Bebonang,
I understand your feelings about all the questions. I was very hesitant to post them in the first place. Unfortunatly I had a deadline and felt that if people could see the questions they might post, knowing what they were. But now that my paper is handed in I don't ever have to do that again. But I do appreciate you responding to the post. Your information was very hepful and insightful. Though I can never understand what deaf people go through I can feel from your post the relief of knowing ASL. I've read it in many other posts as well. ANd it's stuggles like yours and so many others that have help slowly change education for deaf people everywhere. Lets hope that it keeps changing for the better! You shouldn't have to cater to hearing people. ASL is your language. THis is one reason why I want to learn ASL. I want to make the effort to learn your langauge. Just like when going to another country. I am glad that you have good communication with your son. I would never want to be isolated from my family like that. I am teaching my children and husband the signs that I learn.
Don't mind the long threads. Every little bit helps. I am reading more and more threads and learning a lot in the process. I have also met some wonderful people and I'm happy to meet you too.
Thank you for post