Lee Cooney writes: “Living in a city known for its Deaf schools, I am very aware of the importance of libraries adequately serving Deaf and hard of hearing patrons. But even in the best of times, many libraries do not have the resources to support widespread American Sign Language and Deaf culture education. Still, it is important for library staff to engage as well as possible with this diverse and growing group of patrons. Let’s explore the free and accessible information that organizations have gathered to support our work with these underserved communities.
