http://blog.asldeafined.com Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:15:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please share with us the ways that ASLdeafined.com has helped you. http://blog.asldeafined.com/2010/08/how-has-asldeafined-com-helped-you/ Which communication method do you use? For example, do you use pure ASL? PSE? Signed Exact English? http://blog.asldeafined.com/2010/08/which-communication-method-do-you-use/ Some new features just added on ASLdeafined.com are: 1. New price structure 2. Fingerspelling practice of 3 and 4 letter words. 3. Additional grammar practice 4. More lessons 5. National Anthem signed in ASL http://blog.asldeafined.com/2010/04/new-features-on-asldeafined-com/ Sign language in the workplace is becoming more prevalent as the number of people increases who are hearing impaired, or are completely deaf. Being able to use sign language to communicate and to interact with a deaf co-worker is essential for establishing a positive working climate, and for building ... http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/12/sign-language-in-the-workplace/ I began taking American Sign Language classes at my high school in 2007. On the first day of class, I was taken aback when my teacher, Mrs. Dees, came into the classroom and began signing to us. None of us knew what she was signing, or why she was signing; ... http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/11/a-students-point-of-view/ [polldaddy poll=2097574] If you answered yes to this poll, have you considered taking a sign language program online?  The best way to learn signing is to obtain necessary vocabulary, socialize with the deaf community, and practice your sign language skills.  With an online sign language program, you can review lessons, activities, and vocabulary ... http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/10/do-you-enjoy-learning-sign-language/ [polldaddy poll=1886492] http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/08/is-american-sign-language-universal/ Every 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 ... http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/08/deaflympics-september-5-15th-2009/ Fingerspelling 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 ... http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/08/how-well-do-you-fingerspell/ The 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 ... http://blog.asldeafined.com/2009/08/american-association-of-the-deaf-blind/