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Hand Talk: The Native American Sign Language that Prior to ASL

Centuries prior to the development of American Sign Language, Native American Sign Language, also called Hand Talk, was developed. It features four essential parameters: hand location, hand movement, hand shape, and hand orientation:

Hand Location: The relates to the positioning of a sign in space. A sign’s meaning can be altered when placed in a different area, for instance in front of one’s face as opposed to in front of the chest.

Hand Movement: This relates to how one's hands move when creating a sign. As an example, in Hand Talk, the signs “afternoon” and “mid-day” are formed in the same way. The only variation is the fact mid-day is stationary, and afternoon shifts from above the head to the side of the head in an arching motion.

Handshape: Each sign takes on a specific shape in the hand, known as a handshape. The handshapes of signs are necessary factors. As an example, the signs for “yes” and “I know” are similar in most aspects with the exception of the handshape; in “yes” the hand forms the characteristic J shape, whilst in “I-know” the hand makes the L shape.

Orientation: This refers to palm position which is noticeable within the Hand Talk words “above” and “add.” Both signs involve utilizing the left-hand to create a base, through which the right-hand rises, and both have identical movements, handshapes, and locations. On the other hand, when signing “above,” the non-dominant hand is positioned palm down, while in “add” the non-dominant hand is palm up.

Hand Talk’s Impact on American Sign Language

No one individual takes recognition for making American Sign Language. Its history reaches straight back to early 19th century, when varieties of signs developed in New England’s Deaf communities. And during the latter portion of that century, Hand Talk impacted the development of ASL, but historians generally dismiss this fact.

Hand Talk comes with regional versions which exist all over North America. Some examples are a northeastern version that ranges over the present-day New England, upper Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic states. Experts consider this version of Hand Talk significantly impacted the creation of American Sign Language. This influence took place within the 19th century through the signing of Native American youngsters who attended the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut. An online video titled “The Hidden History of “Hand Talk” presents powerful evidence for Hand Talk’s impact on ASL and US culture.

Nevertheless, regardless of its once-large number of users and powerful impact on American Sign Language, Hand Talk is in decline. This particular effect is caused by the widespread depopulation and Americanization of Native North Americans over the past 200 years. For example, in 1885, around 110,000 Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Sioux, Kiowa, Arapaho, and other tribal peoples utilized Native American Sign Language or Hand Talk. But by the 1960s, merely a portion of this number remained. And in the Twenty-first century, a small amount of active Hand Talk users remained.

Such as the other indigenous languages of North America, Native American Sign Language is decreasing in numbers. But as the quantity of proficient signers might be minimal, the language is still being used to varying degrees by a few members of Siouan and Algonquian tribes.

In addition, activists like Deaf Cherokee researcher Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody of Arizona are working diligently to help keep North American Hand Talk in existence. Dr. McKay-Cody works with tribal groups to assist them to protect their signed languages. She also advocates for Hand Talk to be integrated into the mainstream education of Deaf and Hard of hearing students. It’s hoped that such efforts can help Hand Talk to exist. In this way, forthcoming generations can continue to use and relish the language and understand the rich ethnic tradition from which it originated.

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Sioux Falls School Expands American Sign Language Program

The Sioux Falls School District’s (SFSD’s) recent move to expand its American Sign Language program addresses an important aspect of the D/HoH lifestyle. Deaf educator Colleen Barber sees the initiative as a significant boon to her community. Before the new policy was implemented, she was the only person teaching ASL. But this time there's one other American Sign Language instructor. And seeing the program expand, Ms. Barber is hopeful with regards to ASL’s future in her community.

Within past years, high school students could only get just one single year of language credits from studying ASL. At this time, with the addition of American Sign Language level 3 and 4 classes, students can satisfy their particular second language requirements with ASL solely

The SFSD‘s Rebecca Wimmer states that responding to the community’s diverse needs is progressively important as the city of Sioux Falls develops. A majority of these needs would be the necessities of Deaf and Hard-of-hearing students. For that reason, the School District has expanded its ASL program to benefit these learners and hearing students. “For our high school students, we [need to] prepare them for that next phase of life, make sure that they’re getting access to college programs, that they have career readiness skills,” Ms. Wimmer adds.

