AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Resource List-2
1. PERSONAL AND PUBLIC IDENTITIES
Cultural Practices
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Books - Use various chapters as a resource to explain cultural topics
○ Signing Naturally Level 1, Student Workbook (Cultural Notes)
○ Reading Between the Signs (Book, 2006)
○ Deaf Heritage (Book, Vol. 7, 2012)
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DVDs - Show in part or whole DVD
○ See What I Mean (DVD, 2009) (differences between Deaf and hearing
culuture)
○ Through Deaf Eyes (DVD, 2007) (compilation of Deaf historical events)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCWT4GMeqZU
Deaf Car Show, Westerville, Ohio
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Demographics
Age, where I live, where I am from, etc.
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Books
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Signing Naturally, Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Teacher Curriculum; Student
Workbook)
Master ASL! (2006)
http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects)
Literature
Characters, Character Analysis, Gender Issues
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Books - Story telling
Signing Naturally, Level 3 (Unit 25)
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DVDs - Examples of native signers
A To Z: ABC Stories in ASL ( 2010)
ASL Poetry: Selected Works of Clayton Valli
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www.projectnadine.org
www.aslized.org
Examples of native story telling
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Nationalities
Ethnic Groups
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Books
Signing Naturally, Level 2 (Unit 15). Use for lesson idea, but refer to the
YouTube video for current signs.
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www.youtube.com
search ASL: Country Signs.
Stereotypes
Alienation and Assimilation
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Audism Unveiled (DVD, 2008)
A video resource that details the discrimination of Deaf people.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqONXR4wT94&list=FLBN5gb2cOMfd202Nyf
Y-rUw&index=23
What Does Deafhood Mean to You? (part 1).
2. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES / SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Citizenship Service
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www.NAD.org (Youth Leadership)
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www.DSC.org (Youth programs)
Websites for volunteerism within the Deaf community
Education
School
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www.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org (See also: Alice Cogswell Center)
www.srsdeaf.org
www.clarkeschools.org
Websites that explain the various educational options for Deaf students.
http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects).
Family Members
Family Structure
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Interactive Vocabulary resources:
○ Signing Naturally Level 1 (Unit 5) (1988)
○ Signing Naturally Units 1-6 (2008)
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Holidays and Celebrations
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Interactive Vocabulary resources:
Signing Naturally Level 3 (2008)
Places in the Community (library, store, etc.)
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Interactive Vocabulary resources:
Signing Naturally, Level 1 (Units 3 and 7)
Professions
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Interactive Vocabulary resources:
Signing Naturally, Level 1 (Unit 10)
Social Relationships
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Interactive Vocabulary resources:
Signing Naturally, Level 1 (Unit 5)
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Interpersonal resources
Reading Between the Signs (2007) (Collectivism vs Individualism). Use for
discussing the differences between the hearing culture and Deaf Culture.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects).
3. BEAUTY AND AESTHETICS
Architecture: Famous Monuments:
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http://libguides.gallaudet.edu/content.php?pid=352115
Statue of Thomas H Gallaudet and Alice Cogswell on Gallaudet University’s
campus and the Lincoln Memorial (Sculptor: Daniel Chester French)
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www.rit.edu/deafartists
This website has biographies of different Deaf artists, examples of their works,
and has some links to artists’ websites.
Art
Artistic Heritage (folk art, crafts)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhJV8Othmc4
What are you… Deaf? (CJ Jones) – story
Dance
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Fashion and Design
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Film
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www.aslfilms.com
Examples of films created by Deaf people
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www.dpan.com
Deaf Professional Arts Network. You can watch the films on the website
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www.YouTube.com
Search “Deaf women in film”. Contains biographical information on Jules
Dameron.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5WqGJCCa2c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRASyc7JzaM
“Switched at Birth” at the Red Carpet.
