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She and I had discussed methods of encouraging the use of sign language in the district and I had suggested the teachers create a room or area that was to be a "highly visual environment" wherein the participants (including the Hearing people) would communicate only in sign language. *smile*
Thank you
- Shane
 

July 12, 2011

Dear Shane,
Culture is a moving target.

With a passion for storytelling and advocacy, Jamie delves into topics that matter deeply to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

gay in asl


-- Marci>>

We now have a generation of Deaf who have a totally fresh understanding of the term "mute."
Back in 2006 I wrote that "theoretically it would be possible for the term 'mute' to make an in-your-face comeback." This is no longer theory. Within our community there are those who have actively blogged about and promoted the concept of using the word MUTE proudly to denote being a Deaf person who doesn't voice.

I know that is what you are doing now.
Sure I'd be happy to post the correspondence as you request, but just so you'll know, there is a movement amongst some in the Deaf community to reclaim the word "mute" and make it our own! Just as there are zeitgeist websites out there devoted to "crip" humor for the "severely euphemized," we are seeing and have seen semantic evolution of the term "mute."
-- Bill


 

The challenge lies with the fact that to successfully modulate your voice, you generally need to be able to hear your own voice.


But at least they will be in the pipe for eventual inclusion.
I just do the initialized "GAY" / "LESBIAN" signs on the chin. Or if in an unknown group I'll spell G-A-Y.  For partner I do the "roommate" sign.
But what do I know?  I'm like the world's straightestgeek.
The other day a tattooed motorcyclist showed me half a dozen signs for "gay" that he says are in use.  One of which was "tugging on the earlobe."  Heh.
I'll have to ask around to see if he was giving it to me straight, er, I mean, telling me accurateinformation.
Dr.

I  have the Random House Webster's ASL Dictionary, but I often rely on  your site for current, cultural descriptions of signs. We are still great friends though and chat via webcam a lot to have him see my progress or when he uses video phone i can at same time listen to interpreter and watch him sign with them as i try to notice what is being used as he signs and interpreter talks to me.

Or the word "queer?" Why or why not? Jamie believes in the power of shared stories to inspire action, foster understanding, and create a more inclusive world for everyone.

'gay' in sign language

For help on how to use this, see the instructions. I called Micah to just ask him directly and get a response from him as to what his feelings are about the word mute being used when people refer to him.

(Or  are they already on the site somewhere and I'm just missing them?) Do you recommend using the initialized signs on the chin or is there something more up-to-date? When practicing, remember to form the letter G with your dominant hand and tap it on your chin or fingerspell the word. Vicars,
After reading your message i thought to myself, "I hope he posts his reply to my email." Certainly a good point for a lot of people like me studying the culture.

The kids named it "The Deaf Room". This sign is recognized within the LGBTQ+ community and promotes inclusivity and effective communication with Deaf individuals.

Mastering this sign enhances cultural competency and understanding of LGBTQ+ terminology. Even more interesting is if he goes back to the same restaurant 10 years later and there is a different chef preparing that "same" salad -- the salad may taste quite different.
 

When the NAD "says" this is the way it is, you should take that as an indication that a very large percentage of the American Deaf Community indeed felt that way about that topic at the time of that article.

Thank you for your thoughts and opinion on the subject. Not to say that i don't see a lot of people get furious when various words are used.