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Sign Language - Learning, Using, and Teaching Sign Language

Basics of sign language, expressing yourself in sign, baby signing, learning sign language, international sign language, specialized sign language, other topics related to sign language, and teaching sign language.
Profile of William C. Stokoe, Jr.
Profile of Dr. William C. Stokoe, Jr. whose research proved sign language is a true language.
Sign Language
The most popular sign language articles at About Deafness.
Jobs - Careers Involving Sign Language
Forum members discuss careers that include the use of sign language.
Sign Language - Nonverbal Users
Sign language is not just for deaf and hard of hearing people. There are nonverbal children and adults who use sign language as a communication tool.
Top Ten Things to Do With Sign Language
What are the top ten things you can do with sign language?
Sign Language - Indian
Did you know that long, long, long ago some Native Americans had their own form of sign language? And that it is still possible to learn that sign language today?
Sign Language - Nonsigning Parents
About Deafness/HOH forum members discuss why some hearing parents do not or will not, learn sign language to communicate with their deaf children who use sign language.
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