THE DEAF
AND
HARD OF HEARING
AWARENESS PROGRAM
A COMPREHENSIVE
RESOURCE LIST
New Jersey State Library
Talking Book and Braille Center
2300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618-0501
April 2010
PREFACE
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program is a unique,
federally funded grant program that provides library and
information services to people who are Deaf, hard of hearing,
late deafened, their family, friends and the professionals who
work with them. The books and videotapes contained in this list
are available via interlibrary loan for one month at a time, free
of charge through public, private and academic libraries
throughout New Jersey.
To borrow these materials, take this list to your library and ask
your librarian to request an inter-library loan of the materials
you want. Inter-library loan policy is explained on the next
page.
The Deaf and Hard of hearing Awareness Program also
maintains a vertical file of information related to a wide variety
of topics. This and other information can be provided by calling:
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program
(800) 792-8322 V (general Library line)
(877) 882-5593 TTY Toll Free
(609) 530-4004 TTY Local
(866) 326-6035 VP
(888) 671-6983 Voice VP
(609) 530-6384 Fax
www.njsltbbc.org
INTERLIBRARY LOAN POLICY
Inter-library loans can be arranged through one of five ways:
1.
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5.
OCLC
The Access Center of the NJ State Library
An ALA Interlibrary Loan Form
Email Request
Written Request on library letterhead stationary
Materials are lent free of charge for one month at a time.
ALA Forms and written requests may be faxed to (609) 530-6384
A hold will automatically be placed on a book or videotape or CD or DVD
that I requested but not available at that time. The requesting library will
automatically be sent the book or videotape or CD or DVD when it becomes
available.
Requests for books or videotapes or CDs or DVDs in a series should
specify the volume number. If no volume number is indicated, you will
receive the lowest available volume in the series.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOOKS
Adult Fiction……………………………………………………………………
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Adult Non-Fiction……………………………………………………………..
Assistive Devices…………………………………………………….
Biographies……………………………………………………………
Deaf-Blindness………………………………………………………..
Deaf Culture…………………………………………………………...
Education………………………………………………………………
Game …………………………………………………………………...
Hard of Hearing…..……………………………………………………
Health and Safety…………………………………………………….
Interpreting…………………………………………………………….
Law and Legislation………………………………………………….
Parenting……………………………………………………………….
Reference……………………………………………………………....
Religion…………………………………………………………………
Sign Language………………………………………………………..
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Children’s Fiction…………………………………………………………….
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Children’s Non-Fiction………………………………………………………
Biographies……………………………………………………………
Gallaudet Pre-School English Project Publications……………
Sign Language………………………………………………………..
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VIDEOTAPES
ASL Stories and Stories Told in ASL……………………………………...
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Children’s Videos……………………………………………………………..
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Deaf Culture……………………………………………………………………
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Education………………………………………………………………………
125
Hard of Hearing……………………………………………………………….
134
Health and Safety……………………………………………………………... 140
Interpreter Training…………………………………………………………… 146
Religion…………………………………………………………………………. 161
Sign Language Instruction……………….…………………………………. 170
PERIODICALS……………………………………………………………… 187
Books
ADULT FICTION
362.42
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A Handful of Stories. Leonard G. Lane and Ivey B. Pittle
Thirty-seven stories signed by Deaf storytellers are transliterated
from the Deaf Storytellers videotape series. OCLC# 08345599
362.42
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Another Handful of Stories. Ivey B. Pittle and Roslyn Rosen
Thirty-seven stories signed by Deaf storytellers are transliterated
from the Deaf Storytellers videotape series. OCLC# 10403848
362.42
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Dead Body Language. Penny Warner
Conner Westphal, A deaf ex-San Francisco reporter is publishing a
weekly newspaper. While trying to write a murder mystery puzzle,
she is drawn into a real life murder. OCLC# 36927786
813
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Island of Silence. Carolyn Brimley Norris
A suspense filled mystery how the deaf characters are treated and
the predicaments of the hearing people who were faced with
coping with deafness. OCLC# 05519922
813
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Islay: A Novel. Douglas Bullard
A novel by a deaf author, it is about a Deaf man who brings to
reality his dream of establishing a state for Deaf people-a state
where Deaf people govern, sign language is the main means of
communication, all television programs are captioned or
interpreted, and Deaf people are the same as hearing people.
OCLC# 13244662
362.42
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Reasonable Doubt. Steven Barish
Bob Brewer, Tom’s deaf college roommate, agrees to act as
detective to prove Tom’s innocence in the murder of Sarah Collins.
OCLC# 11627997
811.54
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Silence, Love and Kids I know. Linwood Smith
A collection of poems by the late Deaf poet. OCLC# 8700172
1
Books
813
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Silent Dances. A.C. Crispin and Kathleen O’Malley
A science fiction adventure featuring a Deaf Gally grad is sent to
face the aliens Grus whose sonic cries shatter human ears.
OCLC# 22186365
ADULT NON-FICTION
Assistive Devices
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Assistive Devices: Doorways to Independence. C. Compton
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the numerous
assistive devices designed for persons with hearing loss. Produced
to accompany a videotape of the same name, this book includes
information on hearing aids, assistive devices, visual and
vibrotactile signaling systems and telecommunication devices.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 25044763
617.03
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Assistive Technology: A Resource for School, Work, and
Community. Karen F. Flippo, Katherine J. Inge & J. Michael
Barcus
As individuals with disabilities increasingly recognize the
independence that Assistive technology devices offer, family
members, advocates, medical professionals and users. Providing
detailed descriptions of Assistive devices. OCLC# 31814925
636.7
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Cindy, A Hearing Ear Dog. Patricia Curtis
This book describes the training of young dogs selected from
pounds and humane shelters to help deaf owners by alerting them
to sounds they cannot hear and providing companionship.
OCLC# 06861963
362.41
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A Complete Guide to Communication with Deaf-Blind Persons.
Linda Kates and Jerome D. Schein
This publication grew out of the need for a compilation of methods
and devices useful in communication with Deaf-Blind persons. This
book aims to catalog all techniques and equipment.
OCLC# 6785221
2
Books
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GA and SK Etiquette: Guidelines for Telecommunications in
the Deaf Community. Sharon J. Cagle and Keith M. Cagle
This handbook assists both hearing and deaf callers become more
aware of the etiquette involved in using the TTY. The book includes
comparisons of telephone behavior in both the hearing and Deaf
cultures. OCLC# 25236899
649.8
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The Gadget Book. Dennis R. La Buda
In this book, you will find nearly 350 products and devices grouped
into the following categories: personal care, home environment,
home maintenance, communications, mobility, health care, and
leisure and recreation. It can help you or someone you love
eliminate the frustrations and struggle of daily tasks.
OCLC# 12189291
362.42
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Telephone Training for the Deaf. Diane Castle
This manual helps you with the basic telephone use, hearing aid
settings, special phone and signaling devices and how to use them.
The self tests for lessons are at the end of each chapter.
OCLC# 08156032
Biographies
649.15
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Alandra's Lilacs: The Story of a Mother and Her Deaf Daughter.
Tressa Bowers
This book is a marvelous story about the resiliency and
achievements of a determined and loving mother raising her Deaf
daughter. OCLC# 41070749
362.42
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Changing the Rules. Frank Bowe
This is the true story of a boy growing up deaf in a small town in
Pennsylvania and later heading the civil rights movement of
America’s 36 million disabled people. OCLC# 15116542
3
Books
362.42
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Chuck Baird. Chuck Baird
This book arose from a longtime dream of the author to publish
Deaf art. The book dedicated to Deaf children everywhere, shows
that ASL can become an invitation to frolic and rejoice, as viewed
on Chuck's canvases. OCLC# 29357919
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A Deaf Adult Speaks Out. Leo M. Jacobs
One Deaf man’s account of his experience growing up in a Deaf
family, and in the larger, hearing world. OCLC# 07308657
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Deaf Again. Mark Drolsbaugh
This locally based book is a true story of how a CODA slowly
becomes Deaf himself over time and how he learns to embrace
Deaf Culture. OCLC# 94079
419
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Dear Diary. Anonymous
A revealing story about the life of a deaf boy. No OCLC#.
730.92
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Douglas Tilden, Portrait of a Deaf sculptor. Mildred Albronda
A turn of the century deaf sculptor, whose works and teaching
greatly influenced San Francisco, is the subject of this biography.
OCLC# 6709275
920
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Great Deaf Americans. Robert Panara
A collection of 33 biographies of deaf Americans, past and present,
illustrating a variety of career interests and achievements.
OCLC# 09906152
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Growing Up Deaf: Issues of Communication in a Hearing
World. Rose Pizzo
The autobiography of Rose Pizzo shows her frustrations and joys
of communication in the Deaf and hearing worlds.
OCLC# 50483268
4
Books
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Hear Again: Back to Life with a Cochlear Implant. Arlene
Romoff
This is compelling, true story of how a late deafened adult regained
communication with the "hearing" world. OCLC# 45587800
371.911
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Helen and Teacher. Joseph P. Lash
Double biography of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, which reveals
the depth and intensity of the mutually dependent relationship that
existed between them. Portrays their relationship as one of genius,
devotion, sacrifice and love. OCLC# 05830528
362.41
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Helen Keller: A Life. Dorothy Herrmann
This books covers Keller’s life and the controversy with her teacher,
Annie Sullivan, whom critics believe used Keller as a way to gain
fame and fortune. OCLC# 38527933 (NJSL)
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I’m Deaf Too, 12 Deaf Americans. F. Bowe and M. Sternberg
This book contains interviews with a dozen well-respected Deaf
Americans from a wide range of occupations. OCLC# 00907226
792.028
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Lessons in Laughter: The Autobiography of a Deaf Actor.
Born of Deaf parents, Bernard Bragg has won international renown
as an actor, director, playwright and lecturer. This book recounts
his life in stories that are humorous, painful and touching.
OCLC# 19516226
362.42
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Living Legends. Darlene Toole
This book contains six stories about deaf people who have
achieved excellence in their chosen vocations or avocations.
Designed to be used in the classroom, this book features the
stories of Evelyn Glennie, Howie Seago, Shirley Allen, John Woo,
Karen L. Meyer, and Paul Ogden. OCLC# 35220744
5
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Living Legends II. Darlene Toole
This book contains six stories about deaf people who have
achieved excellence in their chosen vocations or avocations.
Designed to be used in the classroom, this book features the
stories of Danny Delcambre, Kathy Buckley, Ken Glickman,
Bethany “Buffy” Hummel, Robert Davila, and Laurene Gallimore.
OCLC# 52547319
362.42
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Living Legends III. Darlene Toole
This book contains six stories about deaf people who have
achieved excellence in their chosen vocations or avocations.
Designed to be used in the classroom, this book features the
stories of Dr. Madan Vasishta, Heidi Zimmer, Dr. Thomas
Holcomb, Dr. Lisa Woolf, Dean Gates, and Patty Albee.
OCLC# 45061616
306.874
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My Sense of Silence: Memoirs of a Childhood with Deafness.
Lennard J. Davis
This autobiography shares his experiences as a child growing up in
two worlds. OCLC# 41528371 (NJSL)
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On Different Roads: An Autobiography. Geraldine Lawhorn
A story of Geraldine Lawhorn, who was Deaf and Blind by the time
she completed high school. OCLC# 26771310
362.42
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A Rose For Tomorrow: A Biography of Frederick C. Shrieber.
Jerome D. Schein
A story, mostly in Schrieber’s own words, about the years before
and after he became Executive Secretary of the National
Association of the Deaf. Some of his articles and speeches are
reprinted to reveal his wit and humor in his fight against prejudice
and for the rights of deaf people. OCLC# 07954609
6
Books
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Seeds of Disquiet: One Woman’s Experience. Cheryl Heppner
The autobiography of a deaf woman, who, after functioning orally
for 25 years, learns sign language, joins the Deaf Community and
realizes how much she had been missing. OCLC# 25631110
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Shall I Say A Kiss? Lennard J. Davis
The Courtship of a Deaf couple 1936-1938
This book opens a window into the lives of two working-class,
Jewish, British, Deaf people in the 1930s. The book reveals a
consistent, journal - like account of the "lived" experience of Deaf
people during the tumultuous times just prior to World War II.
OCLC# 40403677
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Signs in Success. Ron Podmore
This workbook contains many biographies of deaf people that have
been successful in a variety of fields. The stories are written to
provide interesting reading as well as help improve reading skills.
OCLC# 33886329
636.7
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Sound Friendships: The Story of Willa and Her Hearing Ear
Dog. Elizabeth Yates
The heart-warming story of what happens when Willa, a profoundly
deaf young woman meets Honey, a clever puppy trained to
become her constant companion and helper. OCLC# 14818961
617.89
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Wired For Sound: A Journey Into Hearing. Beverly Biderman
The moving story of author, Beverly Biderman’s experience s with
her own cochlear implant at the age of 46. OCLC# 38916400
362.42
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Yes, You Can Heather. Daphne Grey
The story of Heather Whitestone, Miss America, 1995.
OCLC# 32745569
7
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Deaf-Blindness
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Deaf-Blind Infants and Children: A Developmental Guide.
John M. McInnes
This guide provides the information and assistance necessary for
parents and professionals of deaf-blind children. OCLC# 08736609
362.41
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The Education of Laura Bridgman: First Deaf and Blind Person
to Learn Language. Ernest Freeberg
It presented the education of Laura Bridgman as a lesson in
humanity during London’s Great Exhibition. Laura showed the
world that she could speak, read, and write. OCLC# 45636807
(NJSL)
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Guidelines: Practical Tips for Working and Socializing with
Deaf-Blind People. Theresa B. Smith
A “how to” book for people who are already familiar with sign
language and Deaf people and who want to make their time with
Deaf-Blind people more pleasant and effective. OCLC# 31963898
362.41
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The Imprisoned Guest: Samuel Howe and Laura Bridgman, the
Original Deaf-Blind Girl. Elisabeth Gitter
The book tells the story of Laura Bridgman’s original fingerspell,
read raised letters, and even write legibly when she was taught at
age of 7. OCLC# 45052659 (NJSL)
362.41
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Living with Deaf-Blindness. Carol Yoken
Nine profiles of deaf-blind people are presented in order to prepare
professionals to work with this special population.
OCLC# 05505676
8
Books
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Orchid of the Bayou: A Deaf Woman Faces Blindness. Cathryn
Carroll and Catherine Hoffpauir Fischer
This book tells the story of Kitty Fischer's heroic struggle and
cultural odyssy while growing up with Usher Syndrome.
OCLC# 45195558
362.4
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She Touched the World: Laura Bridgeman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer.
Sally H. Alexander
The fascinating and inspirational true-life story of Laura Bridgman,
the first deaf and blind American child, paved the way for future
generations of the Deaf-blind, including Helen Keller. Against all
odds, she reached out from her realm of cloud and silence, and
touched the world. OCLC# 167506083
362.41
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Through the Rain and Rainbow: The Remarkable Life of
Richard Kinney. Lyle M. Crist
This book is about a biography of Richard Kinney, who was the
third deaf-blind person to earn a college degree. OCLC# 00799682
362.41
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Words in My Hands. Diane Chambers
The book is about the sign language teacher Diane’s rich
experience with an eighty-six year old deaf-blind man. It is an
unforgettable journey for both of them. OCLC# 57637451
Deaf Culture
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American Deaf Culture, An Anthology. Sherman Wilcox, Editor
A collection of classic articles by Deaf and hearing scholars on
Deaf cultural values, ASL, education, folklore and the struggle of
Deaf people to take control of their destiny. OCLC# 21113841
305.908
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Anything But Silent. Mark Drolsbaugh
This book tackles some of the most profound topics in deafness:
deaf/hearing relationships, the rift between American Sign
Language and English, the hidden world of hard of hearing and
much more. OCLC# 56637035
9
Books
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ASL Pah!: Deaf Students’ Perspectives on Their Language.
Examines Deaf student’s perceptions of the role of ASL in their
lives. Text contains essays and journal entries on how ASL
affected their lives. (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 26679717
362.42
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At Home Among Strangers, Exploring the Deaf Community in
the United States. Jerome D. Schein
This history and examination of the Deaf community addresses
issues of family life, education, rehabilitation, law and medicine.
The authors make predications about the future of the Deaf
community if America. OCLC# 1992279
362.42
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Black and Deaf in America: Are We That Different?
Ernest Hairston
This book demonstrates the ramifications of deafness, the lack of
sufficient Black role models, the overall racial situation in schools,
the educational deprivation and communication difficulties that
Black deaf people face. OCLC# 09908299
812.54
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Children of a Lesser God. Mark Medoff
The story of a woman who refuses to succumb to other people’s
idea of a deaf person. OCLC# 06813063 (NJSL)
419
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A Child Sacrificed to the Deaf Culture. Tom Bertling
A deaf writer’s exposure of residential deaf schools and the
culturally deaf community’s way of life. OCLC# 29683427
362.4
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Crying Hands: Eugenics and Deaf People in Nazi Germany.
Horst Biesold
The book reveals that upon Hitler’s rise to power, many of these
eugenicists were actively volunteering the names of deaf students
and patients for sterilization, a startling contradiction to the official
declaration that they were reluctant contributors. OCLC# 41320014
(NJSL)
10
Books
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Dancing Without Music, Deafness in America. Beryl L. Benderly
Using her expertise in cultural anthropology and linguistics, the
author examines all aspects of deafness, especially the relationship
between thought and language. OCLC# 22023425
419
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Deaf American Literature: From Carnival to Canon. Cynthia L.
Peters
The author traces the past and predicts the future of American Sign
Language literature. OCLC# 44046710
362.42
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Deaf Culture Our Way: Anecdotes for the Deaf Community.
Roy Samuel and Thomas Holcomb
An entertaining glimpse of life in the Deaf Community that every
reader will relate to and enjoy. OCLC# 321305.908
305.908
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Deaf Esprit: Inspiration, Humor and Wisdom from the Deaf
Community. Damara Goff Paris and Mark Drolsbaugh
A book that offers many different stories inside with inspiration,
humor and wisdom from the Deaf community. OCLC# 43115912
362.42
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The Deaf Experience: Classics in Language and Education.
Edited by Harlen Lane and translated by Franklin Phillip
This book explores works from Deaf educators from 1764-a time
know as the ‘golden era’ of the education of the Deaf, to the 1840’s
when sign language was banished and the view of the Deaf
themselves were no longer sought or heeded. OCLC# 10277665
305
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Deaf Heritage: A Narrative History of Deaf America.
Jack R. Gannon
This highly readable and comprehensive history of deafness in the
Unites States spans the 1800’s to the 1970’s. Chapters are also
devoted to Deaf Athletes, Deaf Artists, Humor, Publications,
Sports, ASL and the National Association of the Deaf. Contains
many photographs and a bibliography. OCLC# 07369253
11
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Deaf Heritage: A Student Text and Workbook.
Felica M. Alexander and Jack R. Gannon
This workbook provides complete supplementary educational
materials to use with the book, Deaf Heritage - a book highlighting
contributions of Deaf Americans to society. OCLC# 11758037
362.42
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Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture. Carol Paddon and Tom
Humphries
Written by deaf authors, this book illuminates the life and culture of
Deaf people from the inside, through their everyday talk, their
shared art and performances and the lessons they teach one
another. OCLC# 1785818
362.42
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Deafness 1993-2013: A Deaf American Monograph.
Mervin D. Garretson, Editor
This collection of articles, written by members of the Deaf
community, looks ahead to what’s in store for that community in the
next 20 years. Topics include, among others, education,
technology and leadership. OCLC# 29502342
362.42
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Deafness: Historical Prespectives - Volume 46. 1996. Mervin D.
Garretson
This book is a Deaf American Monograph, producing a compilation
of published works and oral history interviews from Deaf
individuals. OCLC# 36269872
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Deafness: Life and Culture - Volume 44. 1994. Mervin D.
Garretson
This book presents a series of interesting, educational, informative,
and thought - provoking articles and poetry in the 1944 edition of
the "Deaf American Monograph." OCLC# 32083489
362.42
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Deafness: Life and Culture II - Volume 45. 1995. Mervin D.
Garretson
A compilation of essays, poetry, and articles contributing to Deaf
Culture in this edition of the "Deaf American Monograph."
OCLC# 32083489
12
Books
371.912
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Deaf Plus: A Multicultural Perspective. Kathee Mangan
Christensen
A collection of essays providing information about the community
that surrounds Deaf children from diverse backgrounds. The book
provides insight into the multilingual and multicultures of the Deaf
community. OCLC# 43487251
371.912
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Deaf President Now! The 1988 Revolution at Gallaudet
University. John B. Christiansen and Sharon M. Barnartt
This book retells the Deaf President Now! protest in March 1988 at
Gallaudet University. This is an exciting study of how deaf people
won social change for themselves and were triumphant in the
appointment of the first Deaf president in Gallaudet's 124-year
history. OCLC # 53841880
796
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Deaf Sports: The Impact of Sports within the Deaf
Community. David A. Stewart
This book provides a look at the sporting events Deaf people have
organized for themselves and the psychological and sociological
forces that influenced them. OCLC# 23080411
305.908
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Deaf Women: A Parade Though the Decades.
Mabs Holcomb and Sharon Wood
This is a compilation of information, history, anecdotes and
research about deaf women, past and present. OCLC# 20115144
305.896
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Empowerment and Black Deaf Persons. Gallaudet University
This book is the conference proceedings from the April 6-7, 1990
conference by the same name. OCLC# 27822084
362.42
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Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on
Martha’s Vineyard. Nora E. Groce
This book describes life on the island of Martha’s Vineyard when a
high incidence of hereditary deafness resulted in a bilingual society
here Deaf people were fully integrated into the community.
OCLC# 11812275
13
Books
305.908
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Eyes, Hands, Voices: Communication Issues among Deaf
People: A Deaf American Monograph: 1990.
Mervin Garretson, Editor
This book is a compilation of 30 articles, the majority written by
Deaf authors, on the broad topic of communication. The wide
range of opinions is expressed about a number of controversial
issues facing today’s Deaf community. OCLC# 22468156
305.9
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For Hearing People Only. Matthew S. Moore and Linda Levitan
Written in question and answer format, answers some of the most
commonly asked questions about Deaf people, their community
and their language. OCLC# 29373899
362.4
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Handicapping America: Barriers to Disabled People.
Frank Bowe
The author, who himself has a substantial hearing loss, looks at
how societal attitudes handicap people with disabilities far more
than their disabilities do. OCLC# 03311740
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Hazards of Deafness. Roy K. Holcomb
This book is a collection of humorous and often poignant
experiences of daily living as a deaf person in a hearing world.
Each ‘hazard’ gives a broader and deeper insight into the world of
silence. OCLC# 03573080
305.908
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History of the Deaf in Russia. Igor A. Abramov
This brief monograph covers the education and community life of
Deaf Russians from the nineteenth century to present and includes
pictures from as far back as 1860. OCLC# 25718565
14
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An Introduction to American Deaf Culture Workbooks.
M.J. Bienvenu
These workbooks are designed to use with the videotape series of
the same name. Please specify volume. (Accompanying
videotapes also available) OCLC# 19687757 Please specify
volume number
Volume 1 - Rules of Social Interaction
Volume 2 - Values
Volume 3 - Language and Traditions
Volume 4 - Group Norms
Volume 5 - Identity
362.42
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A Journey into the Deaf World. Harlen Lane, Robert Hoffmeister,
Ben Bahan
The compelling story about Deaf culture as the muchmisunderstood minority and it’s struggles for self-determination.
OCLC# 34624320
362.42
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A Kaleidoscope of Deaf America. Frank Turk, editor
This paperback features the writings of 30 notable Deaf leaders on
a wide variety of topics including employment, Government, sports,
entertainment and more. OCLC# 24431698
331.59
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Meeting the Challenge: Hearing Impaired Professionals in the
Workplace. Alan B. Crammatte
This important study contrasts the growth and change in the status
of deaf professionals from 1960-1982. OCLC# 15196686
362.42
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Movers and Shakers: Deaf People who Changed the World.
Cathryn Carroll and Susan M. Mather
Twenty-six Deaf success stories that helped turn adversity ito
advantage for the individual and our world. OCLC# 36315840
15
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Movers and Shakers: Deaf People who Changed the World.
Student Text and Teacher’s Guide.
Cathryn Carroll and Susan M. Mather
Contains the text and student workbook plus the teacher’s guide.
They build a comprehensive program in critical areas of lasting
learning: goals, content, language, suggested materials and
optional projects. OCLC# 37563890
810.8
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No Walls of Stone: An Anthology of Literature by Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Writers. Jill Jepson
A unique collection of short fiction, essays, verse and drama written
by Deaf and hard of hearing writers such as Robert Panara, Ann
McDonald, David Wright and Jack Clemo. OCLC# 26636222
306.874
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On the Edge of Deaf Culture: Hearing Children/Deaf Parents
Thomas H. Bull
This annotated bibliography is a comprehensive resource on
hearing children of Deaf parents. OCLC# 40544908
362.42
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Orientation to Deafness. Nanci A. Scheetz
A panoramic view of deafness and the world of the Deaf, this book
covers a range of issues including family dynamics, intellectual,
cognitive and moral development, deafened adults and much more.
OCLC# 26264635
305
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Outsiders in a Hearing World: Sociology of Deafness.
Paul C. Higgins
Examines the lives of deaf people, their community and identity
within it, the deaf peddler, stigmas attached to being deaf, and
interactions between the deaf and hearing. OCLC# 06087366
362.42
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Perspectives on Deafness: A Deaf American Monograph, 1991.
Mervin D. Garretson
This book is the second monograph of the "Deaf American" series.
It is a compilation of perspectives of over 30 writers who have had
rather extensive involvement with Deaf people. OCLC# 24072549
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305.9
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A Place of Their Own: Creating the Deaf Community in
America. John V. Van Cleve and Barry A. Crouch
This book brings the perspective of history to bear on the reality of
deafness and provides fresh and important insights into the lives of
deaf Americans. OCLC# 18987014
305.9
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The Politics of Deafness. Owen Wrigley
This book embarks upon a postmodern examination of the search
for identity in deafness and its relatinship to the prevalent hearing
culture that has marginalized Deaf people. OCLC# 34284082
362.42
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Seeing Voices: A Journey into the Land of the Deaf. Oliver W.
Sacks
This book contains a history of Deaf people in the Unites States, a
description of the 1988 Deaf President Now movement at
Gallaudet University and the author’s own views on Deaf people
and American Sign Language. OCLC# 19455916
419
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Sign Language and The Deaf Community: Essays in Honor of
William C. Stokoe. Charlotte Baker and Robbin Battison
This book is a unique collection of readable articles written by
specialists in linguistics, education, psychology, sociology,
anthropology, drama, interpreting, and second language teaching.
OCLC# 06819007
305.9
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Signs of Resistance. Susan Burch
The author persuasively reinterprets early twentieth century Deaf
history. Burch shows how the Deaf community mobilized to defend
sign language, increased its political activism, and clarified its
cultural values. OCLC# 49942084
362.4
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Someone Special Just Like You. Tricia Brown and Fran Ortiz
The wonderful pictures and words presented in this book help
people understand that the differences that seem to separate these
children are not important. What is important is their common
delight in life. OCLC# 09894260
17
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398.355
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A Study of American Deaf Folklore. Susan Rutherford, Ph. D
This book presents a discussion of some of the different functions
that folklore serves within a community. The author explores the
concept of “sign-play” and presents a number of traditional forms
from the Deaf Community. OCLC# 28187517
362.42
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Train Go Sorry: Inside a Deaf World. Leah Hager Cohen
A modern story that brings Deaf Culture to life through the
experience of students and faculty at the Lexington School for the
Deaf, in Queens, New York. OCLC# 29028450
362.42
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Viewpoints on Deafness: A Deaf American Monograph, 1992.
Mervin D. Garretson, Editor
This collection of articles by members of the Deaf community offers
a variety of viewpoints on potentially controversial issues such as
English-like signing, cochlear implants and bilingual education.
OCLC# 26322032
305
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When the Mind Hears: A History of the Deaf. Harlan L. Lane
This book shows what it means to be a deaf person, what it means
to have been living in France and America during an important
period in history. It shows the importance of sign language and the
universal struggle of a minority group that transcends and
surmounts deafness. OCLC# 10483337
796.323
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Winning Sounds Like This. Wayne Coffey
This book is about a remarkable story of the nation’s most unique
and inspiring women’s basketball team and its 1999-2000 season.
It is the touching chronicle of players who don’t hear buzzers or
cheers, a coach who has never used a whistle, and a university
that is a mecca for deaf culture. OCLC# 51906547
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Books
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Who Speaks for the Deaf Community? : A Deaf American
Monograph. Published by the National Association of the Deaf
A group of Deaf leaders gathered to make history. Not being part of
the decision-making process that greatly influenced their everyday
lives. It was time for Deaf people to speak for themselves.
OCLC# 39476182
Education
371.912
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Access for All: Integrating Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing
Preschoolers. Gail Solit, Maral Taylor and Angela Bednarchzyk
Provides a comprehensive introduction to Deafness, interagency
collaboration, inclusion and adaptation. (Accompanying videotape
also available) OCLC# 42496606
362.4
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Adaptive Technologies for Learning and Work environment.
2nd Edition. Joseph J. Lazzaro
This book describes many tools to help increase independence for
individual with sensory, physical, speech and learning disabilities.
OCLC# 47002252
419
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American Sign Language Activities. Edgar H. Shroyer
This book is a compellation of games and activities that are geared
toward teaching American Sign Language. Suitable for teachers of
American Sign Language that want a way to help students learn
through active involvement and have fun at the same time!
