Makenna Cook / January 19th, 2024 
The National Association of the Deaf has just announced the 2024 Super Bowl performers for Super Bowl LVIII. They are Daniel Durant, Anjel Piñero, and Shaheem Sanchez. Super Bowl LVIII will take place on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Academy Award winning actor Daniel Durant will perform the. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 16th, 2024 
At Sign Language Blitz we recognize our shared humanity, and our collective need to observe our specific cultural heritages & histories. We support people across boundaries of race, faith, orientation and identities in the face of ongoing discrimination, injustice, bias, and lack of inclusion. Though information and education exist, bias. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 16th, 2024 
Johnny Link, an accomplished actor and musician, recently graced our screens in the Netflix hit “My Life with the Walter Boys” as Will Walter, the hard-of-hearing oldest brother of the Walter family. Who is Johnny Link? Growing up in Batavia, Illinois, Johnny Link‘s journey into the world of acting and. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 16th, 2024 
With the rise in popularity of videos on social media, American Sign Language has become the center of many trends. Recently, the phrase “Standing on Business” in ASL has been trending due to a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver’s touchdown celebration. Definition of “Standing on Business” According to Urban Dictionary, ”Standing. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 16th, 2024 
The path to literacy for Deaf individuals is unique compared to hearing individuals, as they navigate a spoken language-centric world to master reading. This blog unravels the strategies and experiences that enable literacy development within the Deaf community. From birth, Deaf infants are frequently exposed to visual forms of communication,. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 16th, 2024 
Language is often seen as the foundation of thought, allowing ideas to take form and perceptions to be shared. For the Deaf, the link between language and thought is unique and captivating. This exploration dives into the fascinating question: What language do Deaf people think in? Visual Languages and Spatial. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 4th, 2024 
In the world of colorful bricks and endless creativity, LEGO has long been celebrated for its commitment to inclusivity which now includes hearing aid figures.. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 4th, 2024 
Picture this. You’re ten years old. You just spent all day at basketball practice at your elementary school. You come home to your mom telling you the craziest news of your life. You’re the first Black Deaf actor to be nominated for an Emmy in the Guest Actor in a. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 4th, 2024 
Creed 3 is the latest installment in the Rocky spin-off series, starring Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed and Bianca Taylor. The film follows Adonis as he faces a new challenge in his boxing career, as he prepares to fight Viktor Drago Jr., the son. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 3rd, 2024 
Join us as we delve into the captivating stories of the interpreters who graced the 2023 Super Bowl, shedding light on their backgrounds, cultures, and the extraordinary importance of their roles.. . . + Read More
