Come Sign With US!

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70878869215565682942011-07-08T06:01:13.857-07:00Come Sign With US!We are a group of people who have a family member or friend who uses Sign Language as their first language. One of the greatest gifts of LOVE is to speak to a person in THEIR language. So we invite our friends and family to Come Sign with US!!!RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-54257206558328601962010-05-11T11:12:00.000-07:002010-05-11T11:20:14.256-07:00New Class Structure!

I always have believe that everything, good or bad, happens for a reason. I need to restructure the Sign Language class so it is more interactive and less dependent on technology. Simple. I think the last 2 session have proven that this new group calls for a new format. Done. I've been working on it and I will use it in our next class which will be the 2nd Saturday of June. Actually, our

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-37071361637882717042010-04-28T10:43:00.000-07:002010-04-28T10:48:58.899-07:00Sign Language class - Family friendly Environment

We had a wonderful session last Saturday, April 24th. Although we were having technical difficulties, we still were able to learn many new signs. We talked alot about Resources, DVD's, Books, and of course practicing among ourselves to strengthen our use of Signs. We had a great group of Moms, Dads, Uncle, Aunts, Cousin, Friends and of course that gave us an opportunity to practice the sign

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-75862150623787262652010-02-18T08:42:00.000-08:002010-02-18T08:49:08.367-08:00Sign Language Class - March 13, 2010!!

We will have our first Class for 2010 on MARCH 13, 2010 :Location: ARC of Prince George in Upper Marlboro, MD.. 1401 McCormick Drive, Largo MD 20774.Please call if you have any questions 240-305-9952...Register for the class seats will fill up quickly.Just a quick note: This is a family affair children are welcome!!

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-40581463566100990152009-11-04T07:13:00.000-08:002009-11-04T07:19:10.090-08:00Welcome Back.

We are back in business, back in town, and back to work. Our family has been off on an adventure and we are ready to dig into the world of baby signs and family sign language classes.I have learned so much about the need of incorporating Sign Language in the lives of families with children who for many different reason use Sign Language as a way to communicate with those around them.As our son

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-89090450402194515292009-05-25T10:45:00.000-07:002009-05-25T10:46:51.311-07:00Sign Language Class - No summer classes

We will begin a new session in late August. Please check out our blog for the new dates. Post your questions, needs and concerns.Thank you,Come Sign With Us Family!!!

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-61432770273556370492009-05-20T05:53:00.000-07:002009-05-20T06:06:54.533-07:00Audism - prejudice against deaf community

I think if we are gonna take the time to learn sign language we should also learn about the deaf community and respect it. Communication is a two way street. Although as you read more about Audism you will learn that a huge number of people who are in the deaf are forced to live in an even more silent world in their own homes with their own family and friends and communities. Do you know

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-45177220063380476362009-04-12T17:55:00.000-07:002009-04-12T18:03:08.701-07:00Why a sign language Class

I started this class out of my own personal need. I have a child who has been diagnoses with a severe speech disorder and from the age of 12months I was told he would need to have an alternative way to communicate. Sign Language was given as an option. The speech therapist felt it would help keep down the frustration and tantrums. So, the journey began as we looked for classes or books on how

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-88536841832901199472009-04-08T16:32:00.000-07:002009-04-08T16:41:58.026-07:00What to expect in Class

New Vocabulary: Family,Feelings,RelationshipsGames....practiceQuestion.? what do you want to learn to say? write in and let us know.CLASSES ARE HELD ONCE A MONTH @ NEW CARROLLTON LIBRARY.

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-38551793597828675202009-03-22T14:45:00.001-07:002009-03-22T14:45:56.369-07:00April 18, 2009 Saturday @ 1pm

Next Class: Phrases and New Vocabulary words...

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-22971026685788369812009-03-22T14:37:00.000-07:002009-03-22T14:45:09.286-07:00New Carrollton Library, Sign Language Class

March 21, 2009... We all had a slow start yesterday as I told the group before we got started I was feeling Sick, Tired and had a headache. I think Spring is in the air and so sinus and allergy season is on. But we jumped into our lesson and the group was up for the challenge. Let's introduce ourselves and have a brief dialogue. I think everyone has master the Sign for "slow" down and "Again"

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-76471593738648584132009-03-09T03:42:00.000-07:002009-03-09T03:44:59.788-07:00Next Class - March 21, 2009, at 1pm

We will have our next class on Saturday March 21, 2009 at 1pm.

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-34401067034317779852009-03-09T03:40:00.000-07:002009-03-09T03:42:26.956-07:00Quest @ Galludet

Me and my son (4 years old) went to see the play "Alice" that was performed by the theater group Quest on the campus of Galludet University. It was excellent and my son really enjoyed the play. Of course it was a silent play and the actors/dancers were all very expressive and conveyed the play very well. I would recommend it.

