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From: Verna.Forristal@f71.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Verna Forristal)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Asl as a conceptual la
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Date: 30 May 91 04:00:58 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 TS> BRAVO!   ASL is a "high" method of communication that DESERVES as much
 TS> respect as a foreign language!
 TS>     So much idea can get across in ASL than English could ever
 TS> provide.. Much more can be done if everyone knew ASL!

Tim, I just want you to know that I favor oralism as an addition to ASL, not a
replacement.  I keep hoping that I can find an ASL signer to help me.  There
is only so much to be reaped froms Sign Friends.  It lacks facial expression
and body English.

 TS> What we need to do, is form a team  of professionals willing to support
 TS> one other- to fight for respect towards ASL as a "high level" language!

In a previous post I mentioned trying to get Mensa testing in ASL.
Would you be willing to help in this endeavor?

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