#sign language.

[deafaq]

So I found out about a year ago that I was born with hearing loss and it is likely progressive- do you know any good apps or online tools for learning sign language?

http://deafaq.tumblr.com/links <-- Here is a good resource list for you! Unfortunately it’s very USA centric, so if you need something other than ASL, feel free to send an ask specifying which sign language you need. 

Mod M

[aslfan]

Where members of the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing community rate and review businesses based on deaf-friendliness.

[aslfan]

National Black Deaf Advocates

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http://www.harriscomm.com/books-multimedia/baby-sign-language.html/?utm_source=DT&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=boardbooks_DT_042714

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[aslfan]

Watch the Lamb in ASL.

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[aslfan]

Your Dominant Hand

You have a dominant and non-dominant hand. If you are right-handed, your right hand is your dominant hand. If you are left-handed, your left hand is your dominant hand. If you are ambidextrous, choose one hand to use as your dominant hand, and stick with it.

There are three types of signs when it comes to what hand you will use:

One-handed signs: Uses only your dominant hand

Two-handed symmetrical signs: Uses both your dominant and non-dominant hand where they both move the same way

Two-handed non-symmetrical signs: Uses both your dominant and non-dominant hand where the dominant hand moves while the non-dominant hand remains stationary

Your non-dominant hand will never move unless your dominant hand is moving the same way. This is very important for when you graduate from basic sign language into more complex signing. You don't want to get confused!