Before she even spoke her first word, Madison Lotane was already able to communicate most of her wants and needs to her parents. That’s because Madi’s dad, Zach Lotane, is deaf and communicates only in American Sign Language (ASL).
Zach and his wife Courtney have been teaching ASL to Madi since birth. She has already learned over 20 words in sign language, and she’s picking up both spoken English and ASL with ease. Zach said he absolutely loves being her dad, and he’s happy to share his language with her and open her world to all kinds of people. “I enjoy reading books with her, watching her sign, feeding her. I love watching her grow,” the dad added.
The Lotane family has since found a way to spread their love of ASL and their message of acceptance and diversity to a much larger audience. They’ve been sharing videos of their daily life, including teaching Madi how to sign in tandem with learning to speak, and their social media sites are on fire!