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This episode explores the history of deaf people and the development of American Sign Language.

There are an estimated 70 million deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing impaired people in world. Given that language globably developed through auditory communication using speech, deaf people in history were often mistreated. At least, in western and European countries. American Sign Language (ASL) developed from French Sign Language, Martha's Vineyard Sign Language and other regional signs. This discussion will largely expore the history of deaf people and the development of sign language. Recommendations (Part 1) Abraham: The Sheep Detectives (https://letterboxd.com/film/the-sheep-detectives/) Shane: Toy Story 5 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29355505/) Holidays (7/1/2026): American Zoo Day Blink 182 Day Canada Day Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day Early Bird Day Gingersnap Day Second half of the year day Television Heritage Day International Joke Day International Reggae Day National Financial Freedom Day National Postal Workers Day US Postage Stamp Day Zip Code Day Clean Beaches Week Hellen Keller - Blind Awareness Week National Prevention of Eye Injuries Awareness Links and References: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/quick-statistics-hearing…

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