OCLC # 41541068
371.912
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Approaching Equality: Education of the Deaf. Frank Bove
A summary of the advances in special education legislation
outlines the goals, which must be accomplished before deaf people
will realize complete equality under the law. OCLC# 24083100
19
Books
419.071
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ASLTA Evaluation and Certification System. Keith Cagle
and William Newell
This booklet is explaining how you can become certified.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 37112687
362.42
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Aural Habilitation: The Foundations of Verbal Learning in
Hearing-Impaired Children. Daniel Ling
Based on the author’s belief that most hearing impaired children
can learn to speak an understand spoken language, this text
discusses the knowledge and skills necessary for verbal learning.
An annotated bibliography is included. OCLC# 04290403
155.45
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Context, Cognition, and Deafness. M. Diane Clark, Marc
Marschark and Michael Karchmer
The authors assembled work by renowned researchers to elucidate
the effects of family, peers, and schools on Deaf children.
OCLC# 45791497
362.42
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Deaf Adult Literacy Tutor Handbook. 2nd Edition.
This handbook, which was developed by the Center for Community
and Professional Services at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
is for individuals who will tutor literacy skills to hearing-impaired
adults. OCLC# 26915927
362.4
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Deafness and Learning: A Psychosocial Approach. Hans G.
Furth
This book introduces the reader to the life and world of Deafness in
the U.S. It invites the reader to come to grips with the assumptions
and opinions surrounding the education of a Deaf child.
OCLC# 00590989
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Books
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The Educational & Communication Needs of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Children: A Statement of Principle Regarding
Fundamental Systemic Educational Changes. Lawrence Siegel
The book discusses The National Deaf Education Project (NDEP)
wants to propose that it is time that deaf and hard of hearing
children have an education system that is communication-rich and
communication-driven. A simple matter, undeniable and fair.
OCLC# 45195347
371.9
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Exceptional Children and Youth. Third Edition. Norris G. Haring
This book reflects the changing needs of exceptional adolescents
and adults more thoroughly in each chapter, to cover the full range
(from mild to severe) of disability and to add more information on
such concerns as early prevention, mainstreaming, career and
vocational education, and independent living. OCLC# 08515297
371.912
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A Free Hand: Enfranchising the Education of Deaf Children.
Edited by Margaret Walworth, Donald Moores and Terrence
O’Rouke
Based on the proceedings of a symposium on the use of ASL in
the classroom. Includes papers by the editors as well as Hilde
Schlesinger, David Stewart, Sam Supalla and James Woodward.
OCLC# 26230321
371.912
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The Hispanic Deaf: Issues and Challenges for Bilingual
Special Education. Gilbert L. Delgdo
This book was written to promote awareness of the special needs
of the Hispanic Deaf. Such topics covered are: the Hispanic deaf
population, the language dynamics, the language choices,
assessment; educational programming; and teacher preparation.
OCLC# 10752824
419
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How to Write and Caption for Deaf People.
Ruth Verlinde and Peter Schragle
This booklet contains guidelines for preparing captioned media,
adapting existing print material or creating original print or media
with a Deaf audience in mind. OCLC# 13959055
21
Books
362.42
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An Investment: Meeting the Needs of Our Hearing-Impaired
Children and Youth, Final Report and Recommendations.
New Jersey Commission to Study Services and Programs Available
to Hearing-Impaired Children
This May 1990 report lists 79 recommendations for improving the
education of New Jersey’s Deaf and hard of hearing children.
OCLC# 22149868
362.42
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Journal of the Citizen Ambassador Program Education for the
Hearing Impaired Delegation to Russia. Sept. 1993. Patrick S.
Stone and Donna M. Dickman
This manual includes day-by-day accountings of the delegation's
schedule while in Russia. Also included are abstracts of delegates'
presentations, and memoirs from various delegates.
OCLC# 31963891
371.912
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Language Across the Curriculum: When Students are Deaf or
Hard of Hearing. Barbara Luetke-Stahlman
This “methods” text is designed for teachers-in-training and related
service providers. It is packed full of practical ideas, loads of
diagrams and examples, study questions, resources and
suggestions for applied activities. OCLC# 41133536
305.9
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Language and Literacy Development in Children who are Deaf.
Barbara R. Schirmer
This comprehensive treatment program for helping children who
are deaf learn to use language successfully in face to face
communication, reading, and writing. OCLC# 27035249
371.912
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Let’s Learn About Deafness: Classroom Activities.
Rachel Stone-Harris
Nearly 100 pages of hands-on classroom activities that teach about
deafness and Deaf people, designed to be used with grades 1-9.
OCLC# 20341376
22
Books
027.663
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Librarians Serving Disabled Children and Young People. Henry
C. Dequin
This book is addressed to public librarians and school librarians
who serve disabled children and young people from kindergarten
age through high school. OCLC# 09371253
371.912
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Mainstreaming Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students: Questions &
Answers Research, Reading & Resources. By National
Information Center on Deafness
This book provides questions and answers reflecting the
challenges that the practice of mainstreaming has presented to
parents, educators, administrators and related service staff.
OCLC# 24851414
371.912
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Mainstreaming: Practical Ideas for Educating Hearing-Impaired
Students. Milo E. Bishop
This book is written to help reduce the confusion and the frustration
experienced by public school personnel suddenly faced with
educating hearing-impaired students. OCLC# 05943117
371.9
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More Alike Than Different. Carol Schnitzler and Karen Rappaport
This book is designed to facilitate Mainstreaming by teaching nonhandicapped students in grades 2-5 to understand and accept their
handicapped children to recognize that mainstreamed students are
more like them than different from them. OCLC# 10492718
428.2
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Practical English Structure. M. Bordman, P. Byrd and B. Schlien
This four part series of textbooks is designed to help Deaf people
improve their command of English. OCLC# 08070673
DV 372.4
Reading to Deaf Children: Learning From Deaf Adults. David R.
Schleper
This manual discusses 15 principles for reading to Deaf children.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 38942667
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DV 372.4
Read It Again and Again. David R. Schleper
This manual discusses aspects of shared reading as they relate to
children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. (Accompanying
videotape also available) OCLC# 40594702
362.42
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Regional Conference on Postsecondary Education for Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Persons. Post Secondary Consortium
The compilation of information is from the 1992 5th Biennial
Regional Conference on Postsecondary Education for the Deaf and
hard of hearing. OCLC# 28614724
371.912
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Removing the Writing Barrier: A Dream?
Lehman College, The City University of New York
Proceedings are from the 1987 National Conference on Innovative
Writing and Research for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
OCLC# 17868464
616.855
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A Report of the Task Force on the National Strategic Research
Plan. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders
This plan represents the scientific response to the 1988 Public Law
100-553, the amendment to the public Health Service Act that
established the National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders. The plan includes the views and
research recommendations of over 100 eminent US scientists.
OCLC# 21149320
027.6
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Serving the Disabled. Keith C. Wright and Judith F. Davie
This book is organized around a fundamental philosophy of library
services for persons with disabilities: attitudes are more important
than funds or technology. OCLC# 23769279
419
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Signing for Reading Sucess. Jan C. Hafer and Robert M. Wilson
This booklet was prepared for teachers of hearing children to help
them use signing in reading and language arts instruction.
OCLC# 13897741
24
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419
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Signing the Body Poetic: Essays on American Sign Language
Literature.
H-Dirksen L. Bauman, Jennifer L. Nelson, Heidi M. Rose
Unique collection of essays that showcases the literary, social, and
performative aspects of ASL to a wide audience. Works included
(poetry, narrative, and drama) are by Deaf, HoH and hearing
scholars. (Accompanying DVD also available) OCLC# 69331526
371.912
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Structured Tasks for English Practice Adjectives and Linking
Verbs. Elaine Costello and Susan Lopez
This workbook is part of the series designed to assist Deaf adults in
writing better English. OCLC# 06321126
Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Adjectives & Linking Verbs
Volume 2 - Adverb Clauses
Volume 3 - Articles
Volume 4 - Conjunctions Compound & Complex
Sentences
Volume 5 - Infinitives & Gerunds
Volume 6 - Nouns
Volume 7 - Prepositional Phrases
Volume 8 - Pronouns
Volume 9 - Verbs: Past, Present & Future
371.912
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Teaching English to Deaf Students and English as a Second
Language: Psychological Considerations
The 3 hours Academic Panel Session in 1990. This transcript
touches on some basic issues of English as a second language for
deaf students. OCLC# 28322638
362.4
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Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference.
" Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference" 1992
This book contains speeches and all materials presented at a
conference at the Los Angel Airport Marriott hotel on March 18-21,
1992. No OCLC#.
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362.4
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Technology for Persons with Disabilities.
This publication contains an overview of technology, national
support organizations, and IBM support available to persons with
disabilities related to impairments affecting hearing, learning,
speech or language, mobility and vision. OCLC# 24779003
371.912
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There’s A Hearing Impaired Child in my Class: A Learning
Packet about Hearing Loss for Public School Teachers.
Debra Nussbaum
A handbook of activities to introduce hearing loss to both
classroom teachers and hearing students. OCLC# 20341295
371.912
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Toward Equality: Education of the Deaf.
The National Commission on Education of the Deaf
This report to the President includes the 1988 Commission’s
finding on the progress made in Deaf Education in America since
the 1965 Babbidge Committee Report. This reports covers all
aspects of the issue from Early Identification to Postsecondary
Education and makes specific recommendations for improvement.
OCLC# 17691162
362.42
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Toward A Psychology of Deafness: Theoretical and Empirical
Perspectives. Peter V. Paul and Dorothy W. Jackson
This book is intended to be a state-of-the-art treatise on the impact
of Deafness on certain important aspects of cognitive and
psychosocial development. OCLC# 26635946
371.912
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The Tutor/Notetaker: Providing Academic Support to
Mainstreamed Deaf Students.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Written for a peer who has agreed to serve as a tutor/notetaker for
mainstreamed deaf students, this manual provides detailed training
process and is designed to be an accompaniment to 30-hour
training session conducted by NTID. OCLC# 06734396
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Understanding Deafness and the Rehabilitation Process.
Richard C. Nowell and Laurel R. Marshak
This book is to help you better understand Deafness, Deaf people,
and the many challenges that Deaf people face in preparing
themselves for and finding jobs. OCLC# 29668367
618.92
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The Young Deaf Child. David M. Luterman and Ellen KurtzerWhite and Richard C. Seewald
This book is written to help the professional and, perhaps the
parent, sort out issues relating to the ever-changing technologies
and teaching techniques for Deaf children. OCLC# 40609923
Game
•
The ASL Handshape Game Cards
People of all ages will enjoy the limitless card game that can
be played at home, in the car, or anywhere just for the FUN
of it.
•
Finger Alphabet Lotto
Matching game teaches the manual alphabet.
•
Keep Quiet
A sign language crossword cubes game. A fun game
teaches you the alphabet. A player makes words from sign
language symbols printed on cubes.
•
The Mystery of the Superintendent’s House
The first-ever Sign Language videotape mystery game!
Players try to find the pieces of a map and locate the hidden
treasure. This 100-minute videotape (no voice over)
features some of the nation’s best deaf actors and
actresses.
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Hard of Hearing
302.22
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Associational Cues. Majorie Jacobs
This workbook is designed to help improve the reader’s ability to
recognize and use associational clues for better speechreading
and effective communication. OCLC# 09500069
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Better Hearing With Lipreading. Peter Sammartino
This book contains a series of lipreading exercises designed to be
done with a partner or alone in front of a mirror. OCLC# 22475704
617.89
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Bridge to Sound with a ‘Bionic’ Ear. Cynthia Farley
This is an all-in-one resource to turn to for everything you want to
know about cochlear implants. Implant users and their families
retell stories of how their lives were affected after getting a cochlear
implant. OCLC # 51638064
362.42
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Communication Rules for Hard of Hearing People.
Samuel Trychin, Ph.D
The part of a series of books and videotapes are for people with
hearing loss, their family and friends. Presents scenarios involving
communication problems and discusses time-tested solutions.
(Accompanying videotape available) OCLC# 21886552
362.42
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Did I Do That? Samuel Trychin, Ph.D
Discusses positive approaches to resolving communication
problems with an emphasis on four principle behaviors.
(Accompanying Videotape also available) OCLC# 22695069
818
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"Do You Hear Me?" Maxwell Schneider
This book is a collection of humor for the Hard of Hearing by the
Hard of Hearing. OCLC# 35574497
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Full Face: A Correspondence About Becoming Deaf in MidLife. Claire Blatchford
This book shares practical information on coping with the onset of
deafness, through humorous anecdotes. The book provides real
encouragement and insights into the psychological and spiritual
aspects of the handicap. OCLC# 37704342
362.42
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Hear Again: Back to Life with a Cochlear Implant. Arlene
Romoff
This is compelling, true story of how a late deafened adult regained
communication with the "hearing" world. OCLC# 45587800
362.42
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Hear: Solutions, Skills and Sources for People with
Hearing Loss. Anne Pope
A comprehensive guide to hearing loss. This book uses
illustrations, case studies and lists of helpful coping strategies and
includes a useful resource guide. OCLC# 35926535
362.42
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Information and Resources: A Manual for Hearing-Impaired
Persons. 5th Edition
This manual will assist hearing-impaired consumers in locating
services and information. OCLC# 20211902
617.8
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Missing Words: The Family Handbook on Adult Hearing Loss.
Kay Thomsett and Eve Nickerson
Written by a late-deafened adult and her grown daughter, this
guide provides information, personal experience and practical
suggestions for coping with hearing loss. The book also contains
current medical information from Dr. Donald Holden and a
comprehensive list of resources. OCLC# 27768712
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Now What?: Life After Deaf. Shawn Lovely
This book will do away with the mystery of ears that don’t work like
they used to! It will explain how to use the telephone again, issues
such as cochlear implants and the American’s With Disabilities Act,
and much more! OCLC# 36786933
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DV 617.882 Nucleus 24 Contour. Cochlear Corporation
A manual explaining the Nucleus 24 Contour used for cochlear
implants. (Accompanying video also available) No OCLC#.
617.89
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Our Endangered Hearing: Understanding and Coping with
Hearing Loss. Richard Carment
This work discusses the various types of hearing disorders, causes
and treatments, hearing aids and practical advice on coping with
this handicap. OCLC# 02936571
155.904
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Relaxation Training for Hard of Hearing People: Practioner’s
Manual. Samuel Trychin, Ph.D
Manual for use with an open-captioned video that demonstrates
various relaxation procedures beneficial to improved
communication (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 26811993
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Sound and Sign: Childhood Deafness and Mental Health.
Hilde S. Schlesinger
This study of childhood deafness and mental health recommends a
combination of oral and manual communication as well as training
in residual hearing, speech and lipreading. OCLC#00579843
371.912
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Speech and the Hearing-Impaired Child: Theory and Practice.
Daniel Ling
This text, about speech and its acquisition by hearing impaired
children, deals with the form of spoken language, phonetics and
phonology, rather than syntax and semantics. OCLC# 02476657
371.912
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Speechreading Challenges on CD-ROM.
Bloomsburg University of PA
A CD-ROM created to provide a non-threatening environment in
which people with a hearing loss, teachers of students with hearing
losses, teachers of speechreading, and others with normal hearing
can independently practice speechreading. No OCLC#.
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Speechreading In Context: Functional Activities for Student
Practice. David Deyo
This book provides a framework for you to develop your own
speechreading activitites. OCLC# 11434103
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Speechreading Strategies. Marjorie Adamson Jacobs
Describes factors that affect speechreading ability. Gives
suggestions for strategies to improve your ability to communicate
with hearing people. OCLC# 13916675
371.91
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Speechreading: A Way to Improve Understanding.
H. Kaplan, S.J. Bally and C. Garretson
This text is designed as a consumer’s guide to speechreading. Not
only does it focus on practice exercises, but it also informs about
the speechreading process and strategies to compensate for the
hearing loss. OCLC# 15487158
362.42
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Staying In Touch. Samuel Trychin, Ph.D and Janet Alright, M.S
“Nuts and Bolts” workbook with information and exercises aimed at
helping hard of hearing people resolve communication problems.
OCLC# 30676051
793
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A Treasure Chest Of Games for Lip Reading Teachers. Estelle
E. Samuelson and Minnie B. Fabregas
This soft book is a part of teaching the games. OCLC# 04277001
371.91
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Your Eyes Hear for You: A Self-Help Course In Speechreading.
Irving S. Marcus
Written from his personal experience with late-life deafness, the
author outlines self-help strategies for successfully speechreading.
OCLC# 12760565
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Health and Safety
362.829
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Anywhere, to Anyone. Liz Stone
This guide is about the domestic violence in the Deaf Community.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 47258100
DV 361.06
Counseling Deaf People: A Skills Training Series. Sign
Enhancers, Inc.
This manual consists of a verbatim transcript of the videotapes and
instructional recommendations. (Accompanying videotapes also
available) OCLC# 31537032
362.29
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Counseling the Deaf Substance Abuser.
Frank James John Lala, Jr. Ph.D
Conquering tremendous odds and obstacles personally, Dr. Lala
worked diligently to educate and learn about the many social,
physical, and mental problems members of the Deaf Community
encounter. OCLC# 40750698
362.29
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Deaf & Sober: Journeys Through Recovery.
Betty G. Miller
Deaf people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse face unique
challenges. The anonymous personal narratives in this book bring
these recovery issues to life. OCLC# 40983000
DV 362.29
Dreams of Denial.
This guide is about the story of a chemically dependent young
man, Mike, who in a dream meets a guardian angel called Ralph.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 30307390
362.2
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I Can: Stories of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in Recovery.
Sign Enhancers, 1993
The Deaf people in recovery programs discuss their lives and how
they came to be involved with substance abuse. (Accompanying
video also available) OCLC# 31476451
32
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Me HIV+…What Do?: A Guide for Deaf People Living with HIV
Disease. Daniel D. Warthing and Sylvia J. Lopez
An illustrated text made readable for people whose first language is
American Sign Language, this book focuses on topics that are
important for all HIV+ people, and those that address concerns of
the Deaf Community. OCLC# 37857085
362.29
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National Directory of Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention and
Treatment Programs Accessible to the Deaf. 2001 Edition.
This directory lists programs available across the United States and
Canada. OCLC# 29473670
419
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Signs of Drug Use: An Introduction to Drug and Alcohol
Vocabulary in American Sign Language. James Woodward
An introduction to drug and alcohol vocabulary inn American Sign
Language. (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 06368920
419
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Signs of Sexual Behavior: An Introduction to Some SexRelated Vocabulary in American Sign Language.
James Woodward
In addition to illustrations of 131 sex-related signs, this book
discusses language attitudes and their implications for research,
education, medicine and law. (Accompanying videotape also
available) OCLC# 4948242
362.29
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Staying Sober: Relapse Prevention Guide. By the Minnesota
chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Individuals
Deaf or Hard of Hearing persons who have completed chemical
dependency treatment can use this book to look at factors, which
contribute to relapse. OCLC# 31863486
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Substance Abuse and Recovery: Empowerment of Deaf
Persons. College for Continuing Education, Gallaudet University
A collection of transcripts of presentations given at the 1990
National Conference on Substance Abuse and Recovery:
Empowerment if Deaf Persons. A variety of professionals present
their views on abuse, what services are available for Deaf people
and how recovery programs should be made accessible to Deaf
people. OCLC# 07800801.
DV 362.29
Trackman - Facilitator's Guide.
By the Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing and Speech
Services
A Guide to go along with the "Trackman" video is the first of the
Youth Substance Abuse Video Education Series. This provides
information and preventative measures addressing substance
abuse education for adolescents in the hearing impaired
population. (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 34060220
Interpreting
DV 419
The Art of Interpreting American Sign Language. Bennett B.
Borden
A unique textbook focuses on the visual and spatial aspects of
ASL. Great for students, instructors and interpreters.
(Accompanying videotape and CD-ROM also available)
OCLC# 37194690
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Educational Interpreting: A Collection of Articles from VIEWS
1996-2000. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
Compilation of educational interpreting articles published from
RID’s newsletter, VIEWS, between 1996 and 2000.
OCLC# 45913166
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371.912
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Educational Interpreting for Deaf Students.
National Task Force on Educational Interpreting
This report discusses and makes recommendations regarding job
descriptions, Working conditions, and preparation certification and
hiring of educational interpreters. OCLC# 23131393
658.4
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Establishing a freelance Interpretation Business: Professional
Guide for Sign Language Interpreters. Tammera J. Fischer, CI &
CT, NAD Level IV: Advanced
This book is designed to aid a person planning to become a
freelance sign language interpreter with such information as types
of interpreter certification, self employment taxes, and
organizational concerns. Sample forms included.
OCLC # 39645314
419
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Facilitating Manual Communication for Interpreters,
Students and Teachers. Leo Dicker
This classic training manual is an excellent resource for interpreter
education. It should be used with the videotapes: Practical
Demonstrations: Interpreting vs. Transliterating Series.
OCLC# 04945041
371.912
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Guidelines for Educational Interpreting.
New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Programs, Oct. 1994
This document offers information on interpreting issues unique to
the educational setting, including legislation, roles and
responsibilities, interpreter competencies, recruiting and hiring.
OCLC# 31432253
419
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A Handbook for Religious Interpreters for the Deaf. Carter
Bearden
This handbook is provided to meet the basic needs of the worker in
a church ministry. OCLC# 02603455
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419
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Interpreting: An Introduction. Nancy Frishberg
A revised edition of the standard text on sign language interpreting.
It covers history, terminology, skills and competencies, research,
ethics and etiquette. It also considers working conditions, a wide
variety of settings in which interpreting may be done, special
communication techniques and practical considerations in
employing interpreters. Published by the RID. OCLC# 23591461
419
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Interpreting in Legal Contexts: Consecutive and Simultaneous
Interpretation. Debra L. Russell, Ph.D.
This dissertation emphasizes interpreters’ need to understand how
and when to use simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in the
courtroom, guidelines that support accurate interpretation and full
inclusion of Deaf people in the judicial process, interpreter
education programs and professional associations’ need to
evaluate their programs to ensure the reception of appropriate
training in the use of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting in
legal environments. OCLC # 53206763
419
M
Introduction to Interpreting: Block Lectures.
LindaLee Massoud. Pre-Interpreting Survey
This booklet is to provide introductory material to prepare students
for the interpreting process. It should be used with the videotape
series by the same name. OCLC# 32603119
DV 419
Introduction to Interpreting: Peer Evaluation Lecture.
LindaLee Massoud. Pre-Interpreting Survey
This booklet is to provide introductory material to prepare students
for the interpreting process. It should be used with the videotape
series by the same name. OCLC# 32603119
DV 419
Practical Demonstrations: Interpreting vs. Transliterating.
This study guide is about the comparison between interpreted text
and transliterated text. (Accompanying videotape also available)
No OCLC#.
36
Books
DV 419
Semantic Awareness Test Kit.
The Complimentary workbook contains a list of the multiplemeaning English words that are tested with a key to identify the test
forms and item numbers in which each English word is tested.
(Accompanying videotapes also available) OCLC# 25480697
419
S
Sign Language Interpreting: A Basic Resource.
Sharon Neumann Solow
This book discusses relevant topics related to interpreting such as
the interpreter’s role, ethics, certification, sign-to-voice interpreting
and working in specific settings. OCLC# 07785282
419
H
So You Want to Be an Interpreter: An Introduction to Sign
Language Interpreting. Janice H. Humphreys and Bob J. Alcorn
This user-friendly textbook is designed to help prospective
interpreters prepare for the written portion of the National RID
certification test. It provides current research, a comprehensive
glossary and a wealth of practical information. OCLC# 32651628
419
S
A Systematic Approach to Teaching Interpretation. Danica
Seleskovitch and Marianne Lederer
This book was published by the European Communities and aims
to encourage countries to adopt an effective approach to selecting
and training conference interpreters. Describes the principles and
methods used to train conference interpreters. OCLC# 38969598
Law and Legislation
346.013
G
Disability Rights Guide. 2nd Edition. Charles D. Goldman Esq
This book provides an excellent blend of the latest and relevant
laws affecting people with disabilities. OCLC# 23685278
37
Books
346.73
D/L
Legal Right: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.
National Center for Law and Deafness
Explains how laws can help hearing-impaired people in areas
where their needs have been ignored or inadequately addressed. It
also contains appendices of laws and legislation, as well as
examples of effective programs. This 1992 Fourth/ 2000 Fifth
Editions includes the Americans with Disabilities Act.
OCLC# 43631985
340
N
Section 504: A Law to Stop Discrimination Against Disabled
Persons. National Center for the Law and the Deaf
An explanation of Section 504 as it relates to discrimination against
the deaf; deals with government service agencies, hospitals,
employers, public schools, and colleges. Included is a section on
what to do if you feel you have been discriminated against.
OCLC# 08227926
Parenting
649.15
S
After The Tears. Robin Simons
The story of many such parents who have struggled, learned and
grown in the years since their children were born with the
disabilities. Included a resources appendix that informs parents
how and where to get help. OCLC# 15019018
419
A
American Sign Language Basics for Hearing Parents of Deaf
Children. Jess Freeman King and Jan Kelley-King
This practical, easy to use book provides an invaluable introduction
to ASL, allowing parents to begin communicating with their child
almost immediately. (Accompanying videotapes also available)
OCLC# 34316808
38
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362.42
F
Ben’s Story: A Child’s Right To Sign. Lorrain Fletcher
This is the story of a young British couple battle the oral education
system to provide their son with sign language. OCLC# 18559945
362.42
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Breaking Silence: Family Grows with Deafness.
Ferne Pellman Glick
The Glick twins were born deaf but their parents were not sure of
this until the boys were two and a half years old. Written by their
mother, this book follows the twins from infancy to adulthood and
describers their efforts to communicate with the hearing world.
OCLC# 08345469
362.42
F
Can’t Your Child Hear?: A Guide for Those Who Care about
Deaf Children. Roger D. Freeman
Supplies information about parental concerns ranging from “How
can I be sure?” to ‘technical aids’ with the emphasis on the basics
of raising a deaf child. OCLC# 07271834
419
C
Caring for Young Children: Signing for Day Care Providers &
Sitters. S. Harold Collins
This manual presents signs, sentences, and vocabulary to help a
beginning signer communicate with a deaf or hard of hearing child.
OCLC# 31735246
362.42
S
Deaf Like Me. Thomas S. Spradley
A young father recounts his family’s struggle to communicate with
their profoundly deaf daughter. Realizing that Lynn may never learn
to speak and rejecting the advice of experts, her parents finally
decide to teach her sign language. OCLC#-03540417
618.92
H
Deafness. Jane Hyman
This book gives a simple, clear overview on what deafness is and it
describes the basic communication modes and rehabilitation for
deaf children. OCLC# 06356343
39
Books
362.42
B
Deaf Parents-Hearing Children: Toward a Greater
Understanding of the Unique Aspects, Needs and Problems
Relative to the Communication Factors Caused by Deafness.
Lawrence T. Bunde
Based on the results of a survey of hearing children and deaf
parents. This handbook deals with the communication and
disciplinary problems encountered in such families.
OCLC# 05084761
362.29
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Drug Use Prevention and Intervention: A Handbook for
Parents of Deaf Children. Ellen M. Damau
This pamphlet provides suggestions for parenting that will increase
the chances that children will make healthy choices and resist
alcohol and other drugs. OCLC# 31991553
362.42
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Facilitating Hearing and Listening in Young Children.
Carol Ann Flexor
Part of an Early Childhood Intervention Series, this book outlines
the physiology and technological management of hearing loss as
well as provides strategies for auditory training. OCLC# 29428816
618.92
F
Facilitating Hearing and Listening in Young Children. Second
Edition. Carol Ann Flexor
This new second edition, the author integrates recent scientific
advances in amplification technology, child development, and
auditory neuroscience to generate a highly readable and updated
resource. OCLC# 39891450
361.42
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Growing Together: Information for Parents of Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Children
National Information Center on Deafness, Gallaudet University.
This handbook is a compilation of fact sheets from the National
Information Center on Deafness. The fact sheets pertaining to
deafness, education. communication and other topics of particular
interest to parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.
OCLC# 24851350
40
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649.15
F
A Hug Just Isn’t Enough. Caren Ferris
A group of parents share some of their experience in making
decisions to meet the needs of their young, Hearing Impaired
children. Chapters focus on various aspects-parental goals for deaf
children, parents’ reactions, acceptance and frustrations.
Illustrated. OCLC# 07127847
371.912
T
IDEA Advocacy for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
Question and Answer Book for Parents and Professionals.
Bonnie Poitras Tucker, J.D.
Written primarily for parents who have deaf or hard-of-hearing
children, this book offers guidance in obtaining the necessary
educational benefits that parents may need for their children. It
contains information on the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act, as well as many other issues.
OCLC# 37154990
362.42
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In This Sign. Joanne Greenberg
The story of a family where parents are Deaf and the daughter is
hearing. Describes how deafness affects each one in a different
way. OCLC# 00104739
649.15
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Keys to Raising A Deaf Child. Virginia Frazier-Maiwald and
Lenore M. Williams
The authors emphasize ways to overcome problems related to
Deafness so that the child interacts as a social and intellectual
equal with children who can hear. OCLC# 40452969
362.42
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Kid Friendly Parenting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.
Denis Champan Weston
A complete step-by-step guide to raising deaf or hard of hearing
children ages 3 to 12. OCLC# 33133268
41
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649.1
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Little Children, Big Needs. Don & Marilyn Weinhouse
This book was derived from interviewed with the parents of fifty
children representing a wide range of disabilities: cerebral palsy,
Down’s syndrome, hearing impairments, autism, and etc. It
provides answers, advice, resource information, and invaluable
support for families who are facing complex challenges.
OCLC# 29634655
362.42
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A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family. Lou Ann
Walker
The author describes her life growing up as a hearing child of deaf
parents. She discusses the many conflicts she experienced and the
warmth and love of her deaf parents. OCLC# 13333333
DV 419
Make A Joyful Noise. Oberkotter Foundation Film Project, 2000
This kit introduces families to oral deaf education. (Accompanying
handbook, “Dreams spoken here” video, and article reprints also
available). Available in English and Spanish. NO OCLC#.
