Is there such thing as a gesticular version of a pun or word play in American Sign Language? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Nov 13, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm losing my hearing. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 15 answers

What's a good way to learn ASL in Washington, DC? I'm aware of Gallaudet, but it looks as if I've missed the fall enrollment deadline for classes. I can enroll in the springtime, of course, but in the meantime, I'd like to start learning how to converse with the deaf community in DC. [more inside]
posted by gyges on Sep 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Learning ASL in Houston [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on Jan 25, 2009 - 1 answer

Baby signing classes in Socal next week? [more inside]
posted by msittig on Sep 25, 2007 - 0 answers

I'm working on some basic sign language with my 14 month old, and now that the weather's warming up, he has a real need to communicate the word "outside" when he wants to go out and play (he'll go over to the door and babble, but it would be great if he could come to me and tell me what he wants). Can someone explain (or link to a site with picture/video) the sign for "outside," "outdoors," or something similar? Bonus if the gesture is fairly simple so that my son can catch on quickly.
posted by roundrock on Feb 14, 2007 - 9 answers

A question for those familiar with American Sign Language (or other signed languages): When hearing speakers are surprised or shocked or wish to indicate they have just said something they shouldn't they often clap their hands over their mouth. This is usually immediate and seems almost involuntary. Is there something similar used by deaf signers or do they tend to use the same gesture hearing people do? [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Apr 9, 2006 - 9 answers

Does the concept of "rhyme" exist in sign language? [more inside]
posted by freebird on Apr 30, 2004 - 9 answers