AACC American Sign Language

AACC American Sign Language American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-manual-spatial language of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in the United States and Canada.

ASL is the 4th most popular language in American colleges and universities. ASL classes at AACC employ the total immersion approach for students to develop their optimal signing skills. In addition to ASL, students will be learning and incorporating Deaf cultural norms and values in classrooms and when attending Deaf events off-campus. Learning ASL has several benefits. Students could continue the

ir ASL studies and become an interpreter which is a rewarding career. Other students, majoring in different disciplines, will be able to collaborate with Deaf students, patients, clients, and consumers. ASL has proven effective for people with speech disabilities and autism.

05/04/2024

May the 4th be with you!

On October 25th in Lewiston, Maine, Deaf people were congregating for a co****le tournament. Unfortunately, a mass shoo...
11/01/2023

On October 25th in Lewiston, Maine, Deaf people were congregating for a co****le tournament. Unfortunately, a mass shooting occurred which, among others, claimed 4 Deaf lives.

This tragic incident has impacted the Deaf communities across the nation. We are heartbroken for those whose lives were taken and those who were injured.

ID: the state of Maine in black with a red heart where Lewiston is located and a white outline of the ILY sign in the middle of the state.

Accessibility should be taken seriously. ID: Justina Miles signing during the Super Bowl halftime show on the football ...
10/04/2023

Accessibility should be taken seriously.

ID: Justina Miles signing during the Super Bowl halftime show on the football field this past February.

Super Bowl halftime show ASL performer Justina Miles writes that accommodation isn’t extra work—it’s a path to unity.

05/01/2023

Why does everything have to be made 40x harder for Deaf kids? They deserve to have language come effortlessly to them, just like other kids. Why do they have to work so hard for basic things like communication, to the point where they are simply exhausted? It doesn't have to be that way! We can help take some of that effort and burden away by providing them with a fully accessible signed language from the start!

NOTE: We use the word "Deaf" as an inclusive term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and late-deafened children.

Image description: Deaf kids deserve language and communication and relationships and play that don’t come with the price tag of extremely exhausting work.

IN THE EYES OF A DEAF CHILDWritten and Performed by Stella Marie AntonioDirected by Monique HoltProduced by VOCASaturday...
05/01/2023

IN THE EYES OF A DEAF CHILD

Written and Performed by Stella Marie Antonio
Directed by Monique Holt
Produced by VOCA

Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 7 PM
Kennedy Center
REACH Center: Studio K

Admission: FREE

April is Deaf History Month!Check out some Deaf museums across the U.S., including the one in Maryland.
04/10/2023

April is Deaf History Month!

Check out some Deaf museums across the U.S., including the one in Maryland.

Too often by non-signing people, ASL interpreters are referred to as "translators". While ASL interpreters may do some ...
02/19/2023

Too often by non-signing people, ASL interpreters are referred to as "translators". While ASL interpreters may do some translation work, their primary job is to interpret between two (or more) parties.

What's the difference between a translator and an interpreter?

ID: Two panels side by side. Left panel: Translators with a male-presenting person. A thought bubble is next to the man with the following text, We translate written text. Three examples provided below, books, contracts, and websites. Right panel: Interpreters with a female-presenting person. A thought bubble is next to the woman with the following text, We interpret spoken or sign language. Three examples provided below, medical appointments, court proceedings, and conferences.

Image by American Translators Association

Gallaudet University's Center for Black Deaf Studies presentsBlack Deaf Art PeriodOpening ReceptionThursday, February 23...
02/08/2023

Gallaudet University's Center for Black Deaf Studies presents

Black Deaf Art Period

Opening Reception
Thursday, February 23rd
4 to 8 pm

Gallaudet University
Washburn Art Building
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Flyer description:
flyers are in black with white text.

Flyer 1:
Center for Black Deaf Studies Presents
Black
Deaf
Art
Period

Linda K Jordan Gallery

Flyer 2:
Open Reception: February 23, 2023 4PM-8PM

Linda K Jordan Gallary
Washburn Art Building
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington DC 20002

Date: February 20 to April 3, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday: 11 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday: 11 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM to Noon
2 PM to 4PM
Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Contact: [email protected] / [email protected]

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101 College Pkwy
Arnold, MD
21012

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+14103844281

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