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The Schoolhouse of Summer
Summer School?
These two words don’t necessarily belong together but let’s try and look at this phrase with a light-hearted attitude.
Jun 192 min read
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Stand Up: 6 Simple Ways to Improve your Life
Changing how you behave will help you to change how you feel. In fact, changing your thoughts will actually physically alter your brain.
Nov 16, 20243 min read
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Happy Inclusive Halloween
Happy Inclusive Halloween! Making Halloween accessible for all kids.
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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A Brief History of America’s Horrifying Mistreatment of the Disabled
Shortly after our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, it became obvious that not all Americans were going to be treated...
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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The Joy of Doing Absolutely Nothing
Enjoy doing nothing.
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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Moms: Perfectly Imperfect
Moms are both beloved and despised. They are imperfect.
May 29, 20242 min read
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Can Sign Language Benefit Individuals with Autism?
Autism is a disability with a wide spectrum of talents and challenges. Communication is often one of the difficulties that is experienced by
Apr 13, 20242 min read
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What Animals Teach Us
Animals teach us about communication and life. Non verbal cues are more important than the spoken word often.
Mar 23, 20242 min read
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The Surprising Seven Wonders of the World
The seven wonders of the world are inside of you. When we think of the wonders of the world, we think of something that humankind created...
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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A Resolution-Free January
Every year it is the same thing. There seems to be a communal commitment to overall personal improvement. January is the month for the...
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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The Ultimate Sign Language Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Now
You may think you are a know-it-all when it comes to sign language and the deaf culture. Take this short quiz and find out just how much...
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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7 Speech Tips from a Parent Pro
As a parent of a daughter with Down syndrome and a Language Disorder (sometimes diagnosed as Apraxia), I have had over 20 years of...
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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What is the Best Way to Learn Sign Language?
Sign Language is a visual language. The ideal way to learn this language is visually, but there is more to it than that. If you are...
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Begin Again This Fall
Fall is a time of new beginnings
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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Sign Language and Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome often have delayed speech and language challenges. They often have smaller jaws, lower muscle tones in their...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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A Father's Day Tribute to "Special" Dads
June always makes me think of my own dad as Father’s Day is sandwiched between the day that he was born and the day that he died- all in...
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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7 Super Reasons to Teach Babies Sign Language
There are many good reasons for teaching sign language to babies. For one thing, their basic needs and wants can be expressed and...
May 25, 20232 min read
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The ASL - Sports Connection
Sign Language got an interesting start in Baseball. The umpire Cy Rigler began using hand signals in the minors in 1905 so that...
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Experience Disability in Books
Books about being disabled for adults and children
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Should Sign Language Be Required Learning?
Imagine if schools started teaching kids as early as preschool, how to sign. (https://www.cceionline.com/the-benefits-of-sign-language-fo...
Feb 19, 20231 min read
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