Deaf Culture and American Sign Language

Pierce County GRO is committed to embracing cultural diversity. This also includes recognizing members of the Deaf Culture who embrace American Sign Language (ASL) as their language. Just like English, ASL is considered a language that is now being accepted in education curricula throughout the United States. By learning ASL, you are supporting the Deaf Community. If you saw Nic Zapco on TV or read about her in the Star Tribune, you can see how ASL is a beautiful and expressive language that reflects one of the important values of Deaf Culture.

Post submitted by Patrick Bilbrey.