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pinkmanthedog

I’m doing a new little series on tik tok on how to sign my horses’ names! Will do donkeys and dogs next! ❤️

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queerdeaf

This is directly in response to lewdgghostgirl and others who have been PROVEN to be faking deafness to get away with using asl for clout and views. Disgusting and unacceptable. Blocking the deaf community makes it worse too lmao

LA Times article here.

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carohoku

clickbaitcowboy

Not sure if this has been posted to tumblr already but here are 10 valuable ASL signs for protesters

carohoku

I’m deaf and fluent singer. Their signs are correct. Right person’s signs are more accurate than left. Especially with ‘protect’

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deafaq

Anonymous asked:

Hi! I took asl in college and the teacher had us translate a song into asl as a project, I've continued to do that as a way to increase vocabulary and practice during quarantine. I was wondering if, as a hearing person, it would be ok to post these online or not?

deafaq answered:

Hello,

oh, translating songs. This is very controversial area when it comes to sign language learning.

If you want to share it with your classmates or get feedback on your signing, I suppose you can. But I would advise against posting it online if you just want to show the world how you translated these songs.

Not that translating songs is wrong, but... I am kinda side-eyeing your teacher here. Unless you were in a very advanced class (like, already interpreting advanced), I don’t think its a good exercise. Translating songs is notoriously difficult, requires a good knowledge of sign language grammar, but also a certain “feel” for rhythm. Not even all professional interpreters do it.

I know lot of hearing students of sign language loves translating songs, but majority of results I have seen online are... bad. That’s because its hard following the grammar/word order of sign language. Lot of these translated songs are basically signs in English word order (or whatever is the spoken language used in the song.)

Which, by itself, wouldn’t be that much of a problem. We all have to learn. Its a problem when all these bad translations are shared by other hearing people without context, used as learning tools or presented as a good representations of sign language.

And there is another angle - it happened several times that authors of these translations gained popularity and it left bitter taste in the mouth of deaf people. Its hard to put into words, but its like... too often, deaf people are and were punished and opressed for usage of their own languages. So seeing a hearing person who doesn’t even use it properly get spotlight/money/fame for it, it grates.

I am not saying its offensive to post translation videos, but just think about it before you post it and consider what do you want to get out of it. And if you really feel the need to post it, make sure to note you are still a student and that this is not accurate/fluent representation of ASL.

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nowthisnews

Gov. Cuomo’s Briefings Must Include ASL Interpreter, Judge Rules

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follow @nowthisnews for daily news videos & more

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brooklynmuseum

Save the date for our next ASL Tour on January 11, which explores the art of ancient Egypt and features a reception with light refreshments afterward. The program is free, but registration is required at http://bit.ly/2XSjgCQ. Be sure to RSVP to join Snezhana (featured here) and Joyce, this month’s ASL tour guide!

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carodoodles

Pride! Show your pride! It’s signed with a thumb starting at mid belly then moving up to top of chest. It’s the same sign for proud too. Be sure to check my page for other LGBT signs!

And guess what? You can buy this in art prints, shirts stickers, mugs, notebook, etc! Just go to carodoodles.threadless.com . Have fun shopping!

[Image description: A poc is signing pride with thumb up handshape, thumb touching mid belly and moving up to top of chest. That person is wearing rainbow colour. Next three images are the same illustration on a iphone, a zipped pouch bag, and a shirt.]

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carodoodles

Drag Queens x3! This is American Sign Language (ASL) for Drag Queens. It represents big wigs that Drag Queens usually wear. Yes, of course the sign for Drag Queen has to be fabulous! Admittedly, this is quite tricky to draw. Please be aware that 2D illustrations of signs are not always a totally accurate representation of a 3D language. I will share a video later with how to sign the drag queen. ;) And guess what? You can buy this in art prints, shirts stickers, mugs, notebook, etc! Just go to carodoodles.threadless.com. Have fun shopping! [Image description: Three same illustrations of a drag queen signing ‘drag queen’. But each have different skin colour, hair colour, and jewelries and make up colour. 'Drag queen’ is signed with a slightly bent '5’ handshape starting above head with palm upward and outward, then it is rotated as it moves down. The palm is rotating toward self, then ends with palm upward and inward.]

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carodoodles

I am posting everyday a sign for LGBT terms! Go to my page to see all of them so far. Did you know that the American Sign Language (ASL) for Transgender means ‘beautiful in heart’? That sign was created by a Deaf Trans person.

And guess what? You can buy this in art prints, shirts stickers, mugs, notebook, etc! Just go to carodoodles.threadless.com . Have fun shopping!

[Image description: an illustration of ASL for transgender in trans pride flag color. The sign starts with hands almost like high five but slightly bent with thumb a bit inside, as if you’re holding an egg. The hand is placed on chest with side of thumb and index finger touching your chest. Then the hand is moved away from chest with fingers in more closed, the hand is rotated that your palm is facing inward toward your chest. Then last sign is all fingers touching each other at fingertips, with side of your pinkie finger touching the chest. Next three images are the illustration on a pouch, as a sticker on a laptop, and on a tote bag.]

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snowflake-bunny

For more information, please visit www.whowillanswer.org.

Yo, imma let you finish, but is a hotline for DEAF people a good idea? Did you think this through?

Yo, I have a better question. Why don’t you just click the damn link I provided at the first place to find out?

rikkipoynter

Hearing people like to think we don’t think things through, but…

puppy-the-werewolf

They answer emails, instant messages, and video calls for those of y'all that didn’t click the link

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samwisegamgeeee

carodoodles

This is created for recent trending #whyIsign. #whyIsign was started by Stacy Abrams. She wanted to spread knowledge about sign language, how it helped so many deaf people and families, like myself, and to encourage more people to learn and use sign language, especially with deaf children.

I am eternally thankful for American Sign Language. You can find #whyIsign on facebook, twitter, and instagram. ★ Patreon ★ Tapastic ★ Twitter ★ Facebook ★

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purpleplaid17

Let me help you with the press line.

Carl, why don’t you stand back there. Do you mind interpreting for me for a little bit?

This Close 1x03

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deaflepuff

What is DeafBlindness?

I’m going to make a separate link with information about DeafBlindness and what it means. Many people keep asking me what DeafBlind means so my advice is CHECK THESE LINKS OUT! If you have any more questions or want more information, contact me.