Mission
Generating Deaf centered, evidence-driven resources for families, educators, healthcare professionals, and communities so all deaf and hard of hearing children, through complete access to language, will thrive.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Evidence from both rigorous research and lived experiences is crucial for making informed, effective decisions that truly address the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Language as a Human Right
Access to language, especially during early childhood, is a fundamental human right for all deaf and hard of hearing children. This access ensures that they can learn, thrive, and fully participate in the world.
Value of Sign Languages
Sign languages are not only essential for the people who use them, but they are also critical to our understanding of the full breadth of human capacity for language, cognition, and communication.
Deaf Perspectives are Essential
Deaf perspectives are vital to the human experience, offering unique insights that shape cultural, educational, and social systems. Deaf individuals must lead and inform the systems that impact their lives.
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Research Presentations
We are always thrilled to share research related to language development in deaf children, deaf education, and sign language technologies. These presentations can be tailored for academic institutions, conferences, and community organizations seeking to deepen their knowledge of deaf education and language acquisition.
Professional Development
We offer specialized training for educators, healthcare providers, and speech-language pathologists. Our professional development sessions focus on best practices in working with deaf individuals, supporting language development, early intervention, and incorporating ASL in educational and clinical settings. We place a strong emphasis on supporting diverse learners, including Black deaf students and multilingual individuals in particular.
Media Inquiries
Our experts are available for interviews, consultations, and contributions to media outlets. We provide insights on topics such as deaf culture, language acquisition, and the impact of delayed language exposure on cognitive and social development.
