ASDC News • November 2021
November ASL Signs
Watch this video to learn the ASL signs for: Thanksgiving • pumpkin pie • apple pie • pilgrim • Native American • tradition • feast, mashed potatoes • corn • turkey • bread • rolls. You’ll also learn about the history of the holiday!
ASL Resources for Native American Heritage Month
This is Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate, we've collected videos for you to share with your children and students. See James Wooden Legs tell four native cultural stories in ASL. Watch side-by-side comparisons of Plains Indian Sign Language and ASL. Plus, see footage of tribal elders "hand talking" in 1930!
Thanksgiving Stories in ASL
See children's stories about Thanksgiving in American Sign Language. Plus get tips on reading and signing stories with your child.
Accessibility & Kids Media: Poll Results
We recently asked you to tell us about your experiences in finding accessible educational programming for your child. See the results of the poll and a summary of your comments that will be shared with the FCC.
Teen Creates Free Accessibility App for Disney+ Movies
Get the inspiring story behind this high school senior's love of ASL and how she put her passion into action during the pandemic.
DeafBlindness: Life Skills Beyond the Classroom
Get resources from the National Center on Deaf-Blindness to help foster your child’s natural curiosity to explore and learn outside of school .
New Research
See articles from the new issue of The Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention and learn about best practices, the impact of COVID, and other topics related to early detection and intervention.
Donor Highlight
Meet Vanessa and discover the heartwarming story behind her donation to ASDC.

(Want to share YOUR donation story? Email linda@deafchildren.org today)
October Donors
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to these generous individuals, families, and organizations for their support.
INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Anonymous 13
Aleyah Jiménez
Alison M Greathouse
Allie Bernstein
Carol Finkle
Cheri Weakley
Cindy Blymillere
Edgar & Lynda Layland
Geri Rios
Heather Smaka
Jasmin Tamayo
Judy Jonas
Judy Weakley
Karen M. Gross
Laura Meckley
Laurie Adamo
Marie Love Edwards
Roger & Sherry Williams
Rose Madera de Farruya
Steffany Aye
Susan M. Dumm
Vicki Kitts

ORGANIZATIONAL DONORS
Blackbaud Giving Fund
Dawn Sign Press
Sorenson
DEDICATED DONATIONS

Anonymous - 
In honor of Jordan

Andrea Kwan - 
In honor of Felix Hale

Benna & Roger Timperlake - 
In honor of Genelle Sanders

Dave & Valerie Player - 
In honor of our son, Behrenger

Eileen F McCartin -
 In memory of Kathleen McCartin

Gary Worsham -
In memory of Mr. Cleo Robinson

Jason VonLambke -
In honor of IowaSurfCat :)

Kelly Stack (Monterey Peninsula College ASL Program) -
In memory of Anne and Hank Stack

Linda Hoffman Kimball -
In honor of Bennett Kimball

Lorri Anderson -
In honor of Nicole Singaram

Ms. Taylor, Hearing Support -
In memory of Libby Pollard

Penny M. Panoulias -
In honor of Abigail Bauder

Ralph E Wade Insurance Agency Inc. -
In honor of Billy Leff Williams

Robert Rosell -
In memory of Flor Hernandez

Teresa C. - 
In honor of Caydence

Vanessa Ballinger (MADFuns) - 
In memory of Mary Kay Russell Roberts

William Deane Sander -
In honor of Hank Sander
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