Image description: A goregous Artic Fox with white fur is looking toward you. It is standing in front of bush. The ground is covered in snow. The word Michael Dunham in black font and ASL Professor in rose gold font is positioned on the the fox's body.
Build language connection through communication
Careers that use ASL Benefit of learning ASL
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Education - teachers at deaf schools,
professors at deaf colleges or colleges with deaf programs • Government - equal opportunity office workers, deaf and hard of hearing specialists • Health - doctors, dentists, other medical health professionals such as nurses • Interpreting - interpretation service worker for government agencies, hospitals, schools, museums, theaters, etc. • Therapy - work as a speech - language pathologist, audiologists, or occupational therapists |
Learning other languages promotes mental flexibility.
• It promotes cross cultural understanding. • Studying American Sign Language opens possibilities for meeting Deaf people at work or in the community. • Learning about other cultures will help you expand your personal horizons. • Learning about other languages and cultures can contribute to your community and country. Source: Onondaga Community College |
Image description: Michael is wearing a two-tone purple polo shirt with a cardigan over it, a galaxy-printed skinny jean, a pair red converse sneakers. He signed "ZOMBIE" with exagarrated face expression. The board has serval cartoon images. The first image on the left is a green-skinned witch with black pointy hat and yellow-stained evil smile. The next image is a smiling white woman wearing a black pilgrim hat and a brown dresss with large white collar. Her arm stretched out with palm facing up. The next image is a black bald man in black priest clothes. The final image on the right is a green-skinned zombie in a workshirt with red tie. The zombie's arms are outstretched with the hands facing forward. One eye is bigger than the other. |
ASL and Deaf Culture Workshops Services
ASL and Deaf CultureExplore the world of American Sign Language by learning how to communicate and develop a sense of a signing community
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Body and GestureLearn how to use your body and face to express yourself in an artistic way
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Emergency CrisisHow do you communicate with a Deaf person in a time of crisis. What is the appropriate approach to use when giving support to a Deaf person in need of service.
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