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Hello

My name is Hossam and I am 32 years old

I studied Arabic Sign Language here in Syria, has reached an advanced stage

Now practice of interpretation, and I will turn later to the stage of teaching

But here in Syria, I find it difficult to learn the teaching of sign language .

Where can I find video teaching, teachers, translators, how teaching Sign Language for Children.

thanx
 
Hello..

Sorry I couldn't help you because Here.... USA! :shrug:
 
I know we are from different countries

But I am looking for teaching methods and experiences you have

Can I benefit from this experience here in my country


Thank you very much Phillips - Loghead
 
Have you checked out this group?

World Association of Sign Language Interpreters

Do you have organizations for interpreters and deaf in Syria? They could be a resource for you. Do you have any schools for the deaf? Maybe you could get a mentor from a deaf school staff.
 
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Good evening, Miss Reba

Here in Syria, specifically in Damascus there is a school for deaf children under the age of ten, was closed two months ago because of higher costs and are committed to by the General Assembly for the Deaf in Syria, and of course no help from the government in this matter.

There is a public school based on the teaching of the deaf!!!

The result, of course, worse than you expect

Deaf here in Syria are illiterate, can not read or write by about 99%

Here in Syria there is no school to teach sign language

There are courses in the General Assembly for the Deaf in Syria Only the early stages and primitive.


As for me I have established a friendship with the six young men of the deaf

They teach me sign language

Thank you for the site, I will research it

And me back again

bay:aw:

thanx dogmom and Sosie
 
huosam_1977 said:
Good evening, Miss Reba

Here in Syria, specifically in Damascus there is a school for deaf children under the age of ten, was closed two months ago because of higher costs and are committed to by the General Assembly for the Deaf in Syria, and of course no help from the government in this matter.

There is a public school based on the teaching of the deaf!!!

The result, of course, worse than you expect

Deaf here in Syria are illiterate, can not read or write by about 99%

Here in Syria there is no school to teach sign language

There are courses in the General Assembly for the Deaf in Syria Only the early stages and primitive.


As for me I have established a friendship with the six young men of the deaf

They teach me sign language

Thank you for the site, I will research it

And me back again

bay:aw:

thanx dogmom and Sosie
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That is a very difficult situation for the deaf people of Syria. I respect your efforts to learn sign language and interpreting in such an environment. It will be a struggle for you but it will be worth it.

You are doing the right thing to make friends within the deaf community. They will teach you their language and customs. Also, you can develop trust with them.

It sounds like you will have to do some advocacy work with your government and communities. I support your efforts. :)

If your deaf friends allow you, take videos of them signing. That way you can study their signs over and over again. Also, watch their facial expressions when they sign. Sign language is not just on the hands. Eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth movements are included.

In America, we have "reciprocity" between the hearing and deaf. That means, we help each other. If the deaf teach you their signs, you can offer to teach them to read and write, or volunteer to interpret (when you feel ready).

If you know any upper class wealthy people or religious organizations, perhaps you can approach them to become patrons (sponsors) of a private school for the deaf. That's how deaf schools started in America. Religious Christian people established small schools for the deaf. Later, the government supported them.

Have a good day. (It is morning here.)
 
Miss Reba and Pepsi and ~ SG ~ Thank you very much


Can I ask your help in the future?

And I'll tell you all what is new here in my country in regard to the deaf

Good evening (here it is late at night)

Your friend huosam
 
I am a grandmom, not a teacher.

It has been my experience that you will find a way to teach. If there is no good school, you must make it so. Get support from families, friends, doctors, religious or business organizations and have fund raisers and try to raise public sympathy or empathy. Find a way to appeal to these groups by pointing out to a business what use educated deaf students may be to them. Lets say as an example only, that your students show an interest in technology. Point out to a technologically oriented business that these students will make very good workers in the near future.

If your future workers (students) show an aptitude for cooking or like food, you could get their attention by learning food signs at first. You could interest local restaurants in helping the school and perhaps training some students to be chefs or managers.

I am only giving examples, as I said, I am not a teacher. I am merely giving you ideas that I have gleaned from schools here. Some schools here, not deaf schools, but poor schools, do to get funding for the school and interest the students in wanting to learn. As a note, I have seen many gifted students emerge from very poor schools when they have a teacher such as yourself who is genuinely caring.

Many parents bake and cook or hold raffles, then sell the items at local areas to raise money for books, paper, computers or furnishings. Some parents or family members are willing to help keep schools and school grounds clean, paint or repair outdated walls, or other things.

Everyone has something to contribute. Some parents or volunteers are willing to spend time with you to help teach children. Use what you have, and let it be known that you truly care. It will take time.

Do not forget to involve your students every step of the way. Let them know what is happening for their benefit, and let them participate in some way. In one poor section of town here, the students formed a mariache band and dance troup. They play for money at local events and have competed across many areas. They win lots of prizes, money and attention.

Attention is a big one. Newspapers will often run human interest stories to boost their sales, and it could benefit your school. Do not place the current funding, however poor, in jeapordy. Diplomacy is important.

Mind you, I know that your students may not form a band or dance troup. As I said, this is an example. Are they talented in art? Could you sell their works? Are they talented at drama? Could they put on plays? What do they, your students, want to do? A few schools here have car wash days. For a pittance, the students will wash cars to help raise funds for schools or social outings.

Anyway, welcome to alldeaf. Bless you for wanting to help children in need.
 
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