Teaching Sign Language in Early Literacy: 3 Really Simple & Fun Ways
By Cynthia Long - ASL Teaching Resources Sign Language, specifically American Sign Language (ASL), is a powerful tool that has found its...
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- Sep 3
- 4 min
A StoryWalk® in Honor of Deaf Awareness Month
Have you ever heard of a StoryWalk®? This special experience is designed to get kids and adults moving and enjoying books together! In...
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- Aug 26
- 6 min
Adults with Hearing Loss Learn Sign Language with D’yann Elaine’s New Book Series-Seniors Sign, Too!
D’yann Elaine is a leading American Sign Language (ASL) educator, interpreter, consultant, author, producer, and the founder of Sign with...
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- Aug 18
- 10 min
Navigating Schools, Learning, and IEPs for Your Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Child with Larisa Yanez
Larisa Yanez is an itinerant teacher of the Deaf, a teacher of American Sign Language (ASL), and an educational interpreter. As an...
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- Aug 4
- 6 min
Two Worlds Unite - with Picture Book Author Nancy Churnin & Deaf Historian Steve Sandy
Nancy Churnin is an award-winning children’s book author. She describes her writing as being “About people who change the world for the...
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- Jul 21
- 4 min
Different and Unique—Reflection Questions on Nature and Ourselves
Summer is in full swing! Jenna Babich and I were chatting one day about the ASL Picture Books Blog and enjoying summer. Since she is an...
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- Jul 6
- 5 min
Summer is Here—Don’t Miss It! Ideas for Outdoor Play with Children
“Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives.” —Thomas Berry As a parent,...
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- Jun 20
- 7 min
3 Reasons for Deaf Inclusion and Representation in Children’s Books
We all want to give our children the best start in life. Reading to your child is one way to foster growth, connection, and learning. ...
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- Jun 4
- 7 min
Why Deaf Children Need Sign Language
If you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, you’ve probably heard about the importance of language skills for a child’s development....
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- May 20
- 4 min
Ear Protection for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Kids
Have you ever been to a loud event like a monster truck show and seen children covering their ears? Loud noises can be painful and...
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- May 7
- 5 min
Your Guide to Summer Camps for Deaf Kids
Summer is right around the corner. For many of us, that means warmer weather—and a change in the schedule when your child gets out of...
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- Apr 14
- 10 min
Interview with Mickey Carolan, Children’s Book Author and Child of Deaf Adults (CODA)
I recently met fellow children’s book author Mickey Carolan through a mutual friend. After I read his picture book Sky, the Deaf Home Run...
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- Mar 24
- 9 min
My Panel Discussion Highlights & Conference Recap from AWP’s 2023 Conference
I’ve just returned from an Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) conference in Seattle, Washington! It was a joy to attend—and...
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- Mar 6
- 8 min
Job-Related Resources for People With Disabilities - Part II
From skills training to interview practice to job search support, there are many employment resources available for disabled workers....
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- Feb 22
- 5 min
Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities
Entering the workforce or leveling up to a higher calling, Jeff has compiled extensive resources to guide you successfully to success.
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- Feb 10
- 4 min
Respectful Terminology for the Deaf Community in 2023
Are you a “hearing person”? If so, you may not have experienced this greeting from a deaf person. When you meet a deaf person, after you...
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- Jan 20
- 6 min
The Brain's Ability to Hear in Different Ways
Did you know that hearing, light pulses, and touch can stimulate the same area of the brain? It’s almost as if our brains can hear in...
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- Jan 10
- 10 min
ONLINE COLLEGE GUIDE FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS
Thinking about college? Before you go learn tips to overcome the challenges you may face with this information provided by Intelligent. ...
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- Dec 9, 2022
- 8 min
Michigan Authors Our Interests, Our Connections, and Our Differences.
December winds are blowing not gently at all as November fades memories linger of the Rochester Writers Book Fair held at the Rochester...
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- Oct 24, 2022
- 15 min
October is Audiology Awareness Month - “Hearing is only one part of you.”
Watch and listen to Kathleen's converstion with Audiologist, Angie Lederman, MS, CCC-A of Hear Now Audiology & Tinnitus Center to learn...
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