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Chapter 19 ReadingWorking with Deaf Clients An Interview with VaEstelaJeffery653
Chapter 19 Reading:Working with Deaf Clients: An Interview with Valentino Vasquez and Johanna Larson
19-1Our Interviewees
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Valentino Vasquez, MA, is a third-generation Latino who was born deaf in a Spanish-speaking extended family. His wife is deaf and their two children are hearing. As a child, he attended a deaf and hard-of-hearing program within a mainstream public school and attended Gallaudet University for several years. He teaches American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture courses in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program at the University of Oregon. He is involved with organizations supporting the Deaf community, both on-campus and off.
Johanna Larson, MS, is a native ASL speaker whose second language is English. She is the eldest hearing daughter of profoundly deaf parents in an extended Northern European American family with many other deaf members. Her father became deaf from spinal meningitis at age 3. Her parents met at Gallaudet University. She teaches basic linguistic principles of ASL, as well as Deaf Culture and Community Studies in the Communication Disorders and Sciences program at the University of Oregon.
19-1aThe Interview
Question:
Would you give a brief overview of “Deaf Culture,” including your participation and relationship to Deaf culture?
Vasquez:
This really relates to language as well as identity, including values, perceptions, and beliefs, as well as social customs. In Deaf culture, the language is ASL—using a manual communication as opposed to a spoken language communication. I participate in Deaf culture through the Oregon Association of the Deaf, Oregon Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and socializing with members of the Deaf community. Sometimes Jo and I will host Deaf events, such as performers or speakers. We reach out to the Deaf community and invite them to attend these events, and that becomes part of our Deaf community and therefore our Deaf culture.
One example of Deaf culture would be social customs. For example, when an event is over, people often notice that Deaf people stay well after closing hours. The lights will go off and people will say, “You all need to leave,” and Deaf people tend to stay, whereas hearing people will leave on time. Deaf people often will go out of the building, but then we’ll stand outside under the street lights and continue the conversations. It’ll whittle down until the last person is there. That’s a really big part of Deaf culture.
I’m involved with the Deaf community here in Oregon with a few organizations that support the Deaf, for example, the Oregon Association for the Deaf (OAD) and the Oregon Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (ORID). Here on campus at the University of Oregon, I’m involved with the Disability Studies Advisory Board, which advises and suggests courses that can be used for a Disability Studies minor. The ASL sequence and the ASL culture course is part of that minor.
Question:
How do you see Deaf culture as similar to, ...
#5 was the only child and perhaps because of that I learned read.docxboadverna
#5
was the only child and perhaps because of that I learned reading and writing early. At first, I learned reading upside-down by watching my father read his newspaper and asking him about the headlines!
In Chapter 7, Ahearn presents to us research of Shirley Brice Heath on the socialization to literacy of preschoolers in three communities. How did you learn to read and write? Was your experience similar to that of the children from Maintown? From Roadville? From Trackton? Do you think the way literacy events and practices took place at your home helped you or hindered you when you started school? Make sure to address all the components of the topic in your post :)
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I am a person who had quite a unique experience with books. I had a spectacular experience learning to read and write. Much of what I knew while young came from the lessons I received from my parents, especially my father. He was quite enthusiastic about teaching the letters of the alphabet. Going to pre-school also helped me become better at reading and writing. The singing of alphabetical letters and colors at pre-school made very easy for me to recognize the order and patterns of the alphabet.
However, my experience cannot be equated to that of the Maintown. I didn't have access to many books while growing up both at home at school. We relied so much on the charts made by our teachers in school to learn how to read and write. Things began changing as I got a little bit older as my father could come home with short story books of animal characters and read for me. I paid close attention as the stories were quite interesting and motivating. I remember trying so many times to read the books later. This experience lasted a while as I could still find it difficult reading and spelling certain words.
I believe I can relate more to the Roadville scenario as my pre-school had a few books that were having lots of pictures in them. These books helped a lot in learning how to read and write. On the same note, I can’t relate so much to Tackton as I was relatively familiar with words when I began pre-school. All thanks to the efforts of my dad.