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Literature
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ASL Poetry (DVD, 1995)
DVD by Clayton Valli that shows examples of ASL poetry
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www.NTD.org
National Theatre of the Deaf . This website gives the history of NTD and times
and locations of their performances
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIkf89zC7qw
ASL Poetry: Deaf Gain
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTTzu1oROlo
ASL Poetry: The Light
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http://library.thinkquest.org/15390/the_poem.htm
Original poem in English:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajT_h93FNKs&list=FLBN5gb2cOMfd202NyfYrUw&index=4
You Have to Be Deaf to Understand. Poem translated into ASL.
Music
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Physical Characteristics
Personality traits
Colors
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Interactive vocabulary
Signing Naturally Level 1, Unit 8 (Clothing/descriptions)
Signing Naturally Level 2, Unit 11 (Personalities)
4. GLOBAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES.
Animals
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Interactive vocabulary
Signing Naturally Level 1 (1988), Unit 10
Conservation
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Countries and Capitals
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http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi
Interactive vocabulary
Current Events
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http://www.gallaudet.edu/daily_digest.html
http://www.gallaudet.edu/x68453.xml
Daily Digest and Quarterly Newsletter from Gallaudet University
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www.NAD.org
Advocacy, news and media link.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCWT4GMeqZU
Deaf Car Show, Westerville, Ohio
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Economic Issues
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Education
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www.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org (See also: Alice Cogswell Center)
www.srsdeaf.org
www.clarkeschools.org
Websites explain the various educational options for Deaf students
http://www.gallaudet.edu/
http://www.cscc.edu/
http://www.wright.edu/
http://www.kent.edu/
http://sinclair.edu/
http://www.uc.edu/
Colleges that offer interpreting or ASL programs
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HusxStx0I9g
Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJaJbkOLMuI D
Deaf Space Camp
Environment
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Food
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Geography
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Governments
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Habitats
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Human Rights
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www.NAD.org
Issues and Resources link
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Audism Unveiled (DVD, 2008)
This DVD highlights individuals’ stories of discrimination due to Deafness.
Immigration / Migration
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Land Forms (lake, river, mountain, etc.)
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Poverty
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Social Issues (not previously listed, i.e., drugs, etc)
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http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects)
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Transportation
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Interactive vocabulary:
Signing Naturally, Level 1, unit 4 (1988)
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
5. INTERDISCIPLINARY
Weather
Numbers
Calendar
Time
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Books to help with lesson planning
○ Numbering in ASL (1998). This book contains vocabulary (with pictures)
of the different numbers systems.
○ Signing Naturally Level 1, (1988, multiple units).
○ American Sign Language Green Books (Teacher’s Curriculum (American
Sign Language Series (1991), Temporal Aspect, Unit 8. This book (with
DVD) contains explanations of ASL language forms.
Art
Artists of the Target Culture, Artwork, Crafts
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www.rit.edu/deafartists
This website has biographies of different Deaf artists, examples of their works,
and has some links to artists’ websites.
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Body Parts
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Signing Naturally, Level 3 (2008)
Health
Fitness
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Signing Naturally, Level 3 (2008)
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Healthcare
Ethical Considerations
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
History
Historical Figures, Historical Sites, Timelines, Historic Events
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Deaf Heritage (Book, Volume 7, 2012)
This comprehensive book contains chapters throughout the history of the
Deaf.
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Through Deaf Eyes (DVD, 2007)
This full-length DVD chronicles the history of the Deaf. It can be viewed in
parts to fit class periods. You can choose excerpts to fit the topic of your
choice.
Home Economics
Menus, Cookbooks, Food
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Literature
Literary Genre, Literary Text Elements, Characterization, Literacy
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Signing Naturally, Level 3 (Unit 25)
This has stories within the curriculum
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A To Z: ABC Stories in ASL (DVD, 2010)
ABC stories is an integral part of the history of the Deaf Community. This DVD
contains several examples.
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www.aslized.org
This website contains various stories by native signers.
