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...
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...
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