Posts by Flying Fingers

True Empathy: Learning to Enjoy the Silence

True empathy with Deaf people starts by enjoying silence. By putting sound away, resisting the urge to[…]

Language Dysmorphia: When Meaning and Words Don’t Always Match

Language dysmorphia describes the disconnect Deaf people may experience when translating meaning from ASL into English. It’s[…]

Why Visually Speaking Classes Are Taught Voices Off

All ASL classes at Visually Speaking are taught Voices Off and exclusively by Deaf instructors. This immersive[…]

Why Hearing People Shouldn’t Be the ASL Instructors

Hearing instructors vastly outnumber Deaf instructors, influencing how ASL evolves. With hearing learners dominating classrooms, ASL risks[…]

Give the Gift of ASL | Visually Speaking Gift Cards

Give the gift of ASL this holiday season! A Visually Speaking gift card invites your loved ones[…]

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