649.15
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The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to
Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Parents and
Teachers. Sue Schwartz and Joan E. Heller Miller
This book will help you learn how to use everyday toys to stimulate
the language skills of special needs children. OCLC# 33439688
362.42
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No Dignity For Joshua. Tom Bertling
More vital insight into Deaf children, Deaf education and Deaf
culture
This book was written especially for parents of Deaf children, Deaf
educators and administrators as well as those hearing a
professional or social interest in the Deaf. OCLC# 36701869
42
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649.1
P
Parenting Skills: Bringing Two Worlds Together.
Parenting Advisory Council, Inc
This manual is designed to facilitate the process of setting up a
parenting class for Deaf parents with hearing children.
OCLC# 38186520
649.15
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Parents in Action: A Handbook of Experiences with Their
Hearing-Impaired Children. Grant B. Bitter
This book is a compilation of several parents’ experience,
frustrations and successes in rearing hearing impaired children,
and the strategies which they have used in achieving their measure
of success. OCLC# 04492157
419
S
The Signing Family. David Stewart and Barbara Luetke-Stahlman
A straightforward, reader-friendly book that shows parents how to
create communication goals based on their child’s needs. This
book also touches on the choices in signed communication modes.
OCLC# 38281382
419
A
Signing Smart ™: The Complete Starter Kit
This kit includes the Signing Smart ™ for Early Communication:
Beginner Handbook, Signing Smart ™ for Long-Term Learning:
Intermediate Handbook and the award-winning DVD, The Treasure
Chest: Toys and Signs. (Accompanying DVD also available)
•
Signing Smart ™ for Early Communication:
Beginner Handbook
Wide-Eyed Learning, LLC
The beginner handbook provides families with a stepby-step guide on how to get started signing.
Highlights include: 1) a collection of child-friendly
signs with descriptions, mnemonics, and photos 2)
strategies to help parents modify signs so that their
child can see or feel them, allowing parents to bring
signs into their child’s world and other resources.
Include soft-cover book. OCLC# 56611034
43
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•
Signing Smart ™ for Long-Term Learning:
Intermediate Handbook
Wide-Eyed Learning, LLC
The intermediate handbook is designed for families or
caregivers who feel confident and comfortable signing
with their children and are looking to go to the “next
level”. Highlights include: ways to use signs to
promote reading and enhance storytelling,
suggestions to highlight and facilitate understanding
of various concepts, and sign modification strategies
to help parents create longer, more sustained
interactions with further intimacy, communication and
learning. Include soft-cover book. OCLC# 62729119
813
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Signs Unseen, Sounds Unheard. Carolyn B. Norris
This novel addresses the issue of the appropriate education for
deaf children through the lives of five main characters-the hearing
parents of a deaf child, a hearing son of deaf parents, an oral deaf
adult and the young deaf boy caught in the middle.
OCLC# 07871700
362.42
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The Silent Garden: Raising Your Deaf Child. Paul Odgen
This book provides parents of deaf children with crucial information
and a firm foundation for making the difficult decisions necessary
for a child to realize his or her full potential. OCLC# 35223078
362.42
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They Grow In Silence: The Deaf Child and His Family.
Eugene Mindel
Authored by a child psychologist, this examination of deafness
addresses the impact of a deaf child on a hearing family, culturally
bias toward the deaf, the causes of deafness, hearing tests, social,
educational and language development, and the concept of total
communication. OCLC# 00206427
44
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362.42
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Understanding Childhood Deafness. Wilma Rae Quinn
This book focuses on issues such as sign language, speech
correction techniques and childhood hearing problems. It urges
parents to make informed decisions. OCLC# 35690452
362.42
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When Your Perfect Child is Deaf. House Ear Institute
Written as a discussion guide to the film, My Perfect Child is Deaf,
this booklet discusses the powerful emotional response hearing
parents have to the news their child is deaf. The booklet provides
coping strategies centered around the theme that a deaf child is a
normal child who can do anything except hear. OCLC# 31431471
649.15
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You and Your Deaf Child. John W. Adams
For parents of children newly diagnosed with hearing loss, this
book is a valuable resource to help families deal with their
emotions. No OCLC#.
649.15
A
You and Your Hearing-Impaired Child: A Self Instructional
Guide For Parents. John W. Adams
This friendly guidebook helps parents examine their feelings about
hearing impairment and improve their skills in managing their deaf
or hard of hearing children. Includes helpful resources and
references. OCLC# 18559103
Reference
362.196
A
AIDS and Deafness: Resource Directory. Gallaudet University,
and the Center for Disease Control’s AIDS Information
Clearinghouse
This directory lists 50 organizations by state that offer AIDS-related
services to deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States.
OCLC# 20211977
45
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362.42
A
American Annals of the Deaf, April 1995. Conference of
Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf and Convention of
American Instructors of the Deaf
The annual listing of educational programs is for deaf students,
colleges that prepare students for careers in deafness, programs
for the deaf-blind, rehabilitation programs and national
organizations. OCLC#01479289
362.42
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Benefits for the Hearing-Impaired. Benefits 4-U Publishing Co
This catalog lists a wide variety of services and products available
for Deaf and hard of hearing people in the Unites States. The
catalog contains information on SSI and SSDI, a state-by-state
listing of relay numbers and coupons and rebates from some
businesses. OCLC# 21303999
419
B
Bummy’s Basic Parliamentary Guide.
Bummy Bernstien
This guide is a comprehensive explanation of the Parliamentary
Procedure, written for Deaf students who use ASL. Some
illustrations show the signs used during the Parliamentary
Procedure. (Accompanying videotape also available.)
OCLC# 35849116
362.29
C
Clinical Approaches: For the Treatment of Chemically
Dependent Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals.
Developed by the Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals,1994.
This manual represents more than five years of work with
chemically dependent individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Within this population this manual reflects a particular sensitivity to
client diversity that includes ethnic backgrounds, education,
socialization, cultural identity, family history, and mental health
status. OCLC# 51213093
46
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378
C
College and Career Programs for Deaf Students, 1995.
Prepared by Gallaudet University and the National Technical
Institute for the Deaf, this guide provides information on more than
100 colleges and universities, community colleges and technical
institutes in the United States and Canada that serve the Deaf and
hard of hearing. OCLC# 13812408
362.42
C
Communicating with Hearing People. Alice Hagemeyer
The purpose of "The Red Notebook" is to provide a central
depository of "detachable" information that can be updated on
Deafness, services for the Deaf, and library services.
OCLC# 07003382
362.4
C
The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities.
This book is a directory of publishers, associations and
manufactures of products for people with disabilities.
OCLC# 30481091
419
C
The Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary. Harry
Bernstein
This dictionary contains more than 3,100 sign words, 14
grammatical markers and the manual alphabet to meet the
language needs of students from preschool through their
adolescent years and beyond. OCLC# 09482740
362.42
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Crossing That Bridge: A Guide to Making Literary Events
Accessible to Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing. Morgan Grayce Willow
This guidebook leads arts administrators and literary event
programmers through the process of making public readings
accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences and being
compliant with ADA laws. OCLC# 43894283
47
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362.42
D
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Educational Services
Guidelines. The National Association of State Directors of Special
Education
This guideline was developed with intent to provide assistance to
education agencies and, through them, to educators, service
providers and parents. OCLC# 31637162
709.2
D
Deaf Artists of American Directory. A Guide to Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Artists 1995-1996
This directory contains information on hundreds of Deaf and hard
of hearing visual artists, performers, writers and performing arts
groups. No OCLC#.
016.305
D
Deafness: An Annotated Bibliography and Guide to Basic
Materials. Gail Kovalik, Melanie Norton and Susan Meck
This book provides an exhaustive list of works by and about
individuals who are Deaf, books and media which relate the rich
history and culture of the Deaf community in the U.S.
OCLC# 25540386
419
S
A Dictionary of American Sign Language on Linguistic
Principles. William C. Stokoe, Dorothy Caserline and Carl
Croneberg
The 1976 reprint of the 1965 groundbreaking book that is taught
ASL vocabulary along with the phonology and syntax. The book
includes photos of handshapes only with explanations provided in a
written form of ASL. OCLC# 02140054
423.1
D
A Dictionary of Idioms for the Deaf. Barron’s Educational Series
This dictionary is not signed but has written definition designed to
acquaint deaf students with idiomatic English. OCLC# 02157476
48
Books
362.42
D
Directory of Educational Programs and Services for Students
Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 1995.
This directory is designed to provide updated information to
parents, educators and administrators on the programs and
services available to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
No OCLC#.
362.4
D
Directory of National Information Sources on Disabilities.
Volume 1 and 2. 1994-95. By U.S. Department of Education
This directory helps to expedite searching for information, referral,
or direct services relating to disabilities. OCLC# 24821313
362.4
D
Disability Counts: the New Jersey Demographics of Disability
Survey. Anne M. Hill, Carol Harvey, and Monroe Berkowitz
This is a report of the results of an intensive survey taken in 1985
to establish the numbers and characteristics of disabled persons in
New Jersey. OCLC# 26241324
658.834
D
Disabled Consumers: An Exploratory Opinion Survey.
Report submitted by the Gallaudet Research Institute, Washington,
D.C.
The study of disabled consumers’ opinions on issues related to
telephone communications. OCLC# 18405150
362.42
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Gallaudet Encyclopedia of Deaf People and Deafness.
John Van Cleve
This three-volume encyclopedia examines all aspects of the
culture, and issues relating to the deaf community around the
world. Contains 273 articles covering deaf related topics in fields
from audiology and otolaryngology to sociology, history and law.
Also contains bibliographies and a detailed index.
OCLC# 13821696
636.7
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Hear, Hear! A Guide to Training a Deaf Puppy. Barry Eaton.
This book is a guide to training a Deaf puppy. OCLC# 46847765
49
Books
362.4
N
Heredity Hearing Impairment Resource Registry, Oct. 1994.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
A collection of Fact Sheets based on articles from the Hereditary
Deafness Newsletter of America and Advances in the Genetics of
Deafness: A Bulletin of the HHIRR. Topics include: basic genetic
concepts, genetic syndromes and personal experience with
Waardenburg and Usher Syndromes. OCLC# 32827109
050
I
International Directory of Periodicals Related to Deafness1992. Steven A. Frank
This directory lists periodicals that are most useful for finding
articles on deafness-related topics. Most of these indexes can be
found in college, university, and large public libraries.
OCLC# 26900497
362.42
M
International Directory of Services for the Deaf. Steve Mathis
Research Unit for the Blind, Brunel University, Middlesex, England
This directory lists aids designed for those who use both non-visual
and non-auditory methods for communication. OCLC# 07007792
362.41
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International Guide to Aids and Services for the Deaf-Blind.
J.M. Gill. January 1986
This book is one of a series of reference books for those working
with the visually disabled. The aids include in this book may be
used by a Deaf-Blind person. OCLC# 14513785
362.42
I
International Telephone Directory of the Deaf. (Updated
Annually) Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.
The ‘Blue Book’ lists agency and individual TTY phone numbers
throughout the US. Contains many international listings, email
addresses and websites as well. OCLC# 03736072
50
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362.42
I
Interpreter Training Consultants Directory 1995-1996 Edition.
Waubonsee Community College
This resource book identifies and lists Known presenters available
to speak on a broad range of topics dealing with Sign Language
Interpreters’ training. OCLC# 33163817
614.1
D
Medical-Legal Evaluation of Hearing Loss. Second Edition.
Robert A. Dobie, M.D.
This book is part of the clinical toolkit, and is particularly useful for
medical-legal evaluation. OCLC# 45708669
362.42
M
Mental Health Services for Deaf People.
Barbara A. Willigan and Susan J. King, Editors
This directory contains information on over 350 mental health
programs and services for people across the United States and
parts of Canada. OCLC# 27258647
362.42
N
New Jersey Business and Agency TTY/ TDD Directory.
New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
A comprehensive listing of all commercial, government and public
TTY phone numbers in New Jersey. OCLC# 11173201
362.404
N
New Jersey Resources: 2004. Department of Human Services
and Division of Disability Services.
A guide to the resources available in New Jersey for disabled
persons. OCLC# 49616855
419.03
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NTC’s Multilingual Dictionary of American Sign Language.
Claude O. Proctor
This directory provides the essential vocabulary for communicating
with speakers of other languages through American Sign
Language. An ideal reference work for libraries, international
organizations, businesses, language training centers, government
agencies, and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. OCLC# 38898051
51
Books
362.42
N
Organizations of and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in
NJ. New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Edited annually, this publication contains the names, addresses
and phone numbers of organizations serving people with hearing
loss. OCLC# 31431447
362.42
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Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Membership
Directory, 1995 Edition.
This directory includes certified, associate, supporting and student
members listed by state as well as an alphabetical index of all
members. Also includes organizational members, affiliate chapter
presidents and the RID Code of Ethics. OCLC# 26243062
362.29
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Removing Barriers: A Guide to Providing Substance Abuse
Services to People with Disabilities. University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey.
A guide to increase awareness of access to substance abuse
services for people with disabilities and to prevent substance abuse
in disabled persons. No OCLC#
361.7
S
The Self-Help Group Directory. 18th Edition: 2002.
This book is a guide to self-help groups in New Jersey with national
organizations, models, and online groups. OCLC# 10009722
361.7
S
The Self-Help Support Group Directory. 19th Edition: 2004.
Wendy Rodenbaugh and Mary Ellen Kerin
A guide to self-help groups in New Jersey with national
organizations, models, and online groups. OCLC# 10009722
353
U
US Government TDD Directory: 1991-92 Edition.
Information Resources Management Service
Extensive listing of federal government agencies and their TTY
phone numbers. OCLC# 23878641
52
Books
Religion
259.4
E
Eye Centered-A Study on the Spirituality of Deaf People with
Implications for Pastoral Ministry. National Catholic Office of the
Deaf
This book presents the results of the De Sales Project, a
nationwide study of the spirituality of Deaf people conducted
between 1986 and 1990. The book contains practical suggestions
for ministry with Deaf people based on the results of the study and
the experience of the NCOD members involved. OCLC# 26390186
362.42
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How You Gonna Get to Heaven If You Can’t Talk With Jesus?
On Depathologizing Deafness. James Woodward
A collection of four significant yet preciously obscure articles that
present the Deaf community from the point of Deaf cultural values.
OCLC# 09556141
DV 230
Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life.
Stories and information presented by Jehovah witnesses.
(Accompanying videotapes also available) No OCLC#.
231.765
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Made By Hand The Wonder of Creation.
Reverend Anthony Russo
This book was written in comic book format to enable pre-lingual
deaf youth to understand and enjoy it. The hero, Jerry, is deaf so
that the readers can more readily identify with him and learn
something in depth about their relationship with God. At the end of
each chapter is the Stop, Think, and Pray page for teachers who
wish to have a dialogue with the student. OCLC# 07263814
419
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A Manual of Religious Signs. Carter E. Bearden and Jerry Potter
This book, arranged alphabetically, is designed to meet the need
for a manual of signs to be used in a religious setting.
OCLC# 07145084
53
Books
419
C
Religious Signing: The Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths.
Elaine Costello
An easy to follow comprehensive guide for communication with the
deaf in any religious setting. Includes more than 500 signs, a
section of favorite verses, prayers and blessings.
OCLC# 12975119
DV 289.92
The Secret of Family Happiness.
Jehovah Witnesses discuss family relationships.
(Accompanying videotapes also available) OCLC# 35846410
419
S
Signs in Judaism. Adele Kronick Shuart
In addition to teaching Jewish religious signs, this book will help
readers gain knowledge of the religious, historical and cultural
background of Judaism. OCLC# 13823716
Sign Language
419
K
American Sign Language: A Beginning Course. Catherine
Kettrick
This book is designed around lessons in ASL grammar. No English
equivalents are provided for the illustrations as vocabulary is taught
in “concepts” not “words” OCLC# 11383215
419
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American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Dictionary.
Martin L.A. Sternberg
This reference work contains over 5,000 entries, eleven foreign
language indexes and a bibliography of 1,300 works on deafness.
OCLC# 03276243
54
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004.03
C
American Sign Language Computer Dictionary. Elaine Costello,
Ph.D.
Compilation of ASL computer signs. Contains clear, complete
definitions; cross-references to lead to the appropriate term and
sign; full torso illustrations; and easy-to-follow descriptions of the
signs. OCLC #48013686
419.03
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American Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition. Martin L.A.
Sternberg
An abridged edition of what Los Angeles Times calls “the most
comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever
published” which includes more than 5,000 signs and 8,000
illustrations. OCLC# 39210132
419
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American Sign Language: Fact and Fancy. Harry Markowicz
This book attempts to dispel the numberous misconceptions about
American Sign Language. As a result, readers can obtain a healthy
respect that rightfully emerges for this finely wrought structure that
is a language. OCLC# 03333825
419
T
The American Sign Language Handshape Starter. Richard A.
Tennant and Marianne Gluszak Brown
This handbook illustrates 840 of the most frequently used signs,
arranging them by the 40 standard handshapes used in American
Sign Language. OCLC# 50242973
419
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The American Sign Language Phrase Book. Louie J. Fant
This book teaches phrases, expressions, sentences and questions
that come up in everyday conversation. (Accompanying videotapes
also available) OCLC# 30473690
55
Books
419
C
American Sign Language: A Student Text. Units 1-9.
Dennis Cokely
Not for beginners, this text is intended to help students acquire
skills in the major grammatical features of ASL. Each unit focuses
on a different topic. (Accompanying videotapes also available)
OCLC# 07194780
419
C
American Sign Language: A Student Text. Unit 10-18.
Dennis Cokely
Not for beginners, this text is intended to help students acquire
skills in the major grammatical features of ASL. Each unit focuses
on a different topic. (Accompanying videotapes also available)
OCLC# 07194780
419
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American Sign Language: A Student Text. Unit 19-27.
Dennis Cokely
Not for beginners, this text is intended to help students acquire
skills in the major grammatical features of ASL. Each unit focuses
on a different topic. (Accompanying videotapes also available)
OCLC# 07194780
419
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American Sign Language: A Teacher’s Resource Text on
Grammar and Culture. Charlotte Baker and Dennis Cokely
Aimed at teachers of sign language, this text provides a summary
of what is recently known about the structure of ASL and the
description of the people who use that language in the American
Deaf Community. OCLC# 07085122
419
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American Sign Language: Unabridged Edition. Martin L.
Sternberg
This book is included more than 1,500 new signs and 4,000 new
illustrations. OCLC# 39223685
56
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Ameslan: An Introduction to American Sign Language.
Louie J. Fant
These 14 lessons do not teach signs but rather how to put signs
together the way that deaf people do. A series of accompanying
films is available from the publisher. OCLC#00532500
419
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A Basic Course in American Sign Language. Tom Humphries,
Carol Padden and Terrance J. O'Rourke
The textbook incorporates the latest information about ASL
structure as well as widely used second language teaching
techniques and learning strategies. (Accompanying videotapes also
available) OCLC# 31008117
419
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B.A.S.I.C S.I.G.N Communication. William Newell
This book contains illustrations of approximately 1,000 signs
important for everyday conversation in alphabetical order.
OCLC# 10377765
419
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The Book of Name Signs: Naming in American Sign Language.
Samuel J. Suppalla
This one of a kind publication outlines the system whereby name
signs are formed and given within Deaf communities. Hundreds of
examples are provided to help people select appropriate name
signs that follow the ASL rules of formation and use.
OCLC# 26874364
419
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Conversational Sign Language II: An Intermediate-Advanced
Manual. Willard J. Madsen
This book meets a long unmet need for teachers, professional
workers, prospective interpreters, and the general public as they
progress from formal sign language to the language as it is
communicated in the Deaf community. OCLC# 00945984
57
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419
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Expressive and Receptive Fingerspelling for Hearing
Adults. LaVera M. Guillory
This eight-part course is designed to teach basic phonetic elements
of the English language rather than the individual letters of the
manual alphabet. OCLC# 00220862
419
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Fingerpselling in American Sign Language. Brenda E.
Cartwright and Suellen J. Bahleda
A comprehensive book for fingerspelling practice. Lessons focus
on history, use, receptive and expressive pointers, lexicalized
fingerspelling and more. The book contains many practical and
creative exercises, drills and activities. Suitable for beginner and
intermediate ASL students. OCLC# 51054468
419
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From Mime to Sign. Gilbert C. Eastman
The textbook is a unique approach to teaching American Sign
Language. It contains more than 1,000 visual concepts and an
epilogue of over 175 signs. (Accompanying videotapes also
available) OCLC# 20028326
419.03
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The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language. Clayton
Valli
This dictionary represents more than five years of meticulous
assessment and labor. Featuring more than 3,000 illustration, this
book displays the most useful selection of signs to be found in any
single ASL reference source. Each sign illustration incorporates a
compete list of English synonyms. OCLC# 60972163
419
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Hyper Sign: An Interactive Dictionary of American Sign
Language. Ann K. Leiberth and Doug Martin
Reinforce your vocabulary with this CD packed with 2000 signed
video clips. Search by categories or specific signs. Includes games,
ASL rules, fingerspelling, and more! For all ages.
OCLC# 39127045
58
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An Intellectual Look at American Sign Language. Tom Bertling
This book is an important collection of essays centered around
American Sign Language. No OCLC#.
419
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Intermediate Sign Language. Louie Fant
The second book in a series designed to provide continuity in the
study of Ameslan. This book builds upon the structure present in
Sign Language and attempts to help the student become more
proficient in Ameslan. OCLC# 06885474
419
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International Hand Alphabet Charts. Simon J. Carmel
This second edition of this collection of manual alphabets from
around the world. OCLC# 08405949
419
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Introduction to American Sign Language. Harry W. Hoemann
A 116-page readable summary of the principles of ASL grammar
along with background information on ASL and deafness.
OCLC# 13515060
419
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I Want to Talk: A Child Model of American Sign Language.
Harry W. Hoemann and Rosemarie Lucafo
This book analyzes the expressive sign language of Mike Barry, the
seven year of deaf son of deaf parents. The author uses Mike’s
signed sentences to teach and illustrate the grammatical principles
of ASL. (Accompanying videotapes also available)
OCLC# 7010706
419
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The Joy of Signing Puzzle Book.
Linda L. Hillebrand with Lottie L. Riekehof
This workbook provides crossword puzzles and other activities to
reinforce the sign vocabulary taught in The Joy of Signing.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 22747436
59
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The Joy of Signing: The New Illustrated Guide for Mastering
Sign Language and the Manual Alphabet. Lottie L. Riekehof
This book is designed to acquaint students of sign language with
basic sign vocabulary. (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 03413847
419
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Learning American Sign Language. Tom Humphries and
Carol Paddon
The lessons in this workbook are structured around language
needed for common life situations. Examples are provided in the
form of dialogues coupled with grammar and vocabulary
instruction. (Accompanying videotape also available.)
OCLC# 24066213
419
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Lift Up Your Hands: Inspirational and Patriotic Songs in the
Language of Signs. Donna Gadling Weaks
Consists of two volumes of popular songs in sign language with
melody lines, chords, words, and illustrations of the signed
translations. OCLC# 11816510
419
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Linguistics of American Sign Language. Clayton Valli and
Ceil Lucas
The compressive text explains the fundamentals of phonology,
morphology, syntax and the use of language as related to ASL.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 45024552
419
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Numbering in American Sign Language. Brenda E. Cartwright
and Suellen J. Bahleda
Incorporates lessons on a wide range of numbering topics,
including both citation form and common variations. Each chapter
includes an assortment of practical and creative exercises, drills
and activities. Suitable for beginner and intermediate ASL
students. OCLC# 51954655
60
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419
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Numbering In American Sign Language: Number Signs for
Everyone. Dawn Sign Press
Everything you need to know for expressing numbers in terms of
quantities, time, money, measurements, game scores, and more.
Number sign vocabulary and phrases, shown with sign illustrations
and English translations. OCLC# 39143205
401
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Original Signs. David F. Armstrong
This book embraces the Darwinian concept of natural selection and
extends it to the formation of language. OCLC# 40305610
419
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The Other Side of Silence: Sign Language and the Deaf
Community in America. Arden Neisser
This book contains the realities of the world of the deaf and the
issues that often go unexamined while the oral/manual debate
continues: control of schools and agencies, allocation of
multimillion-dollar budgets, the quality of education and of lives.
OCLC# 09646443
610.3
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Random House Webster’s American Sign Language Medical
Dictionary. Elaine Costello
Webster’s sign language medical dictionary contains over 1,000
terms on current treatments, symptoms, and other essential
medical vocabulary. This book will help facilitate clearer
communication between ASL users and healthcare professionals.
OCLC# 44681763
419
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Say It With Hands. Louie Fant
This introduction to manual communication covers 500 basic signs.
Each lesson includes practice drills. OCLC# 01030888
61
Books
419
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Sign and Culture: A Reader for Students of American Sign
Language. William C. Stokoe
This book contains a selection of papers to give students,
educators, teachers and parents useful information. The chapters
are arranged in four sections: what is sign language; learning and
using sign language, sign language and culture; biological and
interactive roots of sign language. OCLC# 06694931
419
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Signed English for the Classroom. Ralph R. Miller
Prepared for the classroom teacher, this book contains phrases
and words needed for a typical school day. Lessons are arranged
by subjects such as “classroom items”, “numbers and coins,” etc.
OCLC# 01418654
419
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Signing Everyday Phrases. Mickey Flodin
This book is designed to give hospital workers, doctors, police,
firefighters, emergency personnel, and anyone who comes in
contact with Deaf people a basic sign language vocabulary to
express common, everyday ideas, events and feelings.
OCLC# 34746135
419
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Signing: How to Speak With Your Hands. Elaine Costello
Arranged by chapters in which similar signs are grouped together.
Enough basic information is given in the first chapter to enable the
students to begin rudimentary signing immediately. Contains an
index and selected bibliography. OCLC# 09153567
419
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Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Level One. Ella Mae Lenz
Ken Mikos and Cheri Smith
This workbook supplements and reinforces signing Naturally Level
One classroom instruction and provides students with an effective
way to review, practice and retain what they have learned in class.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 20875380
62
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419
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Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Level Two. Ella Mae Lenz
Ken Mikos and Cheri Smith
This workbook supplements and reinforces Signing Naturally Level
Two classroom instruction and provides students with an effective
way to review, practice and retain what they have learned in class.
(Accompanying videotapes also available) OCLC# 26108601
DV419
Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Level Three. Ella Mae
Lenz
Ken Mikos and Cheri Smith
This workbook supplements and reinforces Signing Naturally Level
Three classroom instruction and provides students with an
effective way to review, practice and retain what they have learned
in class. (Accompanying DVD also available) OCLC# 64015322
419
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Sign Language Crash Course I. 3 Edition. LindaLee Massoud
This book is designed for community education, self-study, and
“Enrichment” sign language classes. Uses ASL and PSE.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 42903987
419
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Sign Language Crash Course II. LindaLee Massoud
Continuation of Sign Language Crash Course I. This book contains
lessons 9-16. (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 40659182
DV 419
Sign Language For All Ages. Sign-Pak, Inc.
The worksheets will reinforce academic skills, promote socialization
enrichment, gain better understanding of a new way of
communication and enhance deaf awareness. (Accompanying
videotapes also available) OCLC# 15607617
419.03
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Signos Para El Ingles Exacto. Maruxa Salgues Cargill, Lou
Brown, Gerilee Gustason, and Ester Zawolkow.
A book for Spanish-speaking families of deaf and heard of hearing
children in schools using Signing Exact English. OCLC# 10100336
63
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419
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Signs Everywhere. Nancy Kelly-Jones
A listing of signs for cities in the United States, Canada and
Mexico. U.S. and Canadian cities are arranged by state or
province. Mexican cities are in Mexican, not American, sign.
OCLC# 08172666
419
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Signs for All Seasons: More Sign Language Games.
Suzie Linton Kirchner
Contains games and activities to be played in pantomime,
gestures, fingerspelling and sign language for everyone.
OCLC# 03633582
419
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Signs for Computing Terminology. Steven L. Jamison
This book illustrates signs for common computer vocabulary.
(Accompanying videotapes also available) OCLC# 10341217
419
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Signs for Me: Basic Sign Vocabulary for Children, Parents and
Teachers. Ben Bahan and Joe Dannis
This unique sign text links the printed English word with an
illustration of the concept. The ASL equivalent is printed next to the
illustration to emphasize that there is not a one-to-one
correspondence between English words and ASL signs.
Illustrations are large and clear. OCLC# 22205082
419
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Signs of Language. Edward Klima
Discusses the origin and development of ASL, the internal structure
of its basic units and the grammatical processes it employs. One
purpose of this book is to demonstrate that a human language can
arise and develop independently of spoken language and that the
human capacity for language is deeper than the mere capacity to
vocalize. OCLC# 04569939
419
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Student Study Guide for A Basic Course in American Sign
Language. Frances S. DeCapite
This book teaches the grammar as well as the vocabulary of ASL
with clear explanations, examples and exercises. (Accompanying
videotapes also available) OCLC# 18352735
64
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419
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Talk With Me: Communication with the Multi-Handicapped
Deaf. Jeanne Huffman
Demonstrates over 435 specialized signs developed for ASL, which
have proven effective for use with the multi-handicapped deaf in
the California State Hospital System. OCLC# 01288781
419
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Talk With Your Hands. David O. Watson
Arranged by subject, this two-volume dictionary of ASL can be
used as a textbook or reference work. OCLC# 00800241
419
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The Video Dictionary of ASL Signs. Ray Bearden.
This manual is great resource for a community, college, or church
library. (Accompanying videotapes also available)
OCLC# 45817123
641.5
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The Visual Language Cookbook. Gayle Joyce
A step-by-step guide to cooking with sign language directions.
Contains everything from hors d’oeurves to desserts.
