When told or reminded that someone is Deaf, don’t say you’re sorry, and don’t end the conversation! Most Deaf people aren’t sorry about it, so why should you be? Being Deaf means the possibility of different communication styles or language, and needing accommodations as many other people do. Deafness is […]
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Sign Language For Your Business
The Corporate World and ASLThe benefits of learning a second language are immense in your personal life. If you run a business, there are also extra advantages to having a staff member who knows American Sign Language. ASL is the fourth most used language in the United States, which means […]
ASL Interpreters and The Holidays
Interpreters and the HolidaysAs the holidays are fast approaching, so are a plethora of holiday events. Tree lightings, movie showings, and light shows are just a few. If you or someone you know is planning an event, consider adding an interpreter to your list! By having an interpreter available, you […]
SEE and ASL
You may have seen someone signing before in Signed Exact English (SEE) and thought that it was just the same as American Sign Language, but they are very different. American Sign Language has it’s own established grammatical rules, signs, and sentence structure. Signed Exact English, however, is just signed English. […]
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and the American School for the Deaf
In the early 1800s, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet became inspired by a young deaf neighbor, Alice Cogswell, to travel and learn how to communicate with the Deaf. He travelled to Europe where he met the Braidwood family who-to his dismay-focused on only the oral method of teaching. Students were expected to […]
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