Holiday Movies Featuring ASL

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The holiday season is a time for festive films that bring warmth and cheer. Among these, several movies stand out for their inclusion of American Sign Language (ASL), offering meaningful representation for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Let’s explore a few of these films. 1. Santa Bootcamp (2022) “Santa Bootcamp”. . . + Read More

An Accessible Football Helmet

Amy Lazzaretti /

On October 7, 2023, the Gallaudet University Bison football team made history when they played while wearing helmets designed for Deaf and hard of hearing players. Gallaudet, a private college for Deaf and hard of hearing students located in Washington D.C., defeated the visiting Hilbert College Hawks by a score. . . + Read More

Minnesota’s Thompson Hall Deaf Club

Amy Lazzaretti /

This month of November holds a special significant event for Deaf Minnesotans. It is 108th anniversary for their Deaf club, Charles Thompson Memorial Hall. Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, is a historic clubhouse that holds significance in Deaf culture. Constructed in 1916, it stands. . . + Read More

Deaf Culture Books for Children

Amy Lazzaretti /

As a Deaf child growing up in the oral mainstream setting, I lacked access to books that could have guided me through the difficulties I faced. However, today there are many books available for all ages that provide support and resources for Deaf individuals. Here are some recommendations that I. . . + Read More

Blitz Spotlight: Amazon Employee Kyra Gray

Amy Lazzaretti /

Amazon, which once started as a bookseller in 1994, eventually became a conglomerate known for selling “everything from A to Z”. Since it is Amazon Prime Day, we thought it would be wonderful to give sneak peek into the life of a Deaf Amazon employee. Amazon is a company that. . . + Read More

How Do Deaf People Learn to Read?

Amy Lazzaretti /

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

Kevionn Woodard is Making History

Makenna Cook /

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

Exploring Katie LeClerc’s “Letters to Santa”

Makenna Cook /

In the dynamic world of Hollywood, where stories come to life and voices are heard, one actress has been making waves not only for her on-screen talent but also for her commitment to diversity and representation. Katie LeClerc, a seasoned hard-of-hearing actor and producer, brings a unique perspective to the. . . + Read More