OCLC# 06206290
CHILDRENS' FICTION
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The After-Christmas Tree. Linda Wagner Tyler
One family is sad to say goodbye to their Christmas tree at the end
of the holiday season. The family wonders how to make the holiday
spirit last. They decide to invite friends and family over for an after
Christmas party. After some fun ice skating on the pond, the group
collects pine cones to bring back to the house to decorate with
peanut butter, popcorn and berries and then hang on the tree
outside. The group retreats inside with mugs of hot chocolate to
watch the birds enjoy the Christmas tree’s “second season of
giving.” OCLC# 25711417
65
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813.54
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Alan and the Baron. Ron Hamilton
Alan, a ten-year-old deaf boy, helps train Baron, a horse, for the big
race. Alan detects Baron’s problem just in time to help him win.
OCLC# 10081522
813
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Breakaway. Ruth Hallman
In this novel, Kate and her boyfriend, who recently became deaf,
run away to Georgia where Rob can learn to live independently
without interference from his mother. OCLC# 06864029
811.52
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Casey at the Bat. Ernest Lawrence Thayer
The book tells a poetic story that baseball is coming soon, and
what better way to start the season than with an action-packed
baseball adventure. Casey, the star player of the Mudville Nine, is
the team’s last hope of winning the big game. Will Casey hit one
over the fences or will he strike out? OCLC# 37029892
419
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Cinderella / Rumpelstiltskin: A Children’s Classic Retold in
ASL. Adapted by the editors of Dawn Sign Press
A vivid retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s children’s classics of
the emperor who wore no clothes and Hans Clodhopper who
married a princess. (Accompanying videotape also available)
OCLC# 28896929
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett
In this hilarious story a grandfather tells about a town where the
weather is anything about ordinary. In fact, extraordinary doesn’t
even begin to describe it; instead of rain and snow, the clouds let
out soup and meatballs. But what will happen when suddenly the
food starts getting larger? Will they be able to save their town, or
will it be destroyed by giant pancakes? OCLC# 03707689
66
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Deaf Child Crossing. Marlee Matlin
Megan is excited when Cindy, a hearing girl, moves into her
neighborhood, hoping to have a best friend. The two girls become
friends and Cindy learns sign language to communicate with
Megan. When the girls go to summer camp, though, Cindy
becomes jealous that Megan spends all of her time with a deaf girl
there. Before they can mend their differences, both girls have to
learn what it means to be a friend. OCLC# 48619309
JF
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Diary of A Worm. Doreen Cronin
Through the journal of a young worm we get a worm’s eye view
about life underground. We learn about his family and friends and
daily activities and he shares what he likes about being a worm,
like not having to take a bath or go to the dentist "No cavities--no
teeth, either.” But what is it that worm wishes he can do just like
humans? OCLC# 49922263
JF
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Duck for President. Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
This colorful and humorous book is about a duck who started on a
farm with a couple of chores. He wanted to be more! He went on to
become a farmer, a governor, and even the president. So what
happens when a duck finally gets everything he wants?
OCLC# 53223488
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Fireman Small. Wong Herbert Yee
The book is about a Fireman Small, the only firefighter who lives by
the bay. During a busy day, he goes out of his way to rescue and
help everyone. When will poor Fireman Small gets his welldeserved rest? OCLC# 29024532
419
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The Flying Fingers Club. Jean F. Andrews
This book is about the boy, Donald who struggles with his learning
disability and makes new friend with a Deaf boy, who teaches him
sign language. OCLO# 18162862
67
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419
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The Girl Who Wouldn’t Talk. Cheryl and Jim Goldfeter
An illustrated poem that tells of the life of a deaf girl from early
detection of her hearing loss, through an attempt at oral education
and finally to her transfer to the state school for the Deaf.
OCLC# 03242335
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Groundhog Gets A Say. Pamela Curtis Swallow
A hilarious story is about an eager groundhog who feels that
groundhogs are misunderstood and underappreciated.
Groundhogs have so many talents that humans don’t even know
about! Groundhogs can move seven hundred pounds of dirt and
rocks in one day, climb trees and even are related to the squirrel
family. Will this young groundhog succeed in his mission to
change the world’s understanding of groundhogs and make
Groundhog’s Day last all year long? OCLC# 57344206
JF
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Guji Guji. Chih-Yuan Chen
A hilarious story is about a crocodile who was born a crocodile but
raised as a duck in a duck family. Guji Guji is happy and content
with his family and duck life. One day he is confronted by three
very hungry crocodiles that convince him that he is really a
crocodile and attempt to persuade him to betray his family and
hand them over to the hungry crocs. What will this crockoduck do?
OCLC# 56326573
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The Hallo-Wiener. Dav Pilkey
This book tells a hilarious and festive story about a dachshund
named Oscar. His dog friends constantly tease him about being a
dachshund “hotdog” dog. For Halloween, he's determined to have
the scariest costume so all his friends will be jealous. Oscar is very
sad when he realizes his Mom got him a "hotdog bun" costume, but
wears the costume so he won't disappoint her. Oscar just knows
this will be the worst Halloween ever. While trick or treating
something unexpected happens, but Oscar comes to his
friends’ rescue and saves the day! OCLC# 31604470
68
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419
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Hasta Luego, San Diego. Jean F. Andrews
A third in the series of mysteries with a young, deaf character, this
book recounts the adventures of the Flying Fingers Club as they
investigate thefts of rare cockatoos from the San Diego Zoo.
OCLC# 22887638
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Horton Hatches the Egg. Dr. Seuss
In yet another zany story, Dr. Seuss takes us into a world of crazy
characters and an even crazier problem. Mayzie, a lazy bird, has
decided to leave for vacation, but what will she do with her egg?
Who will take care of it while she’s gone? OCLC# 03603867
362.42
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I’m Deaf and It’s Okay. Lorraine Aseltine, Evelyn Mueller, and
Nancy Tait
A young boy explains how lonely and frustrated he feels because
he can't hear and dislikes the hearing aids he wears. He is angry
because he knows he will always have them, however, his feelings
start to change when he meets a teenage boy who also wears
hearing aids. OCLC# 12805685
398
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Joseph had a Little Overcoat. Simms Taback
In this hilarious story, Joseph’s favorite overcoat gets old and worn,
so he makes a jacket out of it. When the jacket is covered in
patches, he makes a vest out of it. Joseph’s creative and frugal
ways continues until there's nothing left of the original coat. But
clever Joseph manages to make something out of nothing! What
does he make? OCLC# 40159006
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Karate Girl. Mary Leary
Mary wants to protect her younger brother from bullies. She takes
karate lessons, thinking this will be a good way to protect him. Mary
soon realizes that karate is more than just self defense - it is about
strength and self-confidence. OCLC# 50919727
69
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419
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The Little Mermaid: A Children’s Classic Retold in ASL.
Adapted by the editors of Dawn Sign Press
Renowned Deaf storyteller Ben Bahan incorporates facial
expressions, body movements, and sign language in a vivid
retelling of the children’s classic of the mermaid and her prince.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 26571624
JF
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Missing Mitten Mystery. Steven Kellogg
This creative story is about a little girl, Anne who spends all day
building a huge snowman and playing in the snow. When she
realizes that her red mitten is missing, she and her dog, Oscar,
retrace her steps. Will it be found? OCLC# 42863096
JF
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Monsoon. Uma Krishnaswami & Jamel Akib
In northern India, a young girl observes the sights and sounds of
her town as everyone anxiously waits for the monsoon to arrive.
The welcome rain will help to wash away the dust and bring relief
from the hot dry wind. But what if the monsoon rain does not
come? OCLC#48397321
JF
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Mooseltoe. Margie Palatini and Henry Cole
This amazing and imaginative book is about a Moose who is full of
holiday cheer. All of his planning and preparation is going perfectly
until he realizes he forgot the Christmas tree. What is Moose going
to do? OCLC# 43167927
813
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Muddy Four Paws. Jean Ure.
Scholastic Children’s Books
This book is about a girl, Clara Carter who finds a suitcase in the
ditch and it yelps. She and Jilly find Mud, a rather large dog; finding
him changed their life forever. OCLC# 40119818
70
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419
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The Musicians of Bremen, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty:
A Children’s Classic Retold in ASL. Adapted by the editors of
Dawn Sign Press
The renowned Deaf storytellers Ben Bahan and Nathie Marby
incorporate facial expressions, body movements, and sign
language in a vivid retelling of three children’s classics.
(Accompanying videotape also available) OCLC# 28896708
F
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Nobody’s Perfect. Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney
This is a fictional story about Alexis, a new student, and Megan,
who is deaf. Megan, who has tried to befriend Alexis, starts to fear
that Alexis is treating her differently because she is deaf. When
the girls are paired together for a school project, Megan realizes
that nobody is perfect. OCLC# 60796088
636.7
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Nose Knows: The Adventures of Nose, Wonderdog. Charles
Nose. Nose Books, Inc.
A series about Nose, the smallest pup in the litter, who was found
to be deaf and blind at two months old, stories of Nose’s
adventures. No OCLC#
Volume 1 - Let’s Meet Nose
Volume 2 - How Nose Got her Name
Volume 3 - Nose Meets her Neighbors
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Oliver Gets FM. Maureen Cassidy Riski
Oliver had a hard time understanding what other people were
saying, even with his hearing aids. His audiologist suggests he try
an FM system, which helps people who have a hearing loss hear
better in a noisy room, or when the speaker is at a distance, in
school and at home. After starting to use the FM system, Oliver
can once again hear better than he had before. OCLC# 52491529
71
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Oliver Gets Hearing Aids. Maureen Cassidy Riski & Nikolas
Klakow
Oliver has a hearing impairment therefore struggles to follow
directions in school and have fun with his friends. His life changes
when his parents take him to an audiologist where his hearing is
tested and he gets fitted with hearing aids. Provides a speech and
hearing checklist outlining expected behaviors of children from 3
months to 5 years. OCLC# 52005480
398
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Once Upon A Time: A Children’s Classic Retold in ASL.
Adapted by the editors of Dawn Sign Press
This Illustrated English translation of the Hans Christian Anderson
classic is designed to accompany the videotaped ASL versions.
OCLC# 42490233 Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - The Little Mermaid
Volume 2 - The Emperor’s New Clothes/ Hans Clodhopper
Volume 3 - The Fisherman and His Wife/ Hansel and Gretel
Volume 4 - Rapunzel/ The Musicians of Bremen & Sleeping
Beauty
Volume 5 - The Princess and the Pea/ Inchilena
Volume 6 - Cinderella/ Rumpelstiltskin
362.42
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Philip and The Boy Who Said, “Huh?” John Paulits.
This book is about Philip Felton realizes that his new friend,
Eugene has a hearing problem and is in denial. With Philip’s help,
Eugene learns that it is ok to be different. OCLC# 46614671
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Pooch on the Loose: A Christmas Adventure. Steven Kroll &
Michael Garland
The adventure story is about Christmas time and Bart, a Scottie
dog, who longs to enjoy the hustle and bustle of New York City
without being on his leash. When his owner Max brings home a
Christmas tree, Bart takes the opportunity to break away and
explore the sights and sounds of Manhattan. Although he covers
quite a bit of ground, Bart realizes something is missing…
OCLC# 57134472
72
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Pupniks: The Story of Two Space Dogs. S. Ruth Lubka
PUPNIKS is the true story of two Russian dogs, Belka and Strelka,
who in 1960 orbited Earth in the space satellite Sputnik 5. The
success of their mission helped pave the way for human space
travel. OCLC#51297224
813.54
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Robin Sees a Song. Jim and Cheryl Pahz
This poem features Robin, a deaf character in The Girl Who
Wouldn’t Talk. In a dream, Robin is taught to appreciate ‘songs’
she can see rather than hear. OCLC# 3609955
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Roller Coaster. Marla Frazee
This hilarious story is about a young girl is finally tall enough to ride
the BIG rollercoaster and she is going for her first ride! We share
her journey from start to finish as we wait in line with her and the
other riders for their turn; getting to settled in the front row of the
rollercoaster and waiting for the bell that begins the S-L-O-W ride
up to the top of the rollercoaster right before it D-R-O-P-S down!
OCLC# 49935986
419
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The Secret in the Dorm Attic. Jean F. Andrews
Second in a series of mysteries, this book describes the
adventures of a young hearing boy as he visits his deaf friend at
the state’s residential school. Their investigation of strange
happenings in the dorm attic and the theft of a priceless necklace
result in exciting new adventures. OCLC# 21197869
813
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The Silent One. Joy Cowley
This novel, set in the South Pacific, tells the story of a deaf boy
who is alienated from his people but finds comfort and acceptance
in the silent world of the sea. OCLC# 06708506
636.7
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The St. Bernard is in the Yard. Pete Campione
This clever rhyming book shows children that dogs can be good
companions when you are lonely and in need of a friend.
NO OCLC#.
73
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398
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Stone Soup. Marcia Brown
Three tired and hungry soldiers stumble upon a village on their way
home from war. Afraid of the soldiers, the villagers hide their food.
With nothing to share, the soldiers decide to make a hearty stone
soup. Stone Soup? Curious, the villagers can’t wait to help make
the soup... OCLC#10896758
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Superdog: The Heart of a Hero. Caralyn Buehner and Mark t
Buehner
This story is about all of Dexter’s friends who make fun of him
because he is too tiny to even play with the others. So no one
believed when Dexter tried to become a Superhero. Was he too
small to save his friend Cleevis’ life? OCLC# 49494965
JF
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Tacky the Penguin. Helen Lester
A hilarious story is about Tacky, who is not your typical formal and
proper penguin. He is one unique bird that marches to the beat of
his own drum. He is loud, dresses funny and is always full of antics.
His fellow penguins agree that his bad habits are…tacky! However,
when trouble comes to town and threatens the penguins’ existence,
it is Tacky’s “un-penguin-like” behavior that saves the day.
OCLC# 16985949
371.912
K
Thanks A Lot! Lucille R. Kramer
This is a story about a deaf boy, Jordon, who uses sign language
instead of speech, and how he finds a way to make friends through
the school play. OCLC# 33886339
JF
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Tub-boo-boo. Margie Palatini
The book tells a hilarious story about a boy, Henry, who is trying to
stop the drippy faucet. While taking his bath, he gets his big toe
stuck in the spigot of the tub. Mother tries to fix his “tub-boo-boo”
but ends up getting stuck as well. Dad comes to the rescue but
then his tie gets tangled up. The bathroom gets crowded with
people all trying to fix the “tub-boo-boo”. Will Henry and those who
try to rescue him ever be free? OCLC# 41958885
74
Books
JF
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A Turkey for Thanksgiving. Eve Bunting
Mrs. Moose’s Thanksgiving table and guest list are all in order
except for one thing- the turkey. She complains to Mr. Moose that
everyone else has a turkey except for them. So Mr. Moose sets out
to find Mrs. Moose a turkey to complete this year’s Thanksgiving
feast. When Mr. Moose finds a nice plumb turkey and invites him
over for dinner, Turkey becomes scared. Mr. Moose has to
convince Turkey to join the festivities and Turkey is pleasantly
surprised when he finds himself a guest at the Thanksgiving table,
not on it. OCLC# 22709254
398.245
A
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale.
Verna Aardema & Leo and Diane Dillon
In the book, Mosquito tells Iguana a tall tale that sends Iguana off
in a huff at being told nonsense. This sets off a chain reaction of
events with the jungle animals until it reaches Mother Owl and she
refuses to wake up the sun with her hoot. To bring back order to
the jungle, the animals work to resolve the problem and teach
Mosquito a lesson. OCLC# 43023671
JF
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Wild About Books. Judy Sierra
The adventures in the book begin when Molly, the librarian,
mistakenly parks her bookmobile at, of all places, the zoo! What
are animals supposed to do with books? Molly begins by showing
them all different kinds of books, and soon the animals begin
doing much more than just reading. OCLC# 52165725
JF
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The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken. Helen Lester
A hilarious story is about a trio of magicians, who are all jealous
about each other. They try to show each other “who is the best” by
making monsters, but they realize their magic goes awry. Will they
work as a team to solve the problem? Or not? OCLC# 09081697
75
Books
CHILDREN’S NON-FICTION
Biographies
362.42
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Amy: The Story of a Deaf Child. Lou Ann Walker
Text and photographs depict the life of a deaf fifth-grader, Amy
Rowley, who goes to regular school and enjoys normal activities
with the help of hearing aids and sign language. OCLC# 11234734
371.912
W
Anna’s Silent World. Bernard Wolf
This book is a sensitive portrayal of a six-year old girl who was born
deaf yet is able to lead a complete and active life in a world full of
sound. OCLC# 02655656
813
R
Apple is My Sign. Mary Riskind
This story is about growing up in a deaf family and the use of sign
language/communication among Apple Harry’s friends. Exposure to
how Deaf means of communication and talking are different.
OCLC# 07170957
362.4
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Buddy: The First Seeing Eye Dog. Eva Moore
In the 1920s, Morris Frank, a blind man, travels from America to
Switzerland to meet Buddy, a seeing eye dog. No one in America
had ever had a seeing eye dog before Morris! OCLC# 32238512
636.7
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Caesar: On Deaf Ears. Loren Spiotta-DiMare
This story is about the Deaf dog. OCLC# 38268769
76
Books
JF
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Dad, Jackie, and Me. Myron Uhlberg
It is 1947 and a young Brooklyn boy can hardly wait for Jackie
Robinson to join the Dodger’s team lineup. He is surprised learn
that his Deaf father is excited as well. His father shares that he
relates to Jackie Robinson’s triumph with own personal struggle for
respect and acceptance. Together they enjoy going to games
together and working on the Jackie Robinson scrapbook they
created. Through baseball, a father and son learn to grow in
acceptance of each other. OCLC# 56050976
JF
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Elana’s Ears or How I Become the Best Big Sister in the World.
Gloria Roth Lowell & Karen Stormer Brooks
This book tells the heartwarming story of Lacey, the “only dog” in
the house. Lacey has all the fun and attention any dog could ask
for. But things change one day when Mom and Dad bring home a
new baby – Baby Elana. Although she is a dog, Lacy is proud to
consider herself Elana’s “big sister.” When Lacey tries to teach
Baby Elana to bark she realizes that the baby can’t hear. Lacey the
dog saves the day by communicating this to Elana’s parents and
helps Baby Elana by becoming her “ears.”OCLC# 42392151
636.7
V
For Pete’s Sake! Linda Verville. Melissa Pelletier.
This book is about a German Shepard/Husky, Chelsea who tells a
true story of her best friend Australian Shepard/Dalmation, Pete
who was born blind and Deaf. An inspiration to children and adults
to believe in themselves despite their limitations. OCLC# 53997282
636.753
H
Gretchen: The Bicycle Dog. Anita Heyman
This book is a true story of a dachshund who adjusts to a serious
handicap. After an unfortunate jump, Gretchen loses the function of
her hind legs. OCLC# 51823832
362.42
L
Hannie. B. Luetke-Stahlam
This story features a hearing girl, Hannie, and her two deaf sisters.
OCLC# 34683184
77
Books
362.42
P
I Have a Sister- My Sister is Deaf. Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson
A young girl describes how her deaf sister experiences everyday
things. OCLC# 02507874
362.42
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Inner Lives of Deaf Children. Martha Sheridan
(Interviews & Analysis)
This book is about the children’s voices as they tell us about their
lifeworlds – their images of themselves and others in their lives.
OCLC# 45799628
362.42
C
Laurent Clerc, The Story of His Early Years.
Cathryn Carrol
A biographical novel is about the youth of Laurent Clerc, the first
deaf teacher of the Deaf in the United States. OCLC# 23143161
362.42
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Lisa and Her Soundless World. Edna S. Levine
This book is designed to create an understanding attitude towards
the deaf and by the deaf at a child’s level. OCLC# 00700974
323.092
R
Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Doreen
Rappaport
As a young boy, Martin Luther King promised that one day he
would “get big words, too.” As a man, he kept that promise and
used his “big words” to preach love and peace to all people. His
mission was to help black Americans gain their civil rights using
words rather than violence…until tragedy struck.
OCLC# 187543581
JF
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Perkins Goes Out. Odds Bodkin
Perkins Panda had a wonderful day with his friends Earl and Sam.
They visit the playground for a picnic, walked through town and
made a trip to the library. Earl and Sam are blind and showed
Perkins Panda how they experience life through touch, sound and
smell. To remember the day, Perkins Panda decides to write an
experience story in Braille for Earl and record a tape for Sam.
OCLC# 56504642
78
Books
362.41
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A Picture Book of Helen Keller. David A. Adler
This book tells the challenges faced by Helen Keller, who grew up
both blind and deaf. Feeling alone and frustrated, she reacted
negatively to her family and friends. When teacher Anne Sullivan
came to live with her, Helen fought the opportunity to learn. Over
time Helen realized that learning allowed her to communicate and
opened a new world full of opportunity for her. OCLC# 20934266
686.282
A
A Picture Book of Louis Braille. David A. Adler
This fun and informative book about Louis Braille’s life. It tells the
story about how he became blind and how he coped with his
newfound disability. Through family support and a strong desire to
learn, he ends up changing history! OCLC# 35360654
379.263
M
Remember: The Journey to School Integration. Toni Morrison
This inspirational book full of wonderful photographs tells the
feelings and emotions of black children before and after Brown
versus Education. What is it like when black children and white
children go from being separated to being together in school?
OCLC# 53276316
JF
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Sam the Minuteman. Nathaniel Benchley. Illustrated by: Arnold
Lobel. Harper Collins.
The American Revolution is about to begin, and Sam, a young
Minuteman, must overcome his fears in order to help his
countrymen fight for freedom. OCLC# 00021293
362.42
M
Silent Observer. Christy MacKinnon
In this beautifully illustrated book the author tells of her life as a
deaf child in the late 1800’s in Nova Scotia. OCLC# 28149144
635.997
S
A Small World to Hold in Your Hand. Gerald P. Stowell.
A story about Mickey, how to grow a bonsai tree, and the life of the
bonsai. No OCLC#
79
Books
597.96
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The Snake Book. Mary Ling, Mary Atkinson and Frank Greenaway
A brief introduction to 12 different snakes ranging from the boa
constrictor to the everglades rat snake. Close-up, full-color
photographs set against stark white backgrounds allow readers to
see the details of each reptile's body. This book gives you a very
comprehensive section about the anatomy, how they hunt,
habitats, and senses of the snake. OCLC# 35305107
362.42
G
What is the Sign for Friend? Judith Greenberg
Text and photographs depict the life of Shane, a deaf child who
goes to a regular grade school and enjoys normal activities with the
help of a sign language interpreter, and hearing aids.
OCLC# 11519081
JF
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The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of
Abigail Jane Stewart. Kristiana Gregory. Scholastic Inc.
Abigail Jane Stewart lives in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; 1777. Her
diary is an account of her life during the Revolutionary War.
OCLC# 56114478
813
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Words in Our Hands. Ada Bassett Litchfield
Describes life in a family where both parents are deaf from the
perspective of their 9 year old son. When the family moves, the
adjustment is difficult for them all. OCLC# 05831853
Gallaudet Pre-School English Project Publications
The following books were produced by the Gallaudet Pre-School English Project
in the early 1970’s. They include children’s classics, nursery rhymes, and some
original works illustrated with the signed English translations of the text.
419
M
All By Myself. Ralph R. Miller
A little boy tells about the things he can do all by himself.
OCLC# 04651874
80
Books
419
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At Night: A First Book of Prepositions. Linda C. Tom
This book presents 20 frequently used prepositions in an amusing
format. OCLC# 02466381
419
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Baby’s Animal Book. Jack L. Fennell
A preschool level book which teaches children the signs for some
favorite animals such as kitten, dog, elephant, and mouse.
OCLC# 04651700
419
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Be Careful. Ralph Miller
A book of cautions which attempts to show the child in an amusing
manner just what will happen if s/he is careless or thoughtless.
OCLC# 02416810
419
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Bobby Visits the Dentist. Ann Silver
Describes a first visit to the dentist in a way so as to prevent
negative attitudes and make the dentist appear a kindly and helpful
person. OCLC# 02479976
419
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Cars and Trucks and Things. Ralph R. Miller
Describes many vehicles, which a young child encounters very
early such as tricycles, wagons, cars and trucks. OCLC# 01522899
419
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Circus Time. Ralph R. Miller
A visit to the circus teaches related vocabulary. OCLC# 02407094
419
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The Clock Book. Linda C. Tom
The time of day shown on a clock with the corresponding activity
such as lunchtime and naptime, are discussed. OCLC# 02197866
419
T
Count and Color. Linda C. Tom
An introduction to color and numbers. OCLC# 01522832
81
Books
419
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The Gingerbread Man. Ann Silver
Tells of the gingerbread man who jumps out of the oven and taunts
his pursuers until he meets a wiley fox. OCLC# 02407083
419
S
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Karen Luczak Saulnier
Retells the tale of Goldilock’s visit to the bear’s home.
OCLC# 07781935
419
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Good Manners. Ralph R. Miller
Contrasts polite manners with ‘animal’ bad behavior. At the end of
the book the child answers yes or no to examples of good or bad
conduct. OCLC# 04961636
419
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Hansel and Gretel. Ralph R. Miller
A retelling of the fairy tale in which children are abandoned in the
woods, find a witch’s gingerbread house and escape to return
home. OCLC# 01628642
419
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Happy Birthday Carol. Ralph R. Miller
Carol celebrates her third birthday with a party and presents.
OCLC# 00897676
419
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The Holiday Book. Jack L. Fennell
Describes the major holidays beginning with Halloween and ending
with the Fourth of July. OCLC# 01293933
419
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How To In Signed English. Ralph R. Miller
Explains and illustrates how to do almost everything from taking a
bath to picking up a puppy to eating spaghetti. OCLC# 02299302
419
M
I want to be a Farmer. Ralph R. Miller
In rhyme, this story describes the farmer’s day. OCLC# 00897618
82
Books
419
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Jack and the Beanstalk. Michelle A. Herx
A retelling of the fairy tale. OCLC# 02161877
419
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Julie Goes to School. Linda C. Tom
Spend a day with Julie as she attends preschool.
OCLC# 04697083
419
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The Little Green Monster. Sue Johnson
A little green monster is sighted but it is actually a boy playing a
trick on his big sister. OCLC# 13179739
419
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Little Lost Sally. Ann Silver
Sally gets lost during a visit to the Zoo with her father.
OCLC# 01984653
419
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Little Poems for Little People. Lillian B. Hamilton
Favorite poems from Mother Goose. OCLC# 01293918
419
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Little Red Riding Hood. Karen Luczak Saulnier
In this retelling of the folktale, both grandma and Little Red Riding
Hood escape being eaten and the wolf is killed by the woodsman.
OCLC# 07639058
419
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Mathew’s Accident. Linda C. Tom
Mathew learns to pay attention to the “Don’t Walk” sign when he
accidentally slips and falls in the path of an oncoming truck.
OCLC# 01984699
419
M
Mouse’s Christmas Eve. Ralph R. Miller
Mouse explores the sights and smells of Christmas, gets trapped in
a stocking and sees Santa Claus. OCLC# 01872764
419
S
My Toy Book. Ann Silver
A very early reader which names a variety of toys.
OCLC# 01632745
81
Books
419
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The Night Before Christmas. Ralph R. Miller
The retelling of the favorite Christmas Eve poem.
OCLC# 00897660
419
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Nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose.
A collection of favorites such as Humpty-Dumpty, Jack Be Nimble
and Little Bo Peep. OCLC# 03324614
419
T
The Pet Shop. Karen Luczak Saulnier and Linda C. Tom
A children's book describing the pets one finds in a pet shop in
Signed English. OCLC# 03646942
419
S
Sand, Sea, Shells and Sky. Ann Silver
A family spends a day at the beach where the children play in the
sand, observe sea animals, and thoroughly enjoy themselves.
OCLC# 01293953
419
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Songs in Signed English.
A collection of songs with musical notation as the sign. Included
are such favorites as London Bridge, Pop Goes the Weasel, and
Three Blind Mice. OCLC# 08180490
419
S
Spring is Green. Ann Silver
This book is about the four seasons of the year and the clothes,
colors and activities that go along with each. OCLC# 05014721
419
M
Stores. Ralph R. Miller
This story takes children and parents to a variety of stores.
OCLC# 01872869
419
M
The Things I like to Do. Ralph R. Miller
A little girl tells about the things she likes to do. OCLC# 07012165
82
Books
419
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Ann Silver
The story of the three goats who must face the terrible troll before
crossing the bridge to green pasture. OCLC# 02479405
419
S
The Three Little Pigs. Karen Luczak Saulnier
The story of the three pigs who outsmart the big bad wolf.
(Accompanying video also available) OCLC# 01949247
419
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The Ugly Duckling. Ralph R. Miller
Recounts the transformation of an ugly duckling into a beautiful
swan. (Accompanying video also available) OCLC# 01636693
419
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We’re Going to the Doctor. Ann Silver
When Andy the bear goes to the doctor’s office, he meets the
nurse who weighs and measures him, the audiologist who tests his
hearing and the doctor who checks to be sure he’s well.
OCLC# 01871813
419
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With My Legs. Ralph R. Miller
A little girl shows how she likes to use her sense.
OCLC# 05014676
Sign Language
419
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An Alphabet of Animal Signs. From Early Sign Language Series.
This delightful board book presents A-to-Z animal signs,
accompanying illustrations and the finger alphabets.
OCLC# 50208303
83
Books
398.2
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Ananse The Spider. From Sign Language Literature Series.
Kathy Kifer, Dahna Solar and Charla Barnard
This soft cover book is illustrated signs complement this simplified
version of an Ananse tale from the Ashanti people of West Africa,
explaining why spiders are found on ceilings. OCLC# 41131127
419
C
Animals in Sign. Frank Caccamis
One of three-part series of sign language primers designed for
young deaf children and their families. OCLC# 2723905
419
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The Birth of Jesus in Signed English. American Bible
Society
This comic book tells the Christmas story in pictures, words and
illustrations of the signed English translation. OCLC# 07855724
DV 419
Come Sign With Us. Jan C. Hafer and Robert M. Wilson
Here is a fully illustrated activities manual for teaching children sign
language in English and Spanish. (Accompanying videotape also
available) OCLC# 34592164
419
C
Community In Signs. Frank Caccamise
One of a three-part series of sign language primers designed for
young deaf children and their families. OCLC# 03182250
419
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Family and Community. From Beginning Sign Language Series.
