The Importance of Language and Communication | Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Examine the role language and communication played in Marlee Matlin’s life as a Deaf woman whose family did not learn American Sign Language (ASL), and consider the importance of communication and language access for the Deaf community. Using the American Masters film Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, discussion questions, and teaching tips, students learn about the specific role of language access and language deprivation for deaf people.