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New Summer Vocabulary Builders Are Here!

New Summer Vocabulary Builders Are Here!

By Jillian Winn
Saturday, June 28, 2025

Summer is here—bringing warm days, starry nights, and endless opportunities to learn and connect. To celebrate, we’re excited to introduce our brand new collection of Summer Vocabulary Builders (word lists)!
The Fascinating Life of Helen Keller

The Fascinating Life of Helen Keller

By Brenda Cartwright and Jillian Winn
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Helen Keller was deaf-blind and famous from the age of 8 for overcoming great obstacles in order to learn to communicate. She became an author, lecturer, and entertainer so she would have a platform to share her life story and political views to advocate for others. She was renowned until her death in 1968 as an author and activist who fought for the rights of others. She has been said to be one of the 20th century's leading humanitarians and was named one of the most important people of the 20th century by Life magazine. Read more about her amazing life story.
Signing Dates – Signing Months

Signing Dates – Signing Months

By Brenda Cartwright
Monday, June 16, 2025

In this series of articles, I discuss how to sign dates in American Sign Language. In this article, in particular, I discuss how to sign the months of the year.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Weather

Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Weather

By Brenda Cartwright
Monday, February 24, 2025

This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to weather: (1) Weather vs. Meeting, (2) Cold vs. Winter, (3) Cool vs. Friendly, (4) Rain vs. Snow, (5) Thunder vs. Noisy, (6) Percent vs. Chicago vs. Indianapolis vs. Rochester vs. Philadelphia, vs. Kalamazoo vs. Flint vs. Detroit vs. Texas
Three Inspiring Black Deaf Leaders Who Made an Impact

Three Inspiring Black Deaf Leaders Who Made an Impact

By Marta Belsky
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Learn about Andrew Foster, CJ Jones, and Curtis Pride, three trailblazing Black Deaf individuals who shaped history and inspired generations.
All you need is LOVE... How to sign

All you need is LOVE... How to sign "I love you" and love for people

By John Miller
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Sing it or sign it, either way the Beatles knew what they were talking about when they said, "All You Need is Love!" We thought it would be appropriate with Valentine’s Day coming up to share our article explaining how to sign "I love you" and how to sign love for people.
Living Loud: Paul Hubbard - Inventor of the Football Huddle

Living Loud: Paul Hubbard - Inventor of the Football Huddle

By Marta Belsky
Friday, January 31, 2025

Paul Hubbard was a Gallaudet football quarterback who is credited with inventing the football huddle.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Christmas

Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Christmas

By Brenda Cartwright
Monday, December 23, 2024

This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to Christmas: (1) Christmas vs. Forest, (2) Tradition vs. Work, (3) Decoration vs. Community, (4) Gift vs. Give, (5) Lights vs. Real, (6) Santa vs. Thanksgiving vs. Thank You vs. Full, (7) Holiday vs. Animal vs. Have, (8) Reindeer vs. Moose vs. Cow vs. Buffalo vs. President.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Thanksgiving

Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Thanksgiving

By Brenda Cartwright
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to Thanksgiving: (1) Thanksgiving vs. Thank You vs. Very Thankful, (2) Native American vs. Deaf vs. Dorm vs. Home, (3) Family vs. Team vs. Group vs. Class, (4) Turkey vs. Pig vs. Dirty vs. Grass, (5) Potatoes vs. Irish vs. Duty vs. Pumpkin, (6) Green Beans vs. Last vs. Last (another variation), (7) Corn on the Cob vs. Sandwich vs. Eat A Lot vs. Picnic, (8) Salad vs. Here vs. What, (9) Pie vs. Cookie vs. Split vs. Split (another variation), and (10) Hungry vs. Thirsty vs. Full.
How to Fingerspell

How to Fingerspell

By Brenda Cartwright
Friday, November 8, 2024

Here are some steps explaining HOW to fingerspell to help you get started on your journey of signing.

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