# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Dr. Diane Lillo-Martin discusses modalities within sign language and how hearing parents can help their Deaf children learn.About this EventWolf Humanities Center • University of Pennsylvania2025–2026 FORUM ON TRUTHThe Truth about Sign Language AcquisitionDiane Lillo-MartinBoard of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Linguistics, University of Connecticut, and Senior Scientist at Haskins Laboratories, Yale UniversityPresented in collaboration with ASL and Deaf Studies in Penn's Department of LinguisticsThe natural sign languages used in deaf communities are rich and structured, in the same way that languages around the world are. Even still, there are many misconceptions about whether or not it is appropriate for hearing parents of deaf children to sign with them. This presentation will show what it looks like for a child to become a bimodal bilingual, using two languages in two modalities (speech and sign), and how hearing parents can be part of this journey.More information: https://wolfhumanities.upenn.edu/events/lillo-martin––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of California, San Diego and joined the Department of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut in 1986. She is currently a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Linguistics and Head of the Linguistics Department. She is also an affiliated faculty member of the CT Institute for Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and a former fellow of the UConn Humanities Institute. Dr. Lillo-Martin’s main research interest is to better understand the human language faculty. Primarily she examines this by studying the structure and acquisition of American Sign Language, and by looking at the process of language acquisition across different languages. Her current focus is language acquisition by deaf children in hearing families. She is a hearing L2 signer of ASL.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.The Wolf Humanities Center values inclusivity and we aim to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. Please feel free to note any accessibility needs or concerns in your registration, or connect with us by email or phone (215.573.8280).
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- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
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- **full address**: TBD, 255 S 36th St, Philadelphia, United States

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- **Q**: When and where is The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition being held?
  - **A:** The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at TBD, 255 S 36th St, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition?
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  - **A:** The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Truth about Sign Language Acquisition sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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