Deaf Awareness Week

What does it mean to be deaf?

lacking the power of hearing, or having impaired hearing.

American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play important parts in conveying information.

Helen Keller

• She was deaf and blind

• She was an author

• She was the first deaf and blind person to graduate college

Tamika Catchings

• WNBA Player

• Olympic Champion

• Played professionally for 15 years

Ludwig van Beethoven

• Played the piano

• Born in Germany

• 20,000 people went to his funeral