[nfb-db] Deafblind Group Communication

[Mussie]

Haben,
I was once asked this question, although I generally only work on one-on-one 
training sessions. Sign language is not the only group-wide communication. I 
am sure there will be much simplier way to communciate in groups in the 
future, like there will be cell phone based video conversation via ASL in 
situations where it may not be possible to see one's signing. But for the 
deaf-blind, there are other options, including networked communication 
options (Face to Face and the DBC can permit this), though it may not be an 
they may not be an ideal solution in some situations. I also used to do 
group tactile signing in which what one is saying at the other end is 
relayed through the person or persons close to the receiver of the signing.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Haben Girma" <habnkid at aol.com>
To: "NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List" <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 2:03 AM
Subject: [nfb-db] Deafblind Group Communication


>
> John, you mentioned somewhere that your wife is not your interpreter. I 
> imagine that you do find yourself occasionally in large social groups. 
> What do you do in these situations? Do you just sign to the people next to 
> you? Does your wife really not interpret at all what the people across the 
> table are signing? Of course if your wife were your interpreter she would 
> not get a chance to participate in the conversation herself, but then how 
> can you participate in the large group conversation if someone does not 
> interpret for you? I'm curious specifically about informal groups of 4 to 
> six friends.
>
> Haben
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