229-333-2157 April 18, 2011
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Communications Specialist
It's a Deaf, Deaf World
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University's Access Office for
Students with Disabilities and American Sign Language Club are
hosting two sessions of Deaf, Deaf World Friday, April 22 in the
University Center Magnolia Room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30
p.m.
The experience requires hearing participants to use nonverbal
skills as they silently engage in everyday tasks. When people enter
Deaf, Deaf World, they are not allowed to use their voices.
Participants are given a brief introduction about basic signs, and
then released to interact at mock banks, restaurants and hotels
peppered throughout the Magnolia Room. After the transaction, each
person is graded on his or her communication skills.
A panel discussion will be held during the last 30 minutes of the
program to allow participants to discuss the enlightening
experience with deaf and hard of hearing community members.
The Access Office hopes that people will take away a greater
appreciation for people who live in a world where their first
language is the minority.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information,
contact Erin Salmon at (229) 245-2498 or epsalmon@valdosta.edu.
