Many of us have encountered deaf “peddlers” passing out cards with the alphabet shown in sign language. Airports, parks, restaurants….you might be approached just about anywhere. On the back, it typically reads “I am deaf and cannot work. Please help me with a financial contribution”. Unfortunately, this leads many hearing people to actually believe that […]
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What is ASL?
December 27, 2011
As a Sign Language Interpreting Agency, it’s sometimes easy to forget that many people are completely unfamiliar with Deaf Culture and the variety of languages used. What is American Sign Language? (ASL) ASL is a complete, complex language that employs signs made by moving the hands combined with facial expressions and postures of the body. […]
February 15, 2012
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