In this discussion, we get into the grammar and structure of ASL. We also talk about non-manual markers and their importance in communication for ASL speakers. We describe how to do several signs and get into a functional analysis of sign language. Of course, we get into some various interesting tidbits (tidboints, as we sometimes like to call them) and some things to know about deaf culture. 

Recommendations (Part 2)

• Abraham: Widow’s Bay (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2)
• Shane: GOD//MAN - LOVES YOU EP 

Holidays (7/8/2026)

• Be a Kid Again Day
• Coca Cola Day
• Math 2.0 Day
• National Freezer Pop Day
• National Ice Cream Sundae Day
• National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day
• SCUD Day (Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama)
• Air Conditioning Appreciation Days
• Be Nice to New Jersey Week
• National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Weeks
• Nude Recreation Weekend
• Blueberry Day
• World Allergy Day
• Shark Week

Links and References: 

1. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/quick-statistics-hearing
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_hearing_loss
3. https://www.bridgesfordeafandhh.org/deaf-history
4. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/no-longer-deaf-past
5. https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/the-sage-deaf-studies-encyclopedia/chpt/deaf-history-antiquity#_ 
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy3mD7rH1aY 
7. https://www.northwestschool.com/programs/s-e-e-classes/ 
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVNSrGy8lIw 
9. https://www.tactilecommunications.org/Resources/ProTactile

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