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Michaela Cricchio

DEAF CULTURE

Why is American Sign Language Important?

In America, for years, American Sign Language wasn’t considered important. Only a small percentage of the population used signs to communicate. The school systems favored spoken language over sign language. Society also enforced pressure on the deaf community to be…

INTERPRETING

What Influenced American Sign Language?

Although sign languages don’t share a lot of similarities, there has still been a fair share of influence, especially for American Sign Language. Keep reading to find out what influenced American Sign Language. What is American Sign Language American Sign…

INTERPRETING

Why Are There Different Sign Languages in the World?

There are different languages around the world, developed by groups of people with their uniqueness.  That doesn’t only apply to spoken language, it’s also the same for sign language. The hand and gestures-based communication systems vary from country to country….

DEAF COMMUNITY

Why Are There Different Sign Languages in the World?

There are different languages around the world, developed by groups of people with their uniqueness.  That doesn’t only apply to spoken language, it’s also the same for sign language. The hand and gestures-based communication systems vary from country to country….