EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 35 MIN
Language Beyond Words: Understanding ASL and Literacy With Robyn Marcak
from The Multiliterate Mind · host Avant Language
Robyn shares her personal journey growing up Deaf in a hearing family, learning language through visual communication, and becoming an educator and advocate for Deaf learners. Together, the group discusses how ASL challenges traditional assumptions about language and literacy while examining the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence in supporting communication and accessibility. Listeners will gain valuable insights into multilingualism, cultural competency, language acquisition, and the importance of human connection in education and society. Be sure to follow and tag Avant, The Language Proficiency Company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!
What this episode covers
What does literacy look like when language isn't written? In this episode of The Multiliterate Mind, Robyn Marcack joins hosts Dr. Liza Trejo and Marnina Falk Colman to explore American Sign Language, Deaf culture, communication access, and the evolving role of literacy in today's world.
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