01/25/2026
So, here’s my idea…
First, a little background. I watch in delighted anticipation when an ASL signer is introduced as a performer at nationally-broadcasted sporting events. It’s a beautiful language.
And then the camera catches images of the side-line athletes as they impatiently wait to play. And the unfurling of the flag – yet again. And another player or two. And the singer.
But rarely, if EVER, the signer.
How about this year, we flip their script? Let’s all “encourage” the NFL and Fox to, oh, I don’t know…
SPOTLIGHT THE SIGNERS!!!
Here’s the plan…
1. Choose a catchy picture. (This may be your biggest challenge, but you are Up for It.)
2. Make an eloquent appeal.
3. Tag and
4. Add our hashtag .
Will this go viral? Not very likely. But it’s worth the effort.
Thanks, my lovelies, and journal on… xoxox
And here are some accounts you can tag follow and support.
• (USA Deaf Sports Federation): The main national governing body for deaf sports in the U.S.. They post about Deaflympics, team training, and athletes.
• (P-X-P Access in Sports): Focuses on making sports accessible with ASL commentary, including professional events like the NHL Winter Classic.
• .asl: Focused on making football more accessible through ASL.
• (International Committee of Sports for the Deaf): Features ASL, International Sign (IS), and updates on global deaf sports.
• : The U.S. Deaf Women's National Team.
• Sign Cheer Academy (): Promotes ASL in cheer and inclusive sports.
• / : Searching these hashtags will bring up various creators, athletes, and organizations, such as (an agency) and .
