Amy Lazzaretti / March 7th, 2025 
Dia dhuit, lovely people! (translated: Hello or literally, God to you in Gaelic) Come in and sit down to have cuppa and biscuits with me! Lemme regale you with stories about the Deaf people’s language, history and culture. The History of Irish Sign Language According to Wikipedia, the origins of. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
In honor of the Deaf History Month let’s get to know a bit about a few Deaf Authors and the books they’ve written and published. In the last decade or so, Deaf and hard-of-hearing authors have started to appear more frequently in fiction and non-fiction book realm, which also has. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
Gallaudet University, founded in 1864, was the world’s first higher education institution designed specifically to serve deaf and hard of hearing students. . . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
Before the 20th century, technology to help Deaf people was very rare. Often, they were very expensive or unavailable. Most of the time, Deaf people didn’t know about their existence. They often missed out on information around them, so they had to find ways to overcome obstacles to live their. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell was a teacher at a deaf school in Boston? He was fluent in American Sign Language. His philosophy for the Deaf was advocating oralism. Bell took part in many historic events that nearly caused American Sign Language (ASL) to become extinct. Edward Miner. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
In life, we encounter an array of perspectives that broaden our understanding. But one under appreciated fountain of wisdom exists within the Deaf community. As we strive for inclusivity and embrace different abilities, it’s vital we acknowledge the singular insights Deaf teachers provide. This blog unveils why learning from a. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 24th, 2025 
I had the pleasure of reaching out to Mr. Andre Gray, the visionary behind Woodstock Cafe, a unique coffee shop that celebrates sign language. During our conversation, he shared valuable insights about his inspiring journey and mission. Here’s what we can learn from Mr. Gray: Can you share the story. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
Tamika Catchings stands as one of basketball’s most inspiring success stories. Born in 1979 with hearing loss in both ears, she didn’t let anything stop her from becoming one of the WNBA’s greatest players of all time. Growing up wearing hearing aids and facing bullying from peers, Catchings found solace. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
An exciting new documentary titled “Deaf President Now!” is coming to Apple TV+, co-directed by Deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco and Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. This powerful film tells the story of a pivotal moment in Deaf history and civil rights. The documentary focuses on the historic eight days of protests. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
Andrew Foster was a remarkable pioneer, who overcame both racial discrimination and societal limitations of deafness to become one of the most influential educators in African history. Born in 1925 in Ensley, Alabama, Foster lost his hearing at age 11 due to spinal meningitis. Despite facing the harsh realities of. . . + Read More
