Amy Lazzaretti / July 10th, 2023 The invention of the Deaf Football Huddle Did you know that in 1892 Gallaudet University’s quarterback Paul Hubbard, a Deaf man, invented football game huddles? During the game, Paul noticed that the other teams could read their signs so he created a tight circle formation, later called the huddle, in. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / June 23rd, 2023 Welcome to Sign Language Blitz, your premier online platform for learning American Sign Language (ASL). Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable ASL classes that empower individuals to communicate effectively in the Deaf community. With our dedicated team of Deaf teachers and innovative learning tools, we’re here to make. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / June 22nd, 2023 June is DeafBlind month. To honor the month, I asked my longtime friend, Lorie Szynal-Rich, to share her experiences as a DeafBlind woman, mother, and grandmother. She is also a Pro-Tactile actress. Please tell us a little bit about yourself (ex. where you’re from, school, college, work, life). I grew. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / June 15th, 2023 At Sign Language Blitz, we celebrate the resilience, ingenuity, and unique experiences of the Deafblind community. In this blog, we’ll explore the multifaceted world of Deafblindness, diving into the power of PTASL and Pro-Tactile, the evolving landscape of Deafblind technology, and the invaluable resources that foster empowerment and inclusion. Deafblindness:. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / June 7th, 2023 Helen Keller left a lasting impact on DeafBlind history. Born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen Keller’s life story is a story of the strong-willed human spirit. Despite being blind and deaf in the 1880s, she defied all odds and emerged as an influential figure in the fields. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / March 12th, 2023 April is National Deaf History Month! So what’s a better time to raise awareness about the Deaf community and their struggles? As a Deaf person, there are quite a few questions I receive that tend to get on my nerves. So without further ado, here are some frequently asked questions. . . + Read More
Christopher / July 10th, 2021 
The last year has been challenging. The COVID pandemic uprooted daily routines and impacted us all in ways we never thought imaginable. Now things are beginning to open up, and life is slowly returning to more normal. For anyone learning ASL, that is excellent news. Zoom, Skype, Teams, and other. . . + Read More
Christopher / March 13th, 2020 
We will be closing the beta sign up on Wednesday March 18th. If you are interested in signing up for the beta before it closes, use the following links to try the demo and sign up for the beta: Try the Demo (https://sign-language-blitz.com/demo/?tutorial) Sign Up (https://sign-language-blitz.com/sign-up/) The demo will continue. . . + Read More
Christopher / March 10th, 2020 
Sign Language Blitz for the last few years has lived on a server in Chicago. But in preparation for launch, it has now moved into a new bigger faster location right in the heart of the internet known as “the Cloud.” What does this mean for you? Fast: All of. . . + Read More
Christopher / January 1st, 2020 
From us at Sign Language Blitz (SLB) we wish you a happy New Year. The start of a new year is always a time for looking at the past, celebrating the present, and planning the future. We’d like to do a little of each, and give you an update on. . . + Read More
