Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 --- Tish wrote: Pam, how do you handle interpreting? We have decided (actually our daughter decided) she did not want us to interpret. And it seems to work OK for her. --- end of quote --- I think you meant me - Barbara. Re: interpreting, our boys both are oral. It makes it hard when they line up and my little son, who is deaf, is towards the back because he's one of the lowest belts. But our friend, Steve, is one of the teachers and knows the boys really well and has a really loud, deep voice. Mrs. DelPorte, who's the lead instructor (she's a 4th degree black belt), attended the inservice the school conducted early in the school year and so is really cognizant of the need to look at both guys, etc. I was so touched that she cared enough about Tommy and Sam to attend. We're very, very lucky that we're in a school where the instructors " get it " - communication hasn't been a problem. We're in the Lebanon (NH) Blue Wave school - Blue Wave is a Taekwondo organization throughout New England. I've noticed other deaf adults who have black belts in other schools within Blue Wave so it seems they are deaf/hoh friendly which makes it so nice. And more role models for Tommy and Sam. It's really been a great experience for our guys - the discipline involved, etc. Thanks for your nice notes! Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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