Sign Language Blog

Five-Year Study of Proposition 227 Finds No Conclusive Evidence Favoring One Instructional Approach
… knowledge of English, transferred to mainstream English-language classrooms. The proposition contains a provision …

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… and weighting totals. Employee comments and electronic sign-off steps have also been simplified, and printing …

Coming Up: Theater
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 3 hours ago… Saturday and March 11. (An American Sign Language translation will be provided at the matinee on Saturday.). Christian set the story …

Cole Swensen to give reading at Lawrence
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - 21 minutes ago… explores the expression of human emotion through the position and musculature of the hand, covering the spectrum of possibilities, from sign language to shadow …

30 Chinese NGOs win awards for innovative poverty reduction …
Xinhua, China - 18 hours ago… She said teaching sign language enhances communication not onlybetween deaf children and their parents, but also within the widerdeaf-mute community throughout …

Teens share faith through Human Video
Appleton Post Crescent,  USA - 19 hours ago… teens from three Appleton churches, demonstrate the story or theme of a contemporary Christian song through interpretive dance, sign language, music, pantomime …

AREA HAPPENINGS
Jacksonville Daily News, NC - 4 hours agoSILENT DINNER will be held at 6:30 pm Dec. 12 at Logan s Steakhouse to practice sign language skills. Both hearing/deaf welcome, but dinner is silent. …

Waukesha County Volunteer Opportunities
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription), WI - 12 hours ago… Must be 18 or older, have foreign language skills or be fluent in sign language and be available on an on-call basis Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm …

Deadline nears for science, engineering scholarships
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 1 hour ago… There are 1,867 students enrolled in the Timber Creek World Languages program, which offers four modern languages, plus Latin and American Sign Language. …

School Calendar
Miami Herald, FL - 2 hours ago… 305-822-0911. Palm Springs Middle School: Activities include the Earth, Heritage, Sign Language, Garden, and Tech clubs. Parents …

New music program offers sign language
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC - 20 hours agoThe Music Village in Cullowhee will offer a new Kindermusik music and sign language program called Sign and Sing beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28. …

Down Syndrome man’s death reveals systems cracks
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - 3 hours ago… Scardina, who could not speak and used some sign language, was last hospitalized at Halifax Medical Center for his behavior in 1997, reports show. …

Lion s Den
Arcadia Weekly, CA - 13 hours ago… You may ask yourself, Why should hearing people learn sign language? Christie may tell you that sign language is fun, natural and easy to learn. …

The Adventures of Hanuman, King of the Monkeys!
St. Paul Asian American Press, MN - 5 hours ago… and Bulgarian families, but raised in Sweden and educated in Minnesota, Kapil speaks four languages fluently and recently added American Sign Language to her …

Don’t be misled by cards
Daily News (subscription), South Africa - 32 minutes ago… unscrupulous persons are using the name of your society to collect funds in the Durban North area by selling cards with sign language alphabets on it. …

Powerful New Halogen Employee Performance Management Suite 7.0 Now Shipping
… and weighting totals. Employee comments and electronic sign-off steps have also been simplified, and printing …

Drivers Ed Direct - The Next Generation of Drivers Education Launches in Los Angeles
… driver safety curriculum, teaching students in a language they understand. Recent studies show that internet-based training is …

Bobsledder mom awaits twin son s miracle
BP News, TN - 12 hours ago… Having this information allowed us to be proactive. We immediately found an audiologist and began taking sign language classes as a family. …

Addison Mizner Elementary students sign and sing at Boca rehab …
Boca Raton News,  USA - 5 hours agoInstead he moved his fingers, using sign language to covey a heartfelt message to residents at the Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center. …

Teen teaches sign language to help others speak, hear
Marietta Times - Whitney Kidd demonstrates sign language at the New Matamoras branch of the Washington County Public Library. NEW MATAMORAS When Sam Kidd selected the first hearing aids for his daughter he carefully chose flesh-colored aids, worried that Whitney

Newport family prepares for son s potential hearing loss
Marietta Times - Zachary Farnsworth, 8, of Newport, plays a game of passing the sign to his father, Matt. Their teacher, Whitney Kidd, observes. Zachary is hearing impaired and is learning to sign with his family. If 8-year-old Zachary Farnsworth loses his hearing

Deaf congregation files suit over razed sanctuary’s value
Evansville Courier-Press - RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A church that has served the deaf community for half a century is fighting for survival more than two years after the California Department of Transportation evicted the congregation and razed its sanctuary to make way for new