The Advantages of Expanding American Sign Language Programs

Social Advantages

Offering hearing pupils the possibility to consider ASL courses promotes greater inclusivity in the schools along with nearby local communities at the same time. Learning ASL as a second language furthermore widens the scope of hearing students’ social networks to involve people in the D/HoH populace.

Likewise, teaching American Sign Language in public schools offers D/HoH learners several added possibilities to have interaction with their hearing classmates.

Cognitive Benefits

Numerous studies have established that learning a whole new language enhances cognitive processes, which leads to greater academic achievement and increased chances for career success.

Creative thinking

Mental flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Listening skills

Abstract reasoning

Additional Benefits

Communicating in a visual way like signing improves students’ spatial awareness, visual sensitivity, and ability to mentally rotate an object and view it from various perspectives.

Employment Opportunities

Mastering ASL as a second language increases students’ employment opportunities. By way of sign language interpreting and teaching to speech audiology and pathology, the range of work opportunities regarding American Sign Language is enormous.

Beyond the many incentives that American Sign Language programs provide individual D/HoH and hearing students, they also benefit communities. For this reason, at least 35 states currently acknowledge ASL as being a modern language in their school systems. And more and more US colleges and universities offer ASL courses.

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The Simpsons Makes History with the Use of ASL and Casting Deaf Voice Actors

The Simpsons' Season 33 episode 17, entitled “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” is notable for American Sign Language (ASL) (even though the characters have only four fingers), and for its casting of Deaf actor John Autry II to voice the Deaf character Monk. Autry became the first Deaf performer to voice a character on the show through this role.

The ep. 17 additionally features a few other Deaf performers, such as comedian Kathy Buckley and three youngsters, Kaylee Arellano, Ian Mayorga, and Hazel Lopez from No Limits, a nonprofit organization committed to deaf children. This fact reinforces the influence of “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” as a turning point in US entertainment history for the Deaf community.

Care for Deaf People and Deaf Culture

“The Sound of Bleeding Gums” installment of The Simpsons demonstrates that its creators care about dealing with real-life issues on the show, specifically regarding people of different communities such as the Deaf. For instance, to voice the Deaf character Monk they chose Deaf actor John Autry II, who gave an exceptional performance. One other noteworthy aspect is the script, which was carefully written by Loni Steele Sosthand, whose sibling was born deaf. Furthermore, details about Deaf culture were carefully presented. At another point in the episode, Monk tells Lisa,“I’m not anybody’s cause,” reflecting how Deaf people actually feel. They really don't want pity or help in carrying out things simply because they can’t hear. They believe they are capable of doing anything a hearing individual can do. The Deaf are proud of who they are and being Deaf is a vital part of their identity.

The Use of ASL in the Episode

The creators also deserve credit for trying to have characters with just four fingers communicate in American Sign Language. This process must have been difficult to animate, which could explain why signing appears at the end of the episode. It's a brief scene, but it's entertaining to watch the characters attempt the nearly impossible task of signing while missing a fifth finger. Despite The Simpsons characters only having four fingers on each hand, the producers used two ASL consultants to ensure the accuracy of the ASL used in the episode.

A Bright Future for the Deaf in Entertainment

With CODA winning Best Picture and other awards at the 2022 Oscars, and the airing of “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” on The Simpsons, the Deaf community undoubtedly has a bright future ahead in the entertainment industry, especially in the field of animation. The Deaf actor John Autry II provides a great source of inspiration for other aspiring Deaf and hard of hearing actors. His ability to land a starring role star on The Simpsons despite his being Deaf is uplifting and encouraging to both the Deaf and hearing populations alike.

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Meet Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts and A Deaf Champion Who Wouldn’t Hear “No”

Every year on October 31st, Girl Scouts across the United States commemorate their movement's Founder's Day. The date was chosen to honor Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low's birthday. Ms. Low would not accept "No" for an answer when confronted with negativity in her never-ending quest to make Girl Scouts of the USA a success, blazing a trail for countless young girls to follow and living a life of daring, self-assurance, and integrity.

