The Covid-19 Pandemic and the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Other than the obvious, the coronavirus affects the deaf and hard of hearing differently from the rest of the population.
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American Sign Language | biography | Book Reviews | Books | Caronavirus | Covid-19 | Deaf | high school | History | Teen Books | The Carpenters | YA Books | YA fiction
6 Books to Read during the Quarantine
If boredom seeps in during the pandemic, here are six books that may interest you.
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American Sign Language | Deaf | Disabilities | Hard-of-hearing | high school | History | non-fiction
Inside a Deaf World
“Train Go Sorry: Inside a Deaf World” is the story of the Lexington School of the Deaf as seen from the eyes of a hearing woman growing up in a deaf environment.
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Books | Cheap books | Children's book | Deaf | fantasy | Historical Fiction | MG books | MG novels | middle grade | Mysteries | mystery | Pre-Teen Boys | romance | science fiction | series | series books | super powers | Teen Books | Time Travel | YA Books | YA fiction
Orphaned Book Sale
Orphaned books at a great price available during the Coronavirus Pandemic. This is a great way to encourage your children to read.
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American Sign Language | biography | Deaf | Disabilities | education | Hard-of-hearing | History | School
Why Celebrate Deaf History Month?
Deaf History Month runs from March 13-April 15. Read to find out why.
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American Sign Language | Books | Children's book | Deaf | Disabilities | Hard-of-hearing | MG books | MG novels | middle grade | Pre-Teen Boys | publishing | Teen Books | YA Books | YA fiction
Second Printing for Goodbye Tchaikovsky
Now in its second printing, “Goodbye Tchaikovsky” is an award winning novel about deafness.
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In the Loop
Here’s how one deaf man stays in the loop during the Passover holiday.
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American Sign Language | Deaf | Disabilities | education | History | Hunger | Judaism
Deaf Jews and the Holocaust
On November 9, 2019 Valley Beth Shalom, in Encino, California hosted a program in commemoration of the 81stAnniversary of Kristallnacht entitled “Rescuing History: Kristallnacht and ‘The Holocaust Through the Eyes of Deaf Jews’.” (Kristallnacht was two nights of violence perpetrated against the Jewish communities of Germany and Austria on November 9-10, 1938.) It was a…
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Teaching the deaf or hard of hearing student
Dear Pop, A deaf or hard of hearing child will be mainstreaming into my class next semester. What can I expect? How do I make my lessons understandable? How can I ease her transition into my class with her peers? Signed, Nervous Dear Nervous, Teaching a deaf or hard of hearing (hoh) student is similar…
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biography | Deaf | Disabilities | education | Hard-of-hearing | History
7 Inspiring Deaf Americans
Historically, deaf people have been pretty much ignored by the hearing community. The general feeling has been, “They’re just too difficult to communicate with, so why bother?” However, throughout history, many deaf people have made a name for themselves, and in spite of their hearing impairment, they have stood out and contributed their skills for…
