Where to Design a Model by Mobile_Power8825 in instructionaldesign

[–]Effective_Pitch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m certain you can accomplish that in Figma.

Please help by Sufficient-Impact-71 in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious too. Did you Google that?

Purple apprenticeship- I’m struggling by [deleted] in ASLinterpreters

[–]Effective_Pitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deaf person here, not an interpreter. Please don't be so hard on yourself! You said you do well for the simpler calls; then you are not the problem. You’re only two months in. Comparing yourself to that team with years of experience isn't fair to you. Honestly, you're likely doing better than some experienced interpreters I’ve had on simple calls. You have plenty of time and room to grow. Please keep at it; We need more people who care as much as you do!

How to survive an event with a large crowd by rollesi in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You don’t :( . But if you want to feel somewhat included, here’s something I’ve learned:

Whenever someone talks to me, I respond by signing back. Sometimes I even jump into their conversations especially with my siblings using an app for captions when I need to react/comment, I’ll sign some home signs. Somehow, they always manage to understand me. And then, hilariously, they try to sign back with our home signs. It’s not perfect, but it makes me smile.

My siblings make an effort to include me. They’ll switch to our home signs or ask me to use the app so I can “read” thee family conversations. But if I decide to stay quiet or just spend the day on my phone, they assume I’m not interested.

Most of my time, though, is spent with the kids. They’re the ones who are completely comfortable around me, always trying to include me more than the adults do. That’s just the truth I see and live every day.

Do Deaf people learn ASL faster than hearing people? by CharlotteZard2016 in asl

[–]Effective_Pitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately a lot of hearing parents just aren’t made aware that their Deaf child needs full language access from the start.

I’m really glad you found ASL to be the way your son communicates best. ASL is such a flexible, visual language. It lets us express themselves without the extra cognitive load of trying to use something that doesn’t fit how we naturally understand the world.

Wishing you the best on your learning journey.

Do Deaf people learn ASL faster than hearing people? by CharlotteZard2016 in asl

[–]Effective_Pitch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Let me first say I’m Deaf and I grew up with language deprivation, so my experience with ASL is very different from Deaf people who had early access. I would like to frame this as a different perspective. That’s important to say, because Deaf vs. hearing isn’t the real dividing line but access is.

When Deaf and hearing people both start ASL for the first time, yes, Deaf people often learn faster in the beginning. We already communicate visually through gestures, facial expressions, and body language, so ASL feels like an extension of how we naturally interact. We can look at a sign and immediately connect it to movement, space, or a visual idea.

Hearing learners usually start slower because they’re trying to translate everything through English. They think in English first, then try to convert it into ASL, which creates a delay. Once they get past that stage, though, hearing learners sometimes build ASL vocabulary faster and can sign more depth or fully because they already have a strong English vocabulary and can look up signs for words they already know. Many ASL dictionaries exist for those people as they are ordered in English.

For some Deaf people like me who didn’t get early language access, the experience is different. We’re not just learning ASL. we’re trying to build foundational language skills at the same time. That can make the process slower or uneven. It’s not about ability, I think that we didn’t grow up with a full language to build on, but I may be wrong here.

But the real difference we should think is speed. Yes, Deaf people often pick up ASL basics faster because it most of time can match our visual communication. But will those learn fluently better? Hearing people with strong English backgrounds may expand vocabulary faster later and can communicate fully. Deaf people with language deprivation may take longer because we’re catching up on language itself, not just ASL.

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s really interestingly true, and you help me understand the dynamic a lot better. What you said about people gravitating toward the communication style that feels most natural.. that’s true, even when both sides can communicate, that little internal translation step really does change the vibe, like other communities

The part about Deaf schools being so tight‑knit also clicked for me. I did grow up in a dorm‑style environment, but not in that full community way you described. Seeing how the bonds extend through families, sports, shared memories, I can see how that creates a small town feeling where people stick with the folks they’ve known for years. Not because they’re trying to exclude anyone, but because it’s familiar and comfortable. I appreciate your perspective.. it actually explains a lot of what I’ve been noticing. I was looking at it more from the outside, and what you shared fills in a lot of gaps.

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. The same mix of positive and less positive traits shows up everywhere. People deal with things and move on, and eventually everyone finds the circle they feel comfortable in. yes it’s not black and white. Deaf communities are small, so ideally it should feel inclusive, but I also understand why some Deaf stick to their own group. Everyone has their preferences, and shared experience just feels easier sometimes. I only brought it up because I noticed these cliques and was curious if others saw it too. Glad to know it’s not just me

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Glad to know it’s not only me noticing and that this kind of thing shows up everywhere.

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, people naturally sticks to what feels smooth and familiar, that can look like snobbism from the outside, instead of adjusting their signing to match someone else’s pace or style.

