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Deaf TV: Gary Malkowski is a half-hour feature interview with Gary Malkowski in American Sign Language with voice interpretation and subtitling. Gary Malkowski made history when he was elected as the first culturally Deaf Member of Provincial Parliament in Canada. He has an extensive track record of advocacy work, and speaks passionately about the importance of Deaf culture and the role that sign language must play in the education of Deaf children....
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The Heart of the Hydrogen Jukebox os a collection of ASL Poems presented by aDeaf poets along with interviews and comments from each of the presenters.The selections are crafted so as to create a sense of Deaf history and are woven together by commentators that bring both dignity and wisdom to the development of ASL Poetry. Included are pieces from Deaf poets Robert Panara, Bernard Bragg, Patrick Graybill, Dorothy Miles, Clayton Valli, Ella Mae Lentz,...
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"American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-gestural language that utilizes facial expressions, nonmanual features, hand shapes, and upper body movements to convey meaning. This two-part series uses clear demonstrations and frequent review to help learners master the basics of ASL. With subtitled vocabulary lists, receptive skills practice sessions, and question-and-answer sections in both programs, the series is designed to enable viewers to have signed...
85) We sign: ABC
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One volume in an instructional sign language series that presents materials using Contact Signing in a sing-along fashion. Directions are clear and easy to follow and graphics are good. Although useful for all ages, the primary target audience is children.
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Frank and his 3 friends go on a hiking trip that is out of this world. They tell stories of greedy debtors, a woman witnessing a murder, a family with dark secrets and the mysterious disappearance of Frank’s sister. When the fine line between truth and tale dissolves it reveals the ultimate discovery that is just as unsettling as the tales they tell. This DVD is signed completely in ASL (no audio) and is closed captioned.
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Frozen texts are often troubling for interpreters. Coupled with the complexity of the legal system, frozen texts such as the Miranda Warning can be an intimidating task to tackle in ASL. The DVD provides a guided look at construction of a culturally rich, conceptually accurate rendering of the Miranda Warning. By exploring the history of the warning, the disparities in culture, and the linguistic considerations, interpreters of all levels can gain...
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The hearing children of parents with a hearing impairment inhabit a unique culture: men and women who do not quite belong to either of the worlds between which they are the only true bridge. Many are members of CODA [Children of Deaf Adults, Inc.] an international organization that focuses--primarily but not exclusively--on helping hearing children of deaf adults address their bicultural identity, and help the larger society better understand both...
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"Frozen texts are often troubling for interpreters. Coupled with the complexity of the legal system, frozen texts such as the Miranda Warning can be an intimidating task to tackle in ASL. This DVD provides a guided look at construction of a culturally rich, conceptually accurate rendering of the Miranda Warning. By exploring the history of the warning, the disparities in culture, and the linguistic considerations, this disc will provide a framework...
96) American Sign Language made easy: Learn opinions, descriptive adjectives, places & transportation
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Students will learn how to sign their opinions, descriptive adjectives, places, and transportation.
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Since 2004, Alan Abarbanell has toured the U.S. with his acclaimed one-man show "The Abababa Road Tour", chronicling his experiences growing up hearing in a deaf family. Abababa - a name give to him by a friend who could not pronounce Abarbanell - is a proud CODA (child of deaf adults) and a member of CODA International. Alan wrote this performance sharing his tales of growing up hearing in a deaf world and presented it at the Imagination Stage...
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