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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: Hi All.
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Date: 28 Aug 90 00:58:49 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 To: ps299bd@sdcc6.ucsd.edu (Romy Spitz)
 
 
Hi, Romy!  I'm glad you jumped in this thread about ASL vs speechreading/
oral communication.
 
I feel that with all of the technology that is available now, there 
is no reason our children of the future (those who are hearing impaired)
can't learn English using total communication.  Things have come 
a long way since you and I were in elementary school.
 
Perhaps you and I were the exception but I still think ASL should 
not be caught as a primary language.  I guess the reason I feel so 
strongly about this is due to the exposure I've seen of other HI 
folks who are so isolated and live in their own little world.  I 
wasn't exposed to this until just a few years ago as I'm not a part 
of the deaf culture.  I actually don't believe in the deaf culture
because I want to see all of us join in with everyone else.  This 
is going to have to happen in order to educate the hearing world 
and break down the barriers that hamper so many.
 
There were no oral interpreters when I was in school but there are 
many available now and I use one often for big group meetings and 
seminars.  I am planning on using one while attending classes at 
our local university.
 
Like Stu has mentioned, all concepts of communication should be taught.
I've had many tell me it's not possible but I don't buy that.
 
Sorry I was delayed in responding to your message but things have 
been a bit busy for me lately.  I sure hope to keep up now that I've 
caught up on my mail or perhaps I should say when the second system 
is around (I hope next week).  It's hard for me to get on my own 
BBS to answer my mail.
 
Meanwhile, I'd like others to jump in with their comments on this 
subject - it's certainly a very interesting one even though it can 
be controversial.  But we know that, don't we?  (grin)
 

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