nzsl question

inmate23 said:
sorry i mean deafblind signing how would you say "i use deafblind signing"
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First of all, it depends on to whom you are signing. You have to use the language and mode that the message recipient uses and understands.

If you're not sure what the other person understands, then you have to explain and demonstrate what you mean.
 
inmate23 said:
ok how do i sign it?
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I just imitate POP, especially since I only use POP with non-signers. Hold out your palm and use your finger and write A, B C, D. If I was signing in ASL I might say "blind, hoh, me, communicate with me, how?" and then imitate it.
 
i cant fingerspell in nzsl as my right hand is in a split as of yesterday as the b l k are 2 handed letters

the nzsl alphabet is the as the bsl alphabet
 
I totally forgot this thread was about NZSL. I was talking about ASL. I don't know anything about NZSL.

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Are you talking about blocking sign language itself. With English, that word can mean so many different things.
 
inmate23 said:
i cant fingerspell in nzsl as my right hand is in a split as of yesterday as the b l k are 2 handed letters

the nzsl alphabet is the as the bsl alphabet
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OK - I'm confused.

are you trying to say that you (or someone) uses:

1) The system where they draw the letters on the palm of someone's hand (or arm if they're an amputee or unable to feel their hands)??

2) Uses tactile fingerspelling - where the "speaker" finger-spells and the "listener" places their hand(s) gently over the fingerspelling hand to "read" it???

From what I've read of tactile fingerspelling ... most deafblind use the one handed alphabet - even if their Signed Language (BSL, NZSL etc) uses a two handed finger-spelled alphabet... or is this not true?
 
Anij said:
From what I've read of tactile fingerspelling ... most deafblind use the one handed alphabet - even if their Signed Language (BSL, NZSL etc) uses a two handed finger-spelled alphabet... or is this not true?
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From what I understand, generally two-handed alphabets are slightly modified so the sighted-hearing person's hand acts as the dominant hand and the deaf-blind person's hand acts as the passive hand.

Example with the BSL alphabet:

Description of BSL alphabet

Description of BSL Alphabet Modified for the Deafblind

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwRDT71YCA]Video of BSL alphabet[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLi0K64P4wg]Video of BSL alphabet modified for the Deafblind[/ame]
 
Thanks CJB - I'm always happy to learn more means of communication, especially with other hoh, deaf or deafblind people throughout the world :)

I'm sighted, however I'm actaully working on learning grade 2 Braille, by touch - With the goal of being able to read the two brailled Harry Potter books I bought a few years ago at a great price (I started learning grade 1 Braille a few years ago, but due to a major health disturbance I put everything on hold and am now just starting to relearn everything :)

(if any Braille users have any tips for a VERY beginner - I'd be very appreciative)
 
Anij said:
Thanks CJB - I'm always happy to learn more means of communication, especially with other hoh, deaf or deafblind people throughout the world :)

I'm sighted, however I'm actaully working on learning grade 2 Braille, by touch - With the goal of being able to read the two brailled Harry Potter books I bought a few years ago at a great price (I started learning grade 1 Braille a few years ago, but due to a major health disturbance I put everything on hold and am now just starting to relearn everything :)

(if any Braille users have any tips for a VERY beginner - I'd be very appreciative)
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I read Braille (grade 2 American) and I'm in the process of getting a Braille display. In fact I have one lying on my desk. It's just a matter of getting it to work with my computer now. :giggle: Happy to answer any questions and give any tips. :P
 
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