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ReadmoreEvery 4 years, the Deaflympics takes place. This year, the Games will be held in Taipei, China on September 5 – 15th, 2009. There are over 80 countries participating, with nearly 4,000 Deaf competitors. The first Deaflympics was held in 1924 in Paris, France. There were only 145 athletes, and 9 European countries, represented. At one […]
ReadmoreFingerspelling seems to be the hardest skill to grasp in American Sign Language. With practice, you can master this skill. Do you know what this says? Tips on how to improve your receptive and expressive fingerspelling: Receptive: 1. Try and see the shape of the word. Not individual letters 2. Use context clues to help […]
ReadmoreThe American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) is a national organization that assists people who are deaf-blind, with equipment, education, and other needs. Their mission states, “To ensure that all deaf-blind persons achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community.” Every 2 years or so, AADB conducts a national convention for […]
ReadmoreCertified Interpreters for the Deaf Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is a national organization that certifies interpreters for the deaf. Deaf people have the right to have a certified and qualified interpreter. Unfortunately, deaf people don’t always receive the services of a competent, certified interpreter. Some states have actually passed laws to deter people […]
ReadmoreMercy and I would like to say, “THANK YOU,” to all of our supporters of ASLdeafined.com . We would also like to thank all of the members who have learned to sign through our website. ASLdeafined is constantly changing and updating. We have plans for a lot of new activities that will be implemented in […]
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