“Nothing about us without us” is a phrase that has been adopted by the Deaf and Disabled community to express the idea that decisions about Deaf people should not be made without their active participation and input. This phrase reflects the belief that Deaf individuals are the best experts on […]
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Deaf Ecosystem, how can you support?
Supporting the Deaf Ecosystem is crucial for the preservation and growth of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. The Deaf Ecosystem refers to the interconnected network of individuals, organizations, and resources that support and serve the Deaf community. This includes Deaf-led businesses, organizations, schools, and cultural events, as well as […]
What can you do about Audism?
One of Visually Speaking’s greatest dreams is to nurture the integration of the signing community with the non-signing community in a healthy way. With that being said, we still have a long way to go because audism manages to make things difficult for the Deaf/HoH people, and unfortunately, we still […]
What not to do when joining an ASL conversation 🙃
Imagine you are on your phone, minding your own business. You look up and see two people signing. You have taken a class with Visually Speaking so your signing senses kick in. You stare at the people signing for a moment, wondering what to do next… 👀 DON’T: Finger spell […]
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. 👩👩👧👦👨👨👦👩👦👦
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.