Helping families connect through language.
A rich library of children’s stories, told by our ASL storytellers, with tools and supports for parents to help their Deaf child thrive through language.
Our Program
We believe in the right to access language, that every child has the capacity to learn and that parents play a critical role in the development of their child.
We offer a selection of language learning resources to encourage literacy, creativity and self expression through stories and interactive connections.
Why it Works
Family focused
We celebrate the value of a family based approach to learning.
Engaging stories
A mix of stories you already know and that will be new told by our ASL storytellers.
Easy to access
You get full access to the library, no membership required!
More helpful and fun resources
If you are a parent or family looking for more resources,
we offer additional resources on our website.
Myth Busters
All Deaf People are the Same
Hearing loss in one of the most complex health conditions that has no definitive or preventable restorative. There are various degrees of hearing loss. Each person is different.
All Sign Language is the Same
Just like there are a variety of spoken languages, there are also many forms and dialects of sign language. In fact, there are over 130 variations worldwide!
Deaf people Don’t Enjoy Music
Some Deaf people not only enjoy music, they can play an instrument, compose or sing. Beethoven was Deaf! Music is multi-sensory which is why Deaf people are able to enjoy music even if they can’t ‘hear’ it.
Deaf people are not as
intelligent as people who can hear.
NO. The ability to hear has NO bearing on intelligence. The inability to hear affects neither intelligence nor the physical ability to learn. Deaf people are as capable as those who can hear. This misconception is very damaging and has caused many Deaf people to have a lack of educational or employment opportunities available to them because some members of the hearing world hold this view.
All Deaf people can lip read
Although Deaf people do tend to be better at lip reading and will focus more on reading people’s lips, it is a very difficult skill to master. We all know people who talk very quickly or who mumble and are not very clear. Some letters are mouthed the same way, such as “b” and “p” making it challenging. Also beards and moustaches complicate things even further!
Deafness is genetic.
There are types of Deafness that are genetic, but not all instances of Deafness are related to genetics. In fact, there is no proven scientific study that establishes all Deaf people have the same genetic features that cause them to become Deaf.
Deaf people cannot drive.
Of course they can. This is a very common misconception. Being able to see if far more important than being able to hear when it comes to navigating the roads. Deaf people are far more visually aware of their surroundings and make excellent drivers.
Talking louder or shouting helps Deaf people understand you better.
No. Do not scream. No matter how loud you talk if the other person has severe enough hearing loss they will not understand you. In fact, if the other person reads lips, you will make it even harder for them to understand what you are saying.
