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The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition

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Family-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersShowcasePublic
When:
February 11, 2026 ยท 5:30 PM
Where:
Philadelphia, PA
Source:
Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

The natural sign languages used in deaf communities are rich and structured, in the same way that languages around the world are. Even still, there are many misconceptions about whether or not it is appropriate for hearing parents of deaf children to sign with them. This presentation will show what it looks like for a child to become a bimodal bilingual, using two languages in two modalities (speech and sign), and how hearing parents can be part of this journey.

Family & KidsFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersShowcasePublic

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    Lansdowne, PA

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    Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

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    Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts & Galleries, Arts & Entertainment / Visual Arts & Galleries

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    Family & Kids, Family-friendly, General Public, Parents/Toddlers