Jane Schneider and Kathy Kifer
This soft cover book presents family members and relationships as
well as community members in their job roles. OCLC# 42412547
419
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Finger Spelling Fun. David A. Adler
Defines fingerspelling and gives instructions for the special
alphabet. Also includes example of how to have fun with
fingerspelling. OCLC# 06043166
84
Books
419
C
Food in Signs. Frank Caccamise
One of a three-part series of sign language primers designed for
young deaf children and their families. OCLC# 02723758
420
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Friends are for Signing. Tim Jackson
A story created for four of the characters from Jackson's cartoon, "
What are Friends for?” OCLC# 9453159
419
B
Handmade ABC: A Manual Alphabet. Linda Bourke
The manual alphabet is introduced through illustrations of each
signed letter and of items beginning with that letter.
OCLC# 06981422
419
C
Handtalk: An ABC of Fingerspelling and Sign Language.
Remy Charlip, Mary Beth, and George Ancona
Bright colored photographs of signs accompany each letter of the
manual alphabet. OCLC# 00667251
394.26
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Holidays & Celebrations. From Beginning Sign Language Series.
Jane Schneider and Kathy Kifer
This soft cover book is a collection of pictures and signs capturing
the moments of holidays and special occasions occurring in and
about our daily lives. OCLC# 43643467
419
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Moses Goes to a Concert. Isaac Millman
The story is about Moses and his schoolmates, all Deaf attend a
concert where the orchestra’s percussionist is also Deaf. Included
signs for key words and ideas and is told in pictures, written English
and American Sign Language. OCLC# 36438774
85
Books
419
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Moses Goes to School. Isaac Millman
The story is about Moses and his friends enjoy the first day of
school at their special school for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,
where they use sign language to talk to each other. Included signs
for key words and ideas and is told in pictures, written English and
American Sign Language. OCLC# 41981911
419
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Moses Goes to the Circus. Isaac Millman
Moses and his family are going to the Big Apple’s Circus of the
Senses where everything is specially designed for the deaf, hard of
hearing and the blind. Moses loves teaching his little sister, Renee,
who is hearing, the signs for their day at the circus. Detailed
diagrams of the signs are included. OCLC# 49415490
JF
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Moses Sees A Play. Isaac Millman
This appealing ink-and-watercolor artwork book is about a young
Deaf boy, Moses, who befriends his new friend Manuel. Manuel
attends another school and has been invited to see the play at
Moses’ school. Manuel is a new immigrant who speaks only
Spanish. So what is it that draws Moses and Manuel together?
OCLC# 51304198
419
B
My First Book of Sign. Pamela J. Baker
A full-color alphabet book, it gives the sign for 150 of the words
most frequently used by young children. OCLC# 14128248
419
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My Signing Book of Numbers. Patricia B. Gillen
This full-color alphabet book helps children learn their numbers in
sign language. OCLC# 17209520
419
K
Play It By Sign. Suzie Linton Kirchner
The games for children to enhance language skills.
OCLC# 04893618
86
Books
419
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Popsicles are Cold. Sue Johnson
Provides signs for frequently used nouns and adjectives.
OCLC# 11681495
419
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Questions and More Questions. Karen Luczak Saulnier
This book teaches signs relating to questions words - who, what,
where, why, and when - that are so much a part of a child's first
vocabulary. OCLC# 07788558
419
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Sesame Street Sign Language ABC Book with Linda Bove.
Linda Bove
Actress Linda Bove teaches youngsters the manual alphabet in
clear photographs. Each page presents a letter of the alphabet and
several words beginning with that letter, all illustrated with a Muppet
scene. OCLC# 11677693
LT 7394
419
Sesame Street Sign Language Fun With Linda Bove.
National Theatre of the Deaf
Presents the sign language equivalent of concepts related to the
family, school, colors, seasons, food, and transportation, emotions
and much more. OCLC# 06087869
419
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A Show of Hands: Say it in Sign Language. Mary Beth Sullivan
Begins with a young boy who illustrated that all of us use signs to
some extent. Friends join him and he begins to learn sign
language. OCLC# 06357180
419
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Sign Language. Laura Greene
This is a first book discussing Sign Language, its history, sign
language games and other information about the language.
OCLC# 06982442
87
Books
419
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Sign Me Fine: Experiencing American Sign Language.
Laura Greene and Eva B. Dicker
Written for young students of ASL, this book contains a brief history
of ASL, teaches the “building blocks” of handshape, movement,
location and palm orientation, and helps the reader put it all
together according to ASL grammar. Practice conversations,
games, poems, and songs are included. OCLC# 22277900
419
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Teaching Your Baby to Sign. Lora Heller
This delightful illustrated board book is to teach your infant how to
sign. It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “baby talk”!
NO OCLC#.
88
Videos
ASL STORIES AND STORIES TOLD IN ASL
DV 419/
823
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
These stories are signed in ASL by Patrick Graybill, who portrays
Dr. Watson, and Gilbert Eastman who is the skillful detective,
Sherlock Holmes. Each tape contains a brief biography of Sir
Conan Doyle. (ASL, Voice)
Volume 1 - The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Why does Helen Stoner fear for her life? And
why is she afraid to sleep in her own house?
Holmes figures it out, can you?
Volume 2 - The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
What was it about that derby hat and the
Christmas goose that drew Holmes to the case?
Can you spot the details?
Volume 3 - The Red Headed League
Mr. Jabez Wilson, newest member of the RedHeaded League, feels duped and betrayed.
Holmes is ready for the challenge. Are you?
DV 419
American Sign Language ABC Stories.
This tape contains several examples of ABC and number stores.
ABC stories use the letters of the manual alphabet in alphabetical
order to tell a story. Number stories use the number handshapes in
numerical order to tell a story.
DV 331.712 Andrew Bryne’s A-Z Stories Professions.
Andrew Byrne presents several stories about various professions
using the A-Z format in ASL.
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Videos
DV 419
ASL Storytime.
An eight part series of original short stories told in American Sign
Language by a variety of Deaf people. Please specify volume
number
Volume 1 - One Day at School- Willard J. Madsen
A Camping Experience- Angela McCaskillGilchrist
June’s Dinner- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
A Bus Ride- Poorna Rajagopalan
At the Beach- Mike Kemp
Miss Gallaudet Pageant- Caroline McCaskillEmerson
A War- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
House- Cheryl Lundquist
Volume 2 - At the Hotel- Elsa Lorraine Flores
Rifle- Yoon K. Lee
A Ride on the Airplane- Poorna Rajagopalan
A Dream- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
Shopping with Kids- Brenda S. Mitchiner
See Now, Never See Again- Mike Kemp
Youth Leadership Camp- Jean M. Gordon
Gulf War- Stephen M. Ryan
Volume 3 - At the Airport- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
A Trip to Japan- Yoon K. Lee
How Did I Lose My Hearing?- Angela McCaskillGilchrist
Rover- Elsa Lorraine Flores
The Importance of Fingerspelling- E. Lynn J
Jacobowitz
Twenty Dollars- Mike Kemp
Raw Oysters- Willard Madsen
House- Brenda S. Mitchiner
90
Videos
Volume 4 - Why Did I Move to America?- Yoon K. Lee
Beach House- Willard J. Madsen
Which Door?- Poorna Rajagopalan
A Misunderstood Sign- Angela Vogler
One Day in a Class- Jean M. Gordon
One Embarrassing Moment- Mark Morales
My First Day in Italy- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
Hook- Cheryl Lundquist
Volume 5 - Our Family Cat- Agnes Sutcliffe
Hearing Awareness- Mike Kemp
A Pair of Gloves- Carolyn McCaskill-Emerson
Planet Way Over Yonder- Stephen M. Ryan
Labor Day Weekend- Angela Vogler
Turtle Soup- Willard J. Madsen
A Nightmare- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
A Visit at the School- Poorna Rajagopalan
Volume 6 - Look Out for Traffic- Poorna Rajagopalan
Look, Look- Angela Vogler
A Kiss- Cheryl Lundquist
Tour Guide- Jean M. Gordon
Volleyball- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
World Afire- Willard Madsen
El Salvadore- Mike Kemp
Visuth- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
Volume 7 - That’s Life- Carolyn McCakill-Emerson
A Trip to Europe- Elsa Lorraine Flores
Funny Experiences- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
April Fool’s Day- Brenda S. Mitchiner
Snakes- Willard J. Madsen
Quacky- Cheryl Lundquist
Hurricane- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
Brotherhood- Mike Kemp
91
Videos
Volume 8 - Mexico-USA- Mark Morales
Technology Funnies- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
King Kong- Stephen M. Ryan
A Strange Encounter- Mike Kemp
A Family- Elsa Lorraine Flores
Missed the Plane First Time- Agnes Sutcliffe
Farmer Johnson- Angela McCaskill-Gilchrist
King’s Island- E. Lynn Jacobowitz
DV 362.42
Bird of a Different Feather: & For a Decent Living.
As a part of the ASL literature series, two stories are presented in
American Sign Language. (ASL)
DV 419
The Bridge.
A dramatic presentation is performed with gestures, sign language
and a musical soundtrack. (ASL, Voice)
DV 362
Deafula.
This black and white thriller depicts the life story of a Deaf Dracula.
All the actors and actresses in the movie use American Sign
Language. (ASL, Voice)
DV 813.3
Edgar Allen Poe: Mystery Stories.
Shiver to three of Edgar Allen Poe’s frightening tales. Performed in
ASL by Patrick Graybill. Each tape includes a biographical sketch
of Poe. (ASL, Voice) More suitable for adults
Volume 1 - The Black Cat
Performed in ASL, this tape tells the story of the
age old notion that black cats are possessed by
witches.
Volume 2 - The Fall of the House of Usher
Enter Poe’s mansion of gloom and meet
Roderick Usher. Who has recently called upon
his childhood friend for help.
Volume 3 - The Pit and the Pendulum
Can the prisoner escape the torment of the
pendulum?
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DV 792.23
From A Gator Ride to the Dentist Office.
Peter Cook signs his original stories in ASL. (ASL, Voice)
DV 419
MANNY ASL: Stories in ASL.
Manny Hernandez
He is one of our renowned American Sign Language storytellers of
our time. He shares with us the thirteen of his classic stories, which
have delighted audiences all over the world since 1988.
(DVD: ASL, English Translation)
DV 811
Poetry in Motion.
Original works presented in ASL. Following each poem, the poet
discusses aspects of the creative process and how s/he selects her
material.
Volume 1 - Patrick Graybill
Volume 2 - Clayton Valli
Volume 3 - Debbie Rennie
DV 419
Shakespeare Unmasked.
The National theatre of the Deaf presents vignettes from
Shakespeare. (ASL)
DV 419
Signing Treasures: Exerpts from Signing Naturally.
This special collection of clips from the best selling “Signing
Naturally” videos is guaranteed to entertain viewers. Skits, jokes,
stories, legends, poems and songs are recited by some of the Deaf
Communities most popular storytellers.
DV 362.41
Telling Stories.
Gallaudet University Theatre Arts Department
Gestures and mime are used to illustrate stories about people
related to Deafness.
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Videos
DV 362.42
Tomorrow Dad Will Still Be Deaf, and other Stories.
Bonnie Kraft is an excellent storyteller. In American Sign Language,
she tells humorous stories of her experiences growing up in a Deaf
household. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 811
The Treasure: Poems By Ella Mae Lentz.
Ella Mae Lentz discusses and demonstrates her poetry.
(ASL, Voice)
DV 811
United States of ASL Poetry and Other Tales.
Peter Cook signs his stories and poems; with spoken English
translation. (ASL)
DV 419
Wanna See ASL Stories?
Seven volume series of stories are told in American Sign
Language, followed by written questions and signed answers.
Volume 1-2: Beginning Level
Volume 3-5: Intermediate Level
Volume 6-7: Advanced Level
Children’s Videos
DV 813
50th Anniversary DVD Collection.
Scholastic
This DVD has five stories for children: A Picture for Harold’s Room;
Corduroy; Danny and the Dinosaur; Harry and the Dirty Dog; Click,
Clack, Moo, Cows that Type. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 513
Andrew Byrne’s Number Stories: Animals Created by Deaf
Children.
Deaf children present number stories about animals. (ASL)
94
Videos
DV 813
Animal Tracks.
California Department of Education
This video introduces the tracks and signs left by various animals,
including the raccoon, duck, frog, black bear and human.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 782.42
ASL Songs for Kids.
Institute for Disabilities Training and Research, Inc.
Paws the Dog signs the songs as they are sung, with graphics
conveying the lyrics, musical notes and volume. This CD-ROM
presents six songs sung and signed: two short songs and four
songs with multiple verses. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
ASL Tales and Games for Kids.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
Join Paws, the signing dog, and the Pawstown kids! The stories
promote good English literacy while teaching important ASL
aspects. Words can be seen individually signed. Miriam Morrow, a
deaf actress, signs each sentence dressed as Paws. Each CD has
three stories with three games per story for a total of nine games
that build language, literacy, cognitive, visual/perceptual and math
skills. (CD-ROM)
CD-1 Woof Woof Way
Visit the video store on Woof Woof Way.
CD-2 Biscuit Boulevard
Help Rama find Paws in a shrubbery maze.
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Videos
DV 419
Baby’s First Book of Signs: An ASL Work Book with Video and
Audio Clips.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
This delightful electronic book on CD-ROM teaches 303 basic signs
for 13 special events such as Easter, Halloween, Graduation,
Birthdays, Patriotic Days and more. Signs are shown in video and
pictures. English equivalents in print and audio and concept
graphics are included as well. (3 CD-ROMs)
Volume 1: Alphabet, Numbers, Home, Outside, People
Volume 2: Actions, Descriptions, Feelings, When, Where
Volume 3: Animals, Clothes, Colors, Food, Toys
DV 419
Baby See ’n Sign.
Kronz Kidz Productions
This series features American Sign Language signs and real-life
images in full color. They may be used as an educational tool for
effectively promoting communication with people who are autistic,
have Downs Syndrome or are ESL (English as a second language)
students. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
Volume 1: A parental guide about signing with children is
included, along with a website address for an
additional 25 signs.
Volume 2: Shows over 100 real-life images that relate to
your child’s daily life, include abstract concepts
and continues with object-word association.
DV 419
Baby Signing Time!
Two Little Hands Productions
The two part series that teaches American Sign Language signs.
Combines signing infants aged 2 and under, animation, music, and
an adult to model each sign. This teaches babies to sign before
they can speak. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
Volume 1: Learn signs and songs for everyday events in a
baby’s life: eating, washing up, family, pets and
more.
Volume 2: Topics include getting dressed, traveling, being
polite, getting ready for bed and more.
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Videos
DV 419
Baby Signing Time! Songs.
Two Little Hands Productions
The two part series that teaches the infants and children to unique
rhythms, tones and harmonics, and the rich, full sound of real
acoustic instruments. (CD: Digital)
Volume 1
Volume 2
DV 613.6
Be Cool, Play it Safe! A Children’s Safety Video (for the
hearing impaired).
EMP International, Inc., part of the Medic First Aid Group
International
A book/video presenting guidelines for auto, bike, pedestrian, gun,
and water safety, plus drug abuse, fire, burn, choking, and dog bite
prevention tips. The activity book is included. (SE, CC, Voice)
DV 813
The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto.
California Department of Education
This video recounts the life of Balto, the sled dog who saved Nome,
Alaska in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic by delivering the
medicine through the raging snowstorm. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Cartoons.
The classic cartoons are with sign language explanations. Narrator
interrupts the action to describe the plot using simultaneous
communication. (ASL, SE, Voice) Please specify ASL or Signed
English Narration.
Casper, The Friendly Ghost
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Popeye vs. Bluto
Raggedy Ann and Friends
Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa’s Surprise
Superman
Three Little Pigs
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Videos
DV 813
The Cats of Tiffany Street.
California Department of Education
This video is about a Shadow the cat devises a plan to rescue the
cats from the cat catcher. (ASL, Voice)
DV 394
Christmas Stories.
Collection of Christmas stories told in American Sign Language by
Bobby Giles and Doris Wilding. Included are: The Night Before,
Christmas, A Christmas Carol, The Story of the First Christmas,
The Birth of Christ, In the Great Walled City, and The Little Match
Girl. (ASL, Voice)
DV 551
CLOUDS: A Paws Science Adventure.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
Pilot Paws explores the sky in a fun-filled adventure that includes
cloud and weather facts, opportunities to test your knowledge, and
exciting games. (CD-ROM)
DV 973.2
Colonial Times, Chocolate, and Cars (F).
Part of the “Fantastic” series, young viewers visit Colonial
Williamsburg in Virginia to see various crafts. Other parts show
chocolate being made, and films of old cars. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 636.7
Dogs At Work And Play (C).
Part of the “Fantastic” series, young viewers will see how dogs are
trained, including Fantastic’s own hearing-ear dog, police dogs,
plus puppies, and dogs in space? (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 813
Eek! There’s a Mouse in the House.
California Department of Education
This video is about after discovery of a mouse in the house, larger
and larger animals are sent in after one another, with increasingly
chaotic results. (ASL, Voice)
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Videos
DV 419
Exciting People, Places and Things (A).
Part of the “Fantastic” series, designed for children aged 6 to 10,
viewers visit a crayon factory, a jump rope tournament, and meet
mime, Bernard Bragg. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 813
Everybody Cooks Rice.
California Department of Education
This video is about the child is introduced to variety of cultures
through encountering the many different ways rice is prepared at
the different households visited. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 398
Fairy Tales.
Classic Fairy Tales told in American Sign Language by Bobby
Giles and Doris Wilding. (ASL, Voice)
Volume 1 - Rapunzel
Snow White and Rose Red
The Frog Prince
Hansel and Gretel
The Brave Little Tailor
Volume 2 - Sleeping Beauty
The Golden Goose
Little Red Riding Hood
The Princess and the Pea
The Tinder Box
DV 398.2
Fairy Tale Classics: From Four for You & High Five!
Classic children’s stories come alive in sign language. There are
the three volume videotapes. (ASL, Voice)
Volume 1 - Cinderella (classic)
Cinderella (Deaf version)
The Wonderful Tar Baby Story
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Frog Prince
Little Red Riding Hood
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Volume 2 - The Golden Goose (classic)
The Golden Goose (Deaf version)
The Three Little Pigs
Rapunzel
Rumplestilskin
The Ugly Duckling
Volume 3 - The Bremen Town Musicians (classic)
The Bremen Town Musicians (Deaf version)
The Three Bears
Hansel and Gretel
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
DV 813
Five Lionni Classics.
Scholastic
Stories include Frederick; Cornelius; Fish is Fish; It’s Mine;
Swimmy. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 398
Four For You: Fables and Fairy Tales.
Lou Fant, Patrick Graybill, Mary Beth Miller, and Freda Norman
At first tell and then act out Aesop’s fables. Two or three longer
fairy tales are also told on each tape. (ASL, Voice) Please specify
volume number
Volume 1 - The Sun and the Wind
The Mice and the Weasels
The Bear and the Bees
The Fox and the Crow
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Three Little Pigs
The Twelve Princesses
Volume 2 - The Friends and the Wallet
A Raven and a Swan
The Goose and the Golden Egg
Doctor Toad
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Three Bears
The Farmer and the 3 Sons
100
Videos
Volume 3 - The Fox and the Grapes
The Birds, the Beasts and the Bats
The Cock and the Fox
The Fox without a Tale
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Rapunzel
The Twelve Princesses
Volume 4 - The Lion and the Mouse
The Wolf and the Jackass
Three Bullocks and the Lion
Dog and His Reflection
Hansel and Gretel
The Frog Prince
Farmer and the Three Sons
Volume 5 - The Wolf and the Shepherd
The Fox and The Stork
The Old Lion and the Fox
Milkmaid and Her Pail
Rumplestilskin
Little Red Riding Hood
DV 813
Grandfather’s Journey.
California Department of Education
This video is about a Japanese American man recounts his
grandfather’s journey to America which he later also undertakes,
and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Harry by the Sea.
Gallaudet University
In this story, the family dog goes on an exciting adventure at the
beach in ASL and Signed English Versions. (ASL, SE, Voice)
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DV 398
Henny Penny.
The story of a chicken thinks the sky is falling, presented by
Bernard Bragg, artist-in-residence at Gallaudet University.
(ASL, CC, SE, Voice)
DV 398
The House that Jack Built.
An ASL presentation of the story/poem, “The House That Jack
Built.”
DV 419
The Hungry Fox and the Foxy Duck.
Gallaudet University
This fable features a fox trying to outsmart a clever duck in ASL
and Signed English Versions. (ASL, SE, Voice)
DV 813
If the Dinosaurs Came Back.
California Department of Education
This video is about a young boy who wishes for the return of
dinosaurs images how useful they would be. (ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
ISD Children’s Stories.
Students from the Illinois School for the Deaf act out these
children’s storybooks in costumes using simultaneous
communication. (SE, Voice)
Volume 1 - Three Little Pigs
I Know Something You Don’t Know
Caps for Sale
Stone Soup
Bread and Honey
Volume 2 - Harry Helps Out
Big Honey Hunt
Benny’s Bad Day
Dirty Feet
Gus and the Baby Ghost
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Videos
DV 813
Is This A House for Hermit Crab.
California Department of Education
This video is about Hermit Crab who outgrows his old home. He
ventures out to find a new one. (ASL, Voice)
DV 813
Julius.
California Department of Education
This video is about Maya’s grandfather brought a surprise gift,
Julius the pig to Maya from Alaska. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 813
Jumanji.
California Department of Education
This video is about the two bored and restless orphan children find
more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and
mystical jungle adventure board game. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 813
Just A Dream.
California Department of Education
This video is about the boy has a dream about a future earth
devastated by pollution. (ASL, Voice)
DV 813
Kate Shelley and The Midnight Express.
California Department of Education
This video is about the fifteen years old Kate risks her life in a
storm to prevent a train disaster. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 636.7
Kids and K9’s. Kindred Souls
A training and explaining video for kids, parents, and
their canines. A video to teach you, your kids, and your dogs how
to train, play, and interact in a safe and mutually respectful manner.
It teaches kids to be a dogs’ parent and how to direct a dog’s
behavior instead of becoming a victim of it. Examples: “sit,” “down,”
and “heel.” (VHS: Voice & DVD: CC & Voice)
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Videos
DV 813
The Lady and The Spider.
California Department of Education
This video is about the spider lives in a head of lettuce is saved
when the lady who finds her, puts her back into the garden. (ASL)
DV 791.437 The Land Before Time.
The cartoon story is about a young brachiosaurus, Littlefoot
suddenly finds himself on his own during the rumbling volcanoes
and perilous earthquakes. He meets his new friends, who agree to
join his quest. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 791.437 The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure.
The cartoon story is about a peaceful Great Valley where Littlefoot
and his plant-eating friends live and play under the watchful eyes of
their parents. But the mischievous Cera coaxes the group into the
“Mysterious Beyond,” they soon find themselves in big trouble.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 791. 437 The Land Before Time III: The Time of The Great Giving.
The cartoon is about a huge meteorite has plunged into the Great
Valley, cutting off the water supply, Littlefoot and his friends search
for more water and find a large pool trapped between the Great
Valley and the “Mysterious Beyond,” home of the dreaded
Sharpteeth. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 791.437 The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through The Mists.
The cartoon story is about the Littlefoot and his prehistoric pals to
explore the swamps, outwit sly new villains and find the healing
petals of a golden Night Flowers in time to save Littlefoot’s
grandpa. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 813
Mercer Mayer Frog Stories.
Scholastic
This DVD contains three stories about frogs: A Boy, a Dog, and a
Frog; Frog on his own; Where are You? (DVD: ASL, Voice)
104
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DV 813
A Mother for Choco.
California Department of Education
This video is about a lonely little bird named Choco goes in search
of a mother. (ASL, Voice)
DV419
My Baby Can Talk: First Signs.
Baby Hands Productions, Inc.
This is the only baby sign language video that features a young
baby signing all the words presented and is considered the most
engaging for young babies. This DVD educates and entertains,
engaging both you and your baby so that you can learn to sign
together. (DVD: ASL - Ages 10 months and up)
DV 813
My Buddy.
California Department of Education
This video is about a young boy with muscular dystrophy tells how
he is teamed up with a dog trained to do things for him that he can’t
do for himself. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 813
My First American Friend.
A story is about a girl growing up in China and traveling to America
along as a child. (ASL, Voice)
DV 398
The North Wind and the Sun.
Gallaudet University
Watch as the imaginary conflict between the North wind and the
sun unfolds in ASL and Signed English Versions. (ASL, SE, Voice)
105
Videos
DV 398
Once Upon A Time: A Children’s Classic Retold in ASL
Renowned Deaf storyteller, Ben Bahan, incorporates facial
expressions, body movements and signed language in a vivid
retelling of the children’s classic. Include the manuals.
(ASL, Voice) Please specify volume number
Volume 1: The Little Mermaid
Volume 2: The Emperor’s New Clothes/ Hans Clodhopper
Volume 3: The Fisherman and His Wife/ Hansel and Gretel
Volume 4: Rapunzel/ The Musicians of Bremen & Sleeping
Beauty
Volume 5: The Princess and the Pea/ Inchilena
Volume 6: Cinderella/ Rumpelstiltskin
DV 813
Our New Puppy.
California Department of Education
This video is about when the puppy Floyd joins in family, they see
how Rosie the family dog reacts and learn what it is like having and
being a younger sibling. (ASL)
DV 419
Paws Signs Stories: CD-ROM and Storybooks in ASL and
English.
Five stories and 15 games reinforce story concepts, early
educational skills, and vocabulary. The guide is included.
DV 419
The Perfect Nose for Ralph.
Gallaudet University
This is the story about a boy who creatively replaces his toy panda
bear’s nose in ASL and Signed English Versions. (ASL, SE, Voice)
DV 813
The Rat and The Tiger.
California Department of Education
This video is about the friendship between the rat and the tiger.
(ASL, Voice)
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Videos
DV 419
Read With Me: Exploring Feelings with your Deaf Child
Produced by the Center for Hearing Loss in Children at the Boys
Town National Research Hospital
This DVD is a zany collection of stories that helps Deaf children
explore their feelings from Angry to Zealous, while learning how to
play with ASL signs. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
Volume 11 - C is for Curious.
DV 419
Read With Me: Stories for Your Deaf Child.
Children’s stories are presented in ASL. (ASL, CC, Voice)
Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Sharing the Joy of Storytelling with Your Deaf
Toddler
Volume 2 - Where the Wind Things Are/ More Bunny
Trouble
Volume 3 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas!/ The Wolf’s
Chicken Stew
Volume 4 - The Mitten: An Ukrainian Folktale/ King
Bidgood’s in the Bathtub
Volume 5 - The Rainbow Fish/ Small Green Snake
Volume 6 - If I Ran the Zoo
Volume 7 - The Very Busy Spider/ Owl Babies/ Monster
Can’t Sleep
Volume 8 - Elizabeth & Larry
Volume 9 - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Volume 10 - The Mixed-Up Chameleon
DV 813
A River Dream.
California Department of Education
This video is about a young sick boy opens a box from his uncle
and embarks on a fantastical fishing trip. (ASL, Voice)
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DV 813
A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History.
California Department of Education
This video is about its discovery by Indians through the polluting
years of the Industrial Revolution to the ambitious clean-up that
revitalized it. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Rosie’s Walk: Sign Language CD-ROM.
Hutchins, Pat
This delightful children’s story helps the language, ASL and
English, told in the story. The guide is included.
DV 813
Seasons and Changes.
Scholastic
This DVD contains three stories for children: The Mysterious
Tadpole; The Caterpillar and the Polliwog; Time of Wonder.
(DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 813
Sheep In A Shop.
California Department of Education
This video is about the sheep that hunt for a birthday present, and
make havoc of the shop. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Sign and ABCs: A New Way to Play.
Aylmer Press
This DVD teaches the written, spoken, and American Sign
Language (ASL) alphabets, signs for 88 words, and offers an
introduction to a new game – fingerspelling. It also includes two
new sign songs. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 910.2
Sign Find: Vacations.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
Join Paws, the signing dog, as he goes to 14 different travel
destinations. Click on any item in the picture and Paws will sign it
for you. Include 3 games. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
108
Videos
DV 419
The Sign For Friends.
David Parker teaches sign language to children through songs.
DV 419
Signing Time! Vol. 1-13.
Two Little Hands Productions
Play, sign and sing along with Leah and friends for lots of signing
fun. Teaches babies and toddlers to communicate with signs
before they can talk. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice) Please specify
volume number
Volume 1: My First Signs (Ages 0-5)
Volume 2: Playtime Signs (Ages 0-5)
Volume 3: Everyday Signs (Ages 0-5)
Volume 4: Family, Feelings, & Fun (Ages 1-8)
Volume 5: ABC Signs (Ages 1-8)
Volume 6: My Favorite Things (Ages 1-8)
Volume 7: Leah’s Farm (Ages 1-8)
Volume 8: The Great Outdoors (Ages 1-8)
Volume 9: The Zoo Train (Ages 1-8)
Volume 10: My Day (Ages 1-8)
Volume 11: My Neighborhood (Ages 1-8)
Volume 12: Time to Eat (Ages 1-8)
Volume 13: Welcome to School (Ages 1-8)
DV 398
Sign Me A Story.
Linda Bove of Sesame Street and other Deaf actors and actresses
perform Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks and the Three
Bears. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Sign-Toons: That’s Sign Folks!
