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William Woods sets up Deaf City LEAD event, a town that uses only sign language
Earlier this month, William Woods students participated in a LEAD event in an imaginary town called Deaf City where American Sign Language was the only form of communication. Deaf people from the community volunteered to own and run a model bank, post office, grocery store and more. They greeted and spoke with their “customers” in […]
Read More...October 27th, 2014
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Deaf Awareness Week celebrated all over the world
The last full week of September is the International Week of the Deaf; its purpose is to bring awareness to deaf issues, people and culture. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) first celebrated International Day of the Deaf in 1958, and it was later extended to an entire week. The September date is to […]
Read More...September 22nd, 2014
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American Sign Language mission of new trailblazing restaurant
A new Toronto restaurant reminds us that disability really is a matter of perspective. In the mostly hearing world of dining, Signs stands out as the only known restaurant that employs deaf waiters and encourages customers to order in American Sign Language. Signs is the brainchild of Anjan Manikumar, who began to learn ASL while […]
Read More...August 28th, 2014
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Gaining an appreciation for American Sign Language
Motivation comes in many forms for those wanting to become proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), and to work in various environments and professional settings as an interpreter. Some people enjoy a strong personal connection to Deaf culture, through an existing relationship with a friend or relative. Others pursue the degree out of a deep […]
Read More...August 14th, 2014
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