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Chillicothe Gazette - www.chillicothegazette.com - Chillicothe, OH
A new group at Ohio University-Chillicothe is trying to unite the hearing and the deaf.
American Sign Language Unity in the Community is the new local student-led club attempting to raise awareness in the community about the deaf in Ross County.
"We organized to bring awareness about the deaf community," Natalie Marling, president of ASL Unity in the Community.
The group has 20 members and more than 100 students at OU-C are familiar with ASL.
"Signing is becoming such a popular trend," she said.
Marling said the group is planning to do one event a month highlighting deaf culture.
According to the National Association of the Deaf, more than 28 million people in this country are deaf or hard of hearing.
"We noticed their isn't anything geared toward people who are deaf in this community," Marling said.
"Education is the key. We want to discuss the law, and the rights that people who are deaf have," she said.
The group has only recently started, and they are seeking members who would like to join and learn more about the history of the deaf community. For more information, call Natalie Marling at (740) 624-1705.
A new group at Ohio University-Chillicothe is trying to unite the hearing and the deaf.
American Sign Language Unity in the Community is the new local student-led club attempting to raise awareness in the community about the deaf in Ross County.
"We organized to bring awareness about the deaf community," Natalie Marling, president of ASL Unity in the Community.
The group has 20 members and more than 100 students at OU-C are familiar with ASL.
"Signing is becoming such a popular trend," she said.
Marling said the group is planning to do one event a month highlighting deaf culture.
According to the National Association of the Deaf, more than 28 million people in this country are deaf or hard of hearing.
"We noticed their isn't anything geared toward people who are deaf in this community," Marling said.
"Education is the key. We want to discuss the law, and the rights that people who are deaf have," she said.
The group has only recently started, and they are seeking members who would like to join and learn more about the history of the deaf community. For more information, call Natalie Marling at (740) 624-1705.
