I am hearing and studying to become an interpreter. I certainly don't blame so many of you for the offenses you feel. Already I have met so many people who decided it was too hard to learn the language or didn't want to really spend time to meet people in the Deaf community. I think the language...
Hi, Marie!! Nice to meet you! I'm around the same age (32). I am hearing, but have been teaching myself some signing ever since I learned a little from the interpreters for the 4 Deaf students in my class in 6th grade and fell in love with the language. I just decided to go back to college to...
Hi Elyza! Welcome! I'm also hearing and in school to become an interpreter! Not sure if I would be any assistance in teaching (just starting my program), but I have tried to self teach myself some over the years and know a little ASL. I'd be happy to chat with you so we can both share what we...
Hi everyone! I'm in a program learning ASL to become an ASL/English interpreter and I would really like to immerse myself in the Deaf culture and make some Deaf friends. I have met one person on my own, but want to be as involved in the community as possible. I am in Charlotte, NC and was...