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[Scott Davert]

Hi Janice.
The simple truth of the matter is that no such manual exists. So HKSB,
HKNC, the taskforce on deaf-blindness, or any other resource cannot
provide something which does not exist. I hope that the text I
included about formulating the letters of the manual alphabet is
helpful.
There are books that you can get which do somewhat of a good job, but
the first thing you absolutely must master before moving on are the
handhsapes. I know that Bookshare has a book called signing
illustrated which offers some textual descriptions, but I'm not sure
how good it is.

Scott

On 9/4/13, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Heather,
> I understand your dilemma. Although I am deaf-blind, I need to learn
> tactile ASL and the only way to take it is through ASL classes, which
> are expensive and I am on a limited income.  Plus, since my dual
> disabilities didn't occur until late in life, people in my life don't
> encourage ASL.  However, I am real sorry to hear that you had such a
> miserable experience at a deaf-blind meeting. It is through practice
> that we build on our skills that we learned so that we hope to master
> them.  This is particularly true when it comes to learning a different
> language.  Finding people who are willing to help you, sign S-L-O-W-L-Y
> to you is key to build a solid foundation and your confidence.
>
> That is terrible that HKNC has not responded; I would have thought that
> they had a manual of signs in Braille that described in words how to
> form the signs.
>
>   It is awesome that you work with deaf & blind refugees. Are they from
> a particular region, conflict, country?
> Janice
> On 9/4/2013 2:04 PM, heather albright wrote:
>> Hello, I am taking my first ASL class at the community college!  I am
>> taking  this course because I want to communicate with my deaf-blind
>> friends and I myself have hearing difficulties!  I wanted to know if
>> there is a brailled manual for the letters!  I received several audio
>> books and one braille book however, they don't describe how to make
>> the signs!  I thought they would after all the materials are from a
>> blindness organization!  I tried to e-mail the Helen Keller foundation
>> and never received a response!  I have tactile interpreters for in
>> class!  However,  I don't have anyone who can work with me outside of
>> class!  I have only been to the deaf-blind chat here in Austin once!
>> It was not a pretty nice experience!  The sighted deaf were talking
>> amongst themselves and the so called interpreters for the deaf-blind
>> were talking to themselves ignoring the people they were supposed to
>> help! So my friends and I have not been back!  We communicate with our
>> braille displays on the note-takers for now!  But I think there might
>> be a better way!  I also work with refugees who are deaf and found
>> that Iwas the only one who wanted to take ASL so I could at least
>> communicate with the deaf refugees!  I already work with blind
>> refugees, as a volunteer.  Thank you, Heather Albright
>> Heather Albright
>> "When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is
>> wrought in our life, or in the life of another." Helen Keller
>> contact: voice and text:
>> 512-680-3985
>> skype: cynterline
>> e-mail:
>> heather.albright at g.austincc.edu <mailto:heather.albright at g.austincc.edu>
>>
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