by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 6, 2023 | Deaf, history, inclusion
Based on the feedback from the NAD Deaf Culture and History Section (DCHS) and various stakeholders, including from organizations that represent marginalized communities within the Deaf Community, the NAD Board has chosen April 1-30 as the National Deaf History Month...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 3, 2023 | ASL, captioned video, Deaf, equity, history, learning, video
Watch this “Journeys on the Deaf Path” video to learn about the history of deafness on Martha’s Vineyard. Click here to view the video.
by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 6, 2022 | captioned video, Deaf, deaf culture, diversity, history, language, learning, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, Spoken Language
Through Deaf Eyes explores almost 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf. The film is propelled by the stories of people, both eminent and ordinary, and sheds light on events that have shaped Deaf...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 25, 2022 | captioned video, Curriculum, Deaf, described, equity, history
In the United States, May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Many people use the month to honor the accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The month celebrates their diverse heritage. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series. To...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 1, 2022 | ASL, captioned video, Deaf, described, equity, history, inclusion, language, learning
Performer Linsay Darnall, Jr. provides information about important events in deaf history. In authentic period costumes, he uses his knowledge of history and storytelling skills to recreate past events. Some topics covered include: education, religion, transportation,...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 26, 2022 | captioned video, described, distance learning, history, instruction
Every year on March 8th, the world honors the accomplishments and struggles faced by women on International Women’s Day. While the rights of women have advanced since the holiday’s beginnings in 1911, the day is a special time to acknowledge the struggles...