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Aishnikha Sayinthan
Nov 17, 20244 min read
The History of American Sign Language (ASL): A Journey Through Time
American Sign Language (ASL) is more than just a means of communication—it's a vibrant, living language with a rich history, rooted in...
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Jessica Chan
Mar 26, 20243 min read
ASL is More Than English Through the Hands: Comparing ASL to Spoken English
In a world dominated by spoken languages, American Sign Language (ASL) stands as a testament to the versatility and complexity of human...
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Aishnikha Sayinthan
Mar 10, 20244 min read
Deaf Community and Dance - Deaf Dance Stories
When it comes to Deaf Dance performers, it is incredible how both the hearing and Deaf community connect through the art form of dance....
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Noor El Hussein
Feb 22, 20246 min read
Black ASL in Canada (Turtle Island): A lost history
The first word I think of when I hear “sign language” is the flourishing diversity and culture behind these methods of communication....
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adham elsherbini
Mar 6, 20233 min read
SuperBowl and Deaf Equality
Personally, I am a huge fan of hip-hop and serene-centric music. While appreciated by many, this combination is unlike many other...
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marianeratsimor
Feb 3, 20235 min read
The Deaf Community & Culture in Art
D/HoH artists from around the world produce the magnificent artworks that expresse some of their most beautiful stories!
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adham elsherbini
Jan 27, 20234 min read
Artificial Intelligence and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Artificial intelligence (AI) is presumed to be the future technological advancement of human life with its near-limitless applications...
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marianeratsimor
Dec 9, 20223 min read
Supporting a Deaf Child’s Journey: Building Self-Esteem and Positive Outlooks
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children—just like any other child—a positive influence goes a long way to help them flourish!
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adham elsherbini
Nov 25, 20223 min read
Mental Health in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Trigger Warning (TW): This blog contains mentions of suicide, psychaitric disorders, and misuse of recreational drugs. Refer to the...
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marianeratsimor
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Driving while Deaf: Unravelling the Misconceptions
The question of “Can Deaf people drive?” still stumps many people—but D/HoH individuals can drive just as well as hearing individuals!
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adham elsherbini
Oct 23, 20223 min read
The Impact of ASL Clubs
Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities often struggle with appropriate recognition in various populations. Despite nearly 400,000 Canadians...
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marianeratsimor
Sep 13, 20225 min read
COVID-19: The Unique Impact on the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
It’s impossible to say that the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t impact everyone’s lives to some degree—from school shutdowns and job losses to...
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zoesanti
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Parent's Perspective on Having a Deaf Child
Getting the news that your child is Deaf or Hard of Hearing can bring upon a variety of emotions such as happiness, anxiety, or...
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adham elsherbini
Mar 15, 20224 min read
Deaf Athletes
Ever wonder how Deaf athletes are capable of adapting to their sport? Or the different types of measures that sporting businesses can...
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zoesanti
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Bridging the Gap Between the Deaf and Hearing Community
I’m a CODA, or Child of Deaf Adult. Ever since I was young, I’ve seen two very different yet very similar worlds—the Deaf and hearing...
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adham elsherbini
Jan 30, 20223 min read
Starbucks Signing Store
As communities and organizations continue to advocate for the accessibility in services towards the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community,...
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zoesanti
Jan 10, 20224 min read
Deaf Representation in Movies
Over the past few years, there has been a large push for a wider range of representation in movies and television. More importantly,...
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adham elsherbini
Dec 7, 20214 min read
Famous People who are Deaf
As of right now, more than 5% of the world's population is reported to be Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Yet, it's uncommon to encounter...
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zoesanti
Nov 17, 20217 min read
Sign Language Interpreters
Sign language interpreters are one of the ways that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can gain accessibility in a variety of situations....
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zoesanti
Oct 31, 20214 min read
Navigating the Professional World As A Deaf Person
For a Deaf individual, they are not even given the chance to prove themselves in an interview because of prejudice and assumptions.
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