It is imperative that we understand the communication process as a whole, and the way messages are constructed. Once we have an understanding of message construction and communication in general, we must apply that knowledge to our work.
Communication is complex and vague, yet it is essential for life, health, and the development of one’s sense of self. We rely on communication to meet the critical social needs of inclusion, control, and affection.
Communication is the primary way relationships are formed and maintained. It affords us opportunities to affect the behavior of others and provides an avenue for feedback from others regarding our actions and ideas.
The communication process is complicated by the fact that the words we use to communicate our ideas are never an exact representation of the mental concept itself. Furthermore, many of the nonverbal aspects of a message – facial expressions, gestures, body posture, vocal tones and son on – are communicated unconsciously. It is these nonverbal elements that carry the bulk of the meaning of a message. In English, only 6% of the meaning is found in the words, 39% of the meaning is in the vocal intonation, and 55% of the message is conveyed in the accompanying gestures, body language and facial expressions used.
Sign Language Interpreter:
I am a certified sign language interpreter with the state of Missouri. For the past 28 years I have interpreted for Deaf of all ages. I have interpreted in hospitals, Dr. Offices, Elementary/ Middle/ Jr. & Sr. High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Churches, and funerals. I interpreted for the Deaf at Barack Obama’s Town Hall meeting in IA. My years of experience, training and certification qualify me as a professional Interpreter.
Contact me for a quote on my interpreting services if you have need for an interpreter. Our greatest desire is to equip you with resources that will help you learn thier language.
Sherry’s Sign Sessions$10.00 CD consist of two Power Point presentations: Beginner / Intermediate students learn about the history of sign language, basic signs thru classifiers over a course of 6 lessons. (over 500 signs) Intermediate / Advance students learn about the “Role of the Interpreter” thru many english idioms in 4 lessons. (over 100 idioms)The lessons can be printed off so the students will have their own workbooks.
Did you know…
Deafness is almost always one generation thick
• 90% of Deaf have parents who can hear
• Most Deaf parents have children who can hear
Deaf people interact on a meaningful level with hearing people all their lives, yet most Americans have little understanding of what it means to be Deaf.
There are:
• 35,000,000 Americans who are Hard of Hearing to some degree – of these an estimated
• 300,000 are profoundly Deaf
Deaf people can be found in every
• ethnic group,
• region and
• economic class
Some Deafness is
• hereditary; some is caused by
• illness or
• accident
To be Deaf is to be part of a tiny minority in a hearing world, but it is far from the uniform and tragic experience that most hearing people imagine.
If you put all the Deaf into one country, you would have the 3rd largest nation in the world.
Sign Me The Truth
Created in Power Point (slide show) this is a Bible study resource for the deaf. King James version scriptures are video clips signed in ASL by Amy Jo Evans (deaf). How did the animals go into the ark? Two by Two? Have you been lied to? This $10.00 CD has:
• 87 Salvation scriptures
• Printable lesson handouts
• Printable teachers manual
• Great for group or individual studies
Rightly Signing The Word
Created in Power Point (slide show). King James version scriptures are video clips signed in ASL by Amy Jo Evans (deaf). What did the Apostles teach what was their doctrine? This $10.00 CD Bible study has:
• 316 Apostolic doctrinal scriptures
• 2 printable lesson books
(fill in the blank) for students
• Teachers manual
• Great for group or individual studies
Communications
Communication is complex and vague, yet it is essential for life, health, and the development of one’s sense of self. We rely on communication to meet the critical social needs of inclusion, control, and affection.
Communication is the primary way relationships are formed and maintained. It affords us opportunities to affect the behavior of others and provides an avenue for feedback from others regarding our actions and ideas.
The communication process is complicated by the fact that the words we use to communicate our ideas are never an exact representation of the mental concept itself. Furthermore, many of the nonverbal aspects of a message – facial expressions, gestures, body posture, vocal tones and son on – are communicated unconsciously. It is these nonverbal elements that carry the bulk of the meaning of a message. In English, only 6% of the meaning is found in the words, 39% of the meaning is in the vocal intonation, and 55% of the message is conveyed in the accompanying gestures, body language and facial expressions used.
Sign Language Interpreter:
I am a certified sign language interpreter with the state of Missouri. For the past 28 years I have interpreted for Deaf of all ages. I have interpreted in hospitals, Dr. Offices, Elementary/ Middle/ Jr. & Sr. High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Churches, and funerals. I interpreted for the Deaf at Barack Obama’s Town Hall meeting in IA. My years of experience, training and certification qualify me as a professional Interpreter.
Contact me for a quote on my interpreting services if you have need for an interpreter. Our greatest desire is to equip you with resources that will help you learn thier language.
Beginner / Intermediate students learn about the history of sign language, basic signs thru classifiers over a course of 6 lessons. (over 500 signs)
Intermediate / Advance students learn about the “Role of the Interpreter” thru many english idioms in 4 lessons. (over 100 idioms)The lessons can be printed off so the students will have their own workbooks.
Did you know…
Deafness is almost always one generation thick
• 90% of Deaf have parents who can hear
• Most Deaf parents have children who can hear
Deaf people interact on a meaningful level with hearing people all their lives, yet most Americans have little understanding of what it means to be Deaf.
There are:
• 35,000,000 Americans who are Hard of Hearing to some degree – of these an estimated
• 300,000 are profoundly Deaf
Deaf people can be found in every
• ethnic group,
• region and
• economic class
Some Deafness is
• hereditary; some is caused by
• illness or
• accident
To be Deaf is to be part of a tiny minority in a hearing world, but it is far from the uniform and tragic experience that most hearing people imagine.
If you put all the Deaf into one country, you would have the 3rd largest nation in the world.
Created in Power Point (slide show) this is a Bible study resource for the deaf. King James version scriptures are video clips signed in ASL by Amy Jo Evans (deaf). How did the animals go into the ark? Two by Two? Have you been lied to? This $10.00 CD has:
• 87 Salvation scriptures
• Printable lesson handouts
• Printable teachers manual
• Great for group or individual studies
Created in Power Point (slide show). King James version scriptures are video clips signed in ASL by Amy Jo Evans (deaf). What did the Apostles teach what was their doctrine? This $10.00 CD Bible study has:
• 316 Apostolic doctrinal scriptures
• 2 printable lesson books
(fill in the blank) for students
• Teachers manual
• Great for group or individual studies
For more information about the Deaf and product resourses go to www.deafevangelism.com.