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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May in the United States to highlight the history, heritage and contributions of Asian Pacific American communities. Asian-Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (AAPI) play a large role in the history...
ASL Video of the Week 5.4.23 | Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero
Written by Mickey Carolan (Author), Stacy Shaneyfelt (Editor), and Adisa Fazlovic (Illustrator)ASL Storytelling by Richard RoseVideo Production by the American Society for Deaf ChildrenA deaf boy's baseball superpower gives him the courage to turn bullies into friends...
New! Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero
Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero A Lesson in Courage by Mickey Carolan A deaf boy's baseball superpower gives him the courage to turn bullies into friends in a heartwarming picture book. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Deaf-Home-Run-Hero/dp/B0BYLZ9CQG Be...
In Memoriam: Larry Brick
Lawrence Joseph Brick 12/24/36 - 4/20/23With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Larry Brick, a founding board member of the International Association of Parents of Deaf Children, known today as the American Society for Deaf Children. Larry was a...
Congratulations Class of 2023! Support your Grad with some ASL Spirit!
A great way to support your graduate with some ASL & ASDC pride! At ASDC, we believe that learning doesn't just happen at school or work; it's a lifelong series of experiences that shape us. Graduates - we encourage you to nurture your natural drive to explore,...
SignOn Welcomes DeafBlind Ambassadors
SignOn has a diverse group of Deaf ASL Ambassadors, all with different backgrounds, experiences, and teaching methods - and they have recently added six DeafBlind Ambassadors to their team. At ASDC, we are excited about the addition of DeafBlind ambassadors and join...
Rock On! Metallica Creates ASL Interpretation Videos for New Album
It's time for some music appreciation! Not just any music, but some old-school heavy metal! For those of us who grew up with Metallica or loved old-school heavy metal - here's a great way to share with your kids and students your love of heavy metal music with...
ASL Video of the Week 4.27.23: Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. If you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is...
Join ASDC at ReelAbilities Film Festival: April 27 – May 3
The 15th anniversary of @ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York starts tomorrow April 27th! Don’t miss a week of unforgettable films and events. The American Society for Deaf Children is proud to partner with @Reelabilities Film Festival: New York. Check out the full...
ASL Video of the Week 4.20.23 | Celebrate Earth Day
Every April 22nd, people of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Here, we share one of our favorite Earth Day stories in ASL: Earth Day: How We Care for Our Earth to help you teach your children and...