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My parents were very big influences on my learning abilities as well the learning tools that they supplied me. When my parents dropped me off at daycare, our daycare provider, Linda, worked with all the kids on the basics which definitely helped as well. Not only did we have adult interaction but we also had other children there to help too. I also had an older sister that would help me and I looked up to her and wanted to be just like her so I would copy everything I could (numbers, letters, words).
My experience growing up was most similar to the Maintown children that Health studied. My family provided me with many books from birth (I am not sure if that is because they were hand-me-downs from my sister or what). Our bedroom was full of books like Dr. Suess. I believe that the literacy events and practices that took pla ...
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Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
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Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
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Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
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What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
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- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
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Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
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- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
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Topics covered:
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4. People in general who are interested in this type of information.Message: There are a lot of deaf adults out there living on the streets or placed in a hearing foster home with no full access to communication using American Sign Language (ASL). We would like to educate those who know of or have a love one who is a Deaf Adult that there is a home for them. We have clients who are deaf and communicate in ASL. This reduces frustrations, communication barriers, and problems.
5. Below is my very first design I made. 3-2 assignment Design our interpretive sign. I put a mauve color background and used two different kinds of fonts. Tempus San and Calibri. The title is in grey color. The rest of the text is in black. I added a visual picture of “I Love you” in American Sign Language (ASL).
6. Deaf Adult Foster Home Do you have a Deaf adult friend or love one with mental illness who is struggling to live on their own? We provide loving care and services for our Deaf clients. There are a lot of Deaf adults out there with mental illness who are living on the streets or placed in a hearing home with no full access to communication using American Sign Language (ASL). We would like to educate those who know of or have a love one who is a Deaf Adult with mental illness that there is a home for them. We provide specific services for their specific needs to ensure that our clients feel they are in a loving and safe environment. I would like people to feel interested and want to inquire more information about my foster home.
7. Below is my 4-1 redo interpretive sign. From my very first design, I changed the background to Grey. I decided to add some round corner boxes. I used two Different kinds of picture that emphasizes my message I am pointing out.
8. Deaf Adult Foster Home Imagine the impact of a Deaf adult you know or love who has no access to communication and relies on lip reading and minimal communication? Imagine lip-reading for communication? Guy on the left thinking: (I don’t know what you’re saying, but yeah, uh-uh)S Imagine having full access communication in ASL? (Finally, I am able to communicate!) We provide loving care and services for our Deaf clients. There are a lot of Deaf adults out there who are living on the streets or placed in a hearing home with no full access to communication using American Sign Language (ASL). We would like to educate those who know of or have a love one who is a Deaf Adult that there is a home for them. We have clients who are deaf and communicate in ASL. This reduces frustrations, communication barriers, and problems. We also provide specific services for their specific needs to ensure that our clients feel they are in a loving and safe environment. We would like people to feel interested and want to inquire more information about our foster home.
9. This is my 5-1 Proximity design. I ensured there was enough space to design. I did a black color background along with white and rust color text. I added grey color frames on the two pictures. The fonts I used are, Trebuchet and Calibri.
10. Deaf Adult Foster Home Imagine being a Deaf adult who relies on lip-reading and minimal communication? Imagine lip-reading for communication? (Guy on the left thinking: I don’t know what you’re saying., but yeah, uh-uh). Imagine having full access to communication? (Finally! I am able to communicate!) Who: There are a lot of deaf adults out there living on the streets or placed in a hearing foster home with no full access to communication using American Sign Language (ASL). What: We would like to educate those who know of or have a love one who is a Deaf Adult that there is a home for them. We have clients who are deaf and communicate in ASL. Why: This reduces frustrations, communication barriers, and problems.
11. This is the first color design I made in 7-1 assignment. The colors are complementary which I’m using lime green, violet, and off white color. I ensured that the alignments are aligned on the left side. I also made boxes and pictures in rounded-square type of shapes.
