When pondering the essence of the Deaf community, one might naturally think of shared culture, language, and behaviors. However, taking a step back and examining the bigger picture reveals a powerful unifying force: the experience of oppression. Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals tirelessly strive to fit into a world […]
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Silent Immersion: Voices Off Approach in Visually Speaking Classes
Visually Speaking adopts a unique approach to teaching ASL by not using ASL interpreters and conducting classes with voices off. This methodology is driven by several key factors: This article is AI generated article using the prompt, explain in 300 words why Visually Speaking does not use ASL interpreters in […]
Deaf-Mute, What?
When discussing a Deaf individual who does not use spoken language, it is essential to refrain from using the outdated term “deaf-mute.” This term is no longer considered acceptable. The term “mute” typically refers to someone who is unable to produce sounds or has a physical condition that affects their […]
Leave The Teaching To The Deafies
Moving Beyond the Hearing Savior Complex: A Real Approach to ASL Education There is a significant amount of discussion and strong feelings circulating on social media surrounding the topic of hearing people teaching ASL. Here are a couple of AI-generated ideas on what to do instead of teaching ASL. AI […]
Have You Ever Lost Your Voice?
This text was generated by AI with the prompt of “have you ever lost your voice? write 300 words how ASL could help during times of not being able to speak.” ===== As an AI language model, I don’t have a physical voice, so I cannot lose my voice like […]