“Discover Deaf Culture” Event at Annandale, Next Friday, May 3

National Deaf History Month, celebrated every year from March 13 to April 15, highlights the achievements of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. On Wednesday, April 10, on the Annandale Campus, NOVA’s American Sign Language (ASL) program proudly hosted a session titled “Silent Legacy: A Journey Through Deaf History.” The session was presented by ASL Professor Daniel Frame, who was born in Munich, Germany, and whose personal and professional story is a fascinating testament to the challenges and achievements of the members of the Deaf community. Professor Frame shared the foundational stories of ASL education in the United States, which was deeply informed by the experiences of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet in Europe, and particularly in France. Professor Frame also spoke about the ongoing advocacy work many organizations undertake to make life easier and more inclusive for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals.

As a follow-up to his April 10 presentation and in celebration of Deaf Awareness Week, Professor Frame will offer an interactive session titled “Deaf Culture” at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 3, in CA-302.

Don’t miss this fantastic learning opportunity! Interpreting will be provided by the NOVA Interpreting Department.

ASL, Deaf Studies and ASL-to-English Interpretation programs are offered at the Annandale Campus.

Submitted by:
Tonia Rodgers, AN-LASS, TRodgers@nvcc.edu