We have had a lot of people comment on regional signs and express an interest in more information on this interesting aspect of American Sign Language. Just like there are different forms of sign language in different countries, many areas in our country express things in varying ways. As the title of this entry suggests, […]
ReadmoreFeeling discouraged with your ASL progress? Have a student who struggles to remember vocabulary? Convinced yourself that it’s too difficult to learn a new language at your age? Take comfort in the fact that basically 60% of signs are common or partial gestures that humans often use. See the story below created from combining several […]
ReadmoreASLdeafined had fun at the Michigan Library Association conference in Port Huron last week! We look forward to hearing from some of the wonderful professionals we connected with to help us reach the goal of improving communication one sign at a time. It was also a pleasure to get to know our fellow exhibitors. It’s […]
ReadmoreWe hope you enjoyed our “sign story” chatting about autumn and sharing some concepts typically related to this time of year. As part of our efforts to keep our dictionary current, we will also occasionally post blog entries related to current events. For example, most of us heard about hurricane Ian and the impact it […]
ReadmoreOctober is here! This means that autumn has officially arrived. As the temperatures get more chilly outside, you can lean into sweater weather and feel no guilt having that pumpkin spice latte and donut for breakfast. It is also an especially good season for getting into the habit of an apple a day. We hope […]
ReadmoreYou might hear a lot about the word REPRESENTATION these days and not be sure what is meant by it. If you search the word online, some key definitions that may pop up are “1. the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented. 2. the depiction […]
ReadmoreHolly Smith, ASLdeafined Director of Communications, November 2020 It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has led to a number of new experiences for the world population. Several months into the health crisis much has been shared by many about the adjustments to daily life. One of the emerging themes across all nations and […]
ReadmoreIt would be remiss if an organization founded on the idea of building connections between communities did not acknowledge that the United States finds itself in a reportedly divided time, as is often the case during Presidential Election years. Yet, it would be equally irresponsible to chime in with opinions. That is not what we […]
ReadmoreThis vintage biography by Etta Degering, entitled GALLAUDET, Friend of the Deaf, may quite rightfully be judged by its cover. The obviously outdated design and condition of this book, first published in 1964, is unlikely to interest the modern reader. We are featuring it in our blog post today as an analogy for those who […]
ReadmoreIt is a rare day in this modern world when we feel like we actually have some spare time. Many attribute it to the fact that the lines between work and leisure are blurred with the increase in portable technologies that always leave us on call in a way. This can be both a positive […]
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