Civil servant worked to serve her community
Seattle Times - Marilyn Laigo Senour took pride in her heritage and welcomed friends of all races. For each of her three youngest daughters, Marilyn Laigo Senour had a different tradition . With Danielle, 23, it was watching movies on Sunday afternoons. With Serena

DTS subtitling system offers ‘Signs’ of new access
Reuters Canada - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Subtitles are an essential part of the story in the independent film “Universal Signs.” Rather than merely translate what the actors are saying, they give viewers an intimate window into a unique subculture by using

Former Husker Ross pursuing his dream
Lincoln Journal Star - He traces the germination of his NFL dream to the seventh or eighth grade. To the Police Athletic League in Denver. Cory Ross runs from Michigan defenders during the first quarter of the Huskers’ Alamo Bowl victory. (Ted Kirk) Cory Ross chuckles at

Sign language for babies ‘gives you a glimpse into their world’
Daily Herald Tribune - Imagine being dropped into a foreign land where no one spoke your language. You couldn’t get food or something to drink and it was often so frustrating, all you could do is scream. Now imagine what it’s like for a baby who hasn’t learned to talk yet

Never too young for music
Pasadena Star-News - Kindermusik instructor Francine Martel, above, encourages Phillip Chan, 2, and Ashyah Hooks, 19 months, both of Arcadia, to make sounds with a toy microphone during Our Time in Arcadia. (David Pardo Photo) There might be a music program at your local

Local group is lifeline for families of children with Down syndrome
Lowell Sun - CHELMSFORD — Davis Randall has just arrived at his friend Amanda Russo’s home and takes wobbly steps into the sun-drenched living room. This is the first time he has seen his playgroup buddies in a while. He turned 3 in December and has started to

Good Life: In The Mid-Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie Journal - Last summer, the Sunday School at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poughkeepsie collected 30 boxes of clothing, school supplies, sports equipment and stuffed animals for Col. Glenn Marchi, a member of the congregation and veteran of the war

Gift of Love: 3 Siblings Adopted
KLTV - Another happy ending to report to you involving East Texas foster children. Last July we introduced you to three siblings; Dakota, Trevor and Jasmine. They spent about a year in foster care. In this report, we want you to meet their new family

The State Of the Bronx
New York Sun - When it happened, I’m not really sure, but most borough presidents, relatively powerless under the current city charter, deliver an annual “State of the Borough” speech. Although there has been precious little good news to report, the Bronx is

UM-Helena expanding community ed program
Independent Record - The University of Montana-Helena plans to expand its community education program. A recent grant allowed longtime behavioral sciences instructor Pamela Olsen to switch to full-time director of UMH s community education program in January. For the

Spiritual Resources
Washington Blade - ADIDAM REVELATION Bookstore & Dharma Arts Center presents a sacred chanting occasion Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 7215 Arlington Road, Suite 202, Bethesda, Md. 301-656-6277. AXIOS. G/L Orthodox & Eastern Christians meet. Friday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p

Scientists Find Ability For Grammar Hardwired Into Humans
Medical News Today - Researchers have long wondered why certain fundamental characteristics of grammar are present in all languages, and now a team of scientists at the University of Rochester has found evidence that these properties are built into the way our brains

People of Illinois invited to share their view of the arts
Lincoln Daily News - [FEB. 15 , 2006] C HICAGO — The people of Illinois are being invited to share their views on public funding for the arts and the value the arts bring to their communities. The Illinois Arts Council is hosting public, statewide information gathering

Health calendar
Cincinnati Enquirer - Small Talk Baby Sign Language, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Luke Hospital East, 85 Grand Ave, Fort Thomas. Parents with infants 6-24 months. Cafeteria conference room. $30. Registration required. (859) 572-3100. The Big Talk, 7-9 p.m., St. Elizabeth Medical

See this week’s cover.
Seattle Weekly - Going Nuts in the Rut It’s time for a relationship tune-up or a trade-in. Dategirl , by Judy McGuire. Horoscopes Feb. 15-21, 2006 Sign Language , by Caeriel Crestin. Feb. 15-21, 2006 Illustration by Carl DeTorres This Week’s Cover

A love that lasts
Bland Messenger - Vicky Persons was a divorced single mom buying calipers for her 1972 Dodge Dart, doing her own car repairs to save money. Lee McIntosh was the manager of Advance Auto, a single guy who’d never been married and lived at home. They’d seen each other

