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It depends on the state in which you live and where you are trying to get certified, i.e., within your state or nationally. A degree may not be required, though you must pass a competency exam. You can be a CODA or a non-native signer. Here in Washington, you can take the exam and not have...

Yeah I too sign more PSE, especially when speaking and signing or trying to translate something quickly from English to sign. I'd also add that ASL is not necessarily lazy, but also faster. It takes much more time to convey the same meaning with all these extra, unnecessary words like "to"...

Thanks, yeah, as soon as I posted, I remembered Deaf Coffee Chat in WA!!! Thanks. I hope to make it to something back in Seattle (or area) when home. Happy holidays all!

Any recommendations on what kind of cell or such device to purchase. I currently have a contract with Verizon so I would LOVE any recommendations on what to buy. I want one with a full QWERTY keypad (faster texting capabilities), a camera is nice but not necessary. If you do not have any...

Christmas Day is a day for our family to get together to celebrate the miraculous birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (This day will be even more special as we encourage my cousin who is battling leukemia for the second time.) Christmas Eve is a night to worship our Heavenly Father...

I admire you to want to develop a friendship or relationship with this gentleman. A few things you'll want to know: 1. The language of the Deaf (traditionally) is American Sign Language (ASL). Its syntax, grammar, structure, vocabulary, and jokes are very different tha English. It is a...

Anyone know of any Deaf events during December in Seattle??? Thanks for any and all information!:ty:

I agree, Seattle would be a great location! Too bad, maybe someday...

Also Google ASL University; it's a great site to receive real human visual instruction and not just 2D pictures in a book. GOOD LUCK!!! Let us know how it goes for your family and your relationship with the boy at church...also if interested look into Deaf Missions. :D

True, Seattle, Wa is a safer place than other cities because it has a history of GBLTA pride and support. However, moving ignorant people will do no good, it'll only inflict more ignorance and hate to another area and subjecting others to that kind of hate. What needs to happen (ideally) is...

lol no. 5!!!! wow, some people!

I have an interesting perspective on all this as a CODA. My dad lipreads and has a HA, though sometimes I help out (though most don't realize what I'm doing, ie like saying "so Dad, how do you feel about ___?). My senior year I signed a song, and afterward people my dad and I had known for...

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Hope you enjoy AD and connect with others!

Ohhh I wish you the best on this one. I learned sign from books and online, so I understand your frustration. My advice is practice and immersion: go to Deaf club events, watch ASL movies, sign with those fluent with ASL, or go online. A great resource is ASL University, Google it because I...

Thanks for all your welcoming words! I appreciate it! :D :ty:

Ohhh I wish!!! I was a theatre junkie in high school (actor to director to whatever) and I guess it's never left my blood!

Hi, I should finally introduce myself to AD. I recently discovered this group and joined a few days ago, and how nice it is to have a place to come to at the end of the day and connect with others around the world/US. Thank you to all for your comments and threats, it's fun to read them and...

Welcome, enjoy your time and convos here!

smileyangel20, I had to smile and laugh when reading your questions. First I think it's really too bad that with someone with your enthusiasm was left with too many unanswered questions because the instructor ignored you or didn't fully answer your questions. I speak English but when taking...

I just got a webcam and would love an opportunity to safely use it.