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Hi. I am in an ITP and have a project to collect stories about interpreting situations where the interpreter may have relayed all the information but still did not communicate effectively because of the difference in hearing and deaf culture. For example, one Deaf woman was in a job evaluation...

I am a student learning ASL and taking classes for interpreting. Prior to studying this field, I worked as a pediatric nurse in hospitals, schools and doctors offices. Let me tell you that the average physician has no clue that Deaf Culture exsists. They don't know other options besides the...

I would hope my children would tell me they are going to Vegas to get married. I think I would be more upset if they marry without letting me know first than not want big church wedding. Ceremony not that improtant but knowing about marriage more important.

While I don't agree with abortion on a personal level, I also feel that the government has no right to regulate this. This is a decision that should be decided between a woman, her partner (baby's father), her doctor and her God. The government has no place in the decision. For that reason...

The Deaf Nation Expo was in Richmond VA this past Sat. I went alone but was suprised by the number of people there I had met at silent dinners and other functions around my hometown. I learned alot and had a great time. The presentations were good. Even though I am only a student (ASL 4)...

I'm Presbyterian USA and we have confirmation classes for teens at that age. Both my sons attended. After classes are finished, they still had the choice to join the church or not. If they decide to join, then they must write a faith statement and present it to the governing session. There...

If someone is looking for answers to questions about God, why not do some authentic research? There are many good books out there for anyone to read that explore these issues. You can find just about any viewpoint. Personally, one of the better books I found is "The Case for Christ" by Lee...

I just saw this program. I taped it too. It was very interesting. They interviewed alot of Deaf people from many different professions. I am in ASL 4 right now and was impressed with the information given. I've taken a deaf history and culture class as part of the interpreter program at my...

If your family is Deaf and completely integrated into the Deaf culture, your child will experience Deaf culture whether he is hearing or deaf. Since that is the dominant lifestyle of the family, the hearing child cannot outrun the Deaf way of life. All parents want to see a part of themselves...

The further I go in my sign classes the more I find myself "thinking sign". This usually is a good indication of a grasp of the language. Just like learning French or Spanish. When you can think in the language and not have to mentally translate before saying what you want. I look at it as...

I'm currently enrolled in ASL level 4 class at the local community college working toward an AAS degree in Interpreting. I really enjoy signing. I'm married with 2 sons aged 22 and 17 (almost 18) living in Virginia. I'm an RN but currently not working since I went back to school. I've always...