Linda Bove of Sesame Street and other Deaf actors and actresses
perform Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Wabbit Who Came to
Supper, Christmas Comes But Once A Year and Daffy Duck and
the Dinosaur. (ASL, Voice)
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DV 362.42
Silent Lotus.
Hosted by Le Var Burton, this episode of the award-winning
television program, Reading Rainbow, explores the art of
communication through sign language. (CC, Voice)
DV 782.7
Sing Dance ‘n Sign!
Tossing, Gaia
Gaia teaches sign language through singing and dancing in ASL.
Lyrics sheet is included. (CC)
DV 419
Sing ‘N Sign For Fun!
Sign, dance and sign along to seven upbeat music videos that both
hearing and Deaf can enjoy. Lyric sheet is included.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 394.261 Sing ‘N Sign: Holiday Time with Gaia.
Heartsong Communications
Give children of all ages the gift of learning to sing and sign a
memorable collection of songs from Christmas, Kwanzaa, and
Hanukkah. (DVD: ASL, OC, Voice)
DV 394.26
Slightly Scary Stories for Halloween.
Scholastic
This DVD contains three stories for children: By the Light of the
Halloween Moon; What’s under My Bed; Teeny-Tiny and the WitchWoman. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 394.26
The Snowman / Father Christmas
Columbia TriStar Home Video
A double feature based on books – Raymond Briggs’ The
Snowman and Father Christmas. Both stories were nominated for
Best Animated Short Film during the 1982 Academy Awards.
(DVD: CC)
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The Snowy Day and other Caldecott Classics.
Scholastic
This DVD contains 4 stories for children: The Snowy Day; Owen;
Blueberries for Sal; Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
(DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 428.1
Spell Well: An ASL Game.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
This is an animated game that challenges your knowledge of sign
language and spelling. 20 games covering such topics as school,
home, food, ocean and the environment offer opportunities to focus
on related vocabulary. (CD-ROM)
DV 813
Stories About Growing Up.
Scholastic
Stories include “Leo the Late Bloomer,” “A Weekend with Wendell”
and “Joey Runs Away” (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 398
Stories from the Attic.
Children’s stories told by National Theater of the Deaf actor, Billy
Seago. Stories Include The Father, The Son and the Donkey, The
Greedy Cat, The House that Jack Built, The Magic Pot, and Village
Stew. (ASL, SE, Voice)
Volume 1 - Stories told in American Sign Language
Volume 2 - Stories told in signed English
DV 813
Super Cluck.
California Department of Education
This video is about an alien, Chuck Cluck living on Earth, earns the
name, Super Cluck when he uses his super strength to save baby
chicks from a rat. (ASL, Voice)
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Three Cheers for Tacky.
California Department of Education
This video is about Tacky the penguin adds his own unique touch
to his team’s routine at the Penguin Cheering Contest, with
surprising results. (ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Time to Sign with Children.
Produced by Time to Sign, Inc
Over 200 signs are taught by the leaders in sign language
education through music, games, and play. (DVD: ASL, OC, Voice)
DV 813
The Tomie dePaola Library.
Scholastic
This DVD contains three stories for children: Charlie Needs a New
Cloak; Strega Nona; The Clown of God. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 398.2
The Ugly Duckling.
Seven children from New Mexico School for the Deaf perform this
story entirely in ASL. The Ugly Duckling teaches the important
lesson of accepting oneself and others, while reinforcing ASL
vocabulary.
DV 813
Uncle Jed’s Barber Shop.
California Department of Education
This video is about Sarah Jean’s Uncle Jed, the only black barber
in the county, pursues his dream of saving enough money to open
his own barbershop. (ASL, Voice)
DV 813
Watch Out, Ronald Morgan.
California Department of Education
This video is about Ronald who has many humorous mishaps until
he gets a pair of eyeglasses. (ASL, Voice)
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DV 362.42
We Can Do Anything.
A music video is demonstrating the accomplishments and dreams
of children who are Deaf. (ASL, CC)
DV 813
Who Put the Pepper in the Pot?
California Department of Education
This video is about the family prepare a fiery pot of stew for visiting
Aunt Tootie. (ASL, Voice)
DV 813
Will and Orv.
California Department of Education
This video is about the Wright Brothers’ attempt to make history as
they prepare the “Flyer” for the world’s first engine powered flight.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 394.26
Winter Holiday Stories.
Scohlastic
This DVD contains the stories: In the Month of Kislev; Seven
Candles for Kwanzaa; The Night before Christmas.
(DVD: ASL, Voice)
Deaf Culture
DV 362.42
AAAD, a Tribute to Art Kruger.
This video presents the final interview with Art Kruger, taped in
February 1992. (ASL, SE)
DV 362.42
American Folklore in the Deaf Community.
A Series of Personal experience, jokes and signlore told by wellknown Deaf people. (ASL)
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DV 973
American Freedom Speeches.
Speeches given by famous people in American history are
presented in ASL. There are two parts of videotapes.
Tape #1 - Preamble, Bill of Rights, Patrick Henry, Thomas
Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony & Franklin D.
Roosevelt
Tape #2 – John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Cesar
Chavez, Jimmy Carter, Geraldine Ferraro & Pledge of
Allegiance
DV 419
ASL Pah!: Deaf Student’s Perspectives on Their Language.
This video provides a unique opportunity to examine Deaf studen’ts
perceptions of the role of ASL in their lives. Included textbook.
(ASL)
DV 791.457 Behind the Scenes in the Amazon: The Deaf “Survivor” Tells
SIGNS ALL!
ASL Productions, Inc.
Visit with Christy Smith, the Deaf woman on CBS’s reality television
show, “Survivor,” as she shares her exciting experiences for the
first time…in her own language.
Nearly an hour, a great way to increase your sign-to-voice skills
and stamina! At the same time, see how a Deaf person could
survive the dangers of the Amazons; snakes, alligators, and the
most of challenging of all hearing people! (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
Beyond Silence.
Miramax Home Entertainment
Beyond Silence is the richly woven story of Lara, the hearing
daughter of Deaf parents. The movie centers on her love for
music, initiated when her musician-aunt presents her with a
clarinet, and her natural talent for the instrument, which begins to
create a rift in the close-knit family. (DVD: Spoken in German and
German Sign Language, English subtitles)
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DV 362.42
The Black Deaf Experience.
This amateur videotape captures a 1994 Deaf Awareness Week
library program that featured Emmanuel Azodeh, and African-born
Deaf man. “Emmy” recounts his early education in his homeland,
his family’s response to his deafness and humorous experiences
he has had since moving to the United States. (ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
Breaking the Barriers.
Top Deaf athletes from 30 countries are shown competing at the
XVII World Games for the Deaf held in Sofia, Bulgaria in July 1993.
This documentary was produced by AT&T, corporate sponsor of
the ’93 American Team. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 791.43
Charles Krauel: A Profile Of A Deaf Filmmaker.
This video is a documentary about Charles Krauel, a Deaf
filmmaker who took pride in recording historical and entertaining
events to be shared with the Deaf community. (CC)
DV 371.9
The Class of 52.
This is the story of the establishment of the Kendall School in
Washington, DC. (ASL, CC)
DV 362.42
The Deaf Adolescent and Teenager: Parents for Deaf
Awareness, Inc.
Mark Drolsbaugh, a teenager who is Deaf shares his experience
growing up Deaf in a hearing world.
115
Videos
DV 92
Deaf Culture Autobiographies Series.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Famous Deaf people tell their life stories in American Sign
Language. (VHS & DVDs: ASL, PSE, Voice) Please specify
number
8A: Gil Eastman
8B: M.J. Bienvenue
8C: Alfred Sonnenstrahl
8D: Paul Johnston
8E: Reverend Thomas Coughlin
8F: Dennis Schemenauer
8G: Patrick Graybill
8H: Howie Seago
DV 362.42
Deaf Heroes.
The cast of Northern Sign Theatre tells the stories of important
individuals in Deaf history in a humorous offbeat style suitable for
both children and adults. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic.
Selected programs from the Emmy Award-winning television
program, Deaf Mosaic. (ASL, CC, Voice)
Volume 1 - Second Anniversary Special
Volume 2 - Performing Arts Special
Volume 3 - Mental Health Special
Volume 4 - Fifth Anniversary Special
DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic #212.
The highlights are from 1986 in Deaf sports. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 371.912 Deaf Mosaic #402.
This is a special on the events of March 1999 at Gallaudet
University that led to the appointment of the first Deaf University
President. (ASL, CC, Voice)
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DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic #404.
Weekly news and information show which covers the world of the
Deaf. The first segment of this show discusses the life of Dr.
Andrew Foster, the first black Deaf graduate of Gallaudet.
(ASL, CC)
DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic #505: The Deaf Way.
The International Conference and Festival on deaf Language,
history and art, includes performances by Deaf actors and dancers
and interviews with international scholars. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic #506: The Deaf Way Gala.
The six international group perform, in comedy, dance and drama,
with Deaf stars of stage and screen, at the Lisner Auditorium in
Washington D.C. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic #611.
Weekly news and information show which covers the world of the
Deaf. The first segment of this show discusses Call for Action, a
service that provides Deaf and Hard of Hearing customers with
information to solve the problems. (ASL, CC)
DV 362.42
Deaf Mosaic #810: The Power & The Promise.
A special presentation of “Deaf Mosaic” featuring the fifth
anniversary of the 1988 students protest DPN, Deaf President
Now, which shut down Gallaudet University when a hearing
president rather than a deaf president was selected.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
DEAFology 101.
Ken Glickman, a.k.a. Prof. Glick
This humorous lecture was videotaped live at the Texas School for
the Deaf: “A Crash Course on Deaf Culture for Hearies and
Deafies. (ASL, CC, Voice)
117
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DV 371.912 The Deaf President Now Revolution.
This video tells the story of the history-making week when students
siege the Gallaudet University campus until their demands for a
deaf president were met. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 305.908 Deaf Way II: Opening Celebration and a Visual Anthology.
Gallaudet University Press
This DVD presents a spectacular overview of the events that
occurred July 2002 at Deaf Way II in Washington D.C. Sponsored
by Gallaudet University, over 9,000 people from around the world
arrived to join the festivities and celebrate the successes of Deaf
people everywhere. (DVD)
DV 419
The Eyeth Story.
Eye-Sign Media
Inspired from a silent weekend for ASL students whose name was
Eyeth, this story was created to address the need for ASL
literature. Follow Betel, camas, Nilsen and Pitart into Eyeth and
unravel their world. As you watch and study the events involved,
issues about Deaf and hearing people will be brought up. This
literary piece would be suitable for advanced ASL students, ASL
literature studies and the Deaf community. (DVD: ASL)
DV 792.2
Gilbert Eastman: Live at SMI!!!
This video is part of a series capturing the funny people as they
entertain a live Deaf audience. (ASL, Voice)
DV 92
Growing Up Deaf.
This tape allows the viewer to share in a discussion among five
Deaf individuals, Nathie Marbury, Bob Alcorn, Frank Ripplinger,
Meriam Schoroeder, and Don Rosenkjar as they recall fond
memories of the past--at school, with friends and family, and at
work. (ASL)
118
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DV 709.73
Guy Wonder: Stories & Artwork.
The Tactile Mind Press
Guy Wonder is a third-generation Deaf man who has led a
captivating life. Guy Wonder: Stories & Artwork contains 34 funny
and sad stories about Guy growing up in a Deaf family and Deaf
school, becoming an artist, and making a name for himself.
DV 362.42
A Handmade Treasury of Deaf Folktales.
Steamboat Productions, LLC
The heart and soul of Deaf culture is passed from generation to
generation through sign language folktales, stories, jokes, puns
and other forms of cultural expression. As Trix Bruce weaves
these tales into a performance, the audience will gain insight into
the Deaf experience and the ways in which Deaf people view the
world around them. (DVD: ASL)
DV 92
Have You Heard about the Deaf?
Narrated by Jack Gannon, this tape uses slides, old film clips and
interviews to present the accomplishments of 37 Deaf and hard of
hearing people. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
“The Hearing World Around Me”
Trix Bruce’s stories are a captivating mix of theater, humor,
experience and wisdom for all audiences that give a realistic
perspective of life as a Deaf person among the hearing.
(DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
I Love You.
Chicago Institute for the Moving Image, Inc.
Asako is a deaf woman determined to start an acting group in her
small town with the support of her daughter Ai, who is hearing.
Through her struggles and successes, Asako inspired both Deaf
and hearing people to work together to accomplish great things.
(DVD: Spoken in Japanese, Japanese Sin Language, Captioned in
English)
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DV 305.908 The Impact of Deaf History of Our Lives: Jack.
Jack Gannon, keynote speaker at the International Conference on
Deaf History in 1991, shares his research and perceptions on the
impact of Deaf history on our lives. (ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
Inauguration of President I. King Jordan.
The inauguration and celebration of Gallaudet University’s first
Deaf president is in October 1988. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
An Introduction to American Deaf Culture.
The five part series that looks at Deaf Culture in America. The
workbooks included. (ASL, Voice) Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Rules of Social Interaction
Volume 2 - Values
Volume 3 - Language and Traditions
Volume 4 - Group Norms
Volume 5 - Identity
DV 362.42
An Introduction to the Deaf Community.
This program provides a basic overview of Deaf people in America,
their language and culture. (CC)
DV 362.42
Issues in Deafness: A View From Inside.
Nathie Marbury, Bob Alcorn, Fran Ripplinger, Meriam Schroeder
and Don Rosenkjar share their perspectives as Deaf people on
issues including residential vs. mainstream education, sign
supported English vs. ASL and their pet peeves regarding hearing
people. (ASL)
DV 92
Julianna: A Portrait.
The story is about Deaf actress, Julianna Fjeld. (ASL, Voice)
120
Videos
DV 362.42
The L.A.C.D. (Los Angeles Club of the Deaf) Story.
This video depicts the historic changes of a Deaf club in a large
city. Members share memories and dramatic the story of the rise
and fall of this social organization. (ASL, CC)
DV 305.908 Laurent Clerc (1785-1869)
This is a historical documentary about a remarkable Deaf man who
brought sign language to America from France in 1815.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 792.028 The Man Behind The Mask: An Interview With Bernard Bragg.
The six parts of videotapes of the interview with Bernard Bragg
about his life and his book, “Lessons in Laughter.” (ASL, Voice)
DV 791.437 Man of A Thousand Faces.
This drama is the story of Lon Chaney, Hollywood’s master of
disguise. (CC)
DV 792.2
Mary Beth Miller: Live at SMI!!!
This video is part of a series capturing the funny people as they
entertain a live Deaf audience. (ASL, Voice)
DV 791.43
Moving Pictures, Moving Hands: The Ernest Marshall Story.
Don Bangs conducts an interview with magician, Ernest Marshall.
(CC, Voice)
DV 791.437 Mr. Holland’s Opus.
A passionate musician’s dreams are interrupted when he must
accept a “day job” as a high school teacher. His dreams are further
disrupted when he realizes his son is deaf. (CC)
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Videos
DV 362.42
Nathie: No Hand-Me-Downs.
The Tactile Mind Press
Nathie Marbury tells stories that are full of humor and insight about
her upbrining and her struggle to find her identity as a Black, Deaf
woman. (DVD: ASL, Subtitles, Voice)
DV 419
Our Priceless Gift: Selections of Deaf People 1910-1980.
A series of film clips from Gallaudet University’s George W. Vediz
Film Collection. Clips include lectures on the value of sign
language, poems, plays and songs. (ASL, CC)
DV 306.874 Passport Without a Country.
This video is about the hearing children of Deaf parents who are
born into a unique culture and often learn sign language before
they learn to speak.
DV 384.64
Pinky Tells the Real Story: Videophone and Video Relay
Services. Pinky Aiello
VRS (Video Relay Service) is a new technology that can bring
about new challenges, and Pinky addresses these in this
informative, yet entertaining DVD. Contains some explicit language
and content. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 419
The Preservation of American Sign Language.
Old sign language films, some dating back to 1913 have been
transferred to videotape ensuring their preservation. (ASL)
DV 305.908 See What I Mean.
Eye2Eye Productions
This DVD takes a humorous and enlightening look at the
differences between Deaf and Hearing cultures. You will learn how
to view Deaf culture with the same lens you use to view other world
cultures. Issues such as attitudes toward time, leave-taking,
privacy, giving and receiving criticism, and comments on personal
appearance are all explored and discussed from the perspective of
both cultures. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
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Videos
DV 92
Sojourners in a Hearing World.
This tape allows the audience to view a discussion among five
Deaf individuals (Nathie Marbury, Bob Alcorn, Fran Ripplinger,
Meriam Schroeder and Don Rosenkjar) as they recall
disappointments, frustrations, and angry memories of the past-at
school, with friends and family, and at work. (ASL)
DV 398.2
Stories from the Tall Tale Series: John Henry.
This is the first in a series of Tall Tales of America. John Henry is
the story of a huge free black man after the Civil War who became
the greatest steel driving legend of all time. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
Tales from a Clubroom.
Written by Bernard Bragg and Eugene Bergman, this two-act play
takes place in a typical Deaf club, presenting characters who
represent a range of Deaf experiences. (ASL)
DV 419
Tales of a Mad, Mad, Mad ASL World.
Steamboat Productions, LLC
In Tales of a Mad, Mad, Mad ASL World, Trix Bruce takes you on a
ride through ASL poetry, storytelling and folk tales. Her creative
storytelling brings into play various handshapes, classifiers, 3D
representations, personifications, role shifts, international sign and
more. (DVD: ASL)
DV 362.42
Through Deaf Eyes.
PBS Home Video
Through Deaf Eyes presents the experiences of American history
from the viewpoint of deaf citizens, offering an opportunity to learn
about the nation’s broader history. The Deaf community portrayed
in the video offers both Deaf and hearing viewers a unique and
fascinating perspective on the value of human difference.
(DVD: CC)
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DV 419
Trix Upon a Time.
Steamboat Productions, LLC
Viewers of Trix Upon a Time go trough exercises designed to help
them improve their own ASL story narration using clearer body
language, gestures and signs. (DVD: ASL)
DV 362.42
You Think DEAF People Have Problems?
Deaf Utopia
This DVD features internationally-known performer Angela Straity
in a humorous one-woman comedy show on hearing people, based
on her “research” and her perspective on how Deaf people survive
in the Hearing World. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 305.908 When The Mind Hears A Synopsis in ASL.
East tape is a chapter from Harian Lane’s book studying of Deaf
people in Europe and America, largely from the vantage point of
Laurent Clerc. (ASL, Voice) Please specify chapter number
Chapters 1 – My New Family
Chapters 2 – The Shepherd and the Symbol
Chapters 3 – High Theater
Chapters 4 – A Tale Based on Fact
Chapters 5 – The Secret
Chapters 6 – Success and Failure
Chapters 7 – Fortune and Misfortune
Chapters 8 – Spreading the Word
Chapters 9 – Concerning Women
Chapters 10 – A Dangerous Incursion
Chapters 11 – The Denial
Chapters 12 – The Incurable Deafness
Chapters 13 – Exclusive Interview With Harlen Lane
DV 371.912 The World According to Pat: Reflections of Residential School
Days.
Patrick Graybill and members of his audience share memories of
life in state schools for the Deaf across America. (ASL, Voice)
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Videos
Education
DV 362.42
Access: Deaf Patrons in the Library.
This tape depicts a variety of common library situations involving a
Deaf patron and a hearing librarian. Suggestions are made for
ways the librarian can recognize, communicate with and assist the
deaf person. (ASL, Voice)
DV 371.912 Access for All Integrating Deaf, Hard of Hearing Preschoolers.
An early childhood education video discusses the common needs
of all children, Deaf, Hard of Hearing and hearing. Include manual.
DV 362.42
ADA: Access for Deaf Americans.
This video highlights the rights and responsibilities of deaf and hard
of hearing people under the American’s with Disabilities Act of
1990. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 649.15
The Art and Science of Home Visits.
Produced Seaver Creative, Inc
This DVD explores the strategies and skills that are needed to form
family-centered intervention for children in the home.
(DVD: CC, Voice)
DV 419.071 The ASLTA Evaluation And Certification System.
This video explains how to become certified by explaining the
American Sign Language Teachers Associations (ASLTA)
Evaluation and Certification System. Pamphlet is included.
DV 362.42
Assistive Devices: Doorways to Independence.
Gallaudet University Department of Audiology
A comprehensive introduction to auditory, visual and vibrotactile
devices that help Deaf and Hard of Hearing people function
independently at home, work, and play. Include a book.
(CC, Voice)
125
Videos
DV616.858 Autism is a World.
A co-production of CNN Productions and State of the Art, Inc.
Sue Rubin, who is autistic, was diagnosed and treated as mentally
Retarded until the age of 13, when she began to communicate
using a keyboard. She is now a junior in college. This documentary
takes the viewer on a journey into her mind, her daily world, and
her life with autism. (DVD: CC, English, Optional Spanish, Audio
description for Visually Impaired)
DV 425
Better English Through Sign.
Famous Deaf actor, Bernard Bragg, teaches English grammar
through American Sign Language in the four-part series produced
by Gallaudet University. (ASL)
Volume 1 - Verb Endings (ed, ing)
Volume 2 - Articles, Subject/Verb Agreement (each, every,
all)
Volume 3 - Verb I (v + v + ing) and Verb II (passive)
Volume 4 - Time and Place Prepositions (in, on, at)
DV 060.42
Bunny’s Basic Parliamentary Workshop.
Gerald “Bummy” Burstein
This video is about teaching you how to learn the sequence of nine
Parliamentary Procedures that all meetings have in common.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Computer-Assisted Notetaking (CAN): Now You See It - Visual
Technologies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.
An overview of techniques, equipment setup and user’s experience
with CAN-a system that provides communication access in
meetings, classes, etc. (CC)
DV 362.404 C-PRINT: A Speech to Print Support Service Option.
This video explains the benefits of C-Print used in classroom.
C-Print provides access as well as hard-copy notes. (CC)
126
Videos
DV 362.41
Deaf-Blind, Communication & Community: Getting Involved, A
Conversation.
The video is a conversation of 5 individuals discussing issues
dealing with members of the Deaf-Blind Community.
DV 362.41
Deaf-Blind, Communication & Community: Overview and
Introduction.
The video is an overview and introduction on dealing with the DeafBlind Community.
DV 649.15
Early Intervention Illustrated: The Home Team.
Produced by Seaver Creative, Inc.
This video presents strategies and techniques that help establish
relationships between interventionists and families.
(DVD: CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Hearing Ear Dogs.
This tape gives an overview of how hearing ear dogs are selected
and trained. Numerous examples of how these dogs alert their
owners to environmental sounds are shown.
(CC, Voice)
DV 419
Holidays – An ASL Word Book with Video and Audio Clips.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc. (IDRT)
Over 300 signs are taught on this CD. Program taught using IDRT
Flipbooks. (CD-ROM)
DV 371.9
The IEP: Parents for Deaf Awareness, Inc. Part 1.
Sharon DeVito discusses the rights of parents regarding the
individualized education plan for their children. (Voice)
DV 371.9
The IEP: Parents for Deaf Awareness, Inc. Part 2.
The video is a continuation of Sharon DeVito’s discussion about
the rights of parents regarding their children’s I.E.P. (Voice)
127
Videos
DV 371.912 The Importance of Early Language Development for Deaf
Children. Education.
The Parents for Deaf Awareness, Inc., meeting held on March 27,
1973, features Dr. Peggy Burke and Jane Hecker-Cain.
DV 371.912 The Importance of Early Language Development for Deaf
Children. Language 1.
Dr. Peggy Burke discusses the types of educational programs for
the Deaf in New Jersey.
DV 371.912 The Importance of Early Language Development for Deaf
Children. Language 2.
Jane Hecker-Cain, the mother of a Deaf child discusses the
importance of early language development for Deaf children.
DV 362.42
Independence Through Telecommunications- A Guide for
Parents of Deaf and hard of Hearing Children.
Technology Assessment Program, Gallaudet University
Explains the uses and benefits of TTY’s, computer modems and
fax machines in aiding development of young deaf or hard of
hearing children. (CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Language Says It All.
Parents and educators discuss the importance of establishing clear
communication in relationships with their deaf and hard of hearing
children. (CC, Voice)
DV 411
Learn to Read American Sign Language in Sign Writing.
“Goldilocks and the three Bears” is signed in ASL on video, and
then transcribed in Sign Writing in an accompanying manual. Two
storybooks are also included.
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Videos
DV 371.912 Literary Aspects of Deafness (Literary of the Deaf)
The PDA meeting held on October 20, 1999, features Albert Hlibok
on the topics of literacy of the Deaf and the Laurent Clerc Stamp
Project. (ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Make a Joyful Noise.
This kit introduces families to oral deaf education: “Dreams Spoken
Here” video in English and Spanish. Include handbook, and article
reprints. (CC)
DV 332.6
Merrill Lynch Videotapes.
Volume 1 - Introduction to Merrill Lynch Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Investor Services.
This clear and concise tape outlines the services
and information available to Deaf and hard of
hearing investors, including assistive devices,
specially trained consultants, and financial
planning strategies. (CC, Voice)
Volume 2 - Women Investors: Planning for Success
This videotape explains the investment process
for woman interesting in learning more about
the programs available through Merrill Lynch.
(CC)
Volume 3 - Mutual Fund Advisor Client Video.
This videotape is about the Merrill Lynch can
help you with Mutual Fund Advisor Program
offering the benefits of a professionally
managed the portfolios of mutual funds
designed just for you. (CC)
DV 649.15
Mom And Dad, Your Deaf Child Is OK….
Flavia Frazier, a mother of a deaf child discusses significant issues
in raising Deaf children. The issues include acceptance,
communication, education and language. (ASL, CC, Voice)
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DV 362.42
1994 NAD Convention Highlights.
This video presents speakers, interviews and other highlights from
the 42th NAD Convention in Knoxville, TN.
DV 419
Once Upon A Time.
Parents share tips for reading bedtime stories in sign language to
their deaf and hard of hearing children. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 371.9
Parents for Deaf Awareness Series.
Amateur videos of the programs offered since 1992 by Parents for
Deaf Awareness, a New Jersey organization for families with deaf
children. (ASL, CC, Interpreted, Voice)
Inclusion: Is It Appropriate for Deaf Children?
Gertrude Galloway, Ph.D., Superintendent of the
Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf in New
Jersey, lectures on the appropriateness of the
educational approach known as inclusion for
children who are deaf.
The Need for Appropriate Communication for the Deaf
Child at Home and School
Jerel Barnhart, Ph.D., a school psychologist in a
mainstreamed program for children who are deaf
and hard of hearing, discusses the importance of
good communication within families of deaf
children as well as in their school settings.
Parental Decisions: Communication and Educational
Choices for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children.
Dr. Margery S. Miller and Dr. Donald Moores,
both of Gallaudet University, share the guidelines
to help parents in decisions regarding their Deaf
children.
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PDA Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration
The Model Secondary School for the Deaf
performing troupe, The Road Show, highlights
this tape of PDA’s Fifth Anniversary. Also
included are introductions of the founding
families of PDA and installation of the 1994
Board.
Principles of Achieving Access in Deaf Education
Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D., outlines his principles
for effective education of children who are deaf.
The Role of the Child Study Team in the Education of
the Deaf
The staffs of a mainstreaming program for
children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
outline the important role of the Child Study
Team in evaluating Deaf students.
The Role of Speech in the Education of the Deaf
Donna Gentry, MA., CCCA, a speech language
therapist, explains the role of speech therapy in
the education of children who are Deaf.
What is College Like for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
This video is a panel of deaf students, who share
their experiences at college.
DV 372.4
Reading to Deaf Children: Learning From Deaf Adults.
This video demonstrates the 15 principles for reading to Deaf
children. Include booklet.
DV 372.4
Read It Again and Again.
This video shows actual shared reading sessions with children who
have diverse backgrounds and abilities. Include booklet.
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Videos
DV 419
Say it with A Sign: Early Communication through Basic Sign
Language for Infants, Babies, Toddlers and Parents, too!
This video series teaches ASL signs using visually interesting but
repetitive format including colorful graphics, sound effects,
animations and children signing. Each DVD includes checklist of
words taught. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
Volume 1: 44 new signs in categories of Food, Animals,
Home and Family, Hobbies and Sports, Body
Parts and typical baby first words. (Ages 6
months and up)
Volume 2: 46 new signs in categories of Food, Animals,
Family and Friends, Clothes, Body Parts, Nature,
and bonus words. (Ages 6 months and up)
Volume 3: 45 new signs in categories of Animals, Hobbies
and Sports, Nature, Thoughts and Feelings,
Travel, Colors, and bonus words. (Ages 6 months
and up)
DV 371.912 School Days: An ASL Word Book with Video and Audio Clips.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
Teaches 76 vocabulary words. Program taught using IDRT
Flipbooks. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Signing in the Workplace.
Time to Sign, Inc.
Designed for individual or group education, this DVD includes
valuable information for understanding Deaf culture and using
technologies such as TTY and telephone relay services. American
Sign Language (ASL) experts teach viewers individual signs, and
then viewers see the signs used in typical workplace scenarios.
(DVD: ASL)
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DV 419
Signing Smart Signs: ASL Video Glossary.
Wide-Eye Learning, LLC
This DVD contains 135 ASL signs that families of hearing babies
and toddlers will most benefit from. Each sign is accompanied by
the signed word on screen. The clearly produced signs,
accompanied by the audio mnemonics, make learning the signs
easy. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Teaching Signs for Baby Minds.
Bright Minds
The Teaching Signs for Baby Minds series incorporates bold
colors, sights and sounds with American Sign Language to enrich,
stimulate and expand communication between you and your child.
(DVD: ASL, Voice-over) Topics covered include:
Volume 1 - Everyday signs
Volume 2 - Concepts and Combinations
Volume 3 - Dictionary and Alphabet
DV 419
The Treasure Chest: Toys and Signs, Volume 1.
