Aware means to have knowledge, to be informed or to be alert. Children must be trained to be aware of what is around them. This situational awareness is important, but…
Jon BarrFebruary 2, 2022
Hearing People — “How are you?” – “Fine, thank you.”Deaf People — “How are you?” – “Three days ago…. Two days ago…. Yesterday…. A few minutes ago….”A hearing person may…
Jon BarrNovember 29, 2021
When I was young, every summer our family vacationed for one week “back home” on the farm where my Dad grew up. I remember noon meals where the kitchen table…
Jon BarrOctober 2, 2021
Many signers say they cannot understand a Deaf person’s fast fingerspelling. Most of the time the problem is not their bad fingerspelling, but you fear you will miss some letters…
Jon BarrOctober 2, 2021
In 1976, the USA celebrated the Bicentennial, Apple Computer Company and Microsoft were incorporated, NASA’s Viking 1 Lander spacecraft arrived safely on Mars, and I began to learn sign language.…
Jon BarrAugust 10, 2021
Interpreting has changed over many years. Now it seems that interpreters themselves change through the same levels and methods as they develop their skills and knowledge. Evaluate your interpreting level…
Jon BarrAugust 10, 2021
RID PINRA CEU Abbreviations: GS - General Studies / PS - Professional Studies0.1 CEUs are awarded for each hour of workshops attended -- Maximum CEUs: 1.2Attendance certificates also available for…
Jon BarrJuly 1, 2021
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel toALMOST every creature.” – Mark 16:15 Notice that the word ALMOST is not in the…
Jon BarrMay 27, 2021
It is common for new signers to feel as though they do not sign well enough to talk with Deaf people. But unused signs are never seen. Practice and use…
Jon BarrMay 27, 2021