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Hi Karen, Welcome to AD! Hi Karen, Welcome to AD! I live in Southern California( in Orange County). i was in speical ed in Jr. High and High school. I hated it! Anyway, thats neet your getting a deaf student. You total communication with the student, like reading, writing and most...

Welcome to AD! Hi Kalaya, Welcome to AD! I was born and raised in Southern California,and I've worked at the same workshop for 27yrs. Enjoy your stay! Margie Dir. of Communication Services OCDAC Interpreter too.

Its really neet! I've seen the Ubuntu Linx, we have that the offce. Richard is right, you can find alot of stuff on there, ane the live cd is free. It has alot of search engines too. Margie

I argee! Its very unprofessioal for interpreters to have tattos. Being an interpreter myself, having tattos makes the interpreter look bad. Interpreters should look professional, and not look like a slob. Margie Dir. of Communication Serivces OCDAC

Welcome Sunnyday! Hi Sunnyday, Welcome to AD! I'm an interpreter myself, I've known ASL for 31 yrs. Keep up your sign language! And practice! Enjoy your stay! Margie Dir. of Communication Services OCDAC

Right on Richard! I agree with Richard. Thats been an issue for many years. When we apply for grants, the grant writers see "Hearing Imparied" on the grant weather they like it or not. Most hearies don't know how to commuicate with the deaf I do. Alot of them think learing sign lanaguage...

I'm here too! Right on Richard!! We both are here to stay weather they like us or not. And hes not negitive at all about HOVRS, he just tells it like is. Margie Dir. of Communication Services OCDAC

Right on Richard! Hovrs sponserd our booth at the OC Fair for our VRS demos, and they are doing it again this year. We are a deaf advocacy agency that is for not only for deaf peoples rights, but for the rights of all people. Margie Dir. of Communication Services OCDAC

I agree with Richard I agree with Richard, the deaf socialty is always changing,and it will keep changing even in 2020. As for mainstreaming, its depends if the parents want their deaf child in a maindstream school. Margie

Its not easy getting an interperting job. Interpreting jobs are very hard to get. I do interpreting on the side. If you really want full time job as an interpreter go to a local community colleage in your area and see if they have any deaf students there. Good luck! Margie Dir. of...

I'll do my best. Yes, all people with any hanicapp like myself get treated differently. Even the deaf and hoh, and its not fair. For example when a deaf person goes to apply for a job, alot of the time they get turned away. But they can work and support themselfs just as good as anyone. Go...

Look on the web for some deaf events. Look on internet for local deaf clubs or a deaf organizations in your local area, to see where the deaf and hoh go. Or another way you can meet the deaf and hoh is to volunteer at this places. Also contact local communtiy colleges,and ask if they have...

I agree! You really shouldn't you a cell phone or a hand held comptuer when your at an interprerting job. I schedule my interpreting jobs through my E-mail or AIM. I turn off my cell phone when I 'm interpreting. Margie Dir. Of Commuication Services OCDAC

Good Idea! Thats a good idea! The deaf need to learn about first aid and how do it, incase they need it. Making the videos about first aid, CPR and how to stop smoking is very good. Too bad you don't live in the US, our orangzation can help you. Good luck! Margie Dir. of Commuication...

I agree. You should try to trust your friend whos interpreting for you. Shes doing a job and providing you a serivce. I've known sign language (ASL) for 30 yrs and I'm an interpreter myself,and I love every min. So, your very lucky you have a friend who is willing to interpret for you. Keep...

I'm from California too! I was born on May 19th, 1954 in Los Angeles, CA and I live in Orange County now. We moved from LA to Orange County in 1957. I work at a workshop in Fountain Valley, CA for the past 27 yrs. Also I'm an interperter for the deaf. Margie Dir. of Commuication Serivces...

No one is perfect. No one is perfect. Interpreteres do make mistakes. We learn from the mistakes so, next time she'll be fine. I know, being an interpreter myself, it can happen to the best of us. I 've known sign language(ASL) for 30 yrs, and I even make mistakes,so don't worry be happy...

I love Matzo Ball soup! My favorite is chicken soup with matzo balls YUM!! I also like Manhatan Clam Chowder, and many others. Margie

I agree with Richard. I've been depressed too sometimes. Like Richard says, just give your Dad some breathing room, he'll come back. Try not to worry too much, call a friend and make plans to go places, to the mall or whereever you like. Hang it there! Keep smiling Margie

Welcome to AD! Welcome to AD! Thats nice you have a deaf friend to hang out with. Keep up with your sign lanuage, I've known ASL for 30 yrs. It takes time, but the more you practice the more your learn. Enjoy your stay! Margie