Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is not only a way to break communication barriers, it is viewed as a respectful and worthwhile skill to have. Sign language is not universal, and different ...

SALISBURY — Learning a new language can be an exciting activity that opens someone up to a whole new culture. But is it possible to learn a new language that doesn’t require any speaking? The National ...

We all communicate through words, either by speaking or writing. Very rarely, we use nods, or some simple hand signs to communicate. Unfortunately, there are deaf people in the world who cannot hear ...

Like many Gen Z-ers her age, Nakia Smith has a massive following on TikTok. But she doesn’t share viral dance routines that much, nor does she often participate in challenges. Instead, she’s famous ...

In Zimbabwe, floods and droughts are becoming more frequent – and for deaf communities, the dangers are particularly serious. Douglas Mapeta offers free lessons in sign language to ensure vital ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Teacher Robyn Gates places three chubby babies in their highchairs at Malena’s Mini School and begins sign language lessons. “Can you say ‘thank you?”‘ she asks. Her students drool, ...

WEST JORDAN, Utah — Silence dominates one classroom in the Jordan School District, and the teacher leading the class won’t have it any other way. Rae Boren teaches American Sign Language at Copper ...