
by Kristyn Murray (Houston, Texas) Joseph Henry Sharp was one of the founding members of the Taos Society of Artists, a group that produced some
February 15, 2021
by Hannah (Indiana) Lou has been an inspiration to many deaf, he played the Hulk in the original series, he also appeared in “I love
February 15, 2021
When you are learning American Sign Language, it is important to get involved with the Deaf community. Many believe that learning ASL within the Deaf
February 15, 2021
by Karri Kimery | August 18, 2016 As I was reading about people in the deaf community, I came across Matt and Kay Daigle. These
February 15, 2021
American 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
February 15, 2021
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Begins at 6:00:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on June
February 15, 2021
American Sign Language is the most highly regarded asset of Deaf Culture. ASL is the natural language of the Deaf, so a strong goal of
February 15, 2021
One of the most beautiful aspects of Deaf Culture is the value Deaf people put on their own deafness (their hearing loss). This is known
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
This month, Netflix released a reality TV show, called “Deaf U,” which is one of the huge victories for the Deaf communities! “Deaf U” is
February 15, 2021
The question of who invented sign language has sparked much debate and has a vague answer. If you want to know who invented sign language, you
February 15, 2021
Andrew Foster is a very important person in Deaf history. He was the first African American Deaf person to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Gallaudet
February 15, 2021
by Anonymous As a doctor holding a Ph.D. in school psychology who has previously specialized in assessment of the intellectual and educational abilities of children,
February 15, 2021
by Olivia Honeycutt | 25 September 2019 The entire world is a built for Hearing people. Despite having no real connection to one another, no
February 15, 2021
by Anonymous (03/25/2020) Braam Jordaan was born in Benoni, South Africa in 1981. He was born “profoundly deaf to deaf parents”. Jordaan and his family
February 15, 2021
by Rocio Caceres (7/23/2020) Sordo or The Silent War (English title) is a Spanish movie released in 2019 and directed by Alfonso Cortés-Cavanillas. Sordo’s genre falls between a few
February 15, 2021
by Maddie Hammer (08/24/2020) Since its discovery in December, the widespread outbreak of SARS-CoV2 has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. The outbreak duration is
February 15, 2021
by Nicole Colterman (08/27/2020) Martha’s Vineyard, home of astonishing landscapes, fishing towns, marvelous summer homes and one of the first known deaf communities in the
February 15, 2021
by J. Conor Crockett | September 2, 2020 The Daily Bruin published a news article written by Noah Danesh on August 3, 2020 titled: “A
February 15, 2021
by Anonymous (09/04/2020) In the United States, as of 2006, about 1 in 20 people is considered deaf or hard of hearing (1), however its
February 15, 2021
by Teagan North (09/08/2020) Almost everyone is a consumer of health care services at some point in their lives. Doctor’s appointments and trips to the
February 15, 2021
by Amanda Rolfe | January 13, 2020 American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people
February 15, 2021
by Anonymous | 03 June 2020 For many humans all over the world, our names are one of the first things we receive that differentiates us
February 15, 2021
Back in the day, deaf people would drive all the way to their friends’ homes to talk to them. Then, the TTY was invented in
February 15, 2021
Abbe de L’Epee, a French Catholic priest, founded the first social and religious association for deaf people around 1750. L’Epee’s full name was Abbe Charles
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a new Playstation 5 video game, includes American Sign Language (ASL).
February 15, 2021
by Caitlin Epstein (09/10/2020) In 2018, model, actor, and Deaf activist Nyle DiMarco answered the question “how do deaf people go to the movies?” DiMarco
February 15, 2021
by Lisa Baker (03/11/2020) It is widely believed in the Deaf community that deaf children should have access to American Sign Language, Deaf role models,
February 15, 2021
by Lisa Baker (05/27/2020) Literature and the Arts is an incredibly important outlet within the deaf community. It is one of the four crucial values
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
Kevin Hall, a Black Deaf professional golfer from Cincinnati, was featured in the opening Masters video that is shared by CBS Sports. The Masters is
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
Vanessa, who is a Colts cheerleader for four years, learned American Sign Language (ASL) for the Colts fan base. Colts is an American football team
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
A Black Deaf TikToker, Charmay, spread awareness about Black American Sign Language (BASL), a dialect of American Sign Language (ASL). After her video had gone
February 15, 2021
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December is full of holidays! 😄 Since some of these December holidays may be part of our lives, these ASL signs are important to know
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
A new limited event series, based on Stephan King’s novel, is currently airing on CBS. The miniseries sparked a protest from the Deaf communities, especially
February 15, 2021
Deaf/ASL News
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) recently announced the next Deaf person who will be signing American Sign Language (ASL) at the Super Bowl
February 15, 2021
Shoshannah Stern is a well known deaf actress who is best known for her roles as Bonnie Richmond in Jericho, Holly Brodeen in Threat Matrix,
February 15, 2021
The discussion of Deaf Education and its pedagogy has been examined relentlessly for many decades and continues to be a heated topic of discussion. Deaf
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
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
February 15, 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
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
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
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
February 15, 2021
