Articles by MARTA BELSKY
Living Loud: Marlee Matlin — Academy Award Winning Actress
At age 21, Marlee Matlin became the youngest woman to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and her star-power has shone brightly ever since. Read the article to learn more about this talented and inspiring deaf woman.
Chuck Baird and His Contributions to De’VIA
Learn about Chuck Baird, the "Father" of the De'VIA art movement formed by Deaf artists, and experience his creative and meaningful artwork.
The De'VIA Art Movement
De'VIA is an art movement formed by Deaf artists to express their Deaf experience. Read the article to learn about De'VIA's formation, history, inspiration, subject matter, and much more.
Living Loud: Chuck Baird - Artist and Founder of De'VIA
Chuck Baird was an artist whose works captured the beauty and rich details of the world around him, as well as signifying the rich beauty of Deaf culture.
Classifications of Deafness By Age
Classifications are used to categorize deafness based on WHEN someone becomes deaf. Read the article to learn the terminology for these classifications.
Do deaf people ever wish they were hearing?
Read this thoughtful commentary on whether or not deaf people wish to be hearing.
How do people become deaf?
There are several causes of deafness. Read the article to learn about specific causes.
2022 International Day of Sign Languages and International Week of Deaf People
The International Day of Sign Languages will be celebrated on Friday, September 23, 2022 with the theme, "Sign Language Unites Us!" Read the article to learn more about celebrating the Day, as well as the International Week of Deaf People.
Do all deaf people benefit from hearing aids?
Are hearing aids a good solution for all deaf people? Read the article to get more perspective on the use of hearing aids.
What is the correct terminology when referring to deaf people?
Do you know the difference between the terms Deaf and deaf? Read the article to become culturally aware of the terminology accepted for referring to deaf people.