asldeaffriend
Member for 15 years, 8 months since Mar 20, 2009

M H O H "ASL SIGN LANGAUGE" SMILE IM HAPPY ABOUT THAT FOR MY SLEF My interest in American Sign Language began when I was about 13 years old. I noticed...See More Deaf couple Signing, one was hearing and one was Deaf and I was fascinated. After that day I started going local Library borrow books and try learn what Deaf people were saying. I did not have financial means that age purchase any books on Sign Language so I did the best I could. time went on my interest grew and later in my life I met friend who also had interest in Sign Language. He had book, that he later gave me and I still have, “American Sign Language Dictionary” and together we tried learn from the book. I moved Texas from Oregon State and while in Texas perused my need for learning Sign Language. I took Sign Language courses, of Campus, with Lamar University and received a Certificate from that class. In addition I became involved in Deaf Community and made many friends. My Sign Language Skills grew tremendously. me purchased my first VP and (eye-2-eye) with my own funds that I could communicate with my friends that I had made. me attended all Social Events that were in my area and also went Deaf Church where I helped with deaf and hearing children in pre-school. I also helped Deaf people order food in restaurants and at Deaf Garage Sales. older couple, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Tippett took me under their wings and said they were adopting me their grandchild. Mr. Tippett has passed now but I am in constant contact with Grandma Tippett on my VP along with many friends I made while in Texas. I returned Oregon and began seeking out the Deaf Community in my area. I was able to qualify for Sorenson VRS because my disability with Audio Processing Disorder and my abilities communicate effectively with Deaf / ASL being my main means of communications. ME volunteered Sign Language Teachers Helper Lila’s, in Eugene and me was with them for two years. I also started Deaf Coffee Chat at Starbucks and Pizza Socials during month. Since I have left Eugene, my Deaf Friend, also the Deaf Teacher at Lila’s, Ingrid Reasoner, has taken on this responsibility and still active today. me now volunteer OSD in various locations and enjoy more than anything in my life. The deaf community has been the biggest influence in my life. My entire future based on my becoming employed at OSD and . I feel I have a great deal offer OSD if given the opportunity. I will continue volunteer OSD, long as they will have me, me here for them and Deaf Community. me Aaron H O H/ ...I do understand deaf/HOH culture i do know "meaning words deaf HOH & cultuer "GBLT FRIENDY"

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