Posted on Oct 04, 2026 by paul
Art has long been a powerful way for people to share their stories, emotions, and cultural experiences. In the Deaf community, one unique form of artistic expression is called De’VIA, which stands for Deaf View / Image Art. De’VIA is artwork created by Deaf artists that reflects the experiences, identity, and culture of Deaf people. […]
Read MorePosted on Apr 03, 2026 by paul
This past week at the Public Library Association Conference in Minnesota was truly something special. Going into the conference, we were hopeful. Coming out of it, we are incredibly encouraged. Over the course of the event, 197 librarians and library representatives entered our giveaway through our QR code, showing strong interest in bringing American Sign […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 14, 2026 by paul
Humor exists in every culture, but the way humor is expressed can vary depending on language, communication style, and shared experiences. In the Deaf community, humor often reflects the visual nature of communication and the everyday experiences of Deaf people. Because American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language, Deaf humor often relies on facial […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 08, 2026 by paul
American Sign Language is a complete and complex visual language. Just like spoken languages use sounds to form words, ASL uses several visual components to create meaning. These components are called parameters. Understanding ASL parameters helps students recognize how signs are formed and how small changes in a sign can completely change its meaning. Learning these […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 07, 2026 by paul
Classifiers are one of the most visual and expressive parts of American Sign Language. They allow signers to describe people, objects, movement, and location in ways that spoken languages cannot easily match. However, classifiers can also be challenging for students to learn. Many ASL students struggle with understanding how classifiers work and how to use […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 07, 2026 by paul
Classifiers are one of the most powerful tools in American Sign Language. They allow signers to visually represent people, objects, movement, and location. Instead of using many separate signs, classifiers help show what is happening in a scene. Because classifiers are so visual, it is important for students to understand how they work. When used […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 07, 2026 by paul
Classifiers are an important part of American Sign Language. They allow signers to visually represent objects, people, movement, and location. Instead of describing something with many individual signs, a signer can use classifiers to show information clearly and efficiently. Classifiers work by combining three important elements: handshape, movement, and location. These elements work together to create […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 07, 2026 by paul
One of the most powerful features of American Sign Language is the use of classifiers. Classifiers allow signers to visually represent objects, people, movement, and location. Instead of using many separate signs, a signer can show information in a visual and efficient way. Classifiers are special handshapes that represent categories of objects or actions. When a […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 07, 2026 by paul
Classifiers for People Classifier Description Example CL:1 Represents a person standing or walking A person walking across a room CL:V Represents two people or legs walking Two people walking together CL:bent V Represents a seated person Someone sitting in a chair CL:5 Represents a group or crowd Crowd gathering CL:4 Represents a line or row […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 07, 2026 by paul
In American Sign Language, classifiers are special handshapes that represent different types of objects, people, or groups. These handshapes help signers visually describe what something looks like, where it is located, and how it moves. Each classifier represents a category of objects. When a signer uses a classifier, the handshape represents the object, and the […]
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