A Grand Introduction

WV_Magnate · 06-18-2011, 10:53 AM

Hello AllDeaf community, my name is Jason (a.k.a. WV_Magnate), I’m 16, and I'd like to introduce myself.

For starters, I am hearing, but have a passion for ASL and I would very much like to be involved in the Deaf community.

As noted by my username, I currently reside in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where things tend to be a little dull. There, from what I can tell, seems to be virtually no Deaf community up here which is rather unfortunate because of my inability to interact.

In terms of ASL, I am constantly practicing and getting better, but at this point I am still a beginner. As of this time (June 2011), I have officially been learning ASL for about 2 months. My primary methods of learning include online resources (mainly Start American Sign Language (ASL)), A friend of my family whose parents where both deaf, and book resources. I also hope to take a community college course when I am able to.

I don’t want to ramble on, so I’ll leave it at that. I hope to make some new friends on here, and get some good advice. Thank you to those of you who read this, I appreciate your time.

Sincerely,

WV_Magnate

**Beowulf** · 06-21-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WV_Magnate

Hello AllDeaf community, my name is Jason (a.k.a. WV_Magnate), I’m 16, and I'd like to introduce myself.

For starters, I am hearing, but have a passion for ASL and I would very much like to be involved in the Deaf community.

As noted by my username, I currently reside in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where things tend to be a little dull. There, from what I can tell, seems to be virtually no Deaf community up here which is rather unfortunate because of my inability to interact.

In terms of ASL, I am constantly practicing and getting better, but at this point I am still a beginner. As of this time (June 2011), I have officially been learning ASL for about 2 months. My primary methods of learning include online resources (mainly Start American Sign Language (ASL)), A friend of my family whose parents where both deaf, and book resources. I also hope to take a community college course when I am able to.

I don’t want to ramble on, so I’ll leave it at that. I hope to make some new friends on here, and get some good advice. Thank you to those of you who read this, I appreciate your time.

Sincerely,

WV_Magnate

You have an inability to interact? You're here, aren't you?
Just pulling your leg.
Welcome and I hope you enjoy your stay here. I am certain there are Deaf people in your area, sure as there are Daddy Longlegs.

CrazyComputer · 06-21-2011, 09:10 AM

Welcome to the forum. Im new here too, but it looks fab

dogmom · 06-21-2011, 09:20 AM

welcome, Jason and CrazyComputer!
Jason, have you contacted here? West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

**Smithtr** · 06-21-2011, 11:47 AM

welcome to see you enjoy!

WV_Magnate · 06-21-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dogmom

welcome, Jason and CrazyComputer!
Jason, have you contacted here? West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

I wasn't even aware of it's existence, but I am checking it out already. Thank you so much.

CrazyComputer · 06-21-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonman

welcome to see you enjoy!

Exactly same word from my intro :p

**KristinaB** · 06-21-2011, 06:57 PM

Welcome to AllDeaf!!

rockin'robin · 06-21-2011, 08:08 PM

Bebonang · 06-22-2011, 10:06 PM

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

06-18-2011, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
WV_Magnate Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 16	A Grand Introduction Hello AllDeaf community, my name is Jason (a.k.a. WV_Magnate), I’m 16, and I'd like to introduce myself. For starters, I am hearing, but have a passion for ASL and I would very much like to be involved in the Deaf community. As noted by my username, I currently reside in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where things tend to be a little dull. There, from what I can tell, seems to be virtually no Deaf community up here which is rather unfortunate because of my inability to interact. In terms of ASL, I am constantly practicing and getting better, but at this point I am still a beginner. As of this time (June 2011), I have officially been learning ASL for about 2 months. My primary methods of learning include online resources (mainly Start American Sign Language (ASL)), A friend of my family whose parents where both deaf, and book resources. I also hope to take a community college course when I am able to. I don’t want to ramble on, so I’ll leave it at that. I hope to make some new friends on here, and get some good advice. Thank you to those of you who read this, I appreciate your time. Sincerely, WV_Magnate

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dogmom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,510	welcome, Jason and CrazyComputer! Jason, have you contacted here? West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing WV_Magnate and CrazyComputer like this.

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