Though it is true that some Deaf people do not enjoy music, do not assume this is true for all! Many Deaf people enjoy the vibrations that come with music, and feel the beat through the floor or speakers. This can make songs with stronger bass more popular among the […]
ASL
The Fingerspelling Gateway
Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to begin when learning a new language. American Sign Language has many parts: grammar, vocabulary, and other parts you don’t find in spoken language. Fingerspelling is a great place to start! Learning to fingerspell the alphabet is one of the easiest ways […]
ASL class on Mercer Island
New ASL class starts Thursday February 5th, open to all levels of signing experience! Beginning signers are especially welcome, but Visually Speaking caters American Sign Language education to all: a great way to start growing your signing conversational skills! We will meet on Thursdays at 7pm at Mercer Island Community […]
Things Deaf People are Sick of Hearing: “I’m so sorry!”
When told or reminded that someone is Deaf, don’t say you’re sorry, and don’t end the conversation! Most Deaf people aren’t sorry about it, so why should you be? Being Deaf means the possibility of different communication styles or language, and needing accommodations as many other people do. Deafness is […]
Sign Language For Your Business
The Corporate World and ASLThe benefits of learning a second language are immense in your personal life. If you run a business, there are also extra advantages to having a staff member who knows American Sign Language. ASL is the fourth most used language in the United States, which means […]
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