You do not have to be Deaf yourself to ask for access to communication resources. 👋 If you notice something is inaccessible in a public space or even at a friend’s house (hint: closed captions for your favorite show), say something! 📺 The most tiring thing for a person who […]
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ASL Can Replace Batteries
Cochlear implants and hearing aid batteries die at the most inopportune time. 🕰⏰⏲⏱ You find yourself in the middle of an important meeting and then *beep, beep* your hearing aid is alerting you the battery is dying or dead. 🦻🔋 You scramble to find a new battery, and by the time you […]
Silent Immersion To Learn ASL, Why?
Did you know ASL is not a direct translation of English? Although ASL is “American” Sign Language, signing in American English does not translate exactly the same from the syntax of English speakers. This is why Visually Speaking believes silent immersion is the ultimate way to learn ASL. 🤫🙉🤫 In […]
How to create a positive ASL space
There a few cultural rules to follow in an ASL space: First, if the majority of folks know ASL regardless of their hearing status, then it is considered respectful to use ASL. For example, if you are in a break room at work and three out of five staff […]
Why we need Deaf instructors
Imagine growing up using hearing aids in a hearing world that doesn’t quite understand your experience. One day, you decide to learn ASL. That takes a lot of courage and it’s the beginning of a self-exploration journey!🧑🏫🎒🎢 Next thing you know, you walk into a physical or virtual classroom and […]
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