Posted on May 19, 2016 by HK Smith
It is a sunny day in our home base of Metro Detroit, Michigan… a perfect time to let your laundry dry on the line. That said, it is not the best idea to leave your American Sign Language learning out to dry. Just like any language, ASL requires practice, so this is a colorful reminder to do some […]
Read MorePosted on May 16, 2016 by HK Smith
Education. Communication. Connection. Inclusion. ASLdeafined was founded on the simple philosophy that learning American Sign Language (ASL) is a rewarding way for people to exercise their brain, improve communication with others, make connections with new people and, most importantly, take another step toward a more inclusive world. If you have ever seen ASL in action, there is no denying […]
Read MorePosted on Apr 27, 2016 by HK Smith
All of us at ASLdeafined hope that this post finds you happy, healthy, wealthy and wisely ready to refresh your American Sign Language learning (or possibly consider signing up for our service if you have not tried it yet!) Although our blog has admittedly been quiet for some time, you can expect an increase of activity here sooner […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 31, 2013 by paul
There are many reasons that a person could decide to learn ASL, but one of the greatest benefits is being able to interact with the Deaf community. Naturally I can only speak from experience with my regional Deaf community, but it seems that there are some traits that are universal. Besides finding a group of […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 18, 2013 by paul
Have you ever been in a situation where it felt like everyone knew something that you didn’t? It was pretty uncomfortable, wasn’t it? This is the world that Deaf people have to traverse every day. They are surrounded by people having conversations, sharing information, telling jokes, and they are not included. This can be an […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 15, 2013 by paul
Help! I see Deaf People! So now that you have some knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture, you will begin to notice more Deaf people around you. Yes, they have always been there; you are just now becoming aware of them. You may be thinking to yourself, “Self….what do I do?! Do I approach them? […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 11, 2013 by paul
One of the most interesting and unique parts of ASL is the fact that the verb “to be” is absent from the language. This is something that you have already learned, but may not be aware that you know. For example: The sentence “I am going to the store” is signed as “STORE I GO”. […]
Read MorePosted on May 15, 2013 by paul
Deaf people use a videophone more often than seeing each other in person? This is true. While the Deaf community is close knit, it is also spread nationwide. You may meet a friend at a Deaf retreat, a convention, or simply on vacation that you may not see again in person for a decade or […]
Read MorePosted on May 15, 2013 by paul
All deaf people use Hearing Aides? This is false. If you have such a profound hearing loss that only the loudest of noises (think close range jumbo jet), a hearing aid would be completely ineffective. Deaf people can have an extremely wide range of hearing loss, from very little, to profound. Sometimes the hearing loss […]
Read MorePosted on May 15, 2013 by paul
NTID stands for: National Technical Institute for the Deaf? True! NTID is located in Rochester, New York, and is one of nine colleges within RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology). Started in 1967, the school’s mission is to give Deaf and Hard of Hearing students a quality education in technological fields. According to the website, nearly […]
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