There are approximately 20 million Individuals with a hearing loss. Of those 20 million, approximately two million are considered Deaf and use Sign Language as their main mode of communication.
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How to Convince your Skeptical Spouse to Learn Baby Signing
Opposites attract … and before you knew it, you became parents. It’s why one of you balances the checkbook, while the other one fixes things. It’s also why one of you may need to convince the other that baby signing is a good investment. Often, it’s the husband who is […]
Sign of the Week – FATHER
To execute the sign for FATHER, start with an open 5 handshape and place your thumb on your forehead.
Sign of the Week – SORRY
To execute the sign for SORRY, make an “a” handshape and place it over your heart. Then, move in a circular motion on your chest as shown in the illustration.
Deaf Culture Tip – deaf-mute
When referring to a Deaf individual who does not talk, the term deaf-mute is no longer an acceptable term. The term “mute” refers to someone who cannot produce sounds or has missing vocal cords. Most all Deaf individuals DO have vocal cords and can produce sounds. However, because they cannot […]