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Information on ASL and Deaf culture

SamanthaH August 22nd, 2014

This is a thread to share information and ask questions about ASL (American Sign Language), other sign languages, and Deaf culture.

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HoHJohnny August 22nd, 2014

This. I shall provide this.

Youtube Video

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SamanthaH OP August 22nd, 2014

This video is super informative and cool and you all should watch it if you want to learn!

*insert "The More You Know gif"*

AndiLove August 22nd, 2014

you're awesome Johnny!

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HoHJohnny August 22nd, 2014

Why thank you Andi!

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Poppies November 10th, 2014

Video unavailable, what a shame. Anyone have an updated link?

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Farheen August 22nd, 2014

Another topic I don't have a lot of knowledge on. Thank you for bringing it up Samantha, I would love to follow it :)

SamanthaH OP August 22nd, 2014

Want a fun, laid back way to pick up a few things about sign language and Deaf culture?

Read That Deaf Guy's comic!

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HoHJohnny August 22nd, 2014

Mostly humour but some of this is a day to day problem for us.

Farheen August 22nd, 2014

OMG! What did you do, Samantha! I've been reading these comics since 2 hours now xD

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HoHJohnny August 22nd, 2014

They are quite amusing. :D

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CrimsonRising October 13th, 2014

Hello all! I recently took a small break, but I'm back. I am currently an interpreting student and am always here to answer questions. PM me or reply here :)

Thanks for creating, Samantha.

Kristynsmama November 10th, 2014

Hey guys, since I work with people living with disabilities on a regular basis in my real job, I got my certification as an interpreter. If anyone has questions about ASL or deaf culture please send me a message. I thoroughly enjoy working with the deaf community. If you are interested in getting involved with the deaf community in your area you can google deaf events and your city. My city even has a deaf club with a bar, loud music where deaf people can feel the vibrations, bingo, pool tables, and other activities.

~Angel

Tina123 November 10th, 2014

Having people within my family that are deaf I am also willing to answer any questions if you should have any. I speak BSL (Britishsign language).

I dont know if if is the same in Americabut here in Britainwe find different area's also do slightly different signs

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CrimsonRising November 12th, 2014

Yes, we are the same in America! Different regions have different signs :)

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Poppies November 10th, 2014

Don't forget Makatonwhich is frequently used to aid communication with people who are non-verbal, people with learning disabilities and also deaf babies :)

jakfullofwandering June 10th, 2015

I also work with persons with disabilities for a real life job and have spent the past three years living with a roommate whom is deaf. I am becoming a certified interpreter, so if in a pinch I feel as if I can answer any questions you have! :)

MsBrownieBee March 18th, 2019

I am HOH and just finished an ASL class. I'm learning that the Deaf Community stays within itself, and most HOH people don't want to learn sign. It's almost a surprise that Deaf and HOH tend to be lumped together. Nonetheless, I plan to navigate through these barriers and become a person who can float in between the cultures.