Finding belonging in a divided world. This blog post written by Aistė Rye Manfredini is part of a blog series at Visually Speaking called “Proudly Deaf.” Interested in sharing your HoH and Deaf perspectives? Write for us! Email at Info@visuallyspeaking.info for more information.— We’re often expected to explore and realize […]
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Metaphors, idioms, and euphemisms, OH MY! 😵💫
When you are beginning to learn ASL and meeting Deaf folks, it’s good practice to keep it visual. Try to avoid using English expressions. After you have mastered the basics of ASL you will better understand how to get more sophisticated with your signs. Let’s look at a few examples […]
Tips for a Deaf-friendly environment 🛋️
Have you ever wondered why friends or loved ones who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) zone out and disengage during conversations? The quality of the environment in a gathering room can either make or break a conversation with people who are Deaf and HOH. 💡 Here are a […]
How long does it take to learn ASL? 🧐
Learning any language with regular and consistent studying could take up to two years to become fluent. You could learn as quickly as a three months if you are completely immersed in an ASL space—it all depends on your dedication and goals. Want to speed up the learning process? 👉 […]
GivingTuesday is just around the corner
This giving season, we are grateful for our wonderful network of students and people like YOU who support our mission to bridge the communication gap between the hearing and the Deaf communities. 🧏 Our students are always seeking to grow and improve their ASL while looking for ways to support […]
Donations may be allocated to support Certified Deaf Interpreters, DeafBlind interpreters and support, ASL interpreters from marginalized communities, as well as fund requests for event access for Black Lives Matter (BLM) and various marginalized community events.