Being an ally means more than just supporting a cause—it means taking intentional steps to uplift and empower others. For the Deaf community, allyship involves recognizing the unique challenges Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face and actively working to remove barriers and foster inclusion. Whether you’re a friend, educator, employer, family member, or someone […]
Why Deaf Awareness Month Matters Every September, we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the Deaf community’s rich culture, language, and contributions to society. While awareness days and months come and go, Deaf Awareness Month holds a special place, not only for Deaf individuals, but also for the broader public striving for inclusion, […]
Looking away while signing Checking your phone or smartwatch Talking to someone else mid-conversation Chewing gum, eating, or drinking Poor lighting (making it hard to see facial expressions or signs) Wearing sunglasses indoors Blocking your hands (crossed arms, holding items) Standing too far away or behind the person Signing too quickly or too slowly Using […]
Exposure to loud noises, whether from concerts, machinery, yelling, or other sources can cause significant and often permanent damage to a person’s hearing. Sounds above 85 decibels, which is roughly the volume of heavy traffic or a noisy restaurant, can begin to harm the delicate structures in the inner ear. Repeated or prolonged exposure to […]
Multiple Meaning Words are critical in American Sign Language (ASL). Some people may refer to them as “Concept” words. An example of multiple meaning words would be the word, “Run”. The sentence, “I enjoy running.” and “My nose is running.” use a totally different concept of the word, “run”. Recently, ASLdeafined added many multiple meaning […]
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Question: Some People have inquired about the number of lessons already on ASLdeafined, and how long it would take to complete all of them. Answer: Right now, we have about 315 lessons on ASLdeafined.com. This includes retention exercises, reviews, quizzes, fingerspelling practice, and story time. The entire website is self-paced. Some people may complete all of […]
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