Valerie Carter
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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Catherine McGrath
- 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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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
- 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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Jaeya Vernice
- 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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Dr. Anupma Sethi
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Brain...a Living Computer
Brain Development early and throughout life.
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Laura O'Grady
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Halloween for All Kids!
Have an Inclusive Halloween for All Kids
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Valerie Carter
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
7 Fun Facts about Sign Language
There are many interesting facts about sign language: its origins in France; the vast number of signed languages internationally;...
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Valerie Carter
- Mar 30, 2021
- 1 min
The 10 Ugly Faces of Bullying
Let's talk about lack of inclusion and its mean cousin 'Bullying'. Bullying shows its face in many ugly ways. Sometimes it‘s obvious but...
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Valerie Carter
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
Include Disability in Diversity
Diversity- according to the Oxford Dictionary - is a "range of many people [or things] that are very different from each other." ...
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Valerie Carter
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Do You Need a Hearing Test?
Hearing is something we tend to take for granted. In fact, sometimes hearing loss goes unnoticed. It is important to be tested.
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Valerie Carter
- Jul 27, 2020
- 1 min
Choosing Love
Recently, I encountered an old friend and we discussed life, our daily challenges and family. She had lost someone extremely close to her...
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Valerie Carter
- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
On Seeking Equality - the GraceSigns backstory
Through conviction and perseverance, the opportunity for equality can be realized. I believe an inclusive world is a better world.
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Valerie Carter
- May 18, 2020
- 3 min
Zoom and Beyond for People with Disabilities
With many people on lockdown or staying home, video conferencing, chatting and interacting for work, school and fun. Here are some options
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Valerie Carter
- Nov 25, 2019
- 1 min
GRATEFUL FOR GRACE
The youngest is different from the others in that she has Down syndrome. This may seem like a hardship to some parents -although it is my op
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Valerie Carter
- Feb 27, 2019
- 2 min
8 Easy Ways to Learn Sign Language
Sign Language is a wonderful communication tool. It increases cognitive ability, improves reading and learning- especially for kids,...
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