Im not the best at introducing myself but im'a try. 
Hello. My name is Shane McLafferty, im 24 and live in Modesto, CA and am hearing. I signed up for Sign 125 (Beginning ASL) at Modesto Junior Collage. So far we are on week 2 and im already amazed and blown away at everything we covered so far, im catching on very fast and am really enjoying it...If it keeps going well I may even look into more sign classes.
However for the class...we need 5 hours of communication with a Deaf person. I dont know anyone whos Deaf and only 1 person who knows sign language. Im trying to stay after and practice with some of the more advanced students but no one really has a lot of time.
I need someone who I can practice with or who can help with my hours...im not having much luck. I don't have a lot of friends because im kinda shy, but i found out when I sign...I don't feel the same anxiety or shyness I have when talking and I think thats why its its amazing me so much...I feel like i can really communicate now. I only know the basics and can make a lil conversation but im working to get better.
Is anyone from Modesto and can spare a lil bit of time to help me? Im a certificated computer technician and can offer free computer work if that helps any...
So far i know about the Ice cream social at the mall next month and cant wait to go! (I joined the FB page but haven't gotten any responses
) but was hoping to try to get in contact with someone sooner.
I hope to get involved with the community soon.
Hello. My name is Shane McLafferty, im 24 and live in Modesto, CA and am hearing. I signed up for Sign 125 (Beginning ASL) at Modesto Junior Collage. So far we are on week 2 and im already amazed and blown away at everything we covered so far, im catching on very fast and am really enjoying it...If it keeps going well I may even look into more sign classes.
However for the class...we need 5 hours of communication with a Deaf person. I dont know anyone whos Deaf and only 1 person who knows sign language. Im trying to stay after and practice with some of the more advanced students but no one really has a lot of time.
I need someone who I can practice with or who can help with my hours...im not having much luck. I don't have a lot of friends because im kinda shy, but i found out when I sign...I don't feel the same anxiety or shyness I have when talking and I think thats why its its amazing me so much...I feel like i can really communicate now. I only know the basics and can make a lil conversation but im working to get better.
Is anyone from Modesto and can spare a lil bit of time to help me? Im a certificated computer technician and can offer free computer work if that helps any...
So far i know about the Ice cream social at the mall next month and cant wait to go! (I joined the FB page but haven't gotten any responses
) but was hoping to try to get in contact with someone sooner.I hope to get involved with the community soon.
