Is it okay for a Hearing person to teach sign language? Eh, that’s been a controversial question in the Deaf community because it certainly is viewed as an appropriation of the language and culture. It only contributes to the systematic oppression that the Deaf folks have been suffering from for […]
Deaf culture
Get Creative at the New Voices Off Craft Night
Get crafty + practice signing at our NEW Voices-Off Craft Night every first Sunday of the month at Vermillion Room in Seattle! 👩‍🎨 🎨 ✂️ đź“° First event will be a collage night. Supplies generously provided by Blue Cone Studios and On The Block- Communitea events. You may also bring […]
“Hardest part about being a Deaf Hiker? Everyone else. ”
The Hardest Part About Being a Deaf Hiker? Everyone Else. Just in time for summer. This is an excellent and informative article for sharing the trails with Deaf folks. Written by one of our own team members, we are proud to support and share Deaf experiences. Please continue elevate, advocate […]
Conversational ASL Practice session
ID: A gradient purple and blue background with a transparent group of multicolored hands at the bottom of the image. The centered text reads: Join the Conversational ASL Practice Session Thursday. July 7, 6-8 P.M. PDT.” Visually Speaking’s logo of a hand is beneath the centered text. A light red […]
SATURDAY JUNE 4TH — ASL MEET UP
Get your sign on!Need practice or just want to meet Deaf folks and signers ? Join us for a casual, outdoor ASL meet up at Seattle Pride in Volunteer Park:Capitol Hill areaThis Saturday June 4th,  2-4 PM at the tables and seating area. Read more about the event here- https://www.seattlepride.org/news/seattle-pride-in-the-park-performances-activities-and-so-much-more There […]
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