The Importance Of Sign Language In Deaf Culture

Knowing sign language truly does come in handy. American Sign Language has been an important part of my life since I was six years old. I have learned and taught sign language to children. I have also done interpreted for deaf people. Sign language is one of my greatest passions. It is very fun and interesting to learn. It is also great to share my knowledge of sign language with the children that I teach. I enjoy learning sign language because it is a unique and useful skill in life. It is helpful for communicating with deaf people. I have also signed with some deaf people while volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul. Knowing ASL is helpful because many deaf people have to read lips to understand what people are saying. However, it is much easier for them to read sign language.
I enjoy teaching sign language to young children. It reminds me of my first experiences with sign language. When I was six years old, I joined a group that taught …show more content…
Sign language bridges the gap between hearing and deaf people. Learning sign language helps people understand deaf culture. Deaf people are neglected by society. Many people do not consider deaf people disabled because they cannot physically see anything wrong with them. However, it is important to not forget what deaf people endure. Deaf people have made great contributions to society. Without sign language, their gifts could not be shared with the rest of society. Many people who are born deaf cannot speak. It is difficult for them to learn to speak because they have never heard sounds before. Sign language is the same as any other language in the sense that it has its own grammar, pronunciation, and word order. For example, instead of using punctuation like question marks or exclamation points, in ASL, people use facial expressions such as raising their eyebrows to communicate punctuation. There are also different dialects of ASL. Different regions have their own