ASL Picture Books Blog

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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. ...