AACC American Sign Language

05/14/2026

Students in Professor Larry Gray's Deaf Culture course (ASL 121) created infographics to educate the public on some topics. Read and learn! Enjoy! This is the first time this project assigned to students. Overall, it was a success!

image description: 8 infographics on supporting Deaf education, DeafBlind theater (two), facts about ASL and International Signs, Deaf needs in education, Deaf children, early language access, and Deaf children's legal rights.

05/04/2024

May the 4th be with you!

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.

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.

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

04/10/2023

April is Deaf History Month!

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

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

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]