As part of a push to improve the accessibility of its content, PBS Kids has announced that it has integrated American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations into multiple series that will be available ...
Hot on the heels of my earlier story, I have more PBS Kids news to share. “We believe that all kids should see themselves represented on PBS Kids, through characters and stories that celebrate and ...
A research-backed initiative to incorporate American Sign Language into PBS Kids programs has introduced a new layer of accessibility to six series for kids ages 2–8. The initiative responds to the ...
GREENWICH — When the bell rang, Annmarie Anderson stood before her class silently, then gestured with her hands. Every time she paused, a different student raised their hand. This is how Anderson ...
Poor literacy skills have plagued the deaf and hard of hearing community for decades. The median literacy rates of deaf high school graduates have languished at a fourth-grade level since the turn of ...
For 7-year-old Leonardo Torres, learning American Sign Language (ASL) isn’t just a fun summer activity. It’s a meaningful step toward connection. "I really want to learn sign language so when I get to ...
(WXYZ) — More than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents. And it may come as a shock to you to learn that the vast majority of those parents will never ...