Dr. Leala Holcomb and Michael Higgins, both former teachers of the deaf with personal and professional ties to the Deaf community, bring rich expertise to Hands Land—a Deaf-led nonprofit promoting early signed language development. Through play-based approaches, Hands Land empowers families, educators, and children with resources, workshops, and consultations.
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