Inclusion

Building family rituals that include a Deaf child doesn’t require flipping your whole holiday upside down. Ten small, practical ideas that start today.

You’ll notice we capitalize “Deaf” throughout this site. That’s deliberate. Here’s the convention, where it came from, and why it matters.

You don’t need to be fluent in sign language to make a Deaf child feel included this holiday season. Five signs, learned in five minutes, can change the whole moment.

Recap of a Deaf Santa Claus Foundation event on Dec 22, 2025.

Recap of a Deaf Santa Claus Foundation event on Dec 22, 2025.

Recap of a Deaf Santa Claus Foundation event on Dec 22, 2025.