Embracing Deaf Gain: Shifting Perspectives and Celebrating Diversity In a world often focused on deficits, it’s time to shift perspective and embrace the concept of “Deaf Gain.” Coined as a counterpoint to the traditional deficit-based view of deafness, Deaf Gain celebrates the unique contributions and perspectives that deaf individuals bring […]
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Conversational ASL Practice session
ID: A gradient purple and blue background with a transparent group of multicolored hands at the bottom of the image. The centered text reads: Join the Conversational ASL Practice Session Thursday. July 7, 6-8 P.M. PDT.” Visually Speaking’s logo of a hand is beneath the centered text. A light red […]
What not to do when joining an ASL conversation 🙃
Imagine you are on your phone, minding your own business. You look up and see two people signing. You have taken a class with Visually Speaking so your signing senses kick in. You stare at the people signing for a moment, wondering what to do next… 👀 DON’T: Finger spell […]
Special Guest Instructor ! Continue Your ASL class starts February 23
Not your normal ASL class experience… Please welcome back to the stage Miss Zyafirah!!! During this 6-week online sign language class, Miss Zyafirah will work with you to build on your ASL fundamentals. Taking this continuing ASL class will help you: Continue your learning if you’ve taken a class with […]
NEW! Conversational ASL for the Novice Starts January 27
UPDATE : original post stated this class was 3 weeks long. Ooops, we made an error. This class is now 6 weeks. Meets 30 minutes twice a week for 6 weeks. ====================== -Are you an ASL student looking for a space to practice conversing? -Do you like to learn new […]