American Sign Language Banned
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How sign language was once banned in America thanks to Alexander Graham Bell

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American Sign Language, known widely as ASL , was once banned in America .
The inventor thought sign language kept people from integrating into society.
Alexander Graham Bell was one of the staunchest critics of the groundbreaking language.
The deaf community didn't receive an apology for the removal of sign language until 2013 .
Cordano: Learning language early in life is crucial for development no matter if it's spoken or signed.
She says kids who learn to sign from infancy, whether they're hearing or not, have increased brain development.
Cordano wants people to understand that while there are devices that can help people hear, there doesn't have to be a choice between using those devices and learning ASL .
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