Maybe you learned ASL years ago and haven’t used it much since, or maybe you are just getting back into classes. You haven’t signed for a year or two, so you’re worried that your signing skills are “a little rusty.” Good news! Sign language doesn’t rust or dissolve! You will […]
Deaf
Things Deaf People are Sick of Hearing: The Braille Issue
Often, Deaf people will be asked if they want a braille menu or if they know braille. Though often good intentioned-a flight attendant trying to provide better accessibility-we need to take a step back! Braille is made for persons who cannot see or read well enough to understand text, and […]
Holiday Communicating
Family and the Holidays: Some of the ChallengesBeing Deaf or Hard of Hearing during the holidays can present some tough issues: especially if the family you are going home to is all hearing and doesn’t sign. For those who use hearing aids, all of the background noise of family gatherings […]