How Deaf People Communicate This illustrated publication introduces the different ways deaf people can communicate, including gestures and facial expressions, speechreading, Cued Speech, fingerspelling, American Sign Language, and other manual communication systems. It includes discussion of international sign languages and provides numerous signs for students to lelarn. Series 1 is geared to a third to fourth-grade reading level. Series 2 is geared to fifth grade reading level and above. This resource lists free or inexpensive informational brochures and pamphlets on hearing loss and deafness, and includes resources from many associations, schools, and other organizations.
Activities focus on learning about sound, the ear, communication skills, and deaf people.
Activities include bulletin board ideas, special events, creative writing ideas, and games. The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Gallaudet University 800 Florida Ave.