FH is hearing impaired, reads lips perfectly, and no one in his family learned to use sign language. He prefers it, because he is the only in his family that is hearing impaired and feels that he needs to join their world not the other way around..
Anyway, I would like to surprise him by signing our wedding vows, even tho he says it's no big deal, (me not knowing sign language) I know how much it would really mean to him..
So my question is.. does anyone know where I can get inexpensive lessons? I have tried the learning DVD (from amazon.com) but I think I would do better with a real live teacher
I was thinking maybe Nassau Community College? Oh wait... do you have enough time for that?
MOHmissy
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I don't know of anyone (sorry!!) but I just wanted to tell you that I think that is one of the SWEETEST things I have ever heard!!
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I work at LIJ and this was posted at my job...I dont know if this person would be able to work with you for another time if you work but here is the info.... 8 sessions Thursdays April 1- May 15 12-1pm Schneider's Children's Hospital Call Kim at 516465-5209
or did you check any adult education or libraries by you? I did not look to see when your wedding date way but I am sure community colleges also have it. I think it would be lovely
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This really is the sweetest thing!!!!!!!!!
Call St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn or even the Patchogue campus. I know the one in Brooklyn definitely has a class. I can give you a name...FM me if just calling them doesn't work.
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that is so nice of you ... how lucky is he well maybe you could ask a local school by you that has a translator to give you a lesson or two just an idea
Pookiesangel
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wow!!
thanks girls!!
Now that I have some leads, I'm gonna make some calls, will let you know what happens :)
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Not sure where you live, but I know womeone who teaches sign language in a school district. I'm sure she'd help you out!
FM me if you want info
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That is so sweet. My mom works at Nassau Community College. I am going to ask her to call one of her friends at Students with Disabilities office and see if there is someone there that might be willing to work with you, if you are interested. That is just so touching!! Let me know if you want me to give her a call. It would be no problem!!
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i know suffolk community college def has a bunch of classes..a friend had majored in that.....i think that is the sweetest thing......just like your xoxoxo :)
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I don't have anyone or any resources to recommend but I also just wanted to say that this is probably one of THE SWEETEST things I've read on here in a long, long time.. FH is lucky to have you, and vice-versa I'm sure! I think the look on his face as you sign your vows to him will be priceless
Good luck and I'm sure some of the other girls suggestions will work out for you!
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I'm just chiming in to say, that I too think this is one of the best ideas I've heard in a long time. That's really going to be a touching moment in your ceremony.
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Thank you all so much for your support.. I know he will never forget it, and how much it will mean to him.
We have talked about my taking lessons a few times, but he felt it wouldn't be neccessary until we have children, so they would be tri-lingual, English, Spanish & Sign Language..
But I want to honor him on our day and I feel this is the best way to do it.
Thanks again for all your support! Jennifer
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I too, have hearing problems (wear a hearing aid) and that has to be the sweetest thing I have ever heard. He is very lucky to have someone like you in his life.
August2004
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BOCES offers it. I was going to do it for my certification. Check out BOCES online.
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I was wondering about this when I read your earlier posts about the xoxoxox's. If he signed, if the ceremony would be interpreted, etc.
It might be quickest if you could have private lessons & someone could just teach you the vows.
I used to know a little, I picked it up pretty quickly, so I think you shouldn't have a problem learning the vows. And then after you are maried you could take a class. Why wait untill you are pregnant?
If his family doesn't knwo any signlanguage, you two can have asecrete language to talk abot them. . .
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Posted by tourist
I was wondering about this when I read your earlier posts about the xoxoxox's. If he signed, if the ceremony would be interpreted, etc.
If his family doesn't knwo any signlanguage, you two can have asecrete language to talk abot them. . .
Yes we will have an interpreter at the wedding.
and I know alittle, so yes we have our little moments when we talk about them...lol
May2004
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maybe you local library might be able to help - just an idea?
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SUNY Old Westbury offers American sign lang. during the summer.
** I just wanted to add: That is the sweetest thing I have ever heard of!
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Posted by MOHmissy
I don't know of anyone (sorry!!) but I just wanted to tell you that I think that is one of the SWEETEST things I have ever heard!!
