In the past few decades significant technological and social changes have altered the cultural landscape of the deaf community. Even as video-chatting, vlogging, and VRI have changed the ways in… Continue Reading 10 #throwbacks of U.S. Deaf Culture
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10 sign language phrases to teach your friend
Introducing new signs and phrases to your friends, family, and community members is a great way to encourage deeper relationships with members of koda-deaf families! Jumping into an ASL… Continue Reading 10 sign language phrases to teach your friend
Mother Father Deaf Day 2017
The last Sunday in April is Mother Father Deaf Day, an international holiday designated to celebrate deaf parents- This year we engaged the community via social media to see what… Continue Reading Mother Father Deaf Day 2017
KODAheart Gameshow – Massachusetts
The deaf and c/koda communities of Massachusetts came ready to compete at KODAheart’s game show event! On March 25th, five teams completed mental and physical challenges that tested their ASL,… Continue Reading KODAheart Gameshow – Massachusetts
10 Activities for Kodas Who Can’t Attend a Camp
Many koda campers find themselves homesick for the camp experience. Whether you were unable to attend a camp session this summer, or you’ve just gotten home, there are… Continue Reading 10 Activities for Kodas Who Can’t Attend a Camp
10 Advantages to Being Multilingual
According to the American Community Survey (a part of the United States Census), roughly one in five American children over the age of five years old use English as well… Continue Reading 10 Advantages to Being Multilingual
10 Coda Researchers
Across the world scholars are engaged in academic research on a variety of subjects. These figures explore, create, and teach in labs and institutions of higher education. Their work challenges… Continue Reading 10 Coda Researchers
Delight Rice (1883-1964)
Dr. Delia Delight Rice, teacher and missionary, was pivotal in the development of educational facilities in the Philippines in the early twentieth century. Born on July 3rd 1883, Delight was… Continue Reading Delight Rice (1883-1964)
Heather Gallagher (1985 – )
Heather Gallagher, a family and documentary photographer living in Austin, Texas, draws on her multilingual, biracial background to “tell other peoples’ stories [and] … capture their family in their true… Continue Reading Heather Gallagher (1985 – )
John “Stan” Schuchman (1938- 2017 )
Well-known for his role as professor of history at Gallaudet University, John “Stan” Schuchman has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving the deaf community. Recently an endowment, made by him… Continue Reading John “Stan” Schuchman (1938- 2017 )