Name signs are signs that are used as peoples names. They are specific signs that refer to specific people. If you spend enough time in the Deaf community eventually you will receive a name sign from your Deaf friends or associates. It is best to get your name sign from a skilled native signer who is familiar with the Deaf people in your area and knows whether a particular name sign is already being used. In general, only people who are culturally Deaf should give name signs to others. The reason you should get your name sign from a Deaf person skilled in ASL and active in the Deaf Community is because such individuals have enough experience to know if a potential name sign is grammatically correct and culturally acceptable Getting your name sign from a Deaf person who is active in the Deaf community helps insure that the new name sign doesnt conflict with existing local name signs. Note that it is quite an honor for a Deaf individual to give a hearing person a name sign--it is something that is earned. This video below is in ASL but also is voiced, so turn up your volume. If you click the CC button, there are also English captions, as well. youtube/watch?v=OYttECPdGSQ
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:00:00 +0000