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ASL Video of the Week: “LINE” – 12 Different Meanings in ASL
Did you know there are 12 different meanings for the word "LINE"? Learn the different meanings and how you can use them in your conversations! Video: Meanings of LINE in ASLASL presenters: Luul Del, Ashley Russ, Nicole Greene, Trix Bruce, Jeff Padon, Yan...
The Cogswell-Macy Act – Your Support Needed
It's the #CogswellMacyAct #TwitterBlast week! We NEED you to ask your legislators to co-sponsor this bill, which will improve IDEA for deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision & deaf-blind children. Use the Toolkit to learn how to help and be sure to SHARE...
ASL Video of the Week: “What I Am”
♪ "There's nothing I can't achieve because in myself I believe."♪ Sign/sing along with us! A beautiful ASL translation for Sesame Street of will.i.am's "What I Am". A great way to remember that we are all amazing - no matter what! Signed by Joey Antonio and Amelia...
World Giraffe Day | June 21
Today is World Giraffe Day. We celebrate the longest-necked animal on the longest day of the year on June 21st every year. Learn a bit about giraffes with Ashley! Today we also celebrate the life of Diana Hernandez-McCaffery. Diana was a proud Deaf Cuban-American. She...
Tune in on June 21st | Navigating Mental Health in the Deaf BIPOC Community: Starting the Conversation
Join ASDC and Signed by Stories on Tuesday, June 21st from 2 to 3 pm ET for this first crucial conversation in a months-long series addressing challenges faced by youth in the Deaf/HH community in finding support for their mental health. "Navigating Mental Health in...
Celebrating Dad!
Here's to dads everywhere! Take a look at this fun collection of video messages for some special dads out there! Enjoy! A fun, interactive coloring page in English & Spanish celebrating dad! Great additions to your signing and reading activities with...
National Eat Your Vegetables Day 6/17
Of all the food-related national holidays, June 17th has to be one of our favorites. It’s National Eat Your Vegetable Day (a name that speaks for itself)! Whether you love them, dislike them, or tolerate them, eating a wide range of fresh vegetables is a key part of a...
ASL Video of the Week: Juneteenth – Liberty & Justice For All
Have you ever learned about and/or celebrated Juneteeth at home or in the classroom? Juneteenth is short for June Nineteenth. June 19th is a holiday that marks the day that enslaved people that lived in our country, found out that they were legally free. It isn’t a...
Donor Acknowledgements – May 2022
Thank you to ASDC’s May 2022 Donors! Your support and contributions help us connect families through American Sign Language. Individual Donors Anonymous (2) Cindy Flynn Edgar and Lynda Layland Bradley Magala Karen P Geri Rios Patricia TerwilligerDedicated Donors Edith...
Donor Spotlight: American Sign Language Club @ Triangle Math & Science Club
The American Sign Language Club at Triangle Math & Science Academy in Cary, NC recently held a school bake sale to raise funds for the American Society for Deaf Children. Over $250 was raised in support of the programs and resources offered by ASDC. We are...