The rise of the Deaf Pride movement in the 1980s has introduced a distinction between deaf and Deaf, with the capitalized form used specifically in referring to deaf persons belonging to the community—also known as Deaf culture—that has formed around the use of American Sign Language as the preferred means of communication.
Friday, June 15, 2007
"What a Wonderful World" Sign Language for 2nd Graders! :-)
A 2nd grade teacher asked me to show the kids some signs to go along with this song they'll be performing on the last day of school. There may be some future Signers there, so I kept it simple not wanting to frustrate them! :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw8lVomAQis