In a world that thrives on communication, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) stands as a beacon of empowerment and advocacy for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities in the United States. Established in 1880, the NAD has played a pivotal role in promoting equality, accessibility, and the. . . + Read More
Who is Sign Language Blitz Good For?
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey to learn American Sign Language? Sign Language Blitz is the ideal online platform for both beginner and intermediate learners seeking comprehensive ASL education. Our unique features and expert team make Sign Language Blitz the perfect choice for those who are committed. . . + Read More
A Snippet of Deaf Sports History
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
Our Mission at Sign Language Blitz
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
Blitz Spotlight: Lorie Szynal-Rich
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
Crazy & Dumb FAQs for Deaf People
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
Three Ways to Get Back to Learning ASL Post-COVID
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
Beta Sign Up Closes March 18th
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
Moved into the Cloud
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
What We Have In Store For 2020 – Product Release and New Features
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