Donor Acknowledgements – July 2022
Thank you to ASDC’s July 2022 Donors! Your support and contributions help us connect families through American Sign Language. Individual Donors Anonymous (4) Kelly Carson Mahaila Jade D'Anna Johnson Edgar and Lynda Layland Diya Leupold Christine WixomDedicated Donors...
Back to School Book Giveaway! Join us on Instagram!
""Back to School Giveaway! Last week, we shared the adorable story "Good to be Me" as part of our weekly "ASL Video of the Week" story signing series. Now you have the chance to get your very own copy! American Society for Deaf Children is excited to partner...
ASL Video of the Week: Good to be Me
"Good to be Me" by Jessica Parham "Good to be Me" is an adorable children's book written by the author Jessica Parham, illustrated by Srimalie Bassani, and signed by Amelia the Archaeologist. Just in time for back-to-school transitions and experiences, this...
ASL Weekend: A Fun and Interactive Two-Day Workshop for Parents & Professionals | October 2022 in Knoxville, TN
October is just around the corner and we're getting ready for our next ASL Weekend! Join us in Knoxville, TN for ASDC's fall ASL Weekend and take your ASL skills to the next level! ASL Weekend is a two-day ASL workshop for parents, professionals, and anyone interested...
NY Times Article: A Language Changed
Photos credits: Changing signs for “phone.”Mohamed Sadek and Ege Soyuer for The New York TimesASDC is always watching the ever-evolving trends that take place in language and language development - especially when it involves American Sign Language (ASL). In the July...
Celebrate the ADA today! 32 years of Advocacy for Americans with Disabilities
ASDC is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary! On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us...
We had a BLAST! Thank you for joining us in Anaheim!
We just wrapped up another life-changing, heartwarming, and laughter-filled ASDC Family Conference in Anaheim! The ASDC Board of Directors, Staff, and Families had a blast with the morning learning and the afternoon sign-seeing tours around Anaheim. We went to a...
RoseBYANDER Supports ASDC
Thank you to RoseBYANDER for this special video! — We at RoseBYANDER believe in supporting #education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children everywhere. This week we are supporting the American Society for Deaf Children. Learn more about the organization...
Donor Acknowledgements – June 2022
Thank you to ASDC’s June 2022 Donors! Your support and contributions help us connect families through American Sign Language. Individual Donors Anonymous (3) Roberta Grogan Deborah Korhonen Edgar and Lynda Layland James Messick & Laura Moreno Geri RiosDedicated...
Crucial Conversations: Supporting My Child’s Mental Wellness in a Hearing World: The Parent’s Perspective | July 26, 2022 @ 2 pm ET
This is the second conversation in a months-long series in ASDC's collaboration with Signed by Stories highlighting the challenges that deaf youth face in finding support for the their mental health. It is our hope that these live-streamed and crucial conversations...
ASL VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Sign “HAND” 10 Different Ways
Did you know there are 10 different ways to sign the word "HAND"? There is! Learn about them here! Video: Meanings of HAND in ASLASL presenters: Trix BruceVoice-overs: Lynne D. SmithEditor: Don ParnellProduced by: Read with ASL & Chris Wixtrom On-screen sentences...
Black American Sign Language Representation – Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network
We love to see this! Representation and even more representation in children’s tv shows is so exciting! This is now on our Summer TV Binge List! —— Posted @withregram • Cartoon Network Check out the Black American Sign Language representation in Craig of the Creek!...
DEAF-OWNED BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Tony Mac Art
July Deaf Business Spotlight: Tony Mac Art Hailing from Texas and based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dr. Tony Landon McGregor, aka “Tony Mac,” is an artist and a deaf educator of children from Navajo families. Tony Mac is best known for his beautiful wood-burned gourd...
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...
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