Questions related to the Community

What resources for learning sign language are available in the community at the  state, local and national levels?

Many churches, community colleges, and universities offer sign language classes for families. There are also online courses and commercial companies that have developed ASL multimedia products for parents, siblings and extended family members with Deaf family members. There are also parent support groups, family weekends provided at schools for the deaf and deaf associations that provide information and services and products.  You may click on “Resources” in this website for more information.

What is Deaf Culture?

Deaf culture is a culture made up of community members who primarily use American Sign Language.  It contains many resources for parents. Deaf people worldwide have supportive networks, schools, deaf theater, deaf visual arts, a rich history and heritage as well as deaf literature including ASL storytelling, narratives and poetry.  Click on “Resources” for recommended readings and videotapes.

What cool gadgets and services are out there for deaf and hard of hearing children?

Click on “Resources” in this website.

Where can I get information about Deaf Culture and American Sign Language?

Many community colleges and universities offer coursework in Deaf culture. Many large metropolitan areas have Deaf cultural festivals, deaf art exhibits, ASL storytelling and deaf theater. Schools for the deaf offer summer camps and programs for parents and deaf children. There are many commercially published DVDs, CDs, multimedia, textbooks, novels, plays, fiction and non-fiction, which describe and celebrate the culture of deaf people.  In addition, there are state and national organizations, which advocate for the rights of deaf people.  Click on “Resources” for recommended readings and videotapes.

Where can I learn more about language learning of Deaf babies?

Gallaudet Clerc Center's- Language Learning Through the Eye and Ear Webcast
​This Clerc Center produced webcast is designed to increase knowledge among early interventionists, this research-based webcast addresses how deaf and hard of hearing babies acquire language and why one should sign with babies as early as possible.

http://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/learning-opportunities/webcasts/language-learning-through-the-eye-and-ear-webcast.html

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