http:\/\/www.nldeaf.com<\/a><\/p>\nEveryone. Please bring a liter of soda and a snack for all to share-<\/p>\n
Game night is an event organized by Deaf people from the church – welcoming non-member Deaf and Hearing people to join in, socialize. Some to just chat, others play games, enjoy snacks- a relaxing environment on \u2018Deaf turf\u2019 for hearing people wanting to interact with Deaf people who use varying sign modalities- Signed English to ASL.<\/p>\n
These activities are a great opportunity for hearing people to interact in ASL. Therefore, during both Game Nites and the ASL Chat Haven we ask Deaf people to sign with the hearing people and not use their voices as they sign and vice versa. We ask hearing people do the same – not speak as you sign. When you use your \u2018voice\u2019 while you sign, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible for hearing people to incorporate the varied ASL non-verbal markers of face and body to enable communication in ASL. Also, all such ASL non-verbal markers are minimized when Deaf people speak and sign – hence, the end result is that no one is able to achieve the desired ASL we, both hearing and Deaf people, desire –<\/p>\n
Let your voices be silent~ be environed by \u2019Sound of Silence\u2019; signed communication amongst Deaf people.<\/p>\n
So, everyone, come enjoy some \u2018chat\u2019, games & snacks-<\/p>\n
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The monthly February 2017 Chat Haven will take place<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 25, 2017 – 1>3 pm NLDF church<\/p>\n
Keep in mind; whether you join in the chat or you just sit and observe- you will learn either way. Patience and perseverance are the primary keys to understanding a language. The main goal of ASL Chat is to enhance your understanding of what a Deaf person is signing, not how well you sign.<\/p>\n
Sign comprehension will lead to gradual sign fluently. Additional benefit: Whereas, the \u2018target\u2019 people are hearing, Deaf people who were not exposed to ASL and Deaf Community while growing up can benefit from the ASL life stories shared by Deaf persons – whether on DVD or with participants present.<\/p>\n
This format may not be the most conducive learning environment for everyone, especially if this is your first exposure to \u2018live chat\u2019 with deaf and hearing people in sign communication\u2014 at times the \u2018talk does get lively\u2019. There are other more formal, structured sign language classes in the community and at local colleges that you can look into to get started- However, for anyone up to the challenge- welcome!<\/p>\n
Thanks to the Deaf people who shared \u2018life experiences\u2019 and hearing attendees who participated in the \u2018chat\u2019, making it a good session in January.<\/p>\n
Looking forward to seeing you.<\/p>\n
All in His hand,<\/p>\n
Lillian
\nEmail:\u00a0lilhosh@me.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi Folks Ready for the February Game and Chat? – Here are dates and times February 3, 2017 Game Nite will be on Friday, the 3rd; 7 pm- at the NLDF church – New Life Deaf Fellowship church http:\/\/www.nldeaf.com Everyone.…<\/p>\n
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