{"id":6697,"date":"2022-09-20T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=6697"},"modified":"2022-09-19T19:24:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:24:22","slug":"promote-the-international-week-of-deaf-people-in-your-school-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2022\/09\/promote-the-international-week-of-deaf-people-in-your-school-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Promote the International Week of Deaf People in your School Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Happy International Week of the Deaf - Convo\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BWLKUtDpg-A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 19th\u201325th is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wfdeaf.org\/iwdeaf2022\/\" target=\"_blank\">International Week of Deaf People<\/a>, an annual initiative to foster awareness and support of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The 2022 theme is Building Inclusive Communities for All. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nad.org\/resources\/american-sign-language\/international-week-of-the-deaf\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of the Deaf<\/a> (NAD), an affiliate of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wfdeaf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Federation of the Deaf<\/a>, promotes the International Week of Deaf People to achieve the following objectives: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gain a greater understanding of the American deaf and hard of hearing community and its <a href=\"https:\/\/clerccenter.gallaudet.edu\/national-resources\/info\/info-to-go\/deaf-culture\/american-deaf-culture.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">culture<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/deaf-history-and-heritage-1048377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heritage<\/a>.<\/li><li>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/a2zhomeschooling.com\/explore\/languages_kids\/american-sign-language-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign language<\/a> as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/news\/2018\/09\/23\/sign-language-key-deaf-peoples-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">essential human right<\/a> and how it is growing in popularity across the United States.<\/li><li>Find out about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deaflibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources<\/a> within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nad.org\/resources\/directories\/state-agencies-of-deaf-hoh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your community<\/a>, e.g., sign language classes.<\/li><li>Discover ways to promote the <a href=\"https:\/\/wfdeaf.org\/our-work\/human-rights-of-the-deaf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human rights of deaf people<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/deafculturedeafeducation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access to education<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levelaccess.com\/understanding-assistive-technology-how-does-a-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing-person-use-technology\/\">technologies<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School libraries can be instrumental in assisting school communities with achieving these objectives! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022_SEP_20-Intl-Week-of-Deaf-People-Silva.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022_SEP_20-Intl-Week-of-Deaf-People-Silva-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022_SEP_20-Intl-Week-of-Deaf-People-Silva-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022_SEP_20-Intl-Week-of-Deaf-People-Silva-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022_SEP_20-Intl-Week-of-Deaf-People-Silva.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School libraries should be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/tndeaflibrary\/\" target=\"_blank\">welcoming<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/ED533125.pdf\">engaging<\/a> for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. School librarians can be <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanlibrariesmagazine.org\/blogs\/the-scoop\/deaf-is-a-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\">instrumental<\/a> in educating school communities about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vpm.org\/articles\/21368\/deaf-history-and-culture-in-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\">deaf culture and history<\/a> through <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/hearing-factsheet.html\" target=\"_blank\">education<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/programminglibrarian.org\/articles\/celebrating-deaf-culture-and-history-programs-inclusion-and-education\" target=\"_blank\">programming<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/tndeaflibrary\/educating-deafhoh-students\/\" target=\"_blank\">resources<\/a>. Librarians can also engage students in deaf <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sscc.edu\/services\/assets\/guide-71-PEPNet-tipsheet-deaf-culture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">culture<\/a> by highlighting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foldadeaf.net\/anniversaries.html\" target=\"_blank\">notable deaf people<\/a> throughout history or by <a href=\"https:\/\/clerccenter.gallaudet.edu\/national-resources\/documents\/clerc\/Books-YoungReaders.pdf\">reading<\/a> about deaf people and their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slj.com\/story\/read-the-signs-deaf-experience\" target=\"_blank\">experiences<\/a>, allowing students to connect with deaf culture and the community. Additionally, librarians can collaborate with teachers to lead activities and lessons that use primary sources about the deaf from the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loc.gov\/picturethis\/2022\/04\/a-virtual-window-into-deaf-history\/\" target=\"_blank\">Library of Congress<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofdeaf.org\/explore\" target=\"_blank\">The Museum of Deaf History, Arts, and Culture<\/a>. Share these resources with teachers for use in their classrooms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/asl.mit.edu\/online-resources-asl\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/asl.mit.edu\/online-resources-asl\" target=\"_blank\">resources<\/a> available to teach and learn <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dummies.com\/article\/academics-the-arts\/language-language-arts\/learning-languages\/american-sign-language\/signing-for-dummies-cheat-sheet-208315\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Language<\/a>. Start by learning helpful <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/storiesbyhand.com\/2017\/06\/05\/library-signs-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">library signs<\/a>! Then, use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kidcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/ASL_Alphabet_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">handouts<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aslnook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">videos<\/a> to set up a sign language learning center in your library. Plan a lesson or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/storiesbyhand.files.wordpress.com\/2019\/12\/library-sparks-article.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">activity<\/a> to go with it. Provide teachers with sign language <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kidcourses.com\/sign-language-asl\/\" target=\"_blank\">resources<\/a>. Supplement your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/1001booksinasl.blogspot.com\/2007\/12\/1-where-wild-things-are.html\" target=\"_blank\">read-alouds<\/a> with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/deafchildren.org\/knowledge-center\/asl-resources\/sign-language-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign language interpretations<\/a>. Immerse students in sign language for the week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educate students and staff about specific <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wfdeaf.org\/our-work\/human-rights-of-the-deaf\/\" target=\"_blank\">human rights issues for deaf people<\/a>. Provide access to resources around <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/clerccenter.gallaudet.edu\/national-resources\/info\/info-to-go\/national-resources-and-directories\/organizations.html\" target=\"_blank\">advocacy organizations<\/a>. Make teachers and administrators aware of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/doe_doj_eff_comm\/doe_doj_eff_comm_fact_sht.htm\" target=\"_blank\">laws<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adcet.edu.au\/inclusive-teaching\/specific-disabilities\/deaf-hearing-impaired\" target=\"_blank\">actions<\/a> around inclusive teaching of deaf people. Provide your school community with tools to assist with inclusive teaching. Those tools might include the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.handspeak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ASL Online Dictionary<\/a>, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dcmp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Described and Captioned Media Program<\/a>, and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/projectenable.syr.edu\/projectenable_resoruces\/show_list\/id\/6\/root\/1\" target=\"_blank\">Project ENABLE resource database<\/a>, which provides a variety of resources&nbsp;for librarians, teachers, parents, and others who serve or support people with a variety of differently-abled populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your inclusive and welcoming library is the perfect place to highlight and celebrate the deaf community! TeachersFirst has a variety of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/search_action.cfm?grade_low=0&amp;grade_high=12&amp;searchtext=deaf&amp;searchtype=all\" target=\"_blank\">resources<\/a> to assist in your planning and celebration. In addition, we always enjoy hearing your ideas and tips for other librarians in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 19th\u201325th is the International Week of Deaf People, an annual initiative to foster awareness and support of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The 2022 theme is Building Inclusive Communities for All. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), an affiliate of the World Federation of the Deaf, promotes the International Week of Deaf People &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2022\/09\/promote-the-international-week-of-deaf-people-in-your-school-library\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[270,114,269,76,54],"class_list":["post-6697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-library-media","tag-celebration","tag-culture","tag-deaf","tag-holidays","tag-resources"],"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6697"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6697\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6766,"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6697\/revisions\/6766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}