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www.projectnadine.org
This website contains various stories by native signers.
Austin Andrews (Find on YouTube)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhERMLRExbM
Douglas, The Space Boy (Peter Cook)- story
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIkf89zC7qw
ASL Poetry: Deaf Gain
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTTzu1oROlo
ASL Poetry: The Light
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http://library.thinkquest.org/15390/the_poem.htm
Original poem in English:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajT_h93FNKs&list=FLBN5gb2cOMfd202NyfYrUw&index=4
You Have to Be Deaf to Understand. Poem translated into ASL.
Mathematics
Geometric Shapes, Statistics
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Music
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Science and Technology
Technological Advances, Technology Skills, Access to Technology, Science
Experiments, Astronomy, Biomes, Anatomy and Physiology,
Personal Technologies
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www.sorensonvrs.com
Video Relay Service.
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http://www.turnittotheleft.com/educationresources.htm
Sound and hearing informational website.
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Hear and Now (DVD, 2007)
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www.deafwebsites.com
Technology including Cochlear Implants, structures of the ear, etc.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJaJbkOLMuI
Deaf Space Camp
Social Studies
Landmarks, Maps, Imports, Exports
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6. CONTEMPORARY LIFE
Clothing
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Signing Naturally, Level 1, unit 8 (1988)
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
Current Events
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http://www.gallaudet.edu/daily_digest.html
http://www.gallaudet.edu/x68453.xml
Gallaudet University Daily Digest and Quarterly Newsletter.
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www.NAD.org
Advocacy link, news and media link.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCWT4GMeqZU
Deaf Car Show, Westerville, Ohio
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects)
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Education and Career
Career Connections
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http://www.gallaudet.edu/
http://www.cscc.edu/
http://www.wright.edu/
http://www.kent.edu/
http://sinclair.edu/
http://www.uc.edu/
Colleges that offer interpreting or ASL programs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HusxStx0I9g
Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJaJbkOLMuI
Deaf Space Camp
Entertainment
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www.NTD.org
National Theatre of the Deaf . This website gives the history of NTD and times
and locations of their performances
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Hobbies and Pastimes
Activities
Things I like to Do
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Signing Naturally Level 1, (1988)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCWT4GMeqZU
Deaf Car Show, Westerville, Ohio
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects)
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqONXR4wT94&list=FLBN5gb2cOMfd202Nyf
Y-rUw&index=23
What Does Deafhood Mean to You? (Part 1)
Housing
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Signing Naturally Level 2, (1989) Unit 13
Life Related Decisions and Goals
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Signing Naturally, Level 2, (1989) Unit 15
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HusxStx0I9g
Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Popular Culture
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCWT4GMeqZU
Deaf Car Show, Westerville, Ohio
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http://www.deaftv.com/
Videos related to current events, culture and a variety of personal interest
topics.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/csdeagles
California School for the Deaf: YouTube Channel (news, sports, class projects)
Travel
Tourism
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA
Advertising
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Bias in the Media
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http://deafsocialmedia.wordpress.com/
This resources addresses the issue of accessibility. (lack of interpreting/closed
captioning for television programs is a topic)
Censorship
Sensationalism in the media
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Global perspective
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http://www.oicmovies.com/index.php
Website with videos related to News, Money, Entertainment, Health, Technology,
Science, Travel, Opinion, World Deaf and Public Service.
Internet Messages
Mail / letters
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Radio / TV / Movies / Theatre
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www.NAD.org
Open captioned movies: Ongoing advocacy for more accessibility for the Deaf.
Social Media
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http://www.resiliencenw.org/2012files/SocialMediaTechnologyHistoryoftheDeaf/
SocialMedia&TechnologyHistoryofDeaf.pdf
This is a website that talks about the history of social media and the Deaf
community)
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http://deafsocialmedia.wordpress.com/
This website discusses the topic of social media in the Deaf community
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Vlogs (depending on the topic, a Video log can be found)