I didn't know where else to go...

[CptRooster]

Now I honestly don't know how people are going to react to this, but I'm here because I didn't know where else to go to ask these questions.

I'm a hearing person who's planning on writing a story about a Deaf character living in the late 1960's. I don't know when exactly the hearing world put the 'ban' on sign language, and if so, to what extent. I'm taking ASL class right now, this will be my second year of it. I plan on going into the interpretation profession.

If I provide some information on the story, would anyone be willing to help me sort out the information -- cultural and other wise -- so that I can write with accuracy?

Sadly, this isn't an original story, its a fanfiction based off of a video game, BUT, I'm using it as practice to get the hang of writing about deaf characters so that when I finally get the chance to do a novel, it won't cause any uproar from inaccuracy.

 

[Bottesini]

Now I honestly don't know how people are going to react to this, but I'm here because I didn't know where else to go to ask these questions.

I'm a hearing person who's planning on writing a story about a Deaf character living in the late 1960's. I don't know when exactly the hearing world put the 'ban' on sign language, and if so, to what extent. I'm taking ASL class right now, this will be my second year of it. I plan on going into the interpretation profession.

If I provide some information on the story, would anyone be willing to help me sort out the information -- cultural and other wise -- so that I can write with accuracy?

Sadly, this isn't an original story, its a fanfiction based off of a video game, BUT, I'm using it as practice to get the hang of writing about deaf characters so that when I finally get the chance to do a novel, it won't cause any uproar from inaccuracy.

Yes. But I am mean and a stickler for accuracy.

 

[Reba]

... I don't know when exactly the hearing world put the 'ban' on sign language, and if so, to what extent. I'm taking ASL class right now, this will be my second year of it. I plan on going into the interpretation profession....

It would behoove you to start with a lot of research before attempting to write on this subject. The research will also benefit you as an interpreter.

BTW, I mean real research, not forum queries.

I'm kind of surprised that the history of ASL hasn't been covered in your ASL classes, especially by the second year.

All that being said, if you have specific questions about what you find in your research, or if you want personal opinions or experiences, I'm sure ADers will be glad to help you.

 

[Reba]

Yes. But I am mean and a stickler for accuracy.

 

[somedeafdudefromPNW]

Now I honestly don't know how people are going to react to this, but I'm here because I didn't know where else to go to ask these questions.

I'm a hearing person who's planning on writing a story about a Deaf character living in the late 1960's. I don't know when exactly the hearing world put the 'ban' on sign language, and if so, to what extent. I'm taking ASL class right now, this will be my second year of it. I plan on going into the interpretation profession.

If I provide some information on the story, would anyone be willing to help me sort out the information -- cultural and other wise -- so that I can write with accuracy?

Sadly, this isn't an original story, its a fanfiction based off of a video game, BUT, I'm using it as practice to get the hang of writing about deaf characters so that when I finally get the chance to do a novel, it won't cause any uproar from inaccuracy.

Anecdotes (secondary sources) and primary sources (letters, diary entries, first-hand accounts, reports) about how deaf people were treated in the '50s and '60s are not uncommon. I suggest going to your local library and see if you can get a few books via the college or university book exchange program.