{"id":32815,"date":"2025-09-05T15:40:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/?p=32815"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:49:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T20:49:50","slug":"celebrating-deaf-awareness-month-in-downtown-frederick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/celebrating-deaf-awareness-month-in-downtown-frederick\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month in Downtown Frederick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Erin Rae Buck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Downtown Frederick Partnership is delighted to feature <strong>Erin Rae Buck<\/strong>, Outreach and Community Relations Coordinator for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland School for the Deaf<\/a>, in this month\u2019s edition of Voices of Downtown Frederick. Erin reflects on her life as a CODA in Frederick, MD \u2014 a community that has a rich Deaf culture, which is evidenced by our local businesses, artwork, and a strong and positive presence<\/em> in <em>daily life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment I was born, I was immersed in two languages, two cultures, and two communities. Born in Frederick, MD with one Deaf parent (my mother), one hearing parent (my father), and an older brother, American Sign Language (ASL) was our first language. My brother\u2019s first sign was \u201cmilk\u201d at just six months old and mine was \u201cmom\u201d at nine months. Long before we entered elementary school, we were interpreting phone calls and navigating life as part of both the Deaf and hearing communities. Two languages, two cultures, two communities \u2014 one family. The best of both \u201cworlds,\u201d which shaped who I am today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when I was asked to write about living, working, or playing in Downtown Frederick as someone actively engaged in the Deaf community, ideas flowed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frederick has always been home. Some of my earliest memories include visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland School for the Deaf<\/a> (MSD) where both of my parents worked, birthday parties in Baker Park, and learning alongside classmates at South Frederick Elementary (now Lincoln Elementary), where teachers were familiar with the concept of having a CODA in their classrooms. One of my favorite family photos is from a fall afternoon on the MSD campus \u2014 my brother and I fidgeting by the iconic water fountain while our parents signed to us to sit still. Though it dates back to the early 1980s, the feeling of family and culture it captures remains timeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSD-Fountain-Photo--480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That photo was taken in September, a month I\u2019ve always loved. As a second-generation MSD employee, it marks the start of a new school year. September also holds special significance as Deaf Awareness Month \u2014 a time to educate, celebrate, and reflect on Deaf history, language, and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs of the Deaf community are everywhere in Downtown Frederick, offering daily exposure to the culture that is embedded in our city year-round \u2014 not just in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live, work, or play in Downtown Frederick, chances are you\u2019ve walked or driven by the expansive MSD campus. A cornerstone since 1868, MSD serves deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21 across 14 buildings. Daily life of academics, athletics, and after-school activities unfolds in a language-rich environment. Nestled on 68 acres in Downtown Frederick, MSD fosters access and awareness in ways many residents may not even realize. I just entered my 24th school year as an MSD employee and my 45th year roaming its campus with my family. If our paths cross, I\u2019d love to hear your story or memory from our campus. If you don\u2019t have one yet, come to a home game or event \u2014 we\u2019d love to have you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending time downtown, you\u2019ve likely already experienced both obvious and subtle signs of Deaf culture. Maybe you\u2019ve taken an ASL class taught by members of our local Deaf community at either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frederick.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frederick Community College<\/a> or with your soon-to-be Downtown Frederick neighbors on East Street at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deafmdcc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland Deaf Community Center<\/a> (MDCC). Perhaps a Deaf neighbor has taught you a few signs and greets you each morning with a wave or smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does Downtown Frederick begin for you? Maybe it\u2019s Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlbdraftleague.com\/frederick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frederick Keys<\/a> host an annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night \u2014 welcoming students, families, and fans to cheer, sign, and shake their keys. Or maybe it\u2019s the Carroll Street water tower, a City of Frederick landmark guiding students and visitors to MSD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring downtown with family? You might stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpl.org\/branches-hours\/c-burr-artz-public-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C. Burr Artz Library<\/a>, where ASL storytime brings books to life and the front desk loops ASL-accessible information on screen. At The <a href=\"https:\/\/delaplaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delaplaine Arts Center<\/a>, MSD students\u2019 artwork is featured each December in the Community Art Gallery. Walking along Carroll Creek? Look for engraved bricks \u2014 one features the ASL sign for \u201cI love you.\u201d Nearby, the <a href=\"https:\/\/downtownfrederick.org\/new-placemaking-projects-in-downtown-frederick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASL \u201cFREDERICK\u201d bike rack<\/a> offers a perfect photo op and moment of cultural pride. Shopping close by? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivyshaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ivy\u2019s Haven<\/a>, a Deaf-owned boutique in Shab Row blending fashion and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frederick isn\u2019t just a place where Deaf culture exists \u2014 it\u2019s a place where it thrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month this September, I invite you to look around Frederick with a new lens \u2014 through the eyes of your Deaf and hard of hearing neighbors. Notice the signs \u2014 literal and figurative \u2014 that highlight the Deaf community\u2019s strong and positive presence. Learn a few signs, attend a community event, or support a local Deaf-owned business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month goes beyond acquiring knowledge \u2014 it\u2019s about connection. It\u2019s about embracing what makes our community unique and united. Two languages, two cultures, two communities, one town \u2014 Frederick, MD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the Maryland School for the Deaf: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">msd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Erin Rae Buck is a proud CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult) and lifelong resident of Frederick, MD, where her personal and professional journeys are rooted in both the Deaf and hearing communities. A 1998 graduate of Frederick High School, she went on to earn her BA from Mount St. Mary\u2019s University and her MA from Hood College. 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