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American Sign Language Essay

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Over the past few centuries, communication has been shaped into many forms. With every source of communication being different in its own ways, sign language has evolved from those roots to allow the hearing-impaired a way to express their thoughts and feelings. ASL or American Sign Language is one of the most known and used communication methods with over three hundred thousand signers. This brings us one step closer to understanding more ways to communicate among those who cannot express verbally.
In 1814, American Sign Language took its own course from the already known French Sign Language. The American Sign Language was used in the first school for deaf children that was founded in Hartford, Connecticut by Dr. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. …show more content…

He knew that Europe had the best education and knowledge of the communication of sign and knew he could learn the best educational methods there. In Europe, Gallaudet met Abbe Sicard, Jean Massieu, and Laurent Clerc; all educated at the National Institute for Deaf-Mutes. Upon returning home, Clerc accompanied him. Over the next few years, deaf kids and young adults came from all over. Eventually the school succeeded. Gallaudet and Clerc's school, now known as the American School for the Deaf, was established in Hartford, Connecticut in 1817 as the first public free deaf school in the U.S. and the start of American Sign Language. [2008-2015, Start …show more content…

According to the UCSF Medical Center, when trying to communicate with someone who is deaf, keep these few facts in mind; “face the hearing impaired person directly and sit to where the light is bright enough for them to see your face and lips. Speak clearly, slowly, distinctly, but naturally, without shouting or exaggerating mouth movements. Avoid talking too rapidly or using sentences that are too complex. Keep your hands away from your face while talking. Avoid situations where there will be loud sounds when possible. Provide pertinent information in writing. And Pay attention to the listener.” [UCSF Medical Center; Communicating with People with Hearing

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