Wide-Eyed Learning, LLC
Parents and children will be delighted by this magical journey of
discovery. The visually engaging images offer many opportunities
to make meaningful connections with little ones. This DVD includes
over 35 ASL signs and strategies for making signing a natural part
of your daily interactions with your child. Ages 3 months - 36
months (DVD)
DV 419
The Treasure Chest: Signs, Songs, and Rhymes, Volume 2.
Wide-Eyed Learning, LLC
Classic songs and rhymes are set to engaging images of toys,
playful children and ASL. Promotes sign and spoken language
development. Ages 0 – 6 years (DVD & Audio)
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DV 362.42
Using Your TTY/TDD.
This training tape teaches you how to make and receive TTY calls,
common abbreviations used in TTY conversations and telephone
etiquette. (CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Visual Telecommunications: Visual Technologies for Deaf
and Hard of Hearing People.
Produced by Gallaudet University this video explains how current
technology benefits Deaf people and their employers, including the
use of TTY’s, Computers, relay services, fax machines and others.
(CC, Voice)
Hard of Hearing
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An Adventure in Cued Speech.
Produced by Alina Mills, Co-sponsored by The National Cued
Speech Association
This is an informational video presenting Cued Speech users, their
families and professionals, demonstrating and discussing Cued
speech in various settings. The effectiveness of Cued Speech is
shown with users of all ages. (DVD: OC, Voice)
DV 418
Building Cue Reading.
Melanie Metzger, Ph.D & Earl Fleetwood, M.A.
Practice sessions and tests to learn and increase cued receptive
skills. The checklist cards are included. (CC)
Volume 1
Volume 2
DV 617.89
Cecilia’s Story.
Advanced Bionics Corps.
A documentary that portrays the life of a cochlear implant recipient,
from infancy to her eighth birthday. (CC, Voice)
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DV 617.89
Cochlear Implants: Covering the Basics.
Dawn Sign Press.
A doctor discusses cochlear implants assistive listening devices
from a technological and physiological point of view.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 617.89
A Cochlear Implant for Your Child: What You Need to Know
Before and After.
Hosted by Parents for Deaf Awareness, Inc.
It consists of five videotapes: 3 videos of the cochlear implant
workshop, 1 video of Dr. Chandra Sehkar’s presentation and 1
video of the panel session. (CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Communication: Hearing Loss.
Part of the Home Care Companion series on caregiver education,
This video deals with how to communicate effectively with someone
who has hearing loss. (CC)
DV 362.42
Communication Rules for Hard of Hearing People.
Sam Trychin, Ph.D. of Gallaudet University depicts hard of hearing
people in everyday scenarios followed by a discussion on how to
solve the communication problems that arise in each.
(CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
Did I Do That?
Sam Trychin, Ph.D. of Gallaudet University illustrated four
principals of behavior relating to hearing loss and gives exercises
to increase communication through cooperation. (CC)
DV 617.89
Getting The Most Out of Your Hearing Aids.
Dr. C. Everett Koop helps hearing aid purchasers get the maximum
benefit from their investment. (CC)
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DV 617.882 Hearing Your Life: HiResolution Bionic Ear System.
Advanced Bionics Corporation
This video is about the HiResolution Bionic Ear recipients to share
their personal experiences. (OC, Voice)
DV 617.882 Introduction to Cochlear Implants.
Cochlear Americas, Englewood, Colorado
This video is about the Overview of Criteria, Anatomy and
Physiology, Review of the Cochlear Implant System, How an
implant “works”, Surgical procedure, and Post-surgical period.
(CC, Voice)
DV 362.42
I Only Hear You When I See Your Face.
This video illustrates simple rules to remember when
communicating with a deaf or hard of hearing patient. (CC)
DV 419
I See What You’re Saying: A Practical Guide to
Speechreading.
Produced by the New York League for the Hard of Hearing, this
two-parts series provides easy-to-follow lessons and practice
exercises to improve your ability to speechread in a variety of
everyday situations. (Voice)
Volume 1 - Fundamentals of Speechreading
Volume 2 - Practice Exercises
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I See What You Say: Learn Lip Reading!
Hearing Visions
The speech-reading program provides practice, activities for
advancing speech reading levels from single words to stories.
Viewers will get exposure to different speech patterns and
problems with noise and distortion. Soft cover book is included.
(CD-ROM)
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DV 362.42
I Want To Talk.
An interview with a seven year old, Mike Barry, the Deaf son of
Deaf parents, during which he combines excellent sign language
communication skills with attempts at spoken English.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 617.882 The Link Between Silence and Sound.
The video is a discussion of the cochlear implant, is presented by
Advanced Bionics Corporation. (CC)
DV 419
Native Intuition: Deaf Cued American English Models.
Language Matter’s Inc
Linguist Daniel Koo, M.A. explains the nature of cued languages
using ASL (American Sign Language) in this hour-long video.
There are two sections: the first shows five native cuers sharing
their experiences, opinions, and insights in CAE passes; the
second section shows two Deaf individuals conversing in ASL and
discussing life as CAE and ASL bilinguals. (DVD: CC, Voice)
DV 617.882 Nucleus 24 Contour: “The Shape of Things to Come”
This video explains how the cochlear implant works using the
Nucleus 24 Contour and gives examples of people using the
implant. Booklet is included.
DV 617.882 Nucleus Accessories and Assistive Listening Devices: Tips to
maximize your hearing.
Cochlear Corporation, Englewood, Colorado
This video explains about the great tips on how to maximize
hearing with the use of nucleus accessories and other assistive
listening devices. They are included with your Nucleus Cochlear
Implant System. (OC, Voice)
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DV 418
Read My Lips! Fun and Easy to Use Lipreading Lessons.
Listen With Your Eyes! Volumes 1 – 6.
Speechreading Laboratory, Inc.
Each DVD contains almost 20 different practice sessions to teach
and improve your speech reading skill and comprehension. Each
DVD includes a progress checklist sheet. Include handbook.
Please specify volume number
DV 616.84
Relaxation Procedures for Hard of Hearing People.
Sam Trychin of Gallaudet University demonstrates various
relaxation procedures in a two-part series. (CC)
DV 418
Seeing and Hearing Speech: Lessons in lip reading and
listening. Sensimetrics Corporation
Learn to lip read at your own pace. The interactive program
lessons help you combine what you see with what you hear to
understand speech better. Soft cover book is included. (CD-ROM)
DV 305.908 Sound and Fury.
Docudrama
If you could make your deaf child hear, would you? That is the
focus of Academy award-nominated Sound and Fury, an intimate,
heart-rendering true story about the Artinians, an extended family
with deaf and hearing members spanning three generations.
Together they confront a technological device, the cochlear
implant, which can help the deaf hear but may also threaten deaf
culture. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 617.8
Sound Hearing.
Garlic Press
Have you ever wondered what hearing loss is like? Find out with
this book/CD package. It provides listening samples to illustrate
sound, hearing and hearing loss. Listeners will hear as impaired
people might, listening to music, a story, and taking a simple
spelling test. Include a booklet. (CD-ROM)
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DV 362.42
Sound Ideas.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
Find out how to cope in difficult situations like dining out or the
workplace. The easy-to-follow manual lets you learn at your own
pace. It is ideal for hard of hearing people, professionals educating
clients, and teachers. Companion Manual is included.
(DVD: OC, Voice)
DV 419
Speaking For Myself.
Oberkotter Foundation Film Project
This video demonstrates Deaf and hard-of-hearing children learn
how to speak through oral deaf education in English and Spanish.
(CC)
DV 617.89
Summer’s Story: Coming of Age with the Cochlear Implant.
Summer Crider
Summer’s Story is a 27 minute videotape about a teenager’s
experience growing up with a cochlear implant. Born as a hearing
child in a world filled with music, Summer lost her hearing due to
spinal meningitis at the age of three. The story traces her use of
hearing aids, tactile aids, speech therapy and auditory training, and
the final decision for a cochlear implant. (OC, Voice)
DV 617.89
The Telecoil.
This video explains that using telecoil in a hearing aid in
combination with an assisted listening device or while talking on the
telephone greatly enhances hearing ability for hearing impaired
persons. (CC)
DV 617.882 Twins: A Cochlear Implant Study.
This video discusses the affects of cochlear implants on a set of
Twins. (CC)
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DV 362.42
Unheard Voices: A dramatic look into the heart of hearing loss.
Gael Hanna and Dalene Flannigan
Gael Hannan, an actor with a profound hearing loss, gives a
powerful performance in this adaptation of her popular one-woman
play. The stories are funny and moving as ordinary words become
eloquent descriptions of how hearing loss makes us feel and
behave. After this video, everyone will understand hearing loss as
never before. (DVD: CC, OC, Voice)
Health and Safety
DV 362.292 A.A. -- Rap With Us.
This video is for young alcoholics to see the help available to them
in Alcoholics Anonymous. Four young people discuss what it was
like drinking and what it is like being sober.
DV 362.2
Alcoholics Anonymous: American Sign Language.
Commonly Known as “The Big Book” this primary resource for
recovering alcoholics is translated into American Sign Language by
Alan Barwiolek. This is AA General Service Conference-approved
literature. (ASL, Voice) Please specify volume number
Volume 1- Preface, Forwards to First, Second and Third
Editions, the Doctor’s Opinion.
Chapter 1-Bill’s Story
Chapter 2-There is a Solution
Volume 2- Chapter 3-More about Alcoholism
Chapter 4-We Agnostics
Chapter 5- How it Works
Volume 3 - Chapter 6-Into Action
Chapter 7-Working with Others
Chapter 8- To Wives
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Volume 4 - Chapter 9-The Family Afterward
Chapter 10-To Employers
Chapter 11-A Vision for You
Volume 5 - Dr. Bob’s Nightmare
Appendices: The AA Tradition, Spiritual
Experience; The Medical View on AA, The
Lasker Award, The Religious View on AA; How
to Get in Touch with AA
DV 362.829 Anywhere, To Anyone.
This video shows 4 stories of domestic violence in the Deaf
Community. Included two companion guides.
DV 362.2
Caring For Yourself.
This instructional video, part of Sign Enhancers mental health
series, gives tips on taking care of yourself.
DV 362.292 Carrying the Message Behind These Walls.
This video was developed to encourage more A.A. members to
participate in carrying the A.A. message into correctional facilities
with pamphlet.
DV 362.29
Clinical Approaches: An American Sing Language
Interpretation of the 12 Step Program.
This video has 12 segments. Each segment is singed and deals
with one of the 12 steps of A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
(ASL, Voice)
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DV 361.06
Counseling Deaf People a Skills Training.
Vignettes are presented by a Deaf, multi-cultural cast and then
analyzed to assist in learning counseling skills applied to working
with Deaf individuals. Include guide.
Volume 1 - Rehabilitation Counseling
Volume 2 - Community College Counseling
Volume 3 - Personal Counseling
DV 362.29
Dreams of Denial.
Minnesota Chemical Dependency program presents a video for
Deaf people who struggle with substance abuse. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.293 Drugs, Coming to a Neighborhood Near You.
Parents and teens share problems while finding solutions. This
video is part of a series focusing on one important relationship
parents and teens must address together.
DV 363.37
Fire Safety Starts With You.
Fire safety, including plans for what to do should a fire occur, is
discussed in ASL.
DV 362.1
Health Care Directives: A Do-It-Yourself Workshop Manual &
ASL Videotape for Deaf Communities.
Deaf Hospice Education Project of Minnesota
These consumer information products discuss directives and
hospice care as they relate to Deaf individuals and hospice staff.
They cover information about the choices and rights Deaf people
have when making end-of-life decisions, and are a good source of
information for education hospice staff about Deaf culture.
(CD-ROM, DVD & Workshop Manual)
DVD 1: Health Care Directives & Hospice Care
CD 2: Health Care Directives: Documents for Printing
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DV 362.292 Hope: Alcoholics Anonymous.
A dramatization of the benefits obtained when alcoholics seek help
from A.A. (CC)
DV 362.2
I Can: Stories of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in Recovery.
This video is an intimate look at six Deaf and hard of hearing
recovering addicts and alcoholics telling their stories. Include guide.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 616.97
It’s Not Just Hearing AIDS-Deaf People and the Epidemic.
This video, which was produced by Deaf people themselves, gives
straightforward and factual information about this health risk,
including how the disease is transmitted, who can get AIDS,
procedures for an HIV test, and how to be supportive to people with
AIDS. Note: This video contains sexually explicit information.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.292 “It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell”
This film tells the story of four young A.A.s who were in prison as a
result of drinking, yet today are sober in Alcoholics Anonymous.
DV 362.29
Meeting the Challenge: Working with Deaf People in Recovery.
A video is for counselors on how to deal with people who are Deaf
who are also alcoholics and addicts by examing Deaf Culture.
DV 613
My Body, My Responsibility.
University of Rochester Medical Center
This is a film for deaf and hard of hearing women of all ages, as
well as parents of deaf women, healthcare providers, educators,
interpreters and anyone who cares about deaf women’s health.
Topics covered include puberty, menstruation and related hygiene,
pregnancy and labor, pregnancy prevention, birth control methods
and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and how to be
tested for HIV. (DVD: ASL, OC, Voice)
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DV 613.66
Protect Yourself: A Basic Guide to Self Defense.
The techniques in self-defense are demonstrated by various
instructors with explanation in ASL. (Voice)
DV 613
Sign and Sweat.
This video is an aerobic workout in sign language.
(ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.29
Signs for Recovery.
Visual Media Alliance
The purpose of this videotape is to provide an understanding of the
specialized signs and concepts used in chemical dependency and
substance abuse treatment setting. It is ideal for interpreters,
counselors, social workers and hospitals. (CD: ASL, OC, Voice)
DV 362.2
Silent Suffering: Substance Abuse in the Deaf Community.
Hosted by Alan Barwiolek, this documentary video features Deaf
professionals Barbara Kannapell, Cynthia Weitzel and Betsy Miller,
discussing the cultural treatment and recovery issues surrounding
substance abuse in the Deaf community. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 614
Their Next Breathe Could Be Yours.
This training film on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) has a
full-screen view of a sign language interpreter and the speaker in
the bubble at the bottom corner of the screen. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 613
To Your Health -- Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle/ Making Healthy
Choices.
This video assists Deaf or hard of hearing people to become better
consumer of health care. (ASL, Voice)
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DV 616.075 To Your Health -- Your Physical Exam.
Medical procedures that occur in a typical physical exam are
explained in ASL. (Voice)
DV 362.29
Trackman.
This video is the first of the Youth Substance Abuse Education
Series. It provides information and preventative measures
addressing substance abuse education for adolescents in the
hearing impaired population. Include guide. (CC)
DV 616.861 Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
The 12 steps and 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous are
discussed in this series of 5 videotapes. (ASL, CC) Please specify
volume number
Volume 1 - Steps 1-4
Volume 2 - Steps 5-10
Volume 3 - Steps 11-12
Volume 4 - Traditions 1-6
Volume 5 - Traditions 7-12
DV 362.292 Voices and Visions: Alcoholism in The Family.
This video includes interviews with experts and dramatic vignettes
about the common problems of alcoholism in families.
DV 362.2
What is Therapy?
Freda Norman narrates this educational videotape about receiving
help through therapy. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 362.292 Young People and AA.
Four young A.A. members describe what is was like drinking,
attending A.A., and what their lives are like sober today.
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Interpreter Training
DV 419
American Sign Language and Interpreting Practice Series.
Produced by Sign Enhancers, Inc.
This video series provides samples of American Sign Language
followed by two Sign-to-Voice Interpretations. (ASL, Voice)
4A: My first day at the school for the Deaf/ A memorable
cruise
4B: My experience as a camp counselor/ A backpacking
adventure/ The use of ASL in the Classroom
4C: Adventures in river rafting/ Telecommunication access
for Deaf people
4D: Autobiographical sketch/ Fearful accounts of driving in
the snow/ The duck story
DV 419
ASL Mentor: Idioms.
Lance McWilliams
Idioms can assist both novice and experienced interpreters make
better word choices when voicing for the Deaf. The DVD is
intended to give interpreters clues on some signs that only Deaf
people tend to use. The DVD has open captioning and shows
slangs/idioms, so viewers can see the actual English idiom as it is
demonstrated. (DVDs: ASL, OC)
Part 1 & 2
Part 3 & 4
DV 419
ASL Mentor: Improving Receptive Skills through ASL
Storytelling. Lance McWilliams
ASL stories told by Lance McWilliams and Willy Moers. Assists
comprehension skills with Q&A pop-ups. (DVDs: ASL)
Part 1: The Image of the Lost Soul/ Jack and the Bean Stalk
Part 2: The 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf/ Goldilocks
and the 3 Bears
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ASL Practice Series.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Improve your ASL and interpreting skills one easy step at a time!
Start with simple sentences and move on to mini-stories, stories,
dialogues and jokes. There are eight parts in this series.
(VHS & DVDs: ASL, Voice) Please specify number
6A: English Idioms (DVD only)
6B: ASL Vocabulary
6C: ASL Vocabulary, Affect and Structure
6D: ASL Sentences
6E: ASL Mini-Stories
6F: ASL Stories
6G: ASL Dialogues
6H: ASL Funny Bones
DV 419
ASL Role Shifting: “He said, She said…”
Steamboat Productions, LLC
From nationally recognized workshop presenter and ASL performer
Trix Bruce comes this DVD on role shifting. This DVD focuses on
ASL storytelling techniques for:
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Developing a story’s character
Using role shift, eye gaze, and spatial referencing
Identifying speakers
Shifting between speakers
Matching speakers’ effect
Understanding the difference between storytelling and
discourse
ASL Semantics: Precision of Expression - FALL.
Steamboat Production, LLC
A concept expressed in an ASL sign often cannot be conveyed by
a single all-purpose English word. Likewise, English words and
phrases may have variations in meaning, which require translations
using different ASL signs. This workshop on DVD helps the
participant advance skills in translating the languages of ASL and
English.
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DV 305.908 Deaf Culture Lectures Series.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
(DVDs: ASL, Voice)
8I: Deaf & Hearing Cultural Differences
8J: An Inside View
8K: Tools for a Cross-Cultures Adventure
8L: Shared Wisdom for Families
DV 371.912 Educational Interpreting: A Practical Approach.
Rochester Institute of Technology; National Technical Institute for
the Deaf
A consumer awareness, rights, and responsibilities series for
students, teachers, interpreters, and parents of deaf children.
Produced in actual classroom settings, this award-winning series
offers a practical and comprehensive approach to important
aspects of educational interpreting—emphasizing information and
strategies that are necessary to provide deaf and hard of hearing
individuals with optimal communication access to education. Issues
raised in the videos are reviewed in greater detail in the companion
booklet. A companion website provides additional materials related
to this series. Soft cover and coil bound book are included.
(2 DVDs: ASL, OC, SE, Voice)
DV 419
Educational Interpreting Series: Elementary School.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Interpret for a real elementary school teacher with a team of three
supportive educational interpreters helping you… so no pressure!
(VHS & DVDs: ASL, CC, Voice)
INT-EL: Interpreting
TR-EL: Transliterating
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DV 371.912 Educational Interpreting Series: Giving a Hand to Good
Education: Voice to Sign Practice with Hearing Teachers.
ASL Productions, Inc.
Each sample includes two certified interpreters demonstrating their
interpretations for you! (DVDs: ASL, PSE, Voice)
1F: A Lesson with Heart
1G: A Mother’s Perspective on the IEP Process
1H: Why Can’t We All Be Purple?
DV 419
Educational Interpreting Series: Giving a Hand to Small
Voices: Voice to Sign Practice with Hearing Children.
ASL Productions, Inc.
We usually think about interpreting for Deaf children, but often
need to understand the speech (and thought) patterns of their
hearing classmates. (DVDs: ASL, PSE, Voice)
1E: Ancient Greece
DV 371.912 Educational Interpreting Series: Giving Voice to Good
Education: Sign to Voice Practice with Deaf Teachers.
ASL Productions, Inc.
Each sample includes two certified interpreters demonstrating their
interpretations for you! (DVDs: ASL, PSE, Voice)
1I: Introduction to Videography
1J: History of Fashion Design
1K: The World in Your Hands
1L: Science and Drama in Motion
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Educational Interpreting Series: Giving Voice to Small Hands:
Sign-to-Voice Practice with Deaf Children. ASL Productions, Inc.
Each sample includes two certified interpreters demonstrating their
interpretations for you! (DVDs: ASL, PSE, Voice)
1A: Bold as Brianna
1B: Delightful as Derek
1C: Lydia’s Lessons
1D: Kudos to Kuualoha
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Educational Interpreting Series: High School.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Practice interpreting and transliterating with a real high school
teacher and a team of three supportive educational interpreters
helping you… but none of the stress!
(VHS & DVDs: ASL, CC, Voice)
INT-HS: Interpreting
TR-HS: Transliterating
DV 419
Effective Interpreting Series: English Skills Development.
Dawn Sign Press
What element can no effective interpreter live without? Answer:
strong English skills. When students have strengthened their use
and understanding of English, they can transfer messages
effectively in ASL. Topics: Visual Form and Meaning; Lexical
Substitution; Paraphrasing Discourse; Main Idea Identification; and
Summarizing. Include handbook. (DVD: CC, Voice)
DV 419
Effective Interpreting Series: Cognitive Processing Skills in
English. Dawn Sign Press
Strong English skills allow interpreters to be more effective at
shifting between English and ASL. Exercises with video source
materials improve flexibility and agility with English. Topics:
Comprehension and Source Material; Memory; Acuity and
Discrimination; Immediate Repetition; Delayed Repetition; Number
Repetition; Word Level Pattern Inference; Phrase Level Pattern
Inference; and Multitasking. Include handbook. (DVD: CC, Voice)
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Effective Interpreting Series: Translating from English.
Dawn Sign Press
What’s the difference between translating and interpreting?
Answer: preparation and simultaneous delivery of information.
Translators transfer a message between languages while
preserving the meaning across language boundaries. Top
interpreter Carol Patrie encourages creativity and the use of
various linguistic resources to come up with a translation without
the pressure of real-time processing. Learning to do this effectively
can be a stepping stone to real-time or simultaneous interpretation.
It can also be a worthy and rewarding career. Use this to earn
CEUs! Include handbook. (DVD: CC, Voice)
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Effective Interpreting Series: Consecutive Interpreting from
English. Dawn Sign Press
A sequence of exercises and English source materials, featuring a
variety of speakers, help develop consecutive interpreting skills.
The spontaneous samples of spoken English are unrehearsed and
unscripted, ideal for sharpening comprehension. Topics: History
and Uses of Consecutive Interpreting; Intralingual Exercises; Errors
in Interpretation; Listening Phase; Note-taking and Analysis;
Memory; Reformulation; Monitoring and Correction. Include
handbook. (DVD: CC, Voice)
DV 781.62
Folk Music Concert in ASL – 3B.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Want to interpret on stage? Learn with Jenna Cassell at a live
concert. You’ll learn how to match affect and produce ASL
transliterations for text set to great music. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Interactive Interpreting I.
Produced by Gallaudet University, this video depicts a meeting
between a Deaf man and a hearing real estate agent. The audio
portion of what the agent says is heard and time is permitted for the
viewer to voice to sign interpret what she says. The Deaf man then
responds in ASL to give the viewer an opportunity to practice signto-voice interpreting. (ASL, Voice)
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Interactive Interpreting II.
Produced by Gallaudet University, this video depicts a meeting
between a Deaf man and a hearing travel agent. The audio portion
of what the agent says is heard and time is permitted for the viewer
to voice to sign interpret what she says. The Deaf man then
responds in ASL to give the viewer an opportunity to practice signto-voice interpreting. (ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Interpreter Model Series.
Two different lectures interpreted by Betty Colonomos and Sharon
Newman Solow allow for different styles of interpreting to be
compared and contrasted. (ASL, Voice)
Volume 1 - ASL - English Models
Segments of signed ASL lectures are shown
presented by each interpreter. On screen time-code
makes detailed comparison and analysis possible.
Volume 2 - English - ASL Models
Presents segments of spoken English lectures followed by
separate, full screen presentations of each of the
interpretations. Speaker and interpreters are displayed on
the screen at the same time.
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Interpreting in Insurance Settings.
Carol J. Patrie
Allows interpreters to observe and learn from unscripted,
unrehearsed interpretations in setting that are normally restricted or
difficult to arrange. Helpful discussion starters and full transcripts
of interpreted dialogues make this an excellent practice tool.
Include handbook. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
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Interpreting in Legal Settings.
Carol J. Patrie
Allows interpreters to observe and learn from unscripted,
unrehearsed interpretations in setting that are normally restricted or
difficult to arrange. Helpful discussion starters and full transcripts
of interpreted dialogues make this an excellent practice tool.
Include handbook. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Interpreting in Medical Settings.
Carol J. Patrie
Allows interpreters to observe and learn from unscripted,
unrehearsed interpretations in setting that are normally restricted or
difficult to arrange. Helpful discussion starters and full transcripts
of interpreted dialogues make this an excellent practice tool.
Include handbook. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
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Interpreting in Various Settings. (Voice)
Volume 1 - Review/Demonstration of Interpreting
Oral Interpreting
Educational Interpreting: Elementary
Employment/Rehabilitation Interpreting
Performing Arts Interpreting
Medical Interpreting
Volume 2 - Telephone Interpreting
Round Table Interpreting
Deaf-Blind Interpreting
Educational Interpreting: Secondary
Interpreting for Miss-Educated Deaf Persons
Legal Interpreting
Volume 3 - Artistic Interpreting (Music)
Voice Interpreting
Religious Interpreting
Platform Interpreting
Educational Interpreting: Post Secondary
Mental Health/Counseling Interpreting
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Interpreting the Miranda Warnings.
This videotape has been specially designed by Sign Media to
address a number of issues one must face in order to render an
accurate interpretation of the Miranda Warnings. Three outstanding
interpreters will produce an in-studio rendition of the Miranda
Warnings, and will be followed up by a discussion, lead by Lou
Fant, that addresses several topics surrounding an accurate
interpretation. *Please note, to make this tape fully accessible
to Deaf viewers, a verbatim transcript is available. Please
indicate if you would like the transcript also. (ASL)
DV 419
Introduction to Interpreting: Peer Evaluation Lectures.
LindaLee Massoud developed this curriculum while she was the
coordinator of the Interpreter Training Program at Mott Community
College in Flint, MI. This videotape contains 6 practical segment
lectures, and should be used with the booklet by the same name.
Such topics discussed included: (Voice)
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Definition and purpose of evaluation
Personality and standards in evaluation
How to receive critique
How to give critique
Critiquing factors of ASL
Critiquing factors of English and interpreting
Introduction to Interpreting: Pre-Interpreting Survey.
LindaLee Massoud developed this curriculum while she was the
coordinator of the Interpreter Training Program at Mott Community
College in Flint, MI. This videotape contains 6 practical segment
lectures, and should be used with the booklet by the same name.
Topics included: (Voice)
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Pantomime in interpreting
Gesture interpreting
Voice interpreting
ASL interpreting
(English) Transliterating
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Legacy of Learning Series.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Learn valuable information about our profession while improving
your receptive and voicing skills. Join an intimate conversation
between two legends, Lou Fant and Sharon N. Solow.
(DVDs: ASL, Voice)
LEG-1: Lou Fant
LEG-2: Sharon Neumann Solow
DV 345
Miranda Rights.
Signs for Intelligence
This DVD presents the Miranda Rights translated into ASL. This is
a great tool for interpreters who want to learn the Miranda Rights.
It is signed so that virtually all levels of signing fluency will be able
to understand their rights. (DVD: ASL, Text, Voice)
DV 419
More Classifiers Storytelling.
This video offers a variety of stories presented by Trix Bruce
entirely through the use of classifiers. See handshapes
transforming into animals, places, objects, and more.
(DVD: ASL)
DV 419
National Interpreter Certification: Interview and Performance
Practice DVD.
The NIC Practice DVD allows you to simulate the NIC Interview
and Performance test experience, or you can access individual
scenarios one at a time to prepare for the exam.
DV 419
National Testing System: Certificate of Interpretation Practice
Tape. RID, Inc.
This one-hour videotape shows the actual test format and will help
you prepare for the Certificate of Interpretation (CI) Test.
(ASL, Voice)
155
Videos
DV 419
National Testing System: Certificate of Transliteration Practice
Tape. RID, Inc.
This one-hour videotape shows the actual test format and will help
you prepare for the Certificate of Transliteration (CT) Test.
(ASL, Voice)
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Giving a Medical Case History.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc. you have been asked to
interpret at a local hospital for an elderly Deaf gentleman. He has
brought his wife along in case he forgets any pertinent information.
(ASL)
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Interviewing a Prospective
Tenant.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc. you have been asked to
interpret for a Deaf landlord who is interviewing prospective
tenants. The landlord owns a house that he and rented for the past
few years, and is concerned that the new tenants are committed to
taking care of the house. (ASL)
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Interviewing a Real Estate
Agent.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc. you have been asked to
interpret between a real estate agent and a prospective tenant.
(ASL)
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Meeting a Dog Trainer.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc. you have been asked to
interpret for a Deaf Woman during an initial interview with a dog
trainer. (ASL)
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Meeting with a Funeral Director.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc., you have been asked to
interpret for .a Deaf woman has been asked by a friend to gather
information about making funeral arrangements from a local Jewish
funeral director. (ASL)
156
Videos
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Meeting with a Sales
Representative.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc. you have been asked to
interpret for the Deaf owner of a small business for a meeting with
a sales representative. (ASL)
DV 419
One-To-One Interaction Tape: Seeking an Auto Loan.
In this tape, produced by Sign Media, Inc. you will interpret for a
Deaf couple who is meeting with a loan officer at a local bank, the
couple is interested in buying a car and securing a loan to do so.
(ASL)
DV 419
One-to-One Interviews: 7C a Deaf Landlord & a potential
Tenant – Interpreting Practice.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Whether through video relay interpreting or in person, much of
interpreting is in one-to-one interviews.
