Hi, I'm working on a research final that's due pretty soon, and I want to focus on ASL and deaf communication (between both deaf/hearing and deaf/deaf from a language/linguistic standpoint, coming to a central conclusion about misconceptions and how we can all understand one another better. If I could get your Last name and first initial (or first name, whatever you feel comfortable with) and some answers to these questions I would be SO grateful
What are some common misconceptions on the part of the hearing about sign language/non-hearing communication?
How does one deal with these misconceptions?
If you could, please talk a little about the sign language as a growing language (new signs and signals developing over time, slang, etc.)
How can society as a whole help the deaf more?
What aspects of sign language are important other than the hands themselves, and how? (e.g., facial expressions, fluidity or sharpness In movements)
Any other information you can provide about non-hearing communication on a linguistic/language level
