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263 media results found for 'american sign language'

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This series presents stories and songs designed to help boost literacy skills for early learners. Every feature uses highlighted read along text, rich illustrations, animation, and interactivity to advance the plotline and build reading comprehens...Read More

Babies and toddlers will be delighted by the surprises found in each episode as they engage in the game of "Peekaboo!" This series is presented in American Sign Language by Rochester School for the Deaf, is silent, and contains no English subtitle...Read More

This series features black and white illustrations with color highlights, which appeal to infants. Episodes include animals, emotions, parts of the face, and other familiar sights in an infant's world. Based on the children's books by Stella Baggo...Read More

This series educates students about peer pressure, self-esteem, and how to say no to using tobacco products. The six segments feature key instructional elements along with specific health and safety content that is appropriate for students. This s...Read More

Still image from: Reading Buddies: /Ch/ /ch/ /ch/ Changes (Season 1; Episode 19)

Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the digraph ch: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use the digraph ch. Dott teaches Dusty some American Sign Language, and the pair chums it up during their challenging workout....Read More

Book cover titled, "Totally Bored Boris." Illustration of a bear slumped over on a cushion with toys all around it. Text reads, "Hans Wilhelm."

Boris, the bear, is very bored until he joins the party his sister and her friends are having. Based on the children's book by Hans Wilhelm and presented in American Sign Language by the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Pro...Read More

Book cover titled, "If You Take a Mouse to the Movies." Mouse in a red hat holds up a string of popcorn garland beside a Christmas tree. Text reads, "By Laura Numeroff. Illustrated by Felicia Bond."

Mouse goes to the movies and asks for popcorn. Then he wants some string to string all the popcorn together. Next, he decides to hang the popcorn on a Christmas tree. Based on the children's book by Laura Numeroff and presented in American Sign La...Read More

Book cover titled, "I'm the Grinch." The Grinch rests a finger on his chin with a sneaky look on his face. Christmas lights and decorations float around him. Text reads, "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. Over fifty stickers, plus Christmas cards."

This is a new rendition based on the Dr. Seuss classic about a grumpy Grinch who tries to steal Christmas. Find out what makes the Grinch so grinchy during Christmas. Based on the children's book by Dennis R. Shealy and presented in American Sign ...Read More

Book cover titled, “I Love You Because You're You." Illustration of a fox in a long dress holding a cub in her arms as they nuzzle each other with eyes closed. Text reads, "By Liza Baker. Illustrated by David McPhail."

A poem about a mama fox's unconditional love for her cub, this tale describes the many emotions that children can feel, while reassuring them of a parent's abiding affection and approval. Based on the children's book by Liza Baker and presented in...Read More

Storybook titled, "Two Tough Trucks." Illustration of a red truck with an orange cap and a blue truck with a green bandana. Both look angry as they face off. Text reads, "By Corey Rosen Schwartz and Rebecca J. Gomez. Illustrated by Hilary Leung."

Two trucks are off to school for their first day of class. One riding the brakes. One hitting the gas. Based on the children's book by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Rebecca J. Gomez and presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by the Arizona State Sch...Read More

Book cover in Spanish titled, "La Luz de Lucía." Illustration of a firefly floating beneath pointy red leaves on a tree and above green, red, blue, and purple flowers below. Text reads, "Margarita Del Mazo. Silvia Álvarez."

Lucy is the youngest member of a family of fireflies. She wants to shine like all the others, but she’s too little to head off to light up the forest. Finally, one night, after waiting and waiting, it is Lucy's turn. She is ready. Based on the chi...Read More

Middle-aged man in business attire in an office setting. He faces camera and uses sign language, holding 1 fist up facing inward. Caption. School aged Deaf youth.

Episode of a Canadian television program, Deaf TV, which features an interview with Gary Malkowski, who made history when he was elected as the first culturally Deaf member of Provincial Parliament in Canada. He is well known for his advocacy work...Read More

Woman holds up fingers of 1 hand to form a bracket. She stands behind an illustrated black and white window with a moon hovering to her side. Caption. Goodnight moon.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the ...Read More

Medium view of a man standing in front of a beige backdrop on a studio set. He looks to the side with his mouth slightly open as he uses sign language. Caption. Or figure it out by working back and forth with the interpreter.

Not every English word has an equivalent in American Sign Language, and teachers need to realize that students who are deaf or hard of hearing work with their interpreters on the spot to come up with new signs. Therefore, teachers need to recogniz...Read More

Block letters A, S, L have the American flag across them. They appear over a C, G, I background of water and a blue sky with white clouds.

Demonstrates American Sign Language by following the deaf members of the Robinson family through everyday life. Segments in Lesson 1, The Robinson's Home (Day) include: Good morning; Wake up; Breakfast; The lost dog; and The blue book. Includes a ...Read More

Woman faces camera and gestures in sign language, holding thumbs out with fists pointed down. Caption. With early detection, most women will survive breast cancer.

Provides information for deaf and hard of hearing women concerning the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. Addresses these questions: What is breast cancer? What are the risk factors? Why is early detection important? How can we...Read More

An outdoor image of a house built over still water and surrounded by trees. Caption. Eventually found a new home in French-speaking Louisiana.

