Articles by MARTA BELSKY

Living Loud: Marlee Matlin — Academy Award Winning Actress

Living Loud: Marlee Matlin — Academy Award Winning Actress

By Marta Belsky
Saturday, August 24, 2024

At age 21, Marlee Matlin became the youngest woman to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and her star-power has shone brightly ever since. Read the article to learn more about this talented and inspiring deaf woman.
Chuck Baird and His Contributions to De’VIA

Chuck Baird and His Contributions to De’VIA

By Marta Belsky
Sunday, July 28, 2024

Learn about Chuck Baird, the "Father" of the De'VIA art movement formed by Deaf artists, and experience his creative and meaningful artwork.
The De'VIA Art Movement

The De'VIA Art Movement

By Marta Belsky
Sunday, July 14, 2024

De'VIA is an art movement formed by Deaf artists to express their Deaf experience. Read the article to learn about De'VIA's formation, history, inspiration, subject matter, and much more.
Living Loud: Chuck Baird - Artist and Founder of De'VIA

Living Loud: Chuck Baird - Artist and Founder of De'VIA

By Marta Belsky
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Chuck Baird was an artist whose works captured the beauty and rich details of the world around him, as well as signifying the rich beauty of Deaf culture.
Classifications of Deafness By Age

Classifications of Deafness By Age

By Marta Belsky and Brenda Cartwright
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Classifications are used to categorize deafness based on WHEN someone becomes deaf. Read the article to learn the terminology for these classifications.
Do deaf people ever wish they were hearing?

Do deaf people ever wish they were hearing?

By Marta Belsky
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Read this thoughtful commentary on whether or not deaf people wish to be hearing.
How do people become deaf?

How do people become deaf?

By Marta Belsky and Brenda Cartwright
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

There are several causes of deafness. Read the article to learn about specific causes.
2022 International Day of Sign Languages and International Week of Deaf People

2022 International Day of Sign Languages and International Week of Deaf People

By Julie Paes and Marta Belsky
Thursday, September 22, 2022

The International Day of Sign Languages will be celebrated on Friday, September 23, 2022 with the theme, "Sign Language Unites Us!" Read the article to learn more about celebrating the Day, as well as the International Week of Deaf People.
Do all deaf people benefit from hearing aids?

Do all deaf people benefit from hearing aids?

By Marta Belsky and Brenda Cartwright
Monday, August 1, 2022

Are hearing aids a good solution for all deaf people? Read the article to get more perspective on the use of hearing aids.
What is the correct terminology when referring to deaf people?

What is the correct terminology when referring to deaf people?

By Marta Belsky and Brenda Cartwright
Thursday, July 7, 2022

Do you know the difference between the terms Deaf and deaf? Read the article to become culturally aware of the terminology accepted for referring to deaf people.