Deaf Culture & Community

The Deaf community shares a rich culture and identity.
Explore ASL, Deaf history, and perspectives that connect and shape our community.

GBBO’s Deaf Baker made it through the first round with the rigor of Cake week. But how does she stack up against the competition for biscuits and bread? Weeks 2 and 3 takeaways ahead! On your marks, get set.. BAKE!…

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GBBO welcomes a Deaf Baker this season! Will the inclusion of a Deaf Baker mess with the Great British Bakeoff’s recipe for success in their treatment of disabilities? Week 1 spoilers ahead – let’s tuck in! Warning this article contains…

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The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) gets a Deaf baker – will it be powerful Deaf representation or a lost opportunity? On you marks, get set.. BAKE! The Great British Bake Off is BACK this week with a brand new…

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The right thing for Deaf children – what is it? Parents want what’s best, but knowing what that is can be a challenge. Most Deaf and hard of hearing children are born to parents with typical hearing – the majority…

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Since its release, Sound of Metal continues to spark conversations about Deaf identity, cochlear implants, and representation. Here’s what still stands out, and what still misses the mark—from a Deaf perspective. Sound of Metal paints a surreal picture of a…

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Being Deaf at the dentist poses some unique communication challenges. Some you can prepare for, others manage to surprise me. “No one likes going to the dentist.” I rolled my eyes reading this text reply from my mom after I…

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Hubs just got his hearing aid fixed after being out of commission for a week + and is now hyper-aware of the sounds in all the land once again. Our children are playing in another room. Hubs: The kids are…

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I volunteered today for my daughter’s class Valentine’s party. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, but as a Deaf mom I admit it gives me a fair amount of anxiety. I’m “not like the other moms” and communication is always…

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My first solo venture to the movies with both kiddos to see Sing! was an adventure as everything seems to be with them.. I burned a hole in my popcorn bowl prior to leaving. I am an expert at sneaking…

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As a Deaf person who wears a hearing aid, swimming in a pool has always felt like flipping a switch to me.  Sound to silence.  Add kids and weather, antics ensue. This article shares a Deaf Perspective on what it’s…

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