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Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is a statewide special library dedicated to meeting the information and accessibility needs of the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind communities, as well as meeting the information needs about hearing loss to all Tennesseans.
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This two-video set accompanies the book "The National Curriculum - An Introduction to Working and Socializing with People Who are Deaf-Blind" published by Northwestern Connecticut Community. The project is a collection of information compiled by leaders in the field of deaf-blindness. The videos provide a full semester class for interpreting students who will work with Deaf-Blind persons.
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In Understanding International Sign, Lori A. Whynot examines International Sign (IS) to determine the extent to which signers from different countries comprehend it. She focuses exclusively on expository lecture IS used in conference settings and presents the first empirical research on its effectiveness for communicating rich information to diverse audience members. International Sign is regarded as a lingua franca that is employed by deaf people...
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Building ASL Interpreting and Translation skills is designed for students taking courses in American Sign Language (ASL) as well as students and practicioners engaged in the field of interpreting who want to develop or enhance their skill. The DVD demonstrates selected scenarios from each part of the text. Parts I and II emphasize receptive skill building while Parts III and IV model expressive skills.
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"Through the eyes of a CODA interpreter, Beverly Bostic, the reader will see many of the issues faced by all interpreters. She confronts the 'line' of professional behavior and the gray areas that often occur. Along the way there is a murder and Beverly is caught up in helping to find a killer!"--Publisher's blurb.
17) Of sound mind
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Tired of interpreting for his deaf family and resentful of their reliance on him, high school senior Theo finds support and understanding from Ivy, a new student who also has a deaf parent.
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Presents the life stories of eleven different deaf persons who grew up and lived in the Chicago area. The project is in a question/answer format but structured so that the deaf presenters is allowed leeway in presenting his/her life story. Recommended for advanced receptive skill building interpreting practice.
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