Brothers seek wrestling title for two schools
Memphis Commercial Appeal - But when Ashten and Demetrius Johnson proudly stroll from class to class at Brighton High in their Munford High wrestling gear, the sight is met mainly with shrugs and perhaps the odd comment. It should be noted that the Johnson brothers don’t dress

Scientists Find Ability For Grammar Hardwired Into Humans
Medical News Today - Researchers have long wondered why certain fundamental characteristics of grammar are present in all languages, and now a team of scientists at the University of Rochester has found evidence that these properties are built into the way our brains

What happens after life?
Beaufort Gazette - RIDGELAND — A handful of people sit on cold, metal chairs under a sign that reads, “Next.” A few men walk around, gripping black flashlights and wearing black T-shirts with “Security” and “John 8:36″ printed in yellow. They are waiting for someone

Eleven up for Miss Polar Fest, Miss Teen Polar Fest
DL-Online - Five teens are vying for the Miss Polar Fest title, and six for the Miss Teen Polar Fest title. Miss Polar Fest 2005 Leah Griffin and Miss Teen Polar Fest 2005 Summer Jordan will pass on the crowns to two lucky girls Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in

Levesque: Johjima anything but average
Seattle Post Intelligencer - PEORIA, Ariz. — There’s a cozy sameness to the start of spring training: the sun rising over the dewy green of the practice fields, the clubhouse smelling of fresh laundry and old sweat. But for all this soothing familiarity, the everlasting

‘The Miracle Worker’
Orlando Sentinel - ‘The Miracle Worker’ What: Orlando Repertory Theatre production of the classic story about Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. When: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (through Feb. 26). Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001

We Get the Beat
MediaPost - From bone flutes to digital downloads, music is a powerful storytelling medium. No wonder it’s still leader of the brand. C, F, C, G. To some readers, these may seem like four disconnected consonants in search of a few good vowels. But to those

Guide to Summer Camps
Newsday - Ages 3-5. Half-day. Farm theme for Summer 2006. Small groups, stimulating games & activities, sign language & dramatic play. Registration currently open. Fees: Call for rates. Contact: Florence Gersh

Sign language for babies ‘gives you a glimpse into their world’
Daily Herald Tribune - Imagine being dropped into a foreign land where no one spoke your language. You couldn’t get food or something to drink and it was often so frustrating, all you could do is scream. Now imagine what it’s like for a baby who hasn’t learned to talk yet

Jay’s Days in Torino - Tuesday 7, February
WGRZ TV - Today was our fourth day on the ground in Torino, and there is definitely a heightened sense of energy and excitement in the city. There is also a very noticeable increase in security here.. not only on the streets but also at the Olympic buildings

‘The Miracle Worker’
Orlando Sentinel - ‘The Miracle Worker’ What: Orlando Repertory Theatre production of the classic story about Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. When: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (through Feb. 26). Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001

Former Husker Ross pursuing his dream
Lincoln Journal Star - He traces the germination of his NFL dream to the seventh or eighth grade. To the Police Athletic League in Denver. Cory Ross runs from Michigan defenders during the first quarter of the Huskers’ Alamo Bowl victory. (Ted Kirk) Cory Ross chuckles at

For a Song
MediaPost - Josh Rabinowitz has an outrageous idea. “It won’t be long,” says the Grey Worldwide senior vice president, “before an original song, recorded specifically for an ad campaign, will be the No. 1 single in America. Imagine it: teenagers across the

Some panhandlers’ hard-luck tales are true
Seattle Post Intelligencer - NEW YORK — A scraggy Philip Esposito steps on an uptown train and begins telling his story: He’s HIV positive, homeless and hungry. He needs a few bucks to get something to eat. Commuters lining the subway car have heard it all before. They ignore

Light from black
Greater Kashmir - Although I am writing about a film released last year, but a timeless piece of art remains for ever and Black was no ordinary film. An extraordinary tale of a deaf and blind girl whose life is magically transformed by an aging teacher. Black is an

Go to story
Elk River Star News - Helping a child learn to read is a gift that will last a lifetime and takes a partnership that begins at home and continues at child care and in school. Here you will find tips and information to help children build the foundation to learn to read

Deaf person seeks peers
Chico Enterprise-Record - Chico Enterprise-Record When my 44-year-old daughter was growing up in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, “they” — the government, schools, the deaf-in-denial and the ignorant bureaucrats — decided deaf children should not ever learn American sign language

Disabled woman testifies to attack
Daily Breeze - A deaf and developmentally disabled South Bay woman used forceful gestures in court Friday as she told a jury how she said “no” and fought back against a cabdriver accused of raping her. Through a system of sign language relays with two interpreters