Moving Beyond the Hearing Savior Complex: A Real Approach to ASL Education There is a significant amount of discussion and strong feelings circulating on social media surrounding the topic of hearing people teaching ASL. Here are a couple of AI-generated ideas on what to do instead of teaching ASL. AI […]
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Deaf Instructor vs. Hearing Instructor 👨‍🏫
ASL instructors play a significant role in their students’ educational experience of Deaf culture. However, the authenticity of your learning experience about Deaf culture will highly depend on wether the instructor is Deaf or hearing. So what’s the difference? 🧏🏽 Deaf ASL instructors live and breathe ASL as they live […]
What is the Deaf Ecosystem?
It’s way of life that doesn’t rely on hearing. Imagine if Deaf folks were stranded on an island, would the outcome be the same? Deaf folks will work to get their basic needs met; shelter, food and water. The Deaf ecosystem is an island in an ocean of hearing methods and […]
Beginning ASL Class online starts Thursday June 24 —New!! 8 week class!
Are you ready to move your fingers? Here’s your chance! American Sign Language (ASL) is an invaluable skill for everyone and fun to learn. Learning this unique language brings you to a new cultural awareness about the Deaf Community. You open up a new world filled with new people to […]
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