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Expansion of Signed Language - Coggle Diagram
Expansion of Signed Language
"Proliferated Systems"
SEE I
One sign for each word regardless of different meanings. Also creating movements for "ish", "a", "ing" "ly" etc
SEE II
Similar to SEE I except normal ASL signs are used
PSE
Borrowing/creating signs for English word and using English word order
Rochester Method
100% fingerspelling
Total Communication
Using all methods aural, oral and manual teaching
SE
Initialized signs, English word order
SimCom
Speaking English while signing at the same time.
LOVE
Changes to ASL
Technology
The simplest example of this would be the sign for text. As phones change looks, the signs change with them
Generation gaps
If a young signer has contact with a grandparent or great grandparent, they will likely learn older signs that then disappear as people pass away
Natural bodily evolution
Sign locations changed from mid - lower body to the chest region as we began key in on "Visual acuity"
Geography
We have seen throughout history the impact different geographies sign certain things differently. That still exists today
Advancements in ASL
Interpreters
As more D/deaf people move apart there is more and more need for qualified interpreters
ADA
With the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, children are entitles to an IEP which includes accommodations for their hearing loss in the classroom
VRI/VRS
Video Relay Services are now available at no cost to the D/deaf. This is basically a call center of video interpreters on demand