(VHS & DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
One-to-One Interviews: 7D an Employer & a Deaf Applicant –
Transliterating Practice.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Whether through video relay interpreting or in person, much of
interpreting is in one-to-one interviews.
(VHS & DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
157
Videos
DV 419
Practical Demonstrations: Interpreting vs. Transliterating.
LindaLee Massoud developed this curriculum while she was the
coordinator of the Interpreter Training Program at Mott Community
College in Flint, MI. These tapes show a comparison between
interpreted text and transliterated text. These tapes should be
viewed in sequence. There are five volumes in this series.
(Accompanying book, “Facilitating Manual Communication for
Interpreters, Students and Teachers” also available) Please
specify volume number
Volume 1 - Section I, Lessons 1-8
Volume 2 - Section I, Lessons 9-15
Volume 3 - Section II, Lessons 1-15
Volume 4 - Section III, Lessons 1-7
Volume 5 - Section III, Lessons 8-16
DV 419
Sample CDI Written Test Questions.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Materials provide sample questions to become a certified Deaf
interpreter. (DVD and Manual)
DV 419
Semantic Awareness Test Kit.
This test kit will help determine student awareness of semantic
equivalents of selected multiple meaning English words and
provide an indication of whether students are using or relying on
English glosses. *Complimentary workbook is included. Please
specify tape by name. EMC=English Multiple Choice. SMC=Sign
Multiple Choice.
Practice Test Tape:
EMC Test Tape #1 (Workbook
EMC Test Tape #2 (Workbook
EMC Test Tape #3 (Workbook
SMC Test Tape #1 (Workbook
SMC Test Tape #2 (Workbook
SMC Test Tape #3 (Workbook
158
tests 1, 2, and 3)
tests 4, 5, 6)
tests 7, 8, 9)
tests 10, 13 OR 16)
tests 11, 14, OR 17)
tests 12, 15 OR 18)
Videos
DV 419
Sign-to-Voice Practice with Deaf Children.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Improve your comprehension and interpret children’s signing with
spontaneous, natural language samples. (DVDs: ASL, PSE, Voice)
Please specify number
5A: 10 Year Old Storyteller
5B: Deaf Children Signers – 23 Stories (VHS & DVD)
5C: More Deaf Children Signers (Ages 5-11) (VHS & DVD)
5D: Even More Deaf Children Signers (Ages 11-14)
5E: Still More Deaf Children Signers (Ages 13-18)
DV 419
Simultaneous Interpreting Practice Lectures.
Lectures begin with appropriate assignment specific information
and an introduction by the presenter. Please note that some tapes
have lectures in American Sign Language segmented for practicing
sign to voice, while others are in English for voice to sign practice.
Please specify volume number
Spoken English Tapes:
Volume 1: Urban Planning and Public Policy
Volume 2: Environmental Activism and Greenpeace
Volume 3: Homicide and the Criminal Justice System
Volume 4: Combating Racism among Teenagers
Volume 5: Berlitz: An Overview
Volume 6: AIDS: Overview and Prevention
ASL TAPES:
Volume 7: US Deaf Golfers Association
Volume 8: American Athletic Association of the Deaf
Volume 9: ASL in the Education of Deaf Children
Volume 10: An Introduction to Deaf People
Volume 11: ADA and Interpreters
Volume 12: AIDS: Overview and Prevention
159
Videos
DV 419
Small Group Discussion, Interpreting Practice Tapes.
These tapes provide situational experience where students
practice interpreting for small groups. (ASL)
Planning a Protest Demonstration - You have been asked
to interpret for a group that is planning a protest
demonstration. Some of the individuals who have been
invited to the meeting represent agencies or organizations.
The leader of the group has had experience working with
interpreters before and is careful to control the turn-taking
behaviors of the group. For this meeting, two of the
participants are Deaf.
U.S. Post Office Safety Meeting - You have been asked to
substitute for one of the regular interpreters for the local US
Post Office. Postal regulations require that all employees
participate in a monthly ‘safety meeting’ at which a variety of
issues are discussed. For this meeting, the only non-Deaf
participant is the supervisor.
DV 419
Technical Aspects of Interpreting.
The three part video series that cover 6 practical lectures per tape.
Topics on the tapes include: Using Guessing and Closure
Effectively; Interpreting the Spatial Aspects of ASL; Working with a
Team Interpreter (from voice and sign); Establishing Signals with a
Speaker; Evaluating and Using Register in Voice Interpreting;
Visual and Gestural Modification in Signs; Conversational and
Situational Control; Working with a Relay Interpreter and
Conference Interpreting with Multiple Interpreters. (Voice)
Volume 1 - Introductory Topics
Volume 2 - Intermediate Topics
Volume 3 - Advanced Topics
160
Videos
DV 419
Understanding the Dynamics of the Deaf Consumer/Interpreter
Relations.
Eileen Forestal, coordinator of the Interpreter Studies Program at
Union County College in NJ, gives a highly informative lecture on
the relationship between Deaf consumers and their interpreters.
(ASL, Voice)
DV 362.42
Viewpoints Series.
ASL Productions, Inc./Sign Enhancers
Practice with Deaf individuals with varied educational and linguistic
backgrounds of different ages and cultures. (DVDs: ASL, Voice)
VP1: Deaf Culture
VP2: Interpreters
VP3: Deaf Education
DV 419
Voice-to-Sign: Living Fully: Interpreting Practice Series.
ASL Productions, Inc.
Invite three of the most experienced and respected interpreters to
be your personal mentors! (VHS & DVDs: ASL, CC, Voice)
INT-LF: Interpreting
TR-LF: Transliterating
Religion
DV 220
The Bible: A Book of Fact and Prophecy. Volume 1.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY, this
video presents in ASL, a look at the world in which the Bible was
produced, including the empires that loom large in Bible history.
(ASL, CC)
161
Videos
DV 222.11
The Bible, ASL Translation.
Produced by Deaf Missions
The Genesis in the Bible is translated into ASL in this series of
videotapes. Please specify number
1.
2.
3.
4.
Genesis, 1:1-18:15
Genesis, 18:16-28:9
Genesis, 28:10-39:23
Genesis, 40:1-50:26
DV 226
The Bible, ASL Translation. The life of Christ: A Summary of
Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Produced by Deaf Missions
The story tells about the life of Christ in ASL.
DV 224.92
Big Bible Stories with Miss Vonda: Jonah.
Deaf Missions
Miss Vonda will entertain Deaf and hearing viewers of all ages in
an exciting program that combines live signers with colorful,
animated backgrounds. As the Bible story of Jonah (one of God’s
prophets) unfolds, colorful animated pictures appear so that
viewers can see the pictures and sign language at the same time
(Ages 4-7). (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 220
Bring the Bible Alive with ASL Classifiers.
This DVD gives an overview of classifiers by focusing on what they
mean, when to use them and how they are used. Trix Bruce uses
ASL storytelling and gives ideas for how to use the appropriate
handshape to show a clearer picture of the context involved.
DVD: ASL, Voice)
162
Videos
DV 232.921 The Finger Food Café Show: A Christmas Gift
Deaf Missions
This is a holiday show like no other! Featuring ASL, original songs
(many of them based on ASL poetry), a beautiful Nativity shadow
drama performed by children, a wonderful cast of Deaf and hearing
actors, and the world’s first animatronic signing puppet (Pops).
Destined to become a family favorite. (DVD: ASL, CC, OC, Voice)
DV 222.6
The Finger Food Café Show: A Grand Opening.
Deaf Missions
In this DVD, the Finger Food Café is a family place where hearing
and Deaf both belong and friendships and faith in the Lord can
grow strong. At the Finger Food Café, children and adults learn
that Deafness is one of God’s “Silent Blessings” to be enjoyed and
appreciated. (DVD: ASL, CC, OC, Voice)
DV 782.27
Forgiven.
Mark Mitchum performs songs in ASL.
DV 220.92
God’s Heroes: Bible Stories of Men of Faith.
Produced by Deaf Missions
The ASL stories of different men in the Bible are presented in
dramatic form.
DV 231
God Who?
Produced by Deaf Missions
“The Door Kids” present questions about God and provide answers
in American Sign Language. (ASL, Voice)
163
Videos
DV226.2
The Good News According to Matthew.
Produced by 2006 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
The series of 3 DVDs presented in ASL. (DVD: ASL) Please
specify volume number
Volume 1 - Chapters 1-11
Volume 2 - Chapters 12-21
Volume 3 - Chapters 22-28
DV 232.9
The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
The series of 9 DVDs presented in ASL. (DVD: ASL)
Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Chapters 1-16
Volume 2 - Chapters 17-34
Volume 3 - Chapters 35-44
Volume 4 - Chapters 45-61
Volume 5 - Chapters 62-77
Volume 6 - Chapters 78-92
Volume 7 - Chapters 93-108
Volume 8 - Chapters 109-117
Volume 9 - Chapters 118-133
DV 782.27
It’s Just A Phrase You’re Going Through.
Mark Mitchum and Melanie Bell discuss the importance of signing
concepts and meaning while interpreting music. (ASL, Voice)
DV 289.92
Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Organization Behind The Name.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
This series presented in ASL, explains the history, ideas and
beliefs of the Religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
164
Videos
DV 289.92
Keep On The Watch!
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
This DVD presents in ASL, the questions need to be answered.
(DVD: ASL)
DV 230
Knowledge That Leads To Everlasting Life.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
Stories and information presented by Jehovah Witnesses with
small book attached. There are 6 Volumes to this series.
Please specify volume number (ASL, CC)
DV 782.25
Lift Up Holy Hands.
Produced by Deaf Missions
The DVD has songs of praise that are interpreted in sign language.
All songs are performed in ASL with a vocal/instrumental
soundtrack and English subtitles. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 782.27
Mark Mitchum’s Fresh Anointing.
Psalm 40 Ministries
This DVD has songs of praise. Songs include “I Can Only
Imagine”, “Sinner Saved by Grace”, “What Sin?”, “At the Cross”,
“Child, You’re Forgiven”, “Keep Belieing”, “I Need Thee Every
Hour”, “Daystar”, and “Ready to Serve”. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 782.27
Mark Mitchum -- Your Favorites.
A compilation of songs performed by Mark Mitchum in ASL.
165
Videos
DV 220.9
My Book of Bible Stories.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
The series of 10 DVDs presented in ASL. (DVD: ASL)
Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Chapters 1-12
Volume 2 - Chapters 13-25
Volume 3 - Chapters 26-39
Volume 4 - Chapters 40-53
Volume 5 - Chapters 54-63
Volume 6 - Chapters 64-76
Volume 7 - Chapters 77-85
Volume 8 - Chapters 86-98
Volume 9 - Chapters 99-107
Volume 10 - Chapters108-116
DV 782.27
Rejoice with Mark and Melanie Mitchum.
Psalm 40 Ministries
This DVD has 11 Christmas songs that are voiced and performed
in sign language. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Religious Signs.
ASL Pro
This interactive CD correlates 600+ signs to 1200+ religious
vocabulary words. Navigate easily through an alphabetized list to
find words. Sign descriptions for each word are displayed adjacent
to the video. Fingerspell utility included. View one letter at a time or
animate the word/sentence. (CD-ROM)
166
Videos
DV 419
Religious Signs.
Lance McWilliams
This DVD contains about 477 words, and is a wonderful way for
anyone to begin learning religious sign language. A review section
is included. (DVD: ASL, OC)
DV 782.27
Renewed with Mark Mitchum and Friends.
Psalm 40 Ministries
This DVD is a collection of 10 religious songs that are sung by
various performers, with signing by Mark Mitchum and others.
(DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 289.92
Respect Jehovah’s Authority.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
Should Israel continue supporting Mose’s leadership, or choose
new leaders and return to Egypt? Find out how decisive divine
intervention resolves matters and how respect for jehovah’s
authority is rewarded. (ASL)
DV 289.92
The Secret of Family Happiness.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
Jehovah Witnesses discuss family relationships with small book
attached. There are 6 volumes to this series. (ASL, CC, Voice)
Please specify volume number
DV 782.27
Sign & Sing: Sign Language Songs to Learn and Perform.
Christine Jenkins Productions
This one-of-a-kind production was made specifically for choral
directors, choir members, and soloists to learn how to perform in
sign language while singing. All sign-words are taught and
explained by deaf actress Aimee Walker Pond. (DVD: ASL, Voice)
167
Videos
DV 492.4
Singing and Signing: Hebrew Blessings and Songs.
Judy Caplan Ginsurg
Judy is renowned internationally for her sign language
interpretation of Hebrew songs. She sings and signs
simultaneously. ON this DVD, she instructs you in the basics of
sign language, beginning with the sign alphabet. She then leads
you step by step as you learn to sign 8 Hebrew blessings and
songs at a beginner level. Included are: “Shabbat blessings”, “Ma
Yefaeh Hayom”, “Shema”, and “Al Shelosha Devarim”.
(DVD: ASL, Voice)
DV 248.4
Special Me!
By Deaf Opportunity Out Reach
Door productions present songs created for and performed by Deaf
kids. (ASL, Voice)
DV 782.27
A Taste Of Heaven.
Features seven contemporary Christian songs performed by
various recording artists; signed by Mark Mitchum. (ASL, Voice)
DV 220
Tips and Techniques for Signing the Scriptures.
Joan Blake, CI/CT
This video offers techniques for bringing visual imagery to the
scripture readings, whether the interpreter is using ASL or a form of
signed English. Seven lessons review basic skills such as
placement, verb directionality, characterization, and classifier use,
as well as glossing tips. (DVD: ASL, SE, Voice)
DV 289.92
Warning Examples For Our Day.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
The Jehovah’s Witnesses present a drama highlighting a test of
faithfulness during the days of Moses. (ASL)
168
Videos
DV 289.92
What Does God Require Of Us?
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
This series presented in ASL, explains the history, ideas and
beliefs of the Religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Include the
brochure. (DVD: ASL & VHS: ASL, CC)
DV230.992 What Does The Bible Really Teach? Produced by the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
The DVD has 6 volumes that discusses who is Jesus Christ, Living
in a way that please God and many more. (ASL)
Please specify volume number
Volume 1 – Introduction - Chapters 3
Volume 2 - Chapters 4-7
Volume 3 - Chapters 8-11
Volume 4 - Chapters 12-15
Volume 5 - Chapters 16-19
Volume 6 – Additional Information (Chapters 20-33)
DV 289.92
When Someone You Love Dies.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
This video offers comfort from the Bible on the subject of the death
of a loved one, signed in ASL. (ASL, Voice)
DV 289.92
Would You Like to Know the Truth?
Produced by 2008 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of
Pennsylvania
The DVD presented in ASL.
DV 230.9
You Can Live Forever In Paradise on Earth.
Produced by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of NY
This series presented in ASL, explains the history, ideas and
beliefs of the Religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
169
Videos
Sign Language Instruction
DV 371.912 101 Basic SIGNS for Schools.
Interactive Sign Language
This CD-ROM turns your computer into a personal ASL tutor.
Teaches fundamental ASL words at your own pace. Help files
provide information about each command and controls allow you to
slow or increase speed of signs. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
American Sign Language: A Student Text.
These tapes correspond to the texts by Charlotte baker-Schenk
and Denis Cokely, commonly known as the “Green Books”. Each
tape illustrated a two-person dialogue which is repeated three
times; once showing both signers, and then showing each signer
separately. Dialogues are followed by stories, anecdotes and
poems in ASL
Volume 1 - Units 1-9
Volume 2 - Units 10-18
Volume 3 - Units 19-27
Volume 4 - Tales from the Green Books
DV 419
American Sign Language: The Basics.
Austin Community College
This DVD is a helpful tool for the practice of commonly used
American Sign Language. (DVD: ASL, OC, Voice)
DV 419
American Sign Language Basics for Hearing Parents of Deaf
Children.
A video is to assist parents of Deaf children to master the basics of
ASL. The study guide is included. (ASL)
Tape #1 - Conceptual Instruction
Tape #2 - Practice
170
Videos
DV 419.03
American Sign Language Dictionary.
ASL in Motion
With over 700 Terms and pictures, this is the ASL dictionary to
have. Browse the DVD dictionary’s categories for specific signs or
to extend your sign knowledge. (DVD: ASL)
DV 419
ASL Grammatical Aspects: Comparative Translation; Course
2001 Instructional Guide.
American Sign Language Productions, Inc.
Interpreters, ASL students and teachers… 20 hour, ready-made
course for classes, or independent study. Shows 10 ASL features.
Compare ASL and English-like signing on the companion 2001
DVD. Include soft cover book.
DV 419
American Sign Language Learning System.
Star Interactive, Inc.
This DVD features over 2,600 signs, with fingerspelling, learning
games, searching capabilities in five languages, and the ability to
learn at your own pace. Includes Getting Started in Signing, Say it
by Signing and the bonus CD-ROM American Sign Language
Dictionary. (2 DVD & CD-ROM)
DV 419
ASL Numbers: Developing Your Skills.
Three part series that explains, demonstrated and offers practice
drills in the numbering systems of American Sign Language.
(Voice)
Volume 1 - Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
Volume 2 - Incorporating Systems
Volume 3 - Unique Systems
171
Videos
DV 419
The American Sign Language Phrase Book.
The three tapes correspond to the text, The American Sign
Language Phrase Book, by Lou Fant. Each tape contains phrases,
expressions, sentences and questions that come up in everyday
conversation. These phrases enable you to begin talking with Deaf
people without first having to master the grammar of the language.
Volume 1 - Everyday Expressions, Signing and Deafness,
Getting Aquatinted, Health and Weather
Volume 2 - Family, School, Food and Drink, Clothing,
Sports and Recreation
Volume 3 - Travel, Animals, Colors, Civics, Religion,
Numbers, Time, Dates, and Money
DV 419.03
American Sign Language Video Dictionary and Inflection
Guide. NTID & RIT
This DVD is unique from other programs in that it links thousands
of signs to sentences to show how signs change – inflect – from
sentence to sentence to change meaning. Created by ASL
specialists at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
Teaches over 2,700 signs. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Animals from A-Z.
Learn the names of over 80 animals, birds, and insects and see the
habitats where they live. Build skills in finger spelling and reading.
For cues, build skills in phonics. You can vary the speed for the
animated cure and the animated hand in each game. Include
Instruction papers. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Are Russian Sign Language and ASL Cousins?
A college sign language instructor, Keith Cagle, compares
notes with Igor Abramov, the late president of the Moscow
Federation of the Deaf, regarding their research into the common
roots of ASL and RSL. (ASL, CC)
172
Videos
DV 419
The Art of Interpreting ASL.
Examples of English sentences are demonstrated in ASL.
The textbook and CD-ROM are included.
DV 419
ASL Numbers: Developing Your Skills.
Three part series that explains, demonstrated and offers practice
drills in the numbering systems of American Sign Language.
(Voice)
Volume 1 - Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
Volume 2 - Incorporating Systems
Volume 3 - Unique Systems
DV 419
A Basic Course In American Sign Language.
These tapes are designed to be used with the book The Basic
Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol
Padden, and T.J. O’Rourke. The tapes include demonstrations of
the practice exercises in the text. (Volume 4 - Voice)
Volume 1 - Lessons 1-7
Volume 2 - Lessons 8-14
Volume 3 - Lessons 15-22
Volume 4 - Conversations
DV 419
A Basic Course In American Sign Language: Vocabulary.
This tape series has been specially designed to accompany: A
Basic Course in ASL.
DV 419.071 The Basics of Teaching American Sign Language.
Presented by Keith M. Cagle
This video is to help you with ASL teaching.
173
Videos
DV 419
Beginning ASL Videocourse.
Join the Bravo family-A Deaf father, hearing mother and two fun
loving Deaf children. You’ll watch and learn ASL during their funny
and touching family situations. Actor Billy Seago acts as your guide
and instructor throughout this popular series. (VHS & DVDs: ASL,
CC, Voice) Please specify Lesson number
Lesson 1: Meet the Bravo Family
Lesson 2: Breakfast with the Bravos
Lesson 3: Where’s the TV Remote?
Lesson 4: Let’s Go Food Shopping!
Lesson 5: Review Lessons 1-4
Lesson 6: Read any Good Fingers Lately?
Lesson 7: A School Daze
Lesson 8: A School Daze, The Sequel
Lesson 9: Dollar Signs
Lesson 10: Review Lessons 6-9
Lesson 11: Playing in the Park
Lesson 12: The Doctor is IN!
Lesson 13: Business as Unusual
Lesson 14: Let’s Go Clothes Shopping
Lesson 15: Review Lesson
Lesson 16: The People Behind the Bravo Family
DV 419
The Best of Say It With Sign.
Excerpts are provided from the 10-video set, “Say It With Sign”.
This video is about emergency signs, family, fingerspelling and
humor. (ASL)
DV 419
British Sign Language: ASL Translator.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
This DVD translates over 1,000 words in British Sign Language,
American Sign Language, British English and American English
using sign and text. (CD-ROM)
174
Videos
DV 419
Coffee Break Sign Language Lessons with Dr. Sign.
Dr. Sign presents sign language lessons. (ASL, CC, Voice)
Volume 1 - Lessons 1-5
Volume 2 - Lessons 6-10
DV 419
Come Sign With Us.
Twenty lively lessons each introduces ten selected “target
vocabulary” words in a format familiar and exciting to children in
English and Spanish. Handbook is included. (ASL, CC)
DV 419
Computer Fingers.
Three games designed to teach phonics, fingerspelled
handshapes, and the cued name of each letter. Also provides
practice for reading simple fingerspelled words and improving a
child’s reading and keyboarding skills. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Conversational Sign Language.
This video is designed to give a brief understanding of sign
language explaining how signs are made and the reasons behind
the signs. Included pamphlet. (ASL, Voice)
DV 305.868 Deaf Hispanic Heritage Culture Package.
This unique package contains everything you need to teach a unit
or help preserve Deaf Hispanic Heritage and Culture. The package
includes the four CD-ROMs listed bellow and the Mexican Sign
Language American Sign Language Translator II CD-ROM. Each
CD can be viewed in English or Spanish text and audio with ASL
video translations. CDs are also available individually.
• Somas Muy Fiesterus! (We Like a Good Celebration!)
Learn the fascinating history of Mexican traditions and
holidays with colorful pictures and amazing film footage from
National Geographic and Ethnosocope Film and Video. (CD)
175
Videos
• Tomados de la Mano (Hand in Hand) CD 1
This beautifully told and illustrated CD tells three intriguing
Hispanic Folktales: “The Laughing Skull,” “The Four
Brothers’ Adventure” and “How Bird Got Bright Feather.”
• Tomados de la Mano (Hand in Hand) CD 2
Contains three more beautifully told and illustrated Hispanic
Folktales: “The Singing Sack,” “The Singing Toad” and “Juan
Bo Bo and Three-Legged Pot.”
• Sueno Sordo Hispano-Americano
(Deaf Hispanic American Dream)
This unique CD gives you a glimpse into the history of Deaf
Hispanic Americans. It profiles 8 famous Deaf Hispanic
Americans and shares to deeply personal and often
hysterical stories by Mark Morales of growing up Deaf and
Hispanic in the U.S. Information and pictures can be printed
and colored.
• Mexican Sign Language: American Sign Language
Translator II
This program instantly translates almost 2,000 words
between four languages—Mexican Sign Language (video),
American Sign Language (video), and Spanish (text), and
English (text). Choose a word from the lists in either
language or type it yourself, and the other three languages
immediately appear. (CD-ROM)
DV 411
Deaf Perspectives on Sign Writing.
Two videos and two booklets discuss how Deaf opinions of Sign
Writing have changed, and how Sign Writing is changed.
(ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Deaf Tend your Non-Manual Signs in ASL.
Byron Bridges and Melaine Metzger
This video is designed to provide information about the non-manual
aspects of ASL. The video features Byron Bridges demonstrating
appropriate mouthing and it is a helpful tool for interpreters and
ASL students. The book is included. (ASL, CC, Voice)
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DV 419
The Faces of ASL.
This four part series focuses on developing accurate non-manual
signals and markers used in ASL. Tapes include descriptions and
demonstrations of facial behavior in context and practice exercises.
(ASL, Voice)
Volume 1 - Basic Declarative Sentences
Volume 2 - Basic Questions
Volume 3 - Complex Sentences
Volume 4 - Conditionals and Relative Clauses
DV 419
Finger Flicks Intermediate I, Tape 1.
This video provides practice drills to prove that you can learn to
understand fingerspelling. (ASL)
DV 419
Fingerspelled Names & Introductions A Template Building
Approach.
This video is to help build fingerspelling skills by recognizing
patterns. (Signed, Fingerspelled)
DV 419
Fingerspelling: Expressive and Receptive Fluency.
This comprehensive video by Joyce Linden Groode makes the
elements of fingerspelling understandable, including models of
handshapes and expressive and receptive practice techniques.
Included practice booklet. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
Fingerspelling and Numbers.
Palatine
Life-like photographs and animated hands help you to master
fingerspelling at your own speed and pace. (CD-ROM)
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Videos
DV 419
Fingerspelling Practice Tapes.
This instructional four-part series produced by Sign Enhancer’s Inc.
Each tape contains two instructional practice sections and a selfcorrecting comprehension test. Fingerspelling is presented from a
variety of camera angles with left and right-handed models.
Volume 1 - Proper Names
Volume 2 - Loan Signs
Volume 3 - Geographic Locations
Volume 4 - Miscellaneous Items
DV 419
First Color Words.
Learn the ten basic colors and how to read and spell their names.
Click on the crayon for a sneak peek at the color word if you need
help spelling it. Two Rainbow Games teach color using American
Sign Language, Cued Speech, Fingerspelling, or Speech. Live
video is used for signing, cueing, and fingerspelling. Rainbow
Game Cued Speech presents colors in Cued Speech, with or
without spoken words. Four Colored Word Games teach you how
to read and spell the color names. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
From Mime To Sign.
Presents signs in mime, body movement, facial expressions to
improve and enhance communication in ASL. Helps express,
emotions and thoughts. They are three parts of series of
videotapes, included the textbook.
Tape #1 - Chapter 1-5
Tape #2 - Chapter 6-9
Tape #3 - Chapter 10-11
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Videos
DV 419
Instant Immersion American Sign Language Deluxe.
From the history of American Sign Language to hand positions for
thousands of ASL words and phrases, the 8-CD set is the ultimate
way to learn how to let your fingers do the talking. Each disc is
packed with authoritative content developed in tandem with
experienced ASL instructors. The package features full-motion
signing instructions with reinforcing written descriptions, quizzes
and games, vocabulary synonym lists and complete phrases
arranged by category for a wide array of real-life situations.
(8 CD-ROM set)
DV 419
Introduction to ASL - PART 1 & 2.
Introduction to ASL is a wonderful way for beginners to learn basic
sign language. Each DVD contains over 500 words demonstrated
by McWiliams and covers most commonly used signs, the
alphabet, numbers, colors, animals, food, household items,
emotions, sports, and family. (DVD: ASL, OC)
DV 419
Kids’ American Sign Language.
Topics Entertainment
This CD introduces a child to ASL basics with interactive games
and animated vocabulary. (CD-ROM: ASL)
DV 419
The Joy of Signing.
The series of six videotapes that are correspond to the text, The
Joy of Signing. Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Chapters 1-4
Volume 2 - Chapters 5-9
Volume 3 - Chapters 10-13
Volume 4 - Chapters 14-17
Volume 5 - Chapters 18-22
Volume 6 - Chapters 23-25
DV 419
Learning American Sign Language.
Carol Padden and Tom Humphries teach ASL through this
videotape. Include textbook.
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Videos
DV 411
Lessons in Sign Writing.
Two videos and two booklets introduce Sign Writing and give
basics for learning Sign Writing.
DV 419
Linguistics of ASL.
Clayton Valli and Valerie Dively show stories and explain the
linguistics of ASL in ASL. (Voice)
DV 419
Marvin Teaches Fingerspelling.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
This CD helps beginners to learn the different handshapes that
make up the alphabet in sign language. In addition, signers of
every ability level can practice reading fingerspelled words at
different speeds, and can take a test to evaluate their new skills.
(CD-ROM)
DV 419
Match Pix.
Learn over 150 basic new words while playing. Three games
(Matchup, Tic Tac Toe and Bingo) match pictures to printed words.
Three other games present words by ASL sign, fingerspelling, and
Cued Speech. There are 14 word groups. Each group has 10 or
more words in it. Players can select a word group at anytime. Has
signed videos and animated cues. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Mexican Sign Language: ASL Translator II.
This program instantly translates almost 2,000 words between four
languages—Mexican Sign Language (video), American Sign
Language (video), and Spanish (text), and English (text). Choose a
word from the lists in either language or type it yourself, and the
other three languages immediately appear. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Mouth Morphemes in American Sign Language.
This video examines the different linguistic meanings expressed by
facial expressions and especially mouth movements. (ASL, CC)
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Videos
DV 419
Number Signs for Everyone: Numbering in ASL.
The videotape will help enhance you ability to understand and sign
numbers in American Sign Language. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 419
One, Two, Buckle Your Shoe: Numbering Systems in ASL.
H&H Publishing Company, Inc.
Learn the rules for fingerspelling numbers related to weight, height,
money, and numbering systems in ASL. The workbook and DVD
features Bob Alcorn showing you how to sign and comprehend
numbers correctly. (DVD: ASL)
DV 419
On Fire with Classifiers.
Mike “Dr. Sign” Tuccelli
Classifiers are specialized signs representing people, places, or
things and are also used to describe objects.
(VHS & DVD: SE, Voice)
DV 419
Parent Sign Series.
The five part series of ten lessons in which American Sign
Language is taught for everyday family situations. (ASL)
Please specify volume number
Volume 1 - Waking Up/Getting Dressed: Afternoon at Home
Volume 2 - Dinner at Home: Evening Activities
Volume 3 - The Fast Food Lunch: The Grocery Store
Volume 4 - An Afternoon at the Park: The Birthday Party
Volume 5 - Planning a