Definitions

Closed Captions - Dialogue that can be turned off or on to display dialogue and environmental sounds on a television screen (usually via a built-in decoder).

Deaf - A prelingually Deaf person with sign language as his/her primary language.

deaf - A postlingually deaf person with verbal language as his/her primary language.

HA - Hearing Aid.

HOH - hard of hearing.

Hearing Aid - Small, battery powered amplifier worn in or on the ear.  Also known as a Personal Communication Assistant.  Uncouth persons use the term “hearing aid” as a derogatory comment, such as, “You hearing aid!”

Open Captions - Dialogue and environmental sounds displayed on a television or movie screen (cannot be turned off).

Subtitles - Usually a translation of foreign dialogue displayed on a television or movie screen (cannot be turned off).  Environmental sounds are not noted, as subtitles are for hearing people.

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  1. JONATHAN DAVID MARSHALL Said:

    on September 3, 2007 at 3:38 am

    Can anyone respond to your blogs? How does this work? Do I need a website? Is yours done on http://www.freewebs.com?

    I am so sorry for all the questions, but I got a hug from you on DS (Daily Strength) earlier today. You provided a link for an ASL Dictionary and your website address.

    Thanks,
    Jonathan David Marshall, a/k/a sierracompany (DS)

    P.s. how does one get a sign name?

  2. Hoh Said:

    on September 3, 2007 at 4:30 am

    Hi Jonathan,

    Thanks for stopping by. I don’t mind the questions. This is a free WordPress blog - anyone can sign up for one, no Website needed, and certainly, anyone can respond to a posting.

    Sign names are generally given to a person BY A DEAF person who uses sign language as his/her primary language.

    Hope you find the dictionary useful!

    Cindy

  3. JONATHAN DAVID MARSHALL Said:

    on September 3, 2007 at 4:45 am

    Thanks…now I have another Q: would you be willing to give me a sign name? If you do,can I change it on my blog?

  4. Hoh Said:

    on September 5, 2007 at 4:03 am

    I am not very fluent in sign language, so I’m so sorry, but I can’t give you a sign name. It’s also best if the Deaf person knows you, because he/she will consider one of your characteristics or physical attributes when giving you a sign name.

    Cindy

  5. Shon Said:

    on September 7, 2007 at 9:14 pm

    I really enjoyed reading your vignettes - you have a great sense of humor! I am a 30+ year member of the Parents Section of AG Bell. My three grown children are all deaf or hard of hearing. My youngest shared your Blog with me - she is also a member of the DHH section. Keep writing!

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