Students at an elementary school in New Jersey gave their beloved therapy dog a birthday celebration he would never forget — by learning sign language so he could be part of the festivities. Cole, a 9-year-old deaf pit bull mix, has spent the past seven years serving as a certified therapy dog at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School in Vineland. Adopted by music teacher … [Read more...] about Students Learn Sign Language To Celebrate Deaf Therapy Dog’s Birthday
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Sign Language, Sneakers & Kindness: The Unforgettable Meeting Between Koko the Gorilla and Mister Rogers
Imagine this: a gentle giant, known for her ability to speak over 1,000 words in sign language, embraces a kind-hearted television icon. This wasn't a scene from a sci-fi movie, but a real-life encounter between the legendary Koko the gorilla and the beloved Mister Rogers. Beyond Words: A Shared Love for Kindness Koko, who could understand roughly 2,000 words in English, … [Read more...] about Sign Language, Sneakers & Kindness: The Unforgettable Meeting Between Koko the Gorilla and Mister Rogers
Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
Koko, the western lowland gorilla who became world-famous for her use of sign language, died in her sleep on June 19, 2018, at the Gorilla Foundation's preserve in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. She was 46. A Linguistic Prodigy Born Hanabi-ko — Japanese for "fireworks child," a nod to her July 4, 1971 birthdate — Koko was born at the San Francisco Zoo and … [Read more...] about Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46