Inc Sign Media
Description
This DVD provides a basic overview of Deaf people in America, their language and their culture. It gives information about national and international organizations of and for Deaf people, employment opportunities, and communication and accessibility. A list of easy to follow, non-threatening communication tips is included with accompanying vignettes. (Recommended for Deaf Awareness programming.)
Description
These presentations provide a fun filled way for students to practice their receptive abilities. . . . Voice over is not included, allowing students to truly test their comprehension.--cover note.
Compilation of stories and narrative descriptions used in the series: American Sign Language. Falls Church, Va.: Sign Media, Inc., c1980.
Description
This DVD addresses a number of issues one must face to render an accurate interpretation of the Miranda Warning. It features Lou Fant who leads a discussion with interpreters Sharon Neumann Solow, Theresa Smith, and Anna Witter-Merithew. Each of the interpreters renders their interpretation of the Miranda Warning, section by section, which is then followed by a discussion.
Description
This series presents sign language users signing the dialogues in the accompanying texts, The Green Books. Each dialogue is presented three times, the first presenting a full view of both signers and the second and third allowing the viewer to sign with the person in the dialogue. Each DVD concludes with several stories, anecdotes or poems spontaneously presented in American Sign Language.
Description
An overview of practical prinicples and tips for working with sign language interpreters is provided on this DVD. After a brief discussion of the history of sign language interpretation this tape discusses the role of the interpreter and then presents ten general principles for working effectively with an interpreter. Finally, the video discusses practical application of these principles in three communicative situations -- one-to-one interactions,...
Author
Description
"The Elephant Game introduces students to one of the most cherished activities in the Deaf community. Played by Deaf individuals for generations, ASL students learn about its rules and game-playing strategies, develop insight into Deaf perspectives towards the game, and apply a wide variety of language skills in the process. Through meaningful use of language, students deepen their understanding of Deaf culture and increase their language proficiency."--Back...
Description
In this DVD keyed to the text, The American Sign Language Phrase Book, 3rd Edition by Lou Fant and Barbara Bernstein Fant, two native ASL users, one male and one one female, sign phrases, expressions, sentences and questions that come up in everyday conversation. Over 500 sentences or phrases organized by commonly occuring topics, 300 related vocabulary words and the manual alphabet are presented. Topics include everyday expressions, signing & Deafness,...
Description
A comprehensive history of deaf people in Europe and America. Told largely from the vantage point of Laurent Clerc, the narrative traces the beginnings of formal education for deaf students in France and in the U.S. This outstanding story reads like a suspense novel. Sadly, the story is also a study of prejudice and oppression for almost two hundred years as "educators" have sought to abolish sign language and have denied deaf people the right to...