The ASL Program at the Department of Linguistics proudly presents Brendan Stern, Associate Professor at Gallaudet University.  Dr. Stern will present on "From the Deaf Community to Deaf America: How Language Frames Thought and Action".

Words—and signs—shape worlds. In this interactive talk, Brendan Stern makes the case for reframing the “Deaf Community” as “Deaf America.” He explores how this shift can generate more persuasive visions of Deaf being and belonging, and, in turn, how ASL itself embodies political meaning with signs open to re-imagining.

Brendan Stern, Ph.D., is an associate professor of American politics at Gallaudet University and executive director of the Center for Democracy in Deaf America (CDDA). CDDA fosters healthy democratic habits by promoting disagreement, debate, and civic engagement in American Sign Language.

ASL/English interpretation will be provided.