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Sign Language Interpreters
Many people have questions about sign language interpreters. Below is some basic information about sign language interpreters and how to work with one. More detailed information about sign language interpreters will be provided in future posts. What does a sign … Continue reading
Posted in Communication
Tagged accommodations, ASL, assist, communication, deaf, Hard of Hearing, interpreters, misunderstandings, non-verbal, sign language, verbal
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What Language Do Deaf People Think In?
What language do deaf people think in? Not all deaf people are the same. This means that deaf people think in the language they have been taught. (An exception is when oral deafies learn sign and vice versa.) For example, … Continue reading
Posted in A Day in The Life, Deafness/Hearing Loss
Tagged american sign language, ASL, deaf, English, language, non-verbal, oral, people, speech, thought
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Deaf Alarm Clock
Many people wonder how deaf people are able to wake up if they can’t hear an alarm. However, with the advent of new technology for the deaf, waking up is no longer a problem for deaf people. So, how do … Continue reading
Posted in A Day in The Life, Technology
Tagged alarm clock, deaf, Hard of Hearing, hearing, technology
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13 Basic Communication Tips for Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
1. Never do anything from behind without letting the person know that you are present. If they are situated away from you, tap their shoulder lightly to get their attention. Never walk up directly behind the Deaf individual. Try to … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, community, deaf, Hard of Hearing, interaction, labels, lipreading, sign language, speechreading, terms, tips
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3 Forms of Sign Language: ASL vs. PSE vs. SEE
There are three major forms of Sign Language currently used in the United States: American Sign (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and Signed Exact English (SEE). American Sign Language (ASL) ASL is used by many deaf in the United States, … Continue reading
Posted in Sign Language
Tagged american sign language, ASL, deaf, deaf community, differences, Hard of Hearing, learn, pidgen signed english, PSE, SEE, sign language, signed exact english, signs, word order
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Stereotypes and Misconceptions about Deafness
1. All deaf people sign The ability and desire to sign is also different from person to person. It all depends how the individual was raised and whether or not they were ever encouraged/discouraged to sign. It’s about preference and … Continue reading
Deaf Culture: The Basics
What is it? Deaf culture as defined by Dr. Barbara Kannapell (deaf professor at Gallaudet University): a set of learned behaviors and perceptions that shape the values and norms of deaf people based on their shared or common experiences. Deaf … Continue reading
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Tagged ASL, basics, behaviors, community, deaf culture, experience, language, norms, pathological, sign language, social, values
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What is ASL? Where did it come from?
What is ASL? ASL stands for American Sign Language. ASL is a visual language, rather than a spoken language. With signing, the brain processes language through the eyes. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Culture, Sign Language
Tagged ASL, Canada, deaf, education, facial expressions, Gallaudet, grammar, hands, Hard of Hearing, history, sign language, signing, syntax, USA, visual
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Introduction to Signs of Life–ASL
Hey everyone! This blog was created to better help to bridge the gap between the Deaf World and the Hearing World. Through written word and video, it is my hope to increase knowledge and understanding of sign language and deaf … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Culture, Deafness/Hearing Loss, News, Sign Language, Technology
Tagged ASL, culture, deaf, deaf culture, Hard of Hearing, interaction, learn, lessons, sign language, signs, speech, videos, vocabulary
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