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-7590213699548919222009-02-11T07:08:00.000-08:002009-02-11T07:18:22.963-08:00Signing Times!

Are you familiar with the Signing Times Series? This is a wonderful Series that takes you and your child through a series of topics, eat, outside, feeling, etc. and in a creative and fun way it will allow you to learn sign language together. What our family have gotten from the series is an easy way to build up our sons vocabulary as well as ours. So, when I know we are going to go to the Zoo we

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-2564001188743759762009-02-05T05:32:00.000-08:002009-02-05T05:37:59.497-08:00Finger Spelling Activity!

Activity 1 - Finger spell the following words: boy, girl, ear, nose, eat, cry, run, cat, dog, pot, hand, foot, zap, sun, etc. Make up additional Words. Keep the words at three or four letters at the start. Activity 2 - Finger spell the phrase "I want to be your friend."NOTE: You must know your "Manual Alphabet"! Check out ASLPro.com in order to practice your alphabet.Be prepared to demonstrate

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-11268521226377164772009-02-02T06:23:00.000-08:002009-02-02T06:28:01.979-08:00Voice Off

A good way to begin to practice your sign and be sure that you and your child is truly understanding is to begin to use the sign with your voice off. Yes, sign in silence. A good way to practice practice practice. Try it.

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-481352377082508162009-01-27T03:31:00.000-08:002009-01-27T16:54:27.198-08:00Sign Language Class, February 28th @ 1pm....

All the votes are in and the majority of you have spoken FEBRUARY 28th we will have class at the New Carrollton Library, 2nd floor @ 1pmPLEASE DO THE ASSIGNMENT: Sign Name for Yourself, practice your Manual AlphabetFEBRUARY CONTEST: The key to competing in the February Contest is found in your Sign Word for the Day" so study up and be ready...Someone will have an opportunity to win Sign Language

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-16978467150883417172009-01-26T08:25:00.000-08:002009-01-27T04:05:26.222-08:00Obama Girlz!

Here we are on the Eve of the Inauguration! What an awesome event! We went down town and then over to U Street to Ben's Chilli bowl for a 2hour wait. No we didn't wait but we watched from across the street as we ate in the restaurant across the street Utah. Great meal! And the entire experience was wonderful. People were so friendly.

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-72114125301295511412009-01-26T05:29:00.000-08:002009-01-26T05:34:18.940-08:00I didn't understand what he was Signing to me!

It seems like I can take two huges leaps forward and then (one) knock backwards. I went to put my child on the bus this morning and one of his friends on the bus was asking me a questions about something and I could not understand what he was saying and I didn't have time to ask him to fingerspell it or to go slower because the bus driver was ready to pull off. I saw the look on his face and

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-36069481119209908832009-01-21T07:18:00.000-08:002009-01-21T08:08:20.974-08:00Jan 17th, Sign Language Class 2009

We had the first Sign Language class in 2009, last Saturday Jan 17Th. There was great turn out and participation. We met new families and I believe a pleasant representation of extended family. One of our Mantras is "Signing is a Sign of Love". What better way to love your family member than to be able to speak to them in their language. Imagine living in a household and no one in that house can

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-35797818876022353732009-01-13T05:40:00.000-08:002009-01-13T10:29:22.900-08:00Communication Device

I remember what and where I was on the day that I left my phone home by mistake. I put my bluetooth in place got into the car and drove to the grocery store. When I got inside of the store I started shopping and thought I would call my sister so we could talk while I had some "Free Time". Reached for my phone and realized after a quick search OMG! no phone. This was serious. How many of you

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-60241601425074265052009-01-07T09:19:00.000-08:002009-01-07T09:44:39.974-08:00Sign and Say

I have been searching for a school/program that works with children who have Apraxia of Speech. It is a Severe Speech disorder and most of these children have to find an alternative form of communication until their Speech improves. For our family the Speech Therapist and Infant and Toddler Program offered a few alternative ways that we could teach our son to communication with our family

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-65151251832418378302009-01-05T22:09:00.000-08:002009-01-05T22:10:08.986-08:00Sign Language Class

We will be starting up the monthly Sign Language Group at the New Carrollton Library,on Saturday January 17th @ 1pm-2pm in the Lower Level of the Library. Please register if you are interested in attending!

RAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260530184499162045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087886921556568294.post-70263602047883949152009-01-05T15:56:00.000-08:002009-01-05T19:49:06.726-08:00It's a New Day!

Today I have decided that I want to be more vocal about my newest Journey. I have been eating and not exercising in order to calm my emotions in 2009 I have decided to write them down and use both hands for typing instead of stuffing my face. I have so much to live for, myself first of all, my son, our family, my purpose and people that I want to be apart of changing their lives and helping

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