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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[…]

“I Want to Help Deaf People” — A Different Way to Think

Saying “I want to help Deaf people” can unintentionally reinforce audism. Deaf individuals are capable, not helpless.[…]

Why Visually Speaking Rejects the Phone: Embracing a Visual-Centric World

At Visually Speaking, we reject the phone to champion visual communication. By prioritizing ASL, video calls, and[…]

Fingerspelling: Slower Isn’t Always Better

Slowing down your fingerspelling isn’t always helpful. Deaf signers read words in real time, just like spoken[…]

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