The question of whether or not Deaf individuals are considered disabled has been a topic of debate for many years. While some people view being Deaf as a disability, others argue that it is a unique cultural identity with its own language, values, and traditions. On one hand, those who […]
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Are You Using English To Learn ASL? 🤔
American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete language, with its own grammar, syntax, and structure. Learning ASL is not just about learning the signs; it’s about learning how to use those signs to communicate effectively with the deaf community. Unfortunately, some people try to learn ASL by relying too heavily […]
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 […]
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 […]
True Story…
A Deaf person applies for a job opening teaching ASL at the local college. After numerous attempts to communicate and set up interviews, the Deaf person is following the hiring process and feeling hopeful. The school decides to hire a hearing person for the job and tells the Deaf person […]
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