I am actually pretty angry that sign language isn’t taught in schools. We learned the sign language alphabet when I was in 3rd grade but that’s all. It was not offered in high school or in my college. Now I have a health care profession and we come across deaf people all the time and […]
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Can anyone recommend an American Sign Language Computer program?
I have taken two American Sign Language classes and would like to continue learning the language. Therfore, I am looking for a computer program. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you, stephanie. .
How to Help your Baby to Learn Talking
Many babies do not say anything before their first birthday. But there is nothing to panic about if your baby is slow to speak, unless he has been very slow reaching all developmental milestones. Many normal children find word production difficult. His earliest words develop from pointing. It is how we direct his […]
How can I teach my self sign language?
I want to teach myself sign language, any good books or instruction programs. Is sign language internationally understood by deaf people, is there an international system? .
What’s the easiest way for beginners to learn American Sign Language?
I am 22 years old and am interested in learning sign language. I am looking for advice on good books, websites, or even classes on Long Island, NY. I have checked the adult education program in my town but nothing is around now. I have never taken any course before. I remember maybe half the […]
The Amazing English Language as Spoken by Nigerians
Listening to Nigeria’s kind of English Language may be very interesting to foreigners especially those that the Language make their first Language. It is therefore for this reason that foreigners to the country are left marveling after physically communicating with us Nigerians. Foreigners to Nigeria may expectedly become thrilled by what has come to […]
Where can I learn sign language in Malaysia?
I was wondering where I could learn American or British sign language in Malaysia, specifically in Kuala Lumpur or Subang Jaya area. Anybody know of any courses I can take? I’m not a member of the YMCA or YWCA by the way. .
What are some good colleges to go for when majoring in ASL?
My friend lives in a deaf household, and would like to go to college near home, which is Florida. He wants to become an interpreter and a business lawyer. He already knows Sign Language, his mother uses PSE, while the other family members use ASL. I would like to help him find some information on […]
Disabled Children – Picking Up Learning Skills to Lead a Normal Life
Some children live with a disability from birth while others can become disabled after an illness or accident. Disabilities can be permanent or temporary. After an accident or illness it can happen that a person can’t walk, see or hear for a period of time. However, if the injury is too severe it can […]
What the Euphemisms Tell Us
What the Euphemisms Tell Us http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | In the latest installment of politically correct, not to say Orwellian, language emanating from the Obama administration, the term “rogue states” has been sidelined in favor of “outliers.” The switch was unveiled as part of the just released Nuclear Posture Review. Read more on Jewish World Review .