Celebrating with loved ones during the holidays can be particularly difficult for Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks. For example, as everyone at the dinner table is conversing in spoken language, it’s common for Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks to feel left out. Due to these negative experiences, they […]
ASL immersion
A note to parents of Deaf loved ones
We applaud you for seeking out resources to learn ASL. 👏👏👏 We want to Thank you for being here! Learning ASL should be a top priority for a strong bond with your child who is deaf or hard of hearing. 👩👩👧👦👨👨👦👩👦👦
Eye contact in Deaf culture 👀
For English speakers, too much eye contact is considered intense or rude and too little means you might be nervous, unprepared, or insincere. When making eye contact with people in the Deaf community, the first connection means “I see you.” 👁👁 When Deaf folks meet for the first time, […]
Silent Immersion To Learn ASL, Why?
Did you know ASL is not a direct translation of English? Although ASL is “American” Sign Language, signing in American English does not translate exactly the same from the syntax of English speakers. This is why Visually Speaking believes silent immersion is the ultimate way to learn ASL. 🤫🙉🤫 In […]
How to create a positive ASL space
There a few cultural rules to follow in an ASL space: First, if the majority of folks know ASL regardless of their hearing status, then it is considered respectful to use ASL. For example, if you are in a break room at work and three out of five staff […]
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