Have you ever wondered why the Visually Speaking courses passionately value the “No Voice” policy? Two words. Cultural respect. It’s not necessarily just a rule – it’s a way of showing respect toward the socio-cultural norm in the Deaf world. Instead of expecting verbal responses in the class, you can […]
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Instagram and Facebook
Are you active on social media? 👀 So are we! It’s amazing the amount of information that is being shared and the networking with other Deaf organizations is phenomenal! You can follow Visually Speaking on Instagram @Visuallyspeakingseattle and on Facebook we post our classes and musings over there, Visually Speaking. Go ahead and […]
How I discovered my Deaf identity at 29
Finding belonging in a divided world. This blog post written by Aistė Rye Manfredini is part of a blog series at Visually Speaking called “Proudly Deaf.” Interested in sharing your HoH and Deaf perspectives? Write for us! Email at Info@visuallyspeaking.info for more information.— We’re often expected to explore and realize […]
Metaphors, idioms, and euphemisms, OH MY! 😵💫
When you are beginning to learn ASL and meeting Deaf folks, it’s good practice to keep it visual. Try to avoid using English expressions. After you have mastered the basics of ASL you will better understand how to get more sophisticated with your signs. Let’s look at a few examples […]
Tips for a Deaf-friendly environment 🛋️
Have you ever wondered why friends or loved ones who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) zone out and disengage during conversations? The quality of the environment in a gathering room can either make or break a conversation with people who are Deaf and HOH. 💡 Here are a […]
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