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Welcome Huskies Hi Huskies! Wecome to all the deaf. Hope you'll enjoy your stay. I'm from Southern California, I work at a workshop. Also I'm an interpreter for the deaf. Enjoy!! Margie Dir. Of Communication Services OCDAC

You can become better in ASL by praciting. Hi Jordan, The best way to get better at ASL is practice. Get together with some students in your class,and find out where the deaf hang out in your area. Thats the best way to get better. It takes time, but you'll get it. Margie Dir. of...

I like bowling, country line dancing & shopping. I bowl almost every Saturday with Hope( A hanicapped league). I go line dancing at a local theme park here in Southern CA. When I go shopping, I go by myself, cuz I have no "Friends" to go out with. I never did. Margie Dir.of Commuication...

I never had any valentines either. Hi Miss Pinocchio, I never had anyone give me anything for valentine's day either, I'm used to it too. All the kids in school got valentines but me. Margie

Thats the best way to learn ASL. Hi Kat, Thats how I learned my ASL is from a deaf person. I've known ASL for 30 yrs. You will learn alot from her, also practice what you learn outdside of class. Get together with your friends and pracitce. Good luck! Margie Dir. of Communciation...

I've never interpreted in a church. Hi Markys, I've done alot of interpreting(I'm, one myself) but I've never interpreted in a church. I'm Jewish. The deaf express them selfs not only with signs but also with their face. I do interpert for a deaf girl whos Jewish at a Jewish school here in...

I can't afford one. Hi Tonnces, I'vd love a sidekick 2 for my interpreting,but I can't afford it. That would be the best way to contact the deaf, its alot faster than using my ttd. I've priced them and they cost about $200.00. Margie Dir. of Commuincation Services OCDAC

I agree! Having an interpreter typing using a keyboard with powerpoint is very slow, and the deaf person sometimes has to starin to see the screen. Sign language is much faster, and alot eaiser to understand. Margie I'm an interpreter myself.

I'm an interpreter The interpreter should meet the client first. Then they find out where the deaf person has to go and what time. And its a good idea for the deaf person to try to contact the interpreter if they're going to be late or the appointment was cancled. Also the interpreter should...

Its just takes practice. Hi Godsgirl101, Its not really hard, but its takes time to learn. All you need to do is practice when ever you can. The best way to learn ASL is from the deaf. I've known it for 30 yrs,also I'm an interpreter. If theres a deaf oragnization where you live, check...

I "Had" a deaf friend. Hi Nune, I thougth I "Had" a deaf "Friend" but she broke off our "Friendship" 3 1/2 yrs. ago. I never had any "Friends" anyway. I agree with always dreaming, take your time with her. If she really wants you, she'll come back, if not you can find someone else. Margie...

Hi Tracer Hi Tracer, Welcome to all the deaf. Its very frustraing what your going through. I don't have or I never had any "Friends", and thats depressing. But don't give up! Cheer up and keep smiling! Margie Interpreter(I've known ASL now 30 yrs.)

I agree! Hi Taylor, I agree with Vamoprox. The best way for you to get better in ASL find out where the deaf hang out. Go there and you'll learn more ASL. I've know sign language for 30 yrs.(ASL). Thats how I learned ASL from the deaf. Good Luck! Margie PS:I'm an interpreter too.

Interesting! Hi Prostock, That was very kind of you to do interpert for that deaf person. Finding an cerficated interpreter is hard, and they're not cheap. I'm an interperter myself,and I interprerted for a deaf and leagully blind former staff at my workshop. I bet the deaf person...

I agree! I agree with you Meg. We don' t believe in what the christiains believe. We are Jewish, and along time ago altot of people hated Jews and they sitll do. I think that religion shoud be kepted to yourself, but everyone has the right to choose if they want post their religion. Margie

Go for it! Hi MsMell, I'm an interpreter myself, and I know how to interpert for the deaf-blind too. There are books and videos and dvds you can get. Go to your local librairy and check them out. Good luck! Margie

Hi I know ASL too! I've known sign language ( ASL) for 30 yrs, also I'm interpreter. Its really neet!! Also I have cc tv and TTD, so I can concact my clients. Margie

I agree with Crime Fighter Hi Nlpars, I agree! The best way to learn ASL is from a deaf teacher or from a deaf freind. Thats how I learned sign language(ASL) 30 yrs. ago was from a deaf person. I'm an intepreter myself. See if your local commuinty college has any ASL classes that are...

Welcome to AD!! nlpars Hi Nlpars, Welcome to AD! Hope you'll enjoy your stay. Like Alex said, don't be afraid to put your 2 cents in. Margie

Go for it Ed! Hi Ed, Thats great! That your son is interested in learning ASL. On our website we have some books, dvd's and vhs tapes to can get to teach your son more ASL. Also if you have a cc tv( Closed Caption) that will help him learn to read. Heres our website:deafadvoacy.org Good...