It could also be students wanting to write a dissertation, paper or the like. There are other handicap groups where the handicapped person does not have any hearing problems, but somehow has problems with the spoken language making visual communication necessary. Our language stimulating materials in the Deaf- and Hard of hearing collection can also be very useful for the bilingual children. Total communication is a notion which started in the 1960 es and in practice the whole idea is to meet another culture and use the same way of communication and tools which is the most suitable in the given situation. This means using the tools you have at your disposal to understand and to be understood.
Sign language speaks to the sight.
The symbols of the language are signs and the grammar is independent of the Danish language, this means that sign language is an independent language. The grammar of sign language is making use of mime, body language and gesture all necessary elements in performing the language. Sign language is not international as many people think, but is different from country to country as the spoken language. Sign language also has many dialects and sociolects depending on those using it. To understand this it is assumed that you have a big knowledge to the Danish language, and this method is what the most hearing are able to use.