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Through today's technology, ASL is experiencing a revival that parallels the Renaissance of long ago. Lauren explains how viewers like you, using the Internet, help ASL grow!

	About the Author
	Lauren Ridloff Lauren Teruel Ridloff is originally from Chicago, IL, but graduated high school in Washington DC, and college in Northridge, CA. She finally settled in Manhattan with a Masters in Education. As Miss Deaf America 2000, Lauren showcased The Giving Tree, using that as a starting point for her platform - the importance of reading together as a family.

Laurynda: I'm so excited. I have discovered Purple! Long my favorite color, it now is a means to help me learn ALS. My interest in assistive technology came about because of my cousins. I want to be able to communicate with the folks in my community that are hearing impaired. Now I can! I can also learn ALS with Purple! :0)

Paul: you're part of this ASL literacy boom. It keeps me connected on what is happening.

Jared: On a related note: http://www.jaredlog.com/?p=641

Jared: On a related note: http://www.jaredlog.com/?p=641

Michelle: you been doing well!!