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Originally Posted by Etoile
Aside from the fact that it was probably a figure of speech, why do you find this funny? I would say that learning about ASL and deaf culture from a deaf person is practically invaluable. Of course it is more beneficial if it's in conjunction with an ITP, but I wouldn't underestimate the value of what this man taught his friend.
I guess I just don't understand the attitude behind your response to this thread.  |
I agree.. time and sharing experience are priceless! I'll say that interpreter friend got top quality 100% field training and personal tutoring time. Far more expensive than classroom tuition with 15 aspiring interpreters?
Such Deaf mentors should be given all the credit and recognization....
If people wanted me to teach them sign language, I'd tell them to take a class. I could not believe that my co worker wanted me to take 15 minutes of my time to teach her sign language everyday!! Sure, maybe a few mins.. but 15 mins!!! That is just audacity and cheap. As if I don't have tons of work to do! I do make an exception for my significant other and family, though.