Learning ASL- What To Watch Out For!

Posted on Mar 29, 2019 by paul

There are a few great resources out there to help you learn American Sign Language, but not all websites are created equal! How do you know for sure you’re observing accurate Sign Language? How can we tell the difference? Before signing up for just any ol’ site, go through this quick checklist: 1. How old […]

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Handshape of the Week: K!

Posted on Mar 28, 2019 by paul

The K-handshape (or P-Handshape) shows the thumb between the (extended) index and middle fingers, as shown in the sign for PEOPLE! Other signs that use the K-Handshape are: Brand Emperor Fail Fall Short Flunk Keep Kind Kindergarten King

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Deaf News This Week – 3/29/19

Posted on Mar 28, 2019 by paul

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FAQs of Deaf Life (Funny)

Posted on Mar 22, 2019 by paul

Wanted to ask that odd question to that random deaf guy in the store, but felt too awkward to talk to a stranger? Well scroll down and see if it’s here! 1. “IT’S SO NICE TO ME-ET YOU! :D” AH! Nice to meet you too! But there’s no need to yell- just talk at an […]

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Handshape of the Week: I!

Posted on Mar 21, 2019 by paul

The I-handshape is easy- Just hold up your pinky! Here is the I-handshape in the sign for INDEPENDENCE: Other signs that use the I-handshape are: Concept Consider Cord Covetous Deaf Institution Disease Emaciated Envious Envy Final Green

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Deaf News This Week: 3/22/19

Posted on Mar 21, 2019 by paul

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DEAF PRESIDENT NOW: THE PROTEST “HEARD” AROUND THE WORLD

Posted on Mar 14, 2019 by paul

March 13th marked the 41st anniversary of the end to the protests known as Deaf President Now- but how much do you know about this iconic movement? “We Still Have a Dream” banner, via dsausa.org In 1988 Gallaudet University’s Board of Trustees announced that a hearing candidate, Elisabeth A. Zinzer, to become the new President. […]

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Handshape of the Week: H!

Posted on Mar 14, 2019 by paul

The H-handshape (or U-handshape) involves extending your middle and index fingers, as shown below in the sign for FUN!  Other signs that use the H-handshape include: Funny Gain Guiltless Hamster Hard of hearing Hare Haste Hawaii Heave

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Deaf News This Week: 3/15/19

Posted on Mar 14, 2019 by paul

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Handshape of the Week: G!

Posted on Mar 07, 2019 by paul

The G-Handshape shows about an inch between the thumb and index finger, as shown in the sign for GREEN. Other words that use the G-handshape include: BananaGeometryGuiltyJapanJewelryNewspaperRumorsThin ThroatTurkey

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