Posted on Oct 02, 2011 by paul
Occasionally, people have been confused on which group they should sign up for when completing the subscription information to ASLdeafined. Some have subscribed inadvertently to the wrong group (deaf students, hearing parents of deaf children; community at-large.) Later, they will ASLdeafined, asking if they can change to another group of learners. The answer is , […]
Read MorePosted on Sep 17, 2011 by paul
Recently, we received an email from a subscriber asking why ASLdeafined doesn’t work with the I-pad. With that concern, I immediately contacted Apple to find out why Adobe Flash wasn’t installed on the I-pad. I also inquired about the possibilities of Adobe Flash being installed on future models of their Tablet. The gentlemen informed me […]
Read MorePosted on Sep 01, 2011 by paul
Everyone’s heard the expression, “A job worth doing, is worth doing well.” Here at ASLdeafined, we also believe that “Your dedication to completing that job is your guarantee that you will achieve tremendous results.” When committing yourself to a task, make that commitment using realistic goals. Many people will declare their intent to lose 10 pounds a […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 26, 2011 by paul
Today, we want to talk about some common myths about American Sign Language, and the Deaf community. We hope you will ask your friends and family about some of these myths to see what their reactions are. You may be at some of their responses. Myth#1: American Sign Language is universal. This myth is false. […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 23, 2011 by paul
How well do you know fingerspelling? what happens when there are two of the same letters. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Fingerspelling requires a lot of practice to become fluent. Here are ways you can practice fingerspelling: 1. License plates (hopefully not while driving) 2. Street signs 3. Looking in the mirror […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 20, 2011 by paul
Mercy and I are pleased to announce a new feature to our blog. If you viewed the most recent post that happened to be a question from a reader titled, “Is there such a thing as a “dominant” and “non-dominant hand-rule?”, you may have noticed the dotted underlined words. Did your get the best of […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 17, 2011 by paul
Question: Is there such a thing as a “dominant” and “non-dominant hand-rule? Answer: The answer is “Yes”. American Sign Language does have “rules” about dominate-hand usage. The hand you write with usually becomes your dominant hand when signing. For example, if you are right handed, the signs that require movement will be made with this […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 12, 2011 by paul
Today, I want to talk about my experience with The American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), a national organization that assist those individuals who are both deaf and blind. Many years ago, I was asked to volunteer to interpret at a deaf-blind convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In particular, I was asked to be a special […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 07, 2011 by paul
Synonyms in American Sign Language are powerful to know when learning this vast language. For example, if you were to sign “car”, what else could that sign represent? It could represent the words: Vehicle, automobile, transportation, and auto. You can probably think of an additional word or two that also means “car”. Many times when […]
Read MorePosted on Aug 03, 2011 by paul
American Sign Language has to be one of the most fascinating languages to learn. But, why learn it, especially if you don’t know anyone who is deaf? Many people have decided to learn American Sign Language for personal satisfaction, while others learn so they can communicate with a family member, friend, or a loved one […]
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