Neurologist/author Oliver Sacks tells the story of Danny Delcambre, a Cajun chef, who suffers from Usher Syndrome, a congenital condition where people are born deaf and then gradually lose their sight. Explores the nature of deaf culture and the r...Read More

Man uses sign language, index and middle finger pointing at camera, other index finger bent in and pointing right. Caption. When we say colon cancer or colorectal cancer? We should probably start there.

Provides information for deaf and hard of hearing adults concerning the description, risk, detection, and treatment of colon and colorectal cancer. Explains the difference between the two types of cancer, how a routine screening is performed, and ...Read More

Man in boxing ring, mouth open and gesturing. Caption. I said, Dad, stop! I'm tryin' to understand you.

Features comedian/actor/writer/performance artist CJ Jones in a one-man show based on his life experiences. Reveals what it was like to grow up deaf and African American and in the shadow of his deaf Golden Gloves champion boxer dad. He confronts ...Read More

Woman stands in a home kitchen, smiling and gesturing out with both hands open. Caption. We knew it is especially hard for Deaf and Hard of Hearing women.

In the United States, about 23,000 American women get ovarian cancer each year, and about 14,000 women die of this cancer each year. The average age of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer is 60. The risk of getting ovarian cancer increases as wome...Read More

Man in a suit signs with both hands. Title card reads, "Are All Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Protected by the A, D, A?" Text on screen reads, "Disability equals physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Physical impairment includes deaf and hard of hearing." Caption. Does the A, D, A protect all deaf and hard of hearing students?

Part two explains the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to postsecondary education for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Viewers learn the differences between the ADA and other legislation, such as the Individuals w...Read More

Woman is signing in front of a 2-page view of a storybook showing Santa Claus coming out of a fireplace and smiling at a mouse coming out of a gingerbread house. Story text appears on screen.

It's winter, and Mouse is snuggled under the covers in her tiny, cozy home. Then suddenly, a fallen branch ruins her house. She must find a new home. With help from a cheery man in a red suit, she finds a place she can truly call home. This video ...Read More

Woman is signing in front of a 2-page view of a storybook illustration of a white yeti character and other characters playing outside. Story text appears on screen.

Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and sledding and building snow castles. But even yetis get the shivers, and even yetis get crabby from all the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis: sometimes they miss ...Read More

Woman is signing in front of a 2-page view of a storybook illustration of a blue dog in a phone booth and a brown dog waving down a school bus. Story text on image.

This is a fun tale of dogs trying to get bones delivered to gophers but get stuck on their way. Many different types of vehicles come to get the truck unstuck, but nothing works. Finally, a tow truck comes along and saves the day. This video is pr...Read More

Color illustration. Top of a tall red hat with a white stripe at the bottom. Title card reads, "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat."

Cow, Pig, and Duck think playing in the mud is great fun, but Mrs. Wishy-Washy doesn't agree. She tries to clean them up, but soon she realizes she shouldn't turn her back on the mud-loving animals. This video is presented in American Sign Languag...Read More

Woman grimaces with her right hand pointing away and her left hand out, palm down. Illustration of colorful fish in background and text that reads, "If you make a wrong turn, circle back."

This is a story about a deep love that is shared between parents and their child. Sharing wisdom from one generation to another is so important, and the parents of Adri, the painted rockfish, reveal some of the wisdom they have gained through the ...Read More

Woman scrunches nose and gestures with her hands in front of a backdrop of fall leaves.

Discover the magic and the science behind fall leaves from the initial color change from green to red, yellow, and orange, to the shedding of the leaves, and to the leaves crumbling as winter approaches. This video is presented in American Sign La...Read More

Woman smiles and gestures with pointer fingers up. Illustration of a leaning tower and pig in a yellow hat climbing a ladder in background. Text reads, "Maybe I could climb a tall ladder to rescue someone stuck in a very high place."

PiggyWiggy imagines just what he would do if he were a firefighter. With faithful Teddy at his side, PiggyWiggy slides down the pole in the firehouse, climbs tall ladders, and drives a glorious red fire truck. But what would PiggyWiggy do in a rea...Read More

Woman uses sign language in front of a drawing of a baby wearing red pajamas crawling toward a small white cat. They are in a white circle, with black and white polka dots around that.

This video offers high-contrast black and white illustrations of babies in familiar moods and environments, specially designed to appeal to babies. Images include a happy baby, a wriggly baby, and a sleepy baby. Based on the children's book by Ste...Read More

Woman uses sign language in front of a drawing of a white bunny with yellow ears inside a black circle.

This video offers high-contrast black and white illustrations of familiar animals, specially designed to appeal to babies. Images include a cat, a duck, a mouse, a hen, a fish, and a cow. Based on the children's book by Stella Baggott. This video ...Read More

Man gestures in sign language on stage, touching thumbs together, hands flat and pointing in either direction. Caption. A butterfly in South America.

Deaf poet and performing artist Peter Cook and interpreter/collaborator Kenny Lerner express poetry through American Sign Language and body movement. Contains selected poems and stories recorded from live performances during 1990-2002. Includes: "...Read More

Video screen shows a woman with blonde straight hair looking out and using sign language, touching a closed fist with thumb up to the top of the other hand. Text on image reads, "Deaf West Theatre in North Hollywood, California."

Episode from a Canadian television program, Deaf TV, that features interviews with four people whose achievements have made them role models for the Deaf community: Christy Smith, from CBS's Survivor 6, Amazon; Brent Pinch, Deaf hockey champion; D...Read More