Deaf History & Culture: Why You Shouldn’t Ask a Deaf Person if They Can Lipread
In this episode we get a brief overview of Deaf history and culture, including the history of American Sign Language….
All Episodes
All of the episodes from the First Name Basis Podcast.
Down Syndrome Awareness and Acceptance
This episode is a treat! We talk with Carter’s little brother, Parker, who has Down syndrome. Parker shares some details…
Speaking Respectfully About People Who Have Disabilities
This episode is the first in a series called “Let’s talk language.” Here, we’ll discuss how language can be used…
Family History Dinner
In this episode you will hear about “Family History Dinner,” an activity we developed to appreciate and learn about our…
Using Your Culture to Build Your Child’s Sense of Self
Did you know that teaching your children about their heritage can actually build their sense of self? Find out why…
Talking to Your Children About Slavery
Although slavery is a dark part of our nation’s history, it is important that we don’t turn our backs on…
Talking To Older Children About Race
You know that it’s time to talk to your older child about race but you haven’t had a minute to…
Talking to Young Kids About Race
Some parents have the mistaken idea that their young children are “color-blind” but research shows that this is not the…