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Whole School Learning ASL to Support One Deaf Student
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Whole School Learning ASL to Support One Deaf Student

A small elementary school in New Hampshire is learning American Sign Language to support their one deaf student, Ben O'Reilly, after no one was speaking with him before. Thanks to a few classmates who started signing with him, the whole school has adopted ASL and now everyone can communicate with Ben. The students were inspired by one classmate who said 'He is my friend' when asked why they learned sign language for Ben. This kind gesture shows what happens when people choose connection over convenience. It's a heartwarming reminder of the power of kindness and empathy.
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