*Drumrolls* Our grand finale to Deaf History Month, ASL Jubilee featuring Deaf DJ Kazeem, is TOMORROW! Join us at Hook Hall at 4pm to mingle with DC gov't agencies, deaf orgs and deaf owned businesses. Entertainment starts at 6pm. Come out to wrap up #DeafHistoryMonth together!
#NationalDeafHistoryMonth begins! Deaf History Month, running from March 13-April 15, honors the work of figures in deaf history, like Alice Hagemeyer, a deaf librarian who called for a week of awareness, which turned into #DeafHistoryMonth . Celebrate deaf history this month!
'Having two deaf parents, I've always mediated from the hearing world, to the deaf world'- Officer Pomare
#WATCH NBC4 Washington showcase the commendable work of Officer Wheeler-Jordan & Officer Pomare, of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit. #DeafHistoryMonth
5th Reunion of WPSD's Alumni Association
August 29 - September 1, 1924
What's sad to think about is that nowadays we wouldn't even have that many people for the reunion...
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“What do I hope that people will actually learn from my character Makkari? That anyone can be a Super Hero.” –Lauren Ridloff #DeafHistoryMonth
Stream Marvel Studios' Eternals on Disney+.
#DeafHistoryMonth
WPSD Boy and Girl Scouts were a big thing back then, this is in the 1940s I believe - there was no specific date/year I could find.
The little boy in the very back is my grandpa.
BIG READ KICKOFF!
In conjunction with #DeafHistoryMonth , this weekend kicks off the NEA Big Read, a month-long series of programs related to poet Ilya Kaminsky’s award-winning book, “Deaf Republic.”
As we celebrate #DeafHistoryMonth , here's the inspiring story of 5D Officer Jaymes Pomare, an affiliate of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Unit. He shares what motivated him to become an MPD officer. What a great reminder of the dedication & resilience it takes to achieve our dreams!
Help us recognize and celebrate our deaf and hard of hearing players for #DeafHistoryMonth ! To show our appreciation, every player can find 9 different variations of hearing aids already in their mirror for free!
For #DeafHistoryMonth , we remind you that PBS KIDS shows are available with sign language translation. There are so many ways to say 🤟 (I love you in ASL)!
Watch a selection of episodes from your favorite PBS KIDS shows — now with American Sign Language! to.pbs.org/4aFO2Uv
Robert Panera, Deaf educator and poet, dedicated his life to advocating for Deaf rights. He once said: 'The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.' For Deaf History Month, let's remind ourselves to take action on what we believe and lead by example. #DeafHistoryMonth
April is #DeafHistoryMonth . We want to remind our deaf and hearing impaired communities about our Text to 9-1-1 service. Learn more about this important resource here: bit.ly/3sF5wwt. Remember: Call if You Can. Text if You Can't. #PublicSafetyTelecommunicatorWeek #npstw
DYK: The Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind is as old as our state itself. Help celebrate #DeafHistoryMonth from March 13 - April 15 by honoring the achievements of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Arizona and the resources that make our society more inclusive.
