The holiday season could feel different again this year, many friends and family may be unable to travel or visit due to the ongoing pandemic. If you do have the means and gift-giving is something you enjoy- take a look at this list of small businesses from within the deaf community to purchase items for your loved ones. Looking for even more ideas? Take a peek at our previous lists at the bottom of the page!
1. Elevenbee
Give the gift of ASL! From holographic stickers to digital prints, Elevenbee has several customizable ASL images and phrases! Choose a personalized name sign or wall print, that you can print and put in a frame for an instant gift!
2. ARC.doodles
Amanda Rose is a coda artist who has turned her hobby into a side hustle! Take a peek at her Instagram account to see how she creates these intricate, yet simple images. You should pay attention to her custom-made doodles- they’d make a fantastic personalized gift for any loved one!
3. Good Sir Tea
What started off as a passion for blending and brewing tea has become an exciting business adventure! Blake and Kyle have curated various black, green, herbal, and fruit teas as well as tea bundles for you! Snag a stainless steel mug with the Good Sir Tea mustache logo or an ASL sweatshirt for the tea-lovers in your family!
This shop’s name is an ASL “hand twister”! After you attempt to sign all three words in succession, take a look at their awesome products! These items feature bright depictions of ASL signs for veggies and fruit, including spinach, mushrooms, and grapes! Available as prints, t-shirts for both kids and adults, as well as tea towels. Don’t forget to check out the newly added greeting cards.
5. AskAmber
From name cutouts to beautiful artistic wood creations, Amber seems to do it all! Take a look at her Instagram account for custom builds designed for both businesses and special commissions. Got a unique idea for a gift? Send her a direct message on IG.
6. Valerie Rose
From vibrant public murals to beautiful black and white line drawings, visual artist, Valerie Rose creates masterful pieces that showcase the natural world and sign language. View her work at her website and reach out via email to commission one of your very own!
Known for creating colorful acrylic swirly masterpieces, coda artist Kate Fitzpatrick has expanded her work to include t-shirts and ceramics! You can choose from various colors for TTY and “Green monster” both beloved historical images from the deaf community! There are also KODA” shirts for children and “grandchild of deaf adult” onsies for babies. Don’t forget to check out the intricate detail on her newly released ceramic ornaments!
8. Kenela & Co.
Taking her skill of creating trendy and timeless earrings mainstream- Kendy is a deaf business owner who creates handmade and laser cut pieces just for you! Offering a variety of studs and dangly earrings made from both acrylic and wood, each piece is exclusively made. There are a variety of different styles to be worn every day or for special holidays. You’re sure to find a pair for that fashionista on your list!
9. BoardMeasure
Looking for some ASL-themed gifts? Look no further! BoardMeasure has a variety of wooden magnets, name shape puzzles, stickers, and keychains, just to name a few! Check out their site for even more wooden creations!
10. CODA Athlete jerseys
Show that you’re a sports fan and a supportive member of our deaf community by creating your own customized jersey to showcase current and former with coda athletes including Costel Pantilimon (Romanian Football player), Sabrina Cabbage (PR-Olympic Basketball), Chris Hyche (Harlem Globetrotters), Charlie Babb, Marqise Lee, Stefan Lefores, Jamal Anderson (NFL). Check out our KODAspotlight page to read more about these coda athletes!
Past KODAheart Gift Lists:
2022 | 2021 |
2020 | 2019 |
2018 | 2017 |
2016 | 2015 |
** All of the information above can be found online; KODAheart is not liable for any issues with vendors. KODAheart did not receive payment or compensation from the businesses listed, all information is shared solely to encourage patronage of Deaf Community entrepreneurs. Store links are valid at the time of posting. Sellers are encouraged to share updated contact information with us.