Use of Sign Language

Although the Girl Scouts of the United States now offer a sign language badge, it was not available during Juliette Gordon Low's lifetime. Juliette was never known to use sign language to communicate. The fact that she was a Deaf woman who achieved a rare level of greatness, on the other hand, has left a lasting impression on the world. She encouraged Deaf and hearing girls to communicate effectively by any means necessary to achieve their goals.

Juliette's primary goal in establishing the Girl Scouts movement was to inspire girls of all ages, ethnicities, and religions to work together to develop courage, confidence, and character.

Watch the video below to know more about Juliette Gordon Low.

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The Dance Routine of BAFTA Winners Makes a Strong Statement on Behalf of Sign Language

Rose Ayling-Ellis and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice won the Must-See Moment BAFTA for their appearance on the UK television show Strictly Come Dancing.

During their ballroom dance to Clean Bandit's song "Symphony," the music was turned off for a few seconds as the couple danced in silence.

Rose, an EastEnders actor, became the show's first Deaf contestant. Through her outstanding performance on the show, she powerfully brought society's perceptions of the Deaf community to the forefront.

The BAFTA Presenter Impresses Audience

English singer and tv presenter Rochelle Humes gave Rose her BAFTA in the most touching manner by introducing the winner in sign language. Rochelle’s noteworthy action was in sync with the new UK law that acknowledges British Sign Language (BSL) as an official language in England and Wales.

The Accomplishment of Rose Ayling-Ellis had a Major Impact.

Ms. Ayling-Ellis and Mr. Pernice received the first "perfect score" in the show's history, which was a huge victory for Deaf performers all over the world.

Rose Ayling-Ellis Uses Strictly Come Dancing as a Platform to Raise Awareness About Deaf Issues.

Ms. Ayling-Ellis stresses that it isn't enough to merely have Deaf people in front of the camera. More have to be behind the camera too, working as writers, producers, and directors.

“We still need to keep going, and keep the pace. We need people behind the scenes because that’s what makes it authentic and real to what Deaf people’s experiences are like." - Rose Ayling-Ellis

Giving Deaf People a Role Model

She likes to continue demonstrating that the possibilities for Deaf people are limitless once the limitations are removed.

“Hopefully, it will give them the realization they can do whatever career they want,” she says. “Nothing is impossible, and I know that a lot of Deaf children grow up in a society that thinks it’s not possible. But no - you can do it.” - Rose Ayling-Ellis

A Means of Promoting the Deaf Cause

In May of 2022 she became the first celebrity who used sign language to tell a bed time story on CBeebies.

In August 2022 she presented to the public the first Deaf Barbie doll outfitted with behind-the-ear hearing aids.

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Troy Kotsur Appears on Sesame Street Teaching American Sign Language

Troy Kotsur, an Academy Award-winning Deaf actor, recently appeared in an episode of the classic PBS children's show "Sesame Street" teaching American Sign Language. He is the second Deaf person in history to win an Oscar, the first being his CODA co-star Marlee Matlin. He appeared on the show to teach two of the Muppets and the show's global audience the show's regular "Word of the Day" in American Sign Language (ASL). He explained to Sesame Street characters Rosita and the Count that he is Deaf and communicates with others through ASL.

What is American Sign Language (ASL)?

This widely recognized form of sign language is used by Deaf people throughout North America and other parts of the world, including Canada. Signing is the use of sign language to communicate. To convey messages, ASL employs both manual or hand-based gestures as well as movements with other parts of the body.

The Word of the Day is Diversity

The 53-year-old star of the 2021 film CODA explained that diveristy means understanding and appreciating the differences in how people look, where they come from, and how they communicate with others.

The Importance of Troy Kotsur’s Appearance on the Show & Teaching ASL for the Deaf Community

Troy Kotsur's guest appearance on Sesame Street is notable for combining three different languages - American Sign Language, English, and Spanish - and repeating several words. This feature of the signing segment improves viewers' ability to sign these terms and demonstrates the diversity of sign language use.

Seeing a Deaf actor perform do American Sign Language on Sesame Street, which has a global audience, can help to fill the void in media representation of Deaf people.

Small Strides toward Improved Awareness and Inclusivity

Small changes in the global media have a big impact because they get people talking. Hearing people become more aware of the Deaf, are exposed to Deaf communities, and begin to comprehend some of the accessibility issues that Deaf people face on a daily basis.