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Can I ask you this? Yes, u are literate as well as I am. Do u ever wonder how much information u probably have missed by being in an oral only environment?
When I learned ASL and experienced a classroom where everyone used ASL, I was shocked by how much information was shared in the classroom. I had no idea how much I missed out growing up. My communication was always direct not shared.
No Shel, I know I missed a lot. I know I still do. And at this old age my family is working on incorporating ASL as much as possible for that reason.
I was using sarcasm there. The people who get attacked so much use sign too. I was really angry about the rude treatment of people who disagree.
I do think BIBI is very promising, but I don't think rudeness and put downs of anyone who says something else might work is the way to make a point.
And I was very angry about Oceanbreeze, glib statement about the grammar of the deaf and her diminutive putdown by calling the person "dear". I have known a couple of people with spina bifida too, but I don't try to pretend I am an expert on their educational needs.
My point was people need to be treated more respectfully, no matter which side they take.