I'm hearing and want to get involved in deaf culture

Sumaria · 11-05-2009, 02:38 AM

Hi everyone!

I am Sumeria and I have two deaf siblings. One signs and one wears a cochlear implant. I first want to learn deaf culture through others that live it every day. My only connection to deaf culture is my brother and I'm too embarrassed to use my poor ASL with others, so for now, I want to learn through people on the Internet.

I hope to make some good friends here.

*Edited my post, it was repetitive.*

Cheri · 11-05-2009, 10:28 AM

to AD by the way.

I wouldn't care how poorly you sign, I wouldn't judge you. What's more important is that you're trying, you could always practice your signs and you can learn more new signs. What state do you live in?

My younger sister who's 19, thinks her signing skills are awful, but I tell her all the time that they are not awful, just because she knows just a little, it's not a bad thing. It takes time to know all the signs and it also takes time to practice too.

Bottesini · 11-05-2009, 10:43 AM

Your siblings should be your main connection to Deaf culture. Through them you can meet live people in your own community.

But welcome here for the conversation.

supersonic · 11-05-2009, 11:02 AM

Welcome to AD

rockdrummer · 11-05-2009, 11:08 AM

here is some info you may want to read through. Good luck to you.

Deaf Culture - Basic Aspects of American Deaf Culture

How to Appreciate Deaf Culture | eHow.com

ASLinfo.com » Deaf Culture - Information and resources related to American Sign Language (ASL), Interpreting and Deaf Culture

What Hearing Parents Should Learn about Deaf Culture.

American Deaf Culture

Sumaria · 11-05-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheri

to AD by the way.

I wouldn't care how poorly you sign, I wouldn't judge you. What's more important is that you're trying, you could always practice your signs and you can learn more new signs. What state do you live in?

My younger sister who's 19, thinks her signing skills are awful, but I tell her all the time that they are not awful, just because she knows just a little, it's not a bad thing. It takes time to know all the signs and it also takes time to practice too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

Your siblings should be your main connection to Deaf culture. Through them you can meet live people in your own community.

But welcome here for the conversation.

You're both right. Oh, I live in Canada.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockdrummer

here is some info you may want to read through. Good luck to you.

Deaf Culture - Basic Aspects of American Deaf Culture

How to Appreciate Deaf Culture | eHow.com

ASLinfo.com » Deaf Culture - Information and resources related to American Sign Language (ASL), Interpreting and Deaf Culture

What Hearing Parents Should Learn about Deaf Culture.

American Deaf Culture

Thank you for the links, Rockdrummer. I did go to them. I didn't really think of using reading sources but you gave me the idea of finding books on deaf culture.

Partygirl · 11-05-2009, 04:15 PM

welcome to Alldeaf!
Don't be afraid to sign! everybody must learn and it take time!
It dont matter if your sign is basic, nobody will care! You will find
that people will be delighted to help you!

Loghead · 11-05-2009, 09:07 PM

to Alldeaf, fellow Canuck.

Hutt5asl · 11-05-2009, 11:09 PM

Welcome!! I'm learning too... ya just gotta practice, practice, practice!

KSUASL1214 · 11-06-2009, 02:14 AM

I am in the process of learning ASL and people in the Deaf Community always tell me that my signing is good for the level I am in, but I do not think it is. It all has to do with your confidence. Once you get more comfortable with signing, you will be fine and not think your signing is so called "bad".

Let me know if I can help in anyway!!

Grummer · 11-06-2009, 06:31 AM

theres good and bad parts in it, expect both
thats all i can say

Bebonang · 11-07-2009, 01:03 AM

to AllDeaf forum. I hope you have fun reading and posting all the threads here. See you around here.

11-05-2009, 02:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sumaria Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 6	I'm hearing and want to get involved in deaf culture Hi everyone! I am Sumeria and I have two deaf siblings. One signs and one wears a cochlear implant. I first want to learn deaf culture through others that live it every day. My only connection to deaf culture is my brother and I'm too embarrassed to use my poor ASL with others, so for now, I want to learn through people on the Internet. I hope to make some good friends here. Edited my post, it was repetitive. Last edited by Sumaria; 11-05-2009 at 03:33 AM.

11-05-2009, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cheri Prayers for my dad. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 22,615	to AD by the way. I wouldn't care how poorly you sign, I wouldn't judge you. What's more important is that you're trying, you could always practice your signs and you can learn more new signs. What state do you live in? My younger sister who's 19, thinks her signing skills are awful, but I tell her all the time that they are not awful, just because she knows just a little, it's not a bad thing. It takes time to know all the signs and it also takes time to practice too. __________________ God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow and sun without rain, But God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

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11-05-2009, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
rockdrummer Weapon of mass percussion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago area Posts: 4,090	here is some info you may want to read through. Good luck to you. Deaf Culture - Basic Aspects of American Deaf Culture How to Appreciate Deaf Culture \| eHow.com ASLinfo.com » Deaf Culture - Information and resources related to American Sign Language (ASL), Interpreting and Deaf Culture What Hearing Parents Should Learn about Deaf Culture. American Deaf Culture

11-05-2009, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Partygirl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 207	welcome to Alldeaf! Don't be afraid to sign! everybody must learn and it take time! It dont matter if your sign is basic, nobody will care! You will find that people will be delighted to help you!

11-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Loghead Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,173	to Alldeaf, fellow Canuck.

11-06-2009, 02:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
KSUASL1214 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15	I am in the process of learning ASL and people in the Deaf Community always tell me that my signing is good for the level I am in, but I do not think it is. It all has to do with your confidence. Once you get more comfortable with signing, you will be fine and not think your signing is so called "bad". Let me know if I can help in anyway!! __________________ Before communicating with a person, think about what you are going to say.

11-06-2009, 06:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Grummer Burn fat off your soul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Island in the South Posts: 3,248	theres good and bad parts in it, expect both thats all i can say __________________ Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles. Hunter S Thompson

11-07-2009, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bebonang "Deaf Cree Militant" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manitoulin Island on Lake Huron in Canada Posts: 2,877	to AllDeaf forum. I hope you have fun reading and posting all the threads here. See you around here. __________________ I HAVE BEEN DEAF SINCE BIRTH, AND IT IS STILL AWESOME TO BE . <Deaf> <very happy>

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