True Empathy: Learning to Enjoy the Silence
True empathy with Deaf people starts by enjoying silence. By putting sound away, resisting the urge to[…]
Why Visually Speaking Classes Are Taught Voices Off
All ASL classes at Visually Speaking are taught Voices Off and exclusively by Deaf instructors. This immersive[…]
Why Hearing People Shouldn’t Be the ASL Instructors
Hearing instructors vastly outnumber Deaf instructors, influencing how ASL evolves. With hearing learners dominating classrooms, ASL risks[…]
How to Spot Hearing Appropriation in ASL Content
Follow, share, and support Deaf-led accounts. They embody Deaf culture every day, offering authentic stories no hearing[…]
Slang You Can’t Hear: ASL’s Secret Sauce
ASL has its own slang—vibrant, expressive, and deeply cultural. Terms like PAH!, Tru-Biz, and Train Gone go[…]