Wednesday Wows
#1--Deaf Nation Expo last Saturday was interesting, but not as exciting as last year's (when I got to meet a deaf actor I'd admired for a long time). But I did understand some signs here and there, including parts of a live game show called "Accept or Accept Not." The first "eureka" moment came before I even entered the building, as I was coming out of the tunnel that goes from the parking lot under the street to the Fairplex. A deaf guy looked at me and brought his crossed hands down in front of his face. And I knew what he was saying--"Dark!"
#2-- My last sign language class is next Monday...Now I have to decide if I want to try a college ASL course, with the possible goal of learning to interpret for schoolkids. (The requirements aren't as tough as interpreting for adults.)
#3--I've actually worked three days in a row again, at three different schools. Yesterday, I was at a junior high with students who have trouble learning and paying attention. They had no trouble talking, however--or insulting each other. Their history textbook almost put me to sleep. Why are they always so dry and full of big, complicated words?
Today, I worked with the autistic kindergartners again. Both days, the teachers said I was a big help. I was surprised, because I felt a little awkward and bumbling. Glad they didn't mind.
#2-- My last sign language class is next Monday...Now I have to decide if I want to try a college ASL course, with the possible goal of learning to interpret for schoolkids. (The requirements aren't as tough as interpreting for adults.)
#3--I've actually worked three days in a row again, at three different schools. Yesterday, I was at a junior high with students who have trouble learning and paying attention. They had no trouble talking, however--or insulting each other. Their history textbook almost put me to sleep. Why are they always so dry and full of big, complicated words?
Today, I worked with the autistic kindergartners again. Both days, the teachers said I was a big help. I was surprised, because I felt a little awkward and bumbling. Glad they didn't mind.