I want to respond...but I do not want to sound stupid.
It has been discussed in other forums how beautiful of a language sign is.
As a hearie - I am in awe when people sign.
I don't understand all there is to being Ddeaf/HOH, but I am trying to learn.
My response to a Ddeaf/HOH person is INADEQUACY. I don't know what to say or how to communicate properly as there are so many differentions.
I do not want to force my opinions or judgements on anyone, but even as I have learned here...Ddeaf/HOH are real people too. I have had to change my paradigm as I went to school and received an undergrad degree in Speech Language Pathology. I have a heart for people - but I don't want people to think - oh here comes Chewie...trying to analyze or fix us.
I just want to relate to people and I love the people I have met here on AD.
Sorry for my ramblings
