The Corporate World and ASLThe benefits of learning a second language are immense in your personal life. If you run a business, there are also extra advantages to having a staff member who knows American Sign Language. ASL is the fourth most used language in the United States, which means […]
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The Internet and Deaf Culture
To all people, the invention of the internet has been a beneficial one. There is information available readily at your fingertips, and various ways to communicate. The Deaf community, however, has been impacted in specific ways by this relatively-new creation. Communication online and through social media allows Deaf people from […]
Developing Signs
American Sign Language has a rich history of development and ongoing changes, just like any language! Signs have been created in a variety of different ways. When you’re watching someone sign, you might be able to guess the meaning behind a few. “Ice cream”, for example, is a clear picture […]
Sign Language and Interpreting
Sign Language Interpreting is a growing career, and one that can be very rewarding! Interpreters are people who translate one language to another and vice versa. American Sign Language interpreters may stand next to someone who is voicing in English or another language, and sign for a Deaf member of […]
ASL Deaf Chat Night
ASL Deaf Chat Nights every Wednesday at the sitting area of Factoria Mall near Panera and Panda Express 7:00pm-9:00pm Located in Bellevue, Washington. This is a great opportunity to meet and chat with all levels of sign language. Go ahead and introduce yourself, pretty soon you will find yourself in […]
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