Thank you all so much. You have all have been very helpful.
In my area we do have a deaf/blind school but with limited access with a big lack of terps. I do volunteer as much as I can until I become more skilled. Unfortunately they do not have any deaf events. I am also on skype with anyone...
Thanks for all your suggestions. He does suffer from depression. I don't try to push him, I just want him to be happy. I know he is frustrated and don't want him to get into a deep depression or feel he has to deal with this alone. He seems to link hearing aids with getting older (he's only 43)...
No hearing aids. He is considered legally deaf in one ear but is progressively worsening. Depending on the pitch of the sound, background noise, and which side the sound is coming from he doesn't hear it. He can read lips (sometimes). A lot of times he just nods or gets frustrated if he has to...
Hello everyone. I am new here to AD. I have been teaching myself to sign over the past few years and have taken ASL 1. I am also going for a Bachelor's degree in Interpreting. I currently volunteer with the local deaf and blind school working with children. Unfortunately there aren't any deaf...
Hi from Alabama. I'm new here. Hearing. Hubby HoH. I've been teaching myself ASL and just finished ASL 1. I am going through Interpreter Training program in January. I volunteer with deaf and blind children doing equine therapies. I want to meet and learn as much as I can to better communicate...
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Wanting to practice ASL with anyone willing. I'm hearing, have taken ASL 1, am started Intepreter Training in January. Can be found on Skype or Oovoo under wenhamrick. Looking forward to meeting new friends.
I would love to join. I have been trying to teach myself ASL for the past 2 years and recently have just completed a Community ASL 1 class. I would love an opportunity to learn more and be able to practice.