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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
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Subject: Re: MRS NAYA'S CLASS
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Date: 20 Nov 90 04:16:45 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi Ann,

I noted your question asking if there was a Japanese sign language
and if many of the signs were the same as American Sign Language.

As you know, I was in Japan last summer. While I was there, I was
exposed to a limited amount of Japanese Sign Language.

My impression was that much of it was more geometric with the hands
open, fingers extended and palms flat. But again, we are talking
about an impression based on limited exposure and by a visually
impaired signner. (Meaning me of course.)

I would like to have seen more, but my basic impression was that
American Sign Language was a freer more flowing language form.

Yes, there is a French Sign Language and I "think" that ASL has its
roots in French Sign Language. (Help me my more knowledgeavle
friends.)

Other countries do have their own systems as well. There is even a
Mexican or Hispanic Sign Language and so on.

Keepin' the faith!

.                          Vixen

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