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You can use another sign. Hi Weriod, I've known sign language(ASL) for 30 yrs, and you can use the sign emarrased or strange. As long as you get the point across to your class you'll be fine. Good luck! Margie Dir. Of Commuiation Services OCDAC

I agree with you. I agree with you Richard that they should there videos on thier website. If a hearing person goes to a website, and they don't know ASL they won't be able to understand it unless oraginzaitions like CSD caption it. We did it before, it takes time, but its worth it. Also...

Captions can be typed on a large screen. Hi Kathy, They have captions machines that can print on large screens. I've seen it done at the Deaf Expo. Its not cheap but, if deaf people are at convention or an event, and they can't see the interpreter or they don't have one they can request...

Interpreters should dress nice. I agree with you Reba, Interpreters should dress in nice clothes that are comfortable. They shouldn't wear alot or jewerly, especially alot of dangeling earrings, bangel bracelets ect. And if they have long hair, it shoiuld be put up in a nice bun out of the...

I'm an interpreter myself Hi Daniel, I've known sign langauge now for 30 yrs, and I'm also do interpreting too. No one has the right to correct your girlfriends signs. If she doesn't know a sign then she can ask the deaf person to show her the sign. Its always good to learn signs, and the...

Hi Taylor,Sign Langauge is a good thing to know. Hi Talyor, Its good to ASL for any job, no matter what it is, you may run into some deaf who can use you. I do interpreting when I can, and you don't need any cerifaction. The RID test is very hard and expenisve. I've known sign language for...

Captioning is expensive Captioning tv shows is very expensive. The PBS stations here in Calfornia get money from people or large companies to help pay for the captions. Richard is right, he can watch the show like Twight Zone and Night Gallery on Sci Fi and understand it. Margie Dir. of...

I'm an interpreter myself. Hi Taylor, You don't need a state ceritfaction to be an interpreter. I have a cerifacite from a communty college here in California in sign language. I've know ASL now for almost 30 yrs, and I do alot of interpreting when I can. Go to your local communty college...

I think thats stupid! Hi Laruen, You have the right to wear your hearing aid when you play golf or any sport. I don't like CI's, but they can't take force you to remove your hearing aid. You and your friends should write to the Deaf Golf Commisson. Stand up for you, your friends and all...

They must provide an interpreter! Hi Eternity, Your from Southern California Right? So, am I. St. Joseph's must provide an interpreter for you. Thats what the ADA law requires. I'm an interpreter myself and thats not right for any person deaf, or HOH not to have that service. If you...

Welcome Kalistic Hi Kalistic, Hope you'll enjoy all the deaf. I'm from Southern California I was born here. If you or anyone out there comes to California and yoo need an interpreter please feel free to contact me on our website:www.deafadvocay.org Margie Dir. of Communcation Services OCDAC

Welcome Blondehair Hi Blondehair! Hope you like all the deaf. I'm from Southern California, and you'll meet alot of people from all over. Enjoy! Margie Dir. of Communations Services OCDAC

My opinion only Get a lawyer! Its been 14 yrs. since the ADA law was passed. All tvs now a days 13 inches or bigger are required to have the cc chip. Keep a file of all the letters ect. that you write, and then you can show you mean business. Margie Dir. of Communication Serivces OCDAC

Hi Daniel I'm interpreter myself. Hi Daniel, If your girlfriend is an interpreter and shes been signing all her life, no one can has the right to tell her that what she signed was wrong. The deaf know whats a sign and whats not. I've known ASL now for 29 yrs and proud of it!! Your...

Bug them until it happens!! Hi Rootie, I'd be furious too!! You and your friends should keep bugging your cable company until they captoin all of your channels. And write to CBS and demind they caption. Good Luck! Margie Dir. of Communiton Services at Orange County Deaf Advocaty Center

I would me furious too! Hi Rootie, I'd be mad too!! You and all your deaf friends should write to CBS and tell it like it is. I'd tell them that your gonna stop watching their station if they don't caption their programs. I "LOVE' Captions!!! I have a cc tv myself and I have a TTD too...

Hi Breezy All Tv's that are 13 inches or larger are required by law to have the Closed Caption chip in them. On some it comes up by itself, but on some you have to set your tv to the caption mode with the remote. The manual that came with your tv will tell you how to set the captions...

All theatures should have captions Hi PowerRulez, I think all theatures should have capitons on all they're movies. So, the deaf can go and enjoy a good G rated movies with the family and friends. Margie

You can request an interpreter you like. Hi Lost Kwki, Find interpreter that you like. Don't use that woman if she doesn't have the skills. Alot of interpreters are not cheap espeically in colleges. They $25.00 an hour or more. Being an interpreter myself I charge $10.00 an hr. I don't...

Nice to meet you! Hi Futurika, Welcome to all the deaf! I live in the US In Soutern California. I'm an interpreter for the deaf, Also I work 4 days a week. Hope you'll enjoy all the deaf. Margie :