Ron tells a story of miscommunication. Originally published in February 2009....
Learning to Sign: How Judy Found Her Voice
Judy shares her educational journey from oral schools in Michigan to finally discovering sign language and Deaf culture. She recalls using “home-made” signs before a Deaf housemother secretly introduced ASL and fingerspelling. Later, she attended NTID, where Deaf professors taught in sign — a transformative experience that deepened her love for visual communication. Her story highlights resilience, change, and the...
