Most people assume that nothing can be done when it comes to making productive efforts in trying to communicate with children with special needs but the reverse is the case. Aside from engaging in speech therapy, sign language is a major tool that helps not just children with special needs, but children who struggle with … Read more
Communities are defined by the challenges they face and the triumphs they achieve, just like individuals are. The community of French Deaf people is not any different. The history of the community is stunning and nearly sounds like something out of a fairytale. This article provides a peek of that fairytale. What the deaf community … Read more
It’s natural to assume that deaf people can be easily integrated into typical educational environments while attempting to give them a sense of community. Well, similar to trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole, educating deaf individuals using the same framework as hearing people is ineffective. The first indication that they cannot … Read more
Learning ASL can be an extremely satisfying endeavor. If a family decides to learn it together, the benefits are even greater. The question of why ASL, in particular, should be considered a family language may be raised by families. The truth remains that one cannot overstate the advantages of learning ASL as a crucial language. … Read more