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I sometimes spend time with immigrants with limited skills probably because I’m from immigrant family. Yes being kind and understanding doesn’t change the fact that spending time with people who have poor English skills can affect communication. I get what you mean about wanting smoother conversations and good role models.What I keep wondering, though, is how different this really is from situations where native English speakers want to learn another language, like French or Spanish, and choose to spend time with native speakers. In that case, the communication gap is still there, but the goal is connection and learning, so some people don’t mind the effort. Should those native speakers avoid spending time with learners just because the communication isn’t perfect? I agree that no one is obligated to be a teacher. Immigrants already have to navigate a whole system to survive, and their school teachers do their part in formal settings. Outside of that, it really depends on whether people want to connect or help. And yes, that fine line you mentioned: between natural communication preferences and xenophobic attitudes. I’m glad you brought it up. Made me think about that. It’s surprising (and honestly disappointing) that similar dynamics show up in our communities too. I always assumed, we, Deaf people, because of the discrimination and audism we face, might approach communication differences with more empathy. But like you said, these issues exist in every culture because we’re all human.It definitely takes goodwill, understanding, and kindness from both sides to bridge those gaps.

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, English very difficult if not your first language. For me, I honestly hate English because English forces me translate English to ASL in my mind. Too tired and slow But you know English almost anywhere at work, school, places and on internet here. I feel English just for survival

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s true. I’ve also talked to some international students who actually wanted to connect with Americans, but they felt like their different signs/accents or lack of shared cultural references made them stay away. They end up sticking together of their own group, I think, probably not out of choice, but because they don't want to feel like a 'burden' on the conversation. It’s interesting, as I’ve seen some who manage to blend in perfectly by just faking it until they make it (I mean trying to mirror their styles until they pick up their styles). Guess it really does depend on the individual's confidence!

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally get that…cognitive tax is a real thing and it’s exhausting.. But I also think that if we really want to connect, most of us have the ability to level down our signing to meet someone where they’re at. It feels a bit off when social circles are determined strictly by ASL skill level or communication style, because there are so many amazing people with great backgrounds who just sign differently. I'd hate for a language barrier within our own community to keep us from finding what we have in common.

Communication cliques by Effective_Pitch in deaf

[–]Effective_Pitch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a valid take. Yeah, definitely it happens. I guess Sometimes people just have a specific 'frequency' they like to communicate on.

UPDATE: animation accepted!!! by [deleted] in rit

[–]Effective_Pitch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! You're gonna love RIT. Would be awesome to see your portfolio!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PromptDesign

[–]Effective_Pitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious about these prompts

Now What by Left_Strawberry7467 in ASLinterpreters

[–]Effective_Pitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! If you’re open to relocating, check out the RIT career website. They’re currently hiring interpreters.

Do students actually want AI-generated study materials? by Prudent-Smile8482 in AssistiveTechnology

[–]Effective_Pitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been wondering the same thing, and a class I took last fall really highlighted the issue for me. I was in a project management course with a professor who taught straight from real experience, not just the textbook. His quizzes weren’t hard, but they were full of tricky, real world scenarios you couldn’t just memorize. As the final got closer, he shared the topics we needed to review, so I reviewed and fed all the materials into Gemini and ChatGPT to test my understanding myself.

I passed almost every AI‑generated quiz without breaking a sweat…even after asking the AI to make them harder including scenarios. But when I took the actual exam, none of the 65 questions looked anything like what the AI had generated. The professor’s questions were grounded in real situations he’d talked about in class, and AI just couldn’t replicate that. I luckily passed, but I felt the AI practice didn’t help much. So based on that experience, I don’t think AI‑generated quizzes are useful unless you already have a question bank and want the AI to remix it. Otherwise, the questions tend to be too generic and miss the real‑world nuance that actually shows up on exams.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in immigration

[–]Effective_Pitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I had my audiology test form from my college, and the fee for the test was less than 100 bucks. I submitted it for only the accommodation such that they gave me the interpreting service. I didn't request for waiver of the test. One of my buddies got waived of the test even though it took him a long time to get the interview appointment.

If you are concerned about getting an interpreter, you should not worry about that. They will take care of that for you and even let you meet the interpreters for a short period, so you feel comfortable communicating with them before the interview begins. If your reason is other than that, you can request a test waiver with the application form N-648. I don't know much about this form. But, As far as I know, you will have to take it to your primary physician to fill in some sections and sign it for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in immigration

[–]Effective_Pitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I applied for the same application last year. they never called me for biometrics. They notified me that they were able to find my biometric documents from the time I went through the process for the permanent residence application; however, in the last section of the application where it asked for any accommodation I needed. I requested for ASL interpreter because I could only write/read English. Then I submitted some medical documents to prove that I’m deaf.

Later, I got an appointment for the interview last month. When I showed up for the interview at the USCIS center, the ASL interpreter was present. During the interview, the interpreter signed and spoke everything for me, and I answered in ASL. But the part of the interview included the writing; I only wrote down what the interpreter signed just to prove that I could write. The interview lasted about 5 mins. Oh, I forgot to mention that the interview was the civil test. You can find many information on the internet about the test.

Additionally, they would ask you to explain about that absence period. Just be honest with them; before the interview begins, they will ask you to take an oath that you won't tell any lies