Deaf people have their own culture. Deaf culture is very different than hearing culture. At Sign Language Blitz, we believe learning the culture goes along with learning the language. Use these blogs as a resource while completing your lessons.
Makenna Cook / January 27th, 2026 Imagine growing up in a home where no one else uses sign language. You still need to communicate about food, feelings, school, and the world around you. So you start inventing your own signs. Over time, your family understands them. Your gestures become consistent. They become your language. This is. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 27th, 2026 
In the early 1800s, a young Deaf girl in Connecticut watched the world silently from her yard. Her name was Alice Cogswell. Her father noticed something remarkable: although Alice could not hear, she was eager to learn. She communicated through gestures, curiosity, and creativity, but there was no school in. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / December 23rd, 2025 
An ASL-learner–friendly overview of strong program options across the United States If you’re considering a future in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, or Sign Language Interpreting, the number of programs out there can feel overwhelming. Instead of listing every single school, this guide highlights recommended programs in key categories —. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / November 25th, 2025 
Picture this, you walk into a cozy café, the smell of espresso in the air. The barista greets you with a warm smile and a quick flick of their hands in ASL (American Sign Language): GOOD MORNING!. You’ve just walked into Mozzeria, one of the nation’s most well-known Deaf-owned restaurants.. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / October 27th, 2025 
Imagine stepping into a bright art gallery. The walls are covered in vivid blues, glowing yellows, and deep purples. Each painting is alive. There are a pair of hands signing, a burst of color that seems to speak. You don’t need captions or sound. You feel the story. That is. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / October 27th, 2025 
Finding the right Deaf school can look different depending on who you are. Parents may be searching for the best environment for their child’s education, educators might be looking for program details or resources to support their students, and ASL learners could be seeking local schools that host events, workshops,. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / September 22nd, 2025 
Learning ASL is exciting, but the real magic happens when you step outside the classroom and spend time in the Deaf community. In Tucson, there are many welcoming spaces and events where new ASL learners can connect, practice, and learn about Deaf culture. Here’s how to get started as a. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / September 22nd, 2025 
Learning ASL is more than memorizing signs, it’s about experiencing Deaf culture and building real-life connections. As an ASL student, spending time in the Deaf community helps you learn naturally, develop cultural awareness, and practice your skills in authentic settings. Think of it like learning Spanish in Spain or French. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / August 29th, 2025 
Academy Award–winning actor and advocate Marlee Matlin is the focus of a new feature documentary, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore. Directed by Shoshannah Stern, the film centers American Sign Language, uses open captions throughout, and removes conventional voiceover so the story is told visually and directly in ASL. It is. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / August 29th, 2025 
When Green Day’s American Idiot first hit Broadway in 2010, it wowed audiences with its raw energy and punk-rock storytelling. But no production has reimagined the show quite like Deaf West Theatre’s American Sign Language (ASL) adaptation. By weaving ASL into the music, choreography, and design, Deaf West created a. . . + Read More
