Recent content by Stephie17

Hi, I am doing a paper in my Global Feminisms class about feminism issues and/or discrimination issues. None of my books or online readings address other-abled people. I am hearing but learning ASL and run a Meet-Up group in my area for ASL. Our group includes a deaf man, who has become a...

That is sweet! Thank you!

I think class syllabus should include a list of what NOT to sign too!

Oh no lol!! I keep making like a bull type sign with my hands instead of Y position. Apparently that's not a nice sign. Still trying to figure that one out. Also, turning aunt inward toward your face is also not a polite word. My poor teacher!

Thanks guys! I promise I won't purposely give anyone the finger (unless they REALLY deserve it). That's too funny!

Hi everyone! This question is specific to those in the deaf community. I am an ASL student and am really nervous about using ASL in the "real world". One of my fears is that I will say or do something that is offensive. I understand how to be a polite person in general, but, like going to a...

Hello!! Nice to meet you!

Thank you!!

My name is Steph. I am currently learning ASL but am having trouble finding events that I could participate in and meet new people in the deaf community. I am learning ASL because I have run into people who were deaf at work / school, etc and felt bad that I could not communicate to the same...