Valerie Carter
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...
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John Carter
- Apr 28
- 2 min
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...
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Valerie Carter
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Experience Disability in Books
Books about being disabled for adults and children
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Valerie Carter
- Feb 19
- 1 min
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...
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Valerie Carter
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Dogs With Disabilities
Dogs with disabilities are a special breed: they are magnificent in their fortitude and they are both heartwarming and heart-wrenching in...
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- Dec 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Gift of Communication
The Holiday season brings the entire family together, but the end of the year can be difficult for family members that struggle to...
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Randi Curhan
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating Differences at Community Event
Kudos to a California nonprofit whose mission is to give language to all while celebrating our differences! GraceSigns recently...
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- Sep 20, 2022
- 3 min
A Look at Deaf History Month
September is Deaf History Month and with it comes the question: Isn’t it about communicating not hearing? People with disabilities in...
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- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
Five Ways to Bring ASL into the Classroom
Classrooms have immense benefits to gain when they incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) in students’ learning. Aside from ASL being a...
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Valerie Carter
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Language Binds Us
Hearing for those with it, is something that is often taken for granted. Never having the ability to hear is a different matter. I can...
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Valerie Carter
- Jun 22, 2022
- 1 min
Signs of Summer
The summer season brings a smile for many of us. It also gives us a chance to expand our signing vocabulary. As you enjoy the longer...
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Valerie Carter
- May 31, 2022
- 2 min
7 Fascinating Facts about Hands!
"The human hand is so beautifully formed, its actions are so powerful, so free and yet so delicate that there is no thought of its...
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Valerie Carter
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Are You Perfect?
Perfect are you? My guess is no. Some people may look perfect, some may even think that they are perfect, but in fact, not one single...
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Valerie Carter
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
The ABC's in ASL
Learning Sign Language may seem daunting but if you familiarize yourself with the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet, you will be...
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- Feb 25, 2022
- 3 min
What Makes a Great ASL Interpreter
People are recognizing the importance of inclusivity, which is why there is a greater demand for American Sign Language (ASL)...
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Valerie Carter
- Jan 15, 2022
- 2 min
Pets and Sign Language: YES!
As you probably know, pets give us a great deal of peace and joy every day. During these turbulent times, being with our pets is...
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Valerie Carter
- Dec 18, 2021
- 2 min
Holiday Hope
The holidays can be tough for lots of folks. Many people experience loss and unhappiness and it seems to resurface this time of year....
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- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
Wintery Tech-Free Activities for Kids
Taking a couple of hours off from phones, gadgets, tablets and computers is a great way to reconnect family members and clear the tech...
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Brain...a Living Computer
Brain Development early and throughout life.
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