12. Deaf Adult Foster Home Imagine being a Deaf adult who relies on lip-reading and minimal communication? Who: There are a lot of deaf adults out there living on the streets or placed in a hearing foster home with no full access to communication using American Sign Language (ASL). What: We would like to educate those who know of or have a love one who is a Deaf Adult that there is a home for them. We have clients who are deaf and communicate in ASL. Why: This reduces frustrations, communication barriers, and problems. Guy on the left: “I don’t know what you’re saying. but, yeah uh-uh “Finally, I am able to communicate!”
13. In my 8-1 assignment for color and style. I added a bold orange background with a warm light color tan. The title is set up vertically in a script type font. I decided to change the direction of the message in huge size and bold heavy text sideways. In the picture, I added border and shadow reflection makes it looks different and bold.
14. D E A F A D U L T F O S T E R H O M E Imagine relying on lip- reading and minimal communication?
15. Final Design: I decided to take this design from my assignment on repetition and contrast and fine tune it into my final design. Goal/Audience/Message: I categorize these into chunks by using wh-questions. Text: I believe I have written carefully to ensure an image for the reader the purpose of my sign. Visuals: I decided to use one picture (using A.S.L. to emphasize what it is like to have full communication in our foster home. I used the lip-reading picture, but felt that it would embellish my message or design. Proximity: I feel my design is well-organized. I used less boxes I had in my previous designs. I feel each elements I used in this design is placed in proximity order. Alignment: I ensured that the alignment is on the right side. Repetition: The black borders on the top and bottom and on the left side are repeated. The orange color fonts are repeated as well. Contrast: I created a bold color of black and orange. I used cool blue as a background. I feel this design is eye-catching because of it’s contrast type of design. I want everyone’s attention! Color: The color I chose is to get people’s attention and to make them want to read my sign. I feel it is used appropriately and supports my message. Type: I used only two types of fonts; Era Demi ITC and Bradley Hand ITC. The font size I used is big and small, heavy and light type of style. Style and Overall Design: I feel this design supports my message, and all of the elements I’ve used to embody what I am pointing out.
16. Deaf Adult Foster Home Who: There are a lot of Deaf adults out there living on the streets or placed in a hearing foster home with no full access to communication using American Sign Language (ASL). What: We would like to educate those who know of or have a love one who is a Deaf adult that there is a home for them. We have clients who are Deaf and communicates in ASL. Why: This reduces frustrations, communication barriers, and problems. A Home for you! Imagine being a Deaf adult who relies on lip-reading and minimal communication?
Editor's Notes
This is the principles of proximity. I think this is much better than my previous assignment. Everything doesn’t seemed scattered as my previous 4-1 interpretive sign assignment. I separated my heavy text into the WH-questions such as using “who” “what” and “why” to get the point across yet not go on and on about my foster home. I am not sure if I should have the images enlarged a little bit more but I left it as it hoping you will like how I arranged the text and images at a even level. I think it looks professional rather than the previous sign I did which looks scattered and not in place as it should be. I changed the background into a dark color so the images and font would stand out more. I hope you like what I did.
This is the first color design I’m making. The colors are complementary which I’m using lime green, violet, and tan color. I ensured that the alignments are aligned on the left side. I also made boxes and pictures in rounded-square type of shape. I will be using this same design for the other two sign but with different colors. I think this sign is ok, not like the one I made in assignment 4 or 5.
I added a bold orange background with a warm light color tan. The title is set up vertically in a script type font. I decided to change the direction of the message in huge size and bold heavy text sideways. In the picture, I added border and shadow reflection makes it looks different and bold. I don’t like this. But I’m trying to be “wild” in this!
I added blue background along with Black borders for contrast. I changed the font style and colors to Orange. I also ensured that the alignment is on the right side. This time I only added one image that emphasis the deaf community with full access to communication.
![Goals: My goal is to increase the number of residents in my foster home. Audience: ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/9-4assignmentsharingyourinterpretivesigndesign-100308180200-phpapp01/85/9-4-Assignment-Sharing-Your-Interpretive-Sign-Design-1-320.jpg)
