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I grew up oral but now have chosen sign language as my preference.

Martha's Vineyard

Glad you're ok.

Auslan too!!:thumb:

Sign languages have a grammar structure according to visual perception. In my experience studying both Auslan (Australian Sign Language); ASL; TSL (Thailand) etc., that the grammar is very similar. It is completely different to the spoken languages of any particular country. A point to note...

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If you order orally for Deaf friends it is considered offensive as it implies they are handicapped or disabled and not able to do it for themselves. As you are Hearing they would expect you to order for yourself orally (unless in the rare case you have speech difficulties or unable to speak).

All the best Travis! :wave:

The power of speech - News - The Project

Just today on the news there was a segment about hearing 'impaired' children and the 'miracle' of cochlear implants and how sign language doesn't aid oral speech and language development. Also adding that early intervention was necessary to ensure that these children weren't isolated by their...

I can totally empathise. I shared a similar story a while back which was the pivoting point for me in my life. (My hat goes off to you Botts, I was not so strong - I bawled my eyes out). These situations right here are what gets me up on my soapbox and on my campaign trail. The injustice of...

I should have bolded it for clarification, no worries. :ty:

:wave: FF. I was referring to the last sentence of her post. Yes, I am aware that amylynne is hearing.

Yes, I totally agree Shel. :D. So proud of you, Smithtr, good job!

:roll: Where did I use labels? You'd be needing to swallow your own words methinks.

Hang in there. You are in my prayers.

I think that Smithtr and several others who are communicating from their L1 to English, should be the ones considered in this case. This is a thread about Communication, so it is important that this issue be addressed. This is not just a one-off where posters have had the impulsiveness to...