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"The Heart Of Any Language Is Found Within Its Culture... As anyone who has learned a foreign language will tell you, all language is an experience. And that experience is found through a language's culture its people. The journey toward complete comprehension and usage of American Sign Language includes the recognition, not only of the sovereignty of the language, but of the understanding that ASL lives within its own community and culture. The full learning and understanding of a language involves much more than vocabulary or sentence structure. All language is unique in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, emotion, and more... including culture. ASL is a language unique to the community that uses it. Don't Just ""Sign""... Communicate! focuses on giving you a better understanding of the ASL community and culture, as well as a better and more comprehensive understanding of learning the language. This guide successfully takes you inside the Deaf community and gets you involved in its fascinating culture. Take advantage of this informative and handy resource that will make your journey into ASL a fulfilling adventure. Start ASL has created this guide so that you can easily explore the ASL language and Deaf culture. This guide provides you with tools, advice, and helpful resources not available anywhere else!"

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This book is a real gem! Informative, intriguing, and an easy read -- it is your ticket to a new world of friendships and cultural understanding! When it's time to step out of the classroom and into the Deaf Community--Michelle Jay's advice and insights are just what you need! Remember what you learned from this book and you'll do great! William G. Vicars, Ed.D. Associate Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies California State University, Sacramento (Also known as Dr. Bill of www.lifeprint.com) Whenever I am questioned to offer a suggestion of a good, easy to read book about sign language and the Deaf community, I now have a clear answer... this book packs a ton of useful information in one spot. A must have for any new sign language student! John Miller, Co-Founder, Educator www.signingsavvy.com A Student's Guide to ASL and the Deaf Community is an essential guide for those thinking of learning ASL, considering a career working within the Deaf community or looking to understand Deaf culture. It truly is the bible for everything you need to know but didn't know to ask. This book is filled with all the important information you need in one place and is truly an amazing read. Pearl Feder, L.C.S.W., Editor & Coordinator SayWhatClub Social Media www.saywhatclub.com For anyone interested in Deaf Culture, I recommend this book as a road map for joining it, fitting in, and finding a related career. Some of the resources outlined in the book are also useful for deaf immigrants to the USA. Omer Zak, Owner DEAF-INFO www.zak.co.il/deaf-info History and culture are an essential part of learning American Sign Language. In order for any ASL student to understand this complex and beautiful language, they must understand the very nature of those who use this language, the Deaf community. This is a great book for students to learn about the Deaf Culture, community, history, professions and much more. I recommend this book as a supplement to any other ASL book used in the classroom. Cindy Dawes, ASL Instructor Fivay High School As a Deaf person who hails from Gallaudet University with Masters Studies in ASL Linguistics, taught ASL at various state universities for over 25 years, trained sign language interpreters, and served on the board for interpreter quality assurance qualification programs, I definitely suggest this book for the beginning ASL signer. Communication involves so much more than just learning, using, and understanding the language. This book smoothly pulls it all together while inspiring the novice learner. I whole-heartedly and with honor recommend this book. MJ Williams, Author & Website Creator/Owner www.babiesandsignlanguage.com

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"Beginning when she was only thirteen years old, Michelle Jay has understood her passion and love for ASL. As a hearing person in the Deaf community, Michelle was determined to master everything she could about ASL... not just ""how to sign"" but the very best ways to learn to sign as well! As the founder of StartASL.com, the leading online resource for ASL and Deaf Culture, Michelle has tremendous insight into this unique community. Michelle earned a Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Studies, with an emphasis in teaching, from one of the nation's premier programs at California State University, Northridge. When not writing books or tending her website, Michelle contributes thought-provoking articles to academic publishers such as Greenhaven Press. Her unique articles have done much to support Deaf Culture, and have been printed in resource publications such as American Chronicle and Perspectives on Diseases & Disorders: Deafness & Hearing Impairments."

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