- From: <Lovey@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:57:09 EDT
- To: alex@toucan2.globalnet.co.uk, w3c-wai-ig-request@w3.org, w3c-wai-ig@w3.org, CHRIS.KREUSSLING@ny.frb.org, jchaiken@mindspring.com
In a message dated 9/25/98 2:53:01 AM, alex@toucan2.globalnet.co.uk wrote: <<Signed English (not ALS)>> Yes, in agreement with Alex and Jess and Chris - each of you explained the difference between word order, ASL (and BSL), and the pros and cons of using them as "symbols" in HTML documents much more eloquectly than I could have! Thank you for your input. I agree it is getting off topic for this list - as for using Sign graphic symbols as tools on the internet it would be akin to reinventing the wheel - but is still intriging. I would like to continue discussing these ideas off list or if any of you can refer me to further info on or off line. As Chris wrote:"...ASL is such a beautiful and rich language..." I have commication difficulties (dyslexia and TMD), and to have a lively conversation with my son (who has Downs and is hearing Impaired) using 'Total Communication" is such a thrill! I find all methods of communication facinating, particularly in my situation. And am amazed as to how much "intutition" is involved when face to face with a person - The one thing, alas, that will ever be lacking on the internet. (Not disregarding M.O.N.A. the Signing Avatar - but she's pretty scary looking!) It is also interesting (and exasperating) how easily ideas can be misinterpeted regardless if spoken or written - two can write the same idea yet sound opposing simply by their choice of structure and semantics.... Thansk for the insight and input. Back to work writing descriptions for D- Links! KPR, LK
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