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Communication Corner – Celebrating Black American Sign Language

Feb 22, 20241 min read

February is recognized across the United States as Black History Month. Did you know American Sign Language, like any language, has variations by culture? Deaf African Americans faced not only the typical exclusion of those in Deaf culture but historical…

Communication Corner – November Celebrates Active Listening!

Nov 13, 2023

Listening is half of communication!  We listen in many different ways and each of them is important.  Below are some tips to help you to be a better receiver of…

Communication Corner – October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month

Oct 13, 2023

This month we celebrate AAC and the freedom it gives to non-traditional communicators. It is estimated that there are over 2 million people that use AAC as a form of…

Communication Corner – September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month

Sep 5, 2023

FASD Awareness Month hopes to bring awareness to the various ways this disorder can present. Fifty years ago, doctors diagnosed the first person with FASD. FASD is caused by exposure…

Communication Corner – Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals 3rd Annual Publication

Jul 27, 2023

The third annual publication of the Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals has been released! The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in…