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IRS in ASL on YouTube.com

Posted on January 16, 2012 by orangejack

Did you realize that the IRS has a YouTube channel in ASL (subtitled and audio provided as well)? For instance, do you know why your tax returns are due on April 17th instead of April 15th this year? Watch the … Continue reading →

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Broccoli and Cauliflower

Posted on October 20, 2011 by orangejack

One thing I learned today in my ASL classes is that both broccoli and cauliflower are so vile that neither have a sign in ASL. You have to fingerspell them. Not even the Deaf took the time on these ‘vegetables’ … Continue reading →

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The 8 Rules for Signing Numbers 1-100

Posted on September 29, 2011 by orangejack

I think I finally understand the rules for signing the numbers 1-100. I wish I had this list when I started. I made a video to show these rules in action, but here they are as I understand them… Rule … Continue reading →

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ASL Alphabet and Numbers

Posted on September 20, 2011 by orangejack

Someone wrote me the other day asking for an image of the ASL alphabet and numbers 0-9.  So here it is! I created it using an installed font called Gallaudet. Click on the image to get the bigger size.   … Continue reading →

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Inappropriate Cropping

Posted on September 18, 2011 by orangejack

How do you sign “The baby is choking, lock the doors and hide”?

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Sign Language Helps Deaf Children Learn Languages

Posted on June 27, 2011 by orangejack

While some hold that teaching a deaf child to communicate in sign language before he/she learns to read lips or is provided with a cochlear implant (or some other assistive hearing device) significantly decreases his/her ability to acquire spoken or … Continue reading →

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YouTube – TEDxIslay- Keith Nolan- Deaf in the Military Subtitled

Posted on June 20, 2011 by orangejack

YouTube – TEDxIslay- Keith Nolan- Deaf in the Military Subtitled.

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ASL could mean…

Posted on June 3, 2011 by orangejack

1. Above Sea Level 2. Age Sex Location 3. American Sign Language 1. Mont Blanc is 4810m ASL 2. allursbaby7: hey, asl? hotplaya1001: 14/m/canada alursbaby7: sorry i gtg bye 3. I could never get to grips with ASL so I … Continue reading →

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NAD Follows Up on ABC’s What Would You Do

Posted on May 29, 2011 by orangejack

Starting this blog had been on my mind for months but it took an assignment from class to get me to finally start it. We needed to show a Deaf-related video in class about anything. While most were showing ASL … Continue reading →

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Joke: On Trial

Posted on April 14, 2011 by orangejack

This joke was emailed to me the other day. It may be more offensive to lawyers than the Deaf, but if you are Deaf and offended, let me know (and why it’s offensive to you – I want to learn)! … Continue reading →

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