My career objective is to become an interpreter for the deaf and HOH particularity in the performing arts districts in the Metropolitan Area of Washington, DC. In 10 years, I imagine myself interpreting for aspiring deaf performers and encouraging my community to become deaf friendly.
I am currently an Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) Specialist for Naval Sea Systems Command and I desire to provide my customers with exemplary support by developing my language skills. I am currently the only bilingual (English and ASL) staff member. I plan to use my skills to counsel, and interpret for our hearing and deaf clients.
Furthermore, I am a member and work/study student of DancePlace (DP) in NE, Washington, DC. They are a non-profit organization that offers dance classes, performances, and extra-circular activities for participating adults and children. I have been an advocate for deaf inclusion and discussed options of integrating ASL into our programs and classes. If a deaf person comes to a class that I am in attendance, I am able to offer access upon request. DP has recognized the significance of incorporating ASL into their vision moving forward. As a visionary for this plan, obtaining a higher education will allow me to be better suited to train employees/staff members, interpret performances, build a bridge for deaf dance students at Gallaudet University (GU), and provide deaf exposure to the DP community.
I became interested in this field from the moment I realized dance/movement could be presented as a statement. I was at a conference in 2011 and experienced performance interpretation for the first time. As I watched her movement, she painted a picture of the hymn that was being sung. I was amazed. As a dancer, I believ...
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Secondly, I surrounded myself with people with similar ambitions. Every semester my relationships either became stronger or I gained a new friend who I am able to study with. Their success was mine and vise versa. I also realize building bridges with students will last into the professional interpreting world.
My quest in becoming a GU Master of Art in Interpreting Special student began in undergraduate school, then continued at CCBC, and now as a GU Continuing Education Student. I am ready for the next level of commitment as a MAI Special Student. I know the courses and experiences I will gain are intended to provide me with the necessary mastery of knowledge, techniques, and skills required for entry to professional work in the field of interpretation. With faith and persistence, I know I am a strong candidate for your program.
Kimmy Bachmann A Journey into the Deaf-World Chapter 1 The narrator begins this chapter by introducing himself as well as his colleagues and co-authors. Ben Bahan, the narrator, is a deaf man from New Jersey whom was raised by deaf parents and a hearing sister. After spending an immense amount of time studying American Sign Language (ASL) he moved on to now become an assistant professor at Gallaudet University in the Deaf studies Department. His colleague Harlan Lane, a hearing man, is a specialist in the psychology of language and having many titles is a key aspect of this book as he believes, as does most of the Deaf-World, that they are a minority language and takes up their point of view to the hearing world.
Throughout the course of the semester, I have gained a new understanding and respect of Deaf culture and the many aspects it encompasses. The information supplied in class through discussion, movies, and guest lecturers since the previous reflection have aided in the enhancement of my knowledge of Deaf culture and nicely wrapped up all of the information provided throughout the semester.
I briefly interviewed a male in his late teens, asking if he knew who Nyle DiMarco is. His response was, “I heard of him, but I do not exactly know who he is or what he does for a living.” I responded that Nyle DiMarco is a model, actor, and activist, who won first place in Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model. He started his own foundation, called LEAD-K, preparing children who are deaf for kindergarten through language acquisition. I then asked him, how do you feel knowing a deaf man was able to become a model, actor, and activist. To which he said, “Being deaf should not affect anyone in any way because they are capable of doing anything, except for hearing” (Anonymous, personal communication, November 8, 2017). This should also be seen positively because he is a major influence in the deaf community as
Stepping into a room filled with both students who were deaf and others who were not, I was instantly met with smiles and hugs. While most people sat cross legged in a circle on the floor, the warm and amiable atmosphere imitated how Deaf culture is founded on a collective mindset and not on a separated
Deaf Again autobiography is a man’s recounting of his life growing up in deaf culture, but virtually living in the hearing world. Mark Drolsbaugh was born to deaf parents, but grew up partially hearing. When he was diagnosed with hearing loss, his grandparents responded by not allowing Mark to learn ASL. Doctors and speech therapists concluded that Mark should not be immersed in deaf culture, instead he should hang on to his hearing as much as he can. He was given hearing aids and translators did not sign to him, but just repeated everything clearer. His parents were actually instructed to not used ASL around Mark because that would promote deaf culture. He became very reliant on lip reading and had no significant connection to the deaf community, even though his parents were both deaf! When he wasn’t familiar with the lip patterns of an individual, he found it very hard to understand them. Because of this, he was unable to keep up in school and had to rely on teaching himself all of his classwork. Eventually, he was accepted into Germantown Friends School, which was very rigorous, but people
Linda Bove was born November 30 1945 in Garfield, New Jersey with to two parents who were also deaf. Growing up deaf herself, she used ASL her whole life. In the beginning, she went to St. Joseph School for the Deaf in Bronx, New York. Later, in 1963 she was fortunate to graduate from Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf in Trenton New Jersey where she was surrounded by her pears which helped place the foundation for her success. Upon completion of Marie Katzenbach School, Linda later attended Gallaudet University and received her Bachelor’s degree in library science. While attending Gallaudet she was in several plays including The Threepenny Opera and Spoon River Anthology. After graduation she attended a summer school program at the National
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” – Mark Twain.
Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment provides visions into the many features of dance and inspires scholars to keep an open mind and think critically about the stimulating, bold, ever-changing and active world of dance. Learning about Dance is particularly useful for those who do not have a wide and diverse dance contextual, such as students in a preliminary level or survey dance course. This book consists of twelve chapters. Chapter one dance as an art form focuses on the basic structures of dance. Dance is displayed through the human body, it has the control to communicate and induce reactions. Dance can be found in many different places, it enables the participants and seekers to touch and knowledge the joy of movement. Dance is discovered as being one of the oldest art forms worldwide. Dance existed in early cultures was recognized in a sequence of rock paintings portrayed dance. Since this discovery of rock paintings, several other forms of art have been found that depict dance. People used rituals in order to worship the gods and believed that the rituals held magical and spiritual powers. During the ancient period civilizations sentient decisions began to be made with regard to dance. Other periods that had an impact on dance were the medieval period, the renaissance period, and the contemporary period. Chapter two the choreographer, the choreographer is a person who comes up with the movements created into a dance routine. The choreographer expresses themselves through choreography because this is their way of communicating with the audience. In order to be a choreographer you must have a passion for dance. Each choreographer has their own approaches and ways of making up a routine. Choreographers ...
I realize that it is ironic that I, of all people, am taking classes in American Sign Language and am a CSD major. Devoting my future to working with people who have communication and hearing disorders is more than likely going to present a unique challenge to myself due to my low vision, but I have
...old, Johnson. (2004). U.S. Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Programs: A Look at the Present and a Vision for the Future. American Annals of Deaf, 149, 75-91.
Getting a job is a primary goal for many people. It provides an income and a way for people to contribute to society. In today’s society, though, unemployment rates are high and getting a job can be difficult. Certain opportunities and situations can make it easier or harder for a person. Being outgoing or having a higher education can make it easier, while some conditions and disabilities that make it much harder. Being Deaf is one of those conditions that makes it harder to find work.
...re of different dance cultures within the vocabulary of their scope, then the results would be so astounding as to give that dancer an unspoken quality distinguishing them from among their peers. Movement knowledge is cultural knowledge and remembering that each culture is beautiful and different in its own way can help create a dancer that will resonate with any audience member.
I have always been fascinated by the many arts. Around September of last year, I discovered a show that had to do with dancing and singing, which caused me to have a slight interest in the former. In November, my best friend showed me a band that is talented in dancing, and this group has fueled my curiosity. Furthermore, I have already taken a few steps towards learning their dances. I aspire to accomplish the ability to dance because of this group, I am trying to learn the choreography to their songs, and I want to perform in front of people who enjoy watching others dance.
Strong, M., & Prinz, P. (1997). A study of the relationship between asl literacy and English literacy. Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2(1), 37-46. Retrieved from http://jdsde.oxfordjournals.org.eproxy.lib.ucalgary.ca/content/2/1.toc
Have you watch America’s Next Top Model who has a deaf model competing or Switch at Birth with many deaf actors and actresses? Did you ever wonder why ASL started in the first place? Why is it important to have ASL for the deaf? I have only used ASL for ten years and now I am finally understanding the history of this rich, beautiful language.