Most of the interpreters at the school where I work have name signs, at least 3 of whom are CODAs. But several don't (especially with short easy names like Sue). But then, some of the Deaf people I know don't have name signs, because their names are short and easy. (They also grew up mainstreamed and got involved in the community later, don't know if that is the reason, or just that they have simple names.) My name is Kelly, which is perfectly simple to spell, so apparently nobody ever felt that I needed one. A friend asked if I wanted one once, and what did I really like. I don't work well under that kind of pressure...I mean, this would be a name that would stick with me, maybe forever! I did a poll and consulted friends before naming this season's volleyball team!! So I just shrugged. And it's K-E-L-L-Y ever since.
They've always given sign names to our principals (some variation of the sign for principal, initialized by his last name) and other important people around school, so we can easily talk about them, although these people don't sign so don't know they have sign names, or even what a sign name is.
