Resources for Hearing Families

This page provides more resources for hearing parents with deaf children who want to know more. I want to share different pieces of information and hope that some will also inspire you to raise a Deaf child. Also, some more thoughts, understanding of the Deaf community, and understanding your Deaf child.

Through the Eyes of Deaf Children

Watch the video as you will see what Deaf children see. Their life are just like yours when you were young. What additional do you see in the video? They are capable of communicating by using American Sign Language. They have full access to what they want to learn and beyond through sign language.

Message from Nyle DiMarco Foundation

Message for Hearing Parents who just had a Deaf baby. You will be raising a beautiful Deaf baby.

Dear Hearing People

A video with messages from Deaf children and adults with their thoughts. Please listen with an open heart.

Meet Jane, a Deaf girl

The video shows what Jane can be without language access and what SB 210 has changed for her. And with sign language and a Deaf coach, it made a difference.

#WhyISign

"The movement was started to support hearing families with deaf children. Often, families feel alone. They often wonder whether they are the only ones signing and whether there are other families who are also signing. Families wonder where Deaf communities are. They are often curious about deaf adults’ experiences, whether they grew up with signing or started signing later. They also wonder whether the outside communities are also supportive of signing. I would then reassure them, but how do I connect families to each other and the communities?"

You can find many videos using the hashtag #whyisign. There is also Facebook and Instagram account - whyisign.

https://www.whyisign.com/about-us