Sign Language Group Forming
Posted August 2, 2013 at 5:25 am by Tim Dustrude
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The problem is not that the [deaf] do not hear. The problem is that the hearing world does not listen – Rev. Jesse Jackson
Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm, beginning in September 2013
Open to beginning signers and others who want practice signing, ages 7 and up.
For more information write to strehlou [@] rockisland [.] com
National studies indicate that approximately 10% of the total population is deaf. American Sign Language is the third most widely used language in the United States—behind English and Spanish. It is now considered a “second language.”
The deaf, hard-of hearing, hearing family members and friends, teachers, legal and medical professionals and many other people have reason to learn ASL. And yet, there is a serious shortage of qualified interpreters and ASL studies programs.
ASL is a beautiful and visually expressive language. Join us and find out for yourself.
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