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Deaf culture: history and identity

Community norms, the history of Deaf education, and why 'Deaf' with a capital D is an identity rather than a diagnosis.

Sign language video

Start with your dominant hand at shoulder height, palm facing forward.

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Captions: English. Signing speed varies between signers - use the speed control if you need more time.

Transcript

  1. 0:00

    Welcome. In this lesson we work through the manual alphabet one letter at a time.

  2. 0:14

    Start with your dominant hand at shoulder height, palm facing forward. Keep your elbow relaxed.

  3. 0:31

    A is a closed fist with the thumb resting alongside the index finger, not tucked inside.

  4. 0:48

    B is a flat hand, fingers together and straight, thumb folded across the palm.

  5. 1:05

    Take these slowly. Accuracy first, speed second. Use the playback speed control if you need more time.