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Who uses ASL? 1-2 million people in the USA Deaf people and their families Interpreters People with speech disabilities
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What is ASL? stands for American Sign Language main language of the Deaf communities in the United States a language that is expressed using hand movements, body language & facial expressions
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When is a good time to learn ASL? NOW!!! The popularity and acceptance of ASL is growing everyday ASL interpreters are in high need because there is more acceptance and awareness of ASL and Deaf culture in society today
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Where is ASL used? It is used all over the United States, and parts of Canada and Mexico Many social institutions such as schools, hospitals, banks, medical offices, restaurants and airports serve the Deaf by knowing ASL and/or having TTY communication services available
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Why should you take ASL? It opens the doors for many different job opportunities It is different from the languages often taught in schools FSS is one of the few places you can learn ASL – ASL is very unique and different It helps your visual learning and creativity BECAUSE IT’S FUN!!!
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How is ASL useful? Knowing a second language is very important to be able to communicate with others ; knowing ASL is a very unique ability You can be an interpreter, nurse, teacher, doctor, speech therapist….and much more !!