Feature Film Seeks to Cast a Black, Female Deaf Child

Jul 7, 2021 | ASDC News, Parents and Families

OPEN CASTING SEARCH Alexa L. Fogel Casting Casting Director Alexa L. Fogel (Judas and the Black Messiah, Ozark, Atlanta, The Wire) is conducting a nationwide search for a supporting role in an upcoming MGM feature film starring actor Michael B. Jordan. The character,...

Newsletter – June 2021

Jun 29, 2021 | ASDC News, Educators, Learning ASL, Parents and Families

June 2021 IN THIS ISSUE Free Online Yoga Class for Kids June Signs Video DC-Area Study on Early Learning Deaf-Blind Resources: Parent as IEP Team Member ASDC Executive Director Completes Tenure – see highlights May donor acknowledgements Get full newsletter Join...

ASL Videos of the Week: THE HISTORY OF ASL

Jun 22, 2021 | ASDC News, Educators, Learning ASL, Parents and Families, Visual Language

The History of American Sign Language Have you ever wondered how ASL came to be? We’ve collected several videos (all in ASL with spoken English) that share the fascinating history and evolution of sign language in the United States. Language naturally changes...

Free Online Kids Yoga with ASL Interpreter

Jun 22, 2021 | ASDC News, Educators, Learning ASL, Parents and Families, Visual Language

DreamBank in Madison, WI is presenting a free online yoga class for kids. They are providing an ASL interpreter for this event! All ASDC families are invited to attend. Tue, June 29, 20211:00 – 1:30 pm PDT Yoga instructors from little om BIG OM (a Madison studio...

ASL Video of the Week: Bear and Turtle and the Great Lake Race

Jun 22, 2021 | ASDC News, Educators, Learning ASL, Parents and Families, Visual Language

Action-Packed Native American Trickster Tale Watch this traditional Native American trickster tale comes to life with Deaf performance artist, storyteller, and professor, Peter Cook! About the story: “Everyone knows how rude and grumpy bears can be if they...

ASL (Music) Videos of the Week: STAR SPANGLED BANNER + AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

Jun 21, 2021 | ASDC News, Educators, Learning ASL, Parents and Families, Visual Language

ASL Videos for the 4th of July Earlier this year at the Super Bowl, Deaf musician and Dip Hop artist WAWA wowed the world with his ASL interpretation of America the Beautiful and the Star Spangled Banner. Watch both videos below and see an interview in ASL with WAWA...