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The Simpsons Makes History with the Use of ASL and Casting Deaf Voice Actors

The Simpsons' Season 33 episode 17, entitled “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” is notable for American Sign Language (ASL) (even though the characters have only four fingers), and for its casting of Deaf actor John Autry II to voice the Deaf character Monk. Autry became the first Deaf performer to voice a character on the show through this role.

The ep. 17 additionally features a few other Deaf performers, such as comedian Kathy Buckley and three youngsters, Kaylee Arellano, Ian Mayorga, and Hazel Lopez from No Limits, a nonprofit organization committed to deaf children. This fact reinforces the influence of “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” as a turning point in US entertainment history for the Deaf community.

Care for Deaf People and Deaf Culture

“The Sound of Bleeding Gums” installment of The Simpsons demonstrates that its creators care about dealing with real-life issues on the show, specifically regarding people of different communities such as the Deaf. For instance, to voice the Deaf character Monk they chose Deaf actor John Autry II, who gave an exceptional performance. One other noteworthy aspect is the script, which was carefully written by Loni Steele Sosthand, whose sibling was born deaf. Furthermore, details about Deaf culture were carefully presented. At another point in the episode, Monk tells Lisa,“I’m not anybody’s cause,” reflecting how Deaf people actually feel. They really don't want pity or help in carrying out things simply because they can’t hear. They believe they are capable of doing anything a hearing individual can do. The Deaf are proud of who they are and being Deaf is a vital part of their identity.

The Use of ASL in the Episode

The creators also deserve credit for trying to have characters with just four fingers communicate in American Sign Language. This process must have been difficult to animate, which could explain why signing appears at the end of the episode. It's a brief scene, but it's entertaining to watch the characters attempt the nearly impossible task of signing while missing a fifth finger. Despite The Simpsons characters only having four fingers on each hand, the producers used two ASL consultants to ensure the accuracy of the ASL used in the episode.

A Bright Future for the Deaf in Entertainment

With CODA winning Best Picture and other awards at the 2022 Oscars, and the airing of “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” on The Simpsons, the Deaf community undoubtedly has a bright future ahead in the entertainment industry, especially in the field of animation. The Deaf actor John Autry II provides a great source of inspiration for other aspiring Deaf and hard of hearing actors. His ability to land a starring role star on The Simpsons despite his being Deaf is uplifting and encouraging to both the Deaf and hearing populations alike.

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Meet Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts and A Deaf Champion Who Wouldn’t Hear “No”

Every year on October 31st, Girl Scouts across the United States commemorate their movement's Founder's Day. The date was chosen to honor Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low's birthday. Ms. Low would not accept "No" for an answer when confronted with negativity in her never-ending quest to make Girl Scouts of the USA a success, blazing a trail for countless young girls to follow and living a life of daring, self-assurance, and integrity.

Use of Sign Language

Although the Girl Scouts of the United States now offer a sign language badge, it was not available during Juliette Gordon Low's lifetime. Juliette was never known to use sign language to communicate. The fact that she was a Deaf woman who achieved a rare level of greatness, on the other hand, has left a lasting impression on the world. She encouraged Deaf and hearing girls to communicate effectively by any means necessary to achieve their goals.

Juliette's primary goal in establishing the Girl Scouts movement was to inspire girls of all ages, ethnicities, and religions to work together to develop courage, confidence, and character.

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Hearing Toddler Interprets for Deaf Father By Using American Sign Language

Young kids always surprise their moms and dads when they achieve milestones in their lives, like from learning to walk to potty training. For deaf dad, Zachary Lotane of Laguna Beach, California, who communicates only in American Sign Language (ASL), witnessing his hearing 1-yr-old daughter interpret for him by doing sign language was a big one.

Madison, the little girl, was waddling down an aisle in a supermarket one day when she dropped two packages of dish-washing sponges. She quickly demonstrated to her father what she was concerned about by signing, "Baby crying," and then pointing to the sound she heard, which her father couldn't hear. Zachary then mimicked Madison's motion and asked, "Baby crying? " as she knelt to pick up the sponges she had dropped.

Zachary then posted it to his TikTok account under the name @oursignedworld. Not only was it a “wow” moment for Zachary Latone, but it was also a heartwarming one for the many people who viewed the video. TikTok users around the globe were blown away by the sweetness and uniqueness of young Madison’s remarkable act.

Since first posting Madi’s amazing act of signing in the supermarket, the Lotane family has been extending their love of ASL and belief in tolerance and inclusivity to a wider audience. Their videos of Madi learning about the world around her are inspiring others to envision big things for their own Deaf or Hard of Hearing youngsters.

According to Zach, the family's social media posts have also inspired many users to begin learning sign language. A growing number of their supporters are enrolling in ASL classes at high schools, community colleges, and universities.

Potential Benefits of Using Sign Language with Toddlers

The following are a few of the possible advantages of using sign language to communicate with very toddlers:

Earlier aptitude at understanding speech, especially from ages one to two

Earlier use of speaking skills, mainly from one to two years of age

Earlier use of proper sentence structure when speaking

Less crying and whining to express desires or feelings

Improved parent-child bonding

Increase in IQ level

According to educational researchers, using sign language with your young child has no downsides and may have quite a few advantages. To conclude, learning American sign language at a young age may help your son or daughter enhance their communication skills as well as progress in other areas like language acquisition.

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