Posted on Oct 09, 2009 by paul
[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 24/7. Learning sign language […]
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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 145 athletes, and 9 European countries, represented. At one […]
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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 […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 06, 2009 by paul
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 conducts a national convention for […]
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Certified 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 […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 04, 2009 by paul
Mercy 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 […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 30, 2009 by paul
Before you begin reading this blog, please keep in mind that I am neither in favor of, or against cochlear implants. As a teacher for the deaf, many of my students have cochlear implants, hearing aids, or had no amplification at all. In an controlled environment, the students wearing cochlear implants could hear pretty well. For example, if I was sitting at […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 29, 2009 by paul
Types of Hearing Loss There are a 3 different types of hearing loss: conductive, sensory, mixed (conductive and sensory combined), and neural. Conductive hearing loss. This happens when there is a problem with a part of the outer or middle ear. Most kids with conductive hearing loss have a mild hearing loss and it is […]
Read MorePosted on Jul 28, 2009 by paul
Deaf Culture Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts when communicating with a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing Do’s: Look directly at the person Watch for understanding through facial expressions and head nods If the person does not understand a particular word, find a different word that means the same thing Repeat a phrase or idea when […]
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