Poor literacy skills have plagued the deaf and hard of hearing community for decades. The median literacy rates of deaf high school graduates have languished at a fourth-grade level since the turn of the 20th century, according to the National…
I knew my daughter could hear: not just because she loved music, but because she had perfect rhythm. She punched her fists in the air like a human metronome, and brought a doughy heel to the ground precisely on each…
In a typical classroom at Sacramento State, the words “poop,” “diaper,” “bathroom” and other potty language are seldom heard. But this is not a typical classroom. “Promoting Rich Accessible Language at Home: An ASL Class for Families of Deaf Children”…
The Bozeman Symphony is inviting children and families to a unique event focused on American Sign Language. This special event aims to immerse children in music and storytelling, with a particular emphasis on how the deaf and hard of hearing…
When the bell rang, Annmarie Anderson stood before her class silently, then gestured with her hands. Every time she paused, a different student raised their hand. Greenwich High School’s ASL program has steadily been increasing in enrollment, officials said. This…
A Riverview author is making a difference in the world of children’s literature by incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) into his stories. Kentrell Martin, the creative mind behind the Shelly’s Adventures series, has been dedicated to writing books that highlight…
