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A look at the development of American sign language by Danelle Karth American Sign Language is the widest spread language among the Deaf culture in America. While it isn't the first sign language that developed here in American, it is one that was first used to educate the Deaf. To understand the development of Ameri... More> Should American sign language be taught to students by Danelle Karth We want our students to be well rounded individuals who make great citizens. We want them to understand others, be able to function well, and be well educated. However, it isn't always easy to know what classes will help students become the adults t... More>
	How does American Sign Language (ASL) differ from other forms of sign language? by Tess Boardman Many forms of sign language exist today, as it is a complex rich set of languages with differences between countries and regions. While sign language for the deaf had its birthplace in sixteenth century Spain, it branched out to other countries that... More> Sign language: Practical use among the hearing by Anthony Frohlich American Sign Language is largely used by the American deaf community, but it can also enhance the depth of overall communication for hearing people. Many hearing cultures already use gesturing to be emphatic while speaking so the principles of sign... More>
What is deaf culture? by Summer Aleshia Deaf Culture defines the cultural and communication norms of people with hearing loss. In the US, this refers to users of American Sign Language (ASL). However, not all people with a hearing loss or all users of ASL are members of the Deaf Culture. ... More> What subjects should be taught to our children as enhancements to their lives by Senthia Smith The subjects taught in most primary schools are subjects each child will use sometime during their lifetime. For example, lessons in writing, spelling and reading allow a child to live and work in their given environment, in essence, to survive. But... More>
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