Cath Smith

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Title: Sign In Sight: Step Into The Deaf World (human Horizons): Step Into The Deaf World (human Horizons): Description:
Designed to bridge the gap between the deaf world and hearing society. From the Author a Deaf Awareness book, that focuses on sign languageThis is an accessible, easy to read overview of Deaf community and culture, that is essential to all those interested in learning sign language. It should be particularly useful to families and all those new to the subject. It is clearly explained and illustrated with sign vocabulary relevant to the topics such as communication modes, technological equipment and deaf schools and organisations. There is also a separate section which describes, with examples, some of the structures of British Sign Language (BSL) such as directional verbs, classifying handshapes and simultaneity. Explains the influences that have brought about the changing attitudes to sign language. Excerpted from Sign in Sight by Cath Smith. Copyright © 1992. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved (Section Six, Deaf Organisations, The British Dead Association: The Voice of the Deaf Community) The BDA's formation came about more than a hundred years ago, as a result of adult Deaf people's concern over developments in deaf education. A resolution to exclude the use of sign languages in deaf schools throughout the world was passed by hearing teachers at the international Milan congress of 1880. In Britain, a Royal Commission into the education of deaf children in 1889 also failed to consult Deaf people, and the exclusion of sign language and Deaf teachers in deaf schools has continued for almost a century. The resultant fall in standards caused Deaf people to unite in defence of their own interests. The BDA remains a grass roots (illustrated sign) organisation committed to representing the views and rights of Deaf people, with the official recognition of BSL as one of its major objectives.

Title: Signs Make Sense: A Guide To British Sign Language (human Horizons Series): Description:
Helpful guide to anyone learning BSL level 1 or 2.