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An Introductory Course in American Sign Language
This program provides an understanding of the nature of American Sign Language and sufficient vocabulary to permit reasonable communication with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. The program covers finger spelling, numbers, common phrases, and specialize...(more details) |
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Hearing Loss
This program from The Doctor Is In discusses different varieties of hearing impairment: hearing loss, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease; it also demonstrates different ways in which mechanical aids, medications, and surgery can correct some problems. A...(more details) |
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Communicating with the Deaf
Communication is perhaps the most important human ability, and one that is necessary for creating and maintaining effective relationships for learning, employment, and social interaction. This program provides common-sense instructions and strategies...(more details) |
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Causes of Hearing Loss
This program focuses on the millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss and examines two important causes: exposure to loud noises and ear infections. Loud noise exposure is a troubling current trend because so many teenagers and young adults ...(more details) |
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Signing and Language
Scientists have only recently begun to show interest in signing as language; the common assumption was simply that sign language was a kind of substitute for the spoken word, using the hands to form letters and words. But now linguists have come to r...(more details) |
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