Herhighknee
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Hi everyone,
I am helping run a school in Kabul where the students are all girls. One of our alums was deaf, and we got her a scholarship to the U.S. where she is thriving. As I'm sure you know, deaf people in afghanistan are considered handicapped and are rejected by society. Our alum is doing very well, and since I have joined the staff, I have wanted to teach our girls some ASL. They all speak English fluently and are enthusiastic learners. I have made them watch Switched at Birth and they love it. I'm hearing, but used to tutor my deaf peers in college (5 years ago) and love ASL. I'm not completely fluent, but am proficient enough. If anyone is interested in working with me, we use skype here for all our interactions. I'd love to meet new friends, and answer any questions etc.
Thanks!
I am helping run a school in Kabul where the students are all girls. One of our alums was deaf, and we got her a scholarship to the U.S. where she is thriving. As I'm sure you know, deaf people in afghanistan are considered handicapped and are rejected by society. Our alum is doing very well, and since I have joined the staff, I have wanted to teach our girls some ASL. They all speak English fluently and are enthusiastic learners. I have made them watch Switched at Birth and they love it. I'm hearing, but used to tutor my deaf peers in college (5 years ago) and love ASL. I'm not completely fluent, but am proficient enough. If anyone is interested in working with me, we use skype here for all our interactions. I'd love to meet new friends, and answer any questions etc.
Thanks!