Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is not only a way to break communication barriers, it is viewed as a respectful and worthwhile skill to have. Sign language is not universal, and different ...

When Bruno didn't respond to commands, his parents were worried. Luckily, the deaf pup easily picked up sign language and is ...

More than 90 percent of deaf children in the U.S. are born to hearing parents. For them, the path forward can be difficult and also controversial. The advent of cochlear implant technology has the ...

If you’re interested in learning sign language, apps are an excellent way to start. They’re a convenient and affordable alternative to classes. Plus, you can use them anywhere at any time, whether you ...

After an illness during pregnancy deafened Doug and Naomi Foley’s baby, they got a call from a friend of the family who had a deaf and blind son. Her emphatic message: Learn American Sign Language.

A grant is making it possible for students in Cedar Hill Elementary's second-grade class to connect better with each other. Second-grader Carter McKee has a rare genetic syndrome that results in ...

TikTok is full of American Sign Language tutorials. But virality doesn't always come with accuracy. The deaf community is urging people to only learn from creators who are deaf or hard of hearing.

A post about a teenage son who "blew up" at his parents for not being willing to learn sign language to better communicate with their mute daughter has gone viral on Reddit, where it has received more ...