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The are Deaf Sign language interpreters that are like...dialect specialists. They help bridge communication when a signer has been self taught in a certain region. It may be hard for a non-native user to understand so they bring in a Deaf interpreter.

Learning how to enjoy ones own company and finding happiness from within it one of the most invaluable lessons a person can learn; in my humble opinion. Makes us less likely to tolerate abuse, less anxiety from always trying to be with someone, anyone. All the best :)

the rudeness would be in the tone and facial expression. Also, while one is more grammatically correct; the pedantic person correcting is really the rude one. I'd scrap that as it seems unnecessary and doesn't fit for what you're trying to do anyway.

You guys are right. That longer this goes on; the harder it becomes at times. Finding and maintaining a scheduled seems to help. Still going to bed and waking up at the same time. Going on a walk daily (when the temps are good for it) find a hobby that you've never tried and lose yourself in it...

I agree. Well said. Restraint must have been hard. It also illustrated our point. You don't need saving. The only way to cure ignorance is exposure to the truth.

Thank you :) I don't think his motivations are perverse; just ignorant.

I think what you are missing and therefore rubbing people the wrong way is (and Analog, please correct me if I am wrong) Is that the Deaf community doesn't need saving or a hearing hero to elevate them. They have PLENTY of Deaf Talent to do that for themselves, by themselves. They don't need us...

Good morning and thank you for sharing. I work in the mental health care field and am studying to become a Deaf Advocate. I have had a client much like you; late onset deafness. They could speak and I wrote everything back. I would take them to their doctors appointments and ensure their rights...

Welcome. Hearing and life in general is a spectrum. You are on your journey and trying your best to navigate in this world. Nice to meet you :)

That is a level of honesty some can't muster. I don't know if it cost you to share but I appreciate your candor and willingness to help another.

I don't know any speech therapists or lip readers; sorry Analog.

Hello everyone, I am a student of ASL while working to become a Deaf Advocate for my mental health care agency. In class; I noticed that the girls that wore darker nail polish in class were easier for me to understand. As if the handshape was highlighted and therefore easier to read; is this...

I watched this recently and found it helpful / eye opening.

There are a lot of helpful places to learn sign language. Bill Vicars is a Deaf ASL professor that posts his lectures on Youtube. Start at the beginning videos; I've found that helpful. ASLpro is another helpful site; especially the fingerspelling quizzes. Great places to start; hope this...

Correct me if I am wrong guys but doesn't it say "Hey, everything ok?"

norm 1. something that is usual, typical, or standard Norm as in normal. The normative practice or expected norm. In an online program; the "norm" would mean corresponding by email. Hope this helps :)

Email is probably the preferred method of communication with professors here in the US. Especially right now. I'm sorry to hear you've had difficulties obtaining your education due to lack of access. Have you tried online courses where emails would be the norm? Good luck!

I live in Missouri and found this quite helpful. Thank you so much.

Welcome to the site. I am enrolled in ASL IV this semester and have also been looking for fluency practice. My name is Ellie. I am also 32. I work in the mental health care field and am my agencies Deaf Advocate. If you would like to practice sometime; I'd be happy to try. Take care