Sign languages are very important in deaf communities. These communities comprise of families and friends of the deaf person, other people who are hard of hearing and interpreters. As is the case in of spoken language, sign language varies from one region to another. However, in contrast to people speaking different languages, people […]
Category Archives: Sign Language
How do deaf children learn sign language?
I’ve always wondered how a child could learn sign language if they are deaf. I could understand a child or even an adult knowing sign language if they studied it before they became deaf but what about children that were born deaf? How did they learn sign language if they grew up not being able […]
American Sign Language – Visual Speaking For Everyone
Have you ever thought of learning sign language? There are so many reasons why you should. American sign language can be taught to anyone and it is a great way to communicate with people that are deaf.American sign language, or ASL, is a very popular form of signing. It is used by over 2 […]
How does alititude above sea level (ASL) in avionics account for the differences due to tides?
A pilot sets his altimeter to the ASL of the destination airfield so as to avoid “landing early”. Tides rise and fall at different rates and by different amounts around the globe, so how is this mitigated? is there an average sea level that is consistent across the globe? .
A Look at the Various Sign Language Phrases Used
Sign language is something which is used as a means of communication between people who are hard of hearing or deaf and cannot speak. They use hand signals, facial expressions, gestures, etc to effectively communicate with each other or with people of other nationalities or regions. Sometimes, sign languages are also used by […]
What Does it Take to Learn Sign Language
Sign language is a language of conveying meaning and getting across message with the help of body language, lip movements, hand movements, expressions in the face, etc. With practice, people converse fluently using the sign language. This was commonly developed in deaf communities which consisted of friends, interpreters, and families of deaf people, […]
Any good website where I could learn sign language for free?
I grew up with my mother teaching me a little bit of sign language here and there, since she was an interpreter at schools around the state. But she’s since passed away, and I’m really wanting to learn sign language for real. So does anyone know of a website where I could learn sign language […]
Learning American Sign Language
Have you been dying to learn sign language for years but have never gotten around to doing it? Don’t worry! It’s never too late to learn a new language, and that includes sign language. But just like any other language, learning takes initiative, drive and a little patience. I’m no expert in the art […]
What is the difference between ASL and Interpreter Cert?
I would like to get a degree in interpretation for the deaf, but i am not sure if i should apply for the ASL licensure or the Interpretation degree. Does anyone know the difference or can advise which would be the best path to take? .
Why Is Beyond Essays, (A Short Film American Sign Language Drama) Important For The American Sign Language Community?
SYNOPSIS OF THE SHORT FILM AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE DRAMA, “BEYOND ESSAYS” A college writing professor, Genevive, frantically tries to finish her dissertation before the deadline tonight. When a disgruntled student, Wanda, unhappy with her grade refuses to leave her office, Genevive is forced to cross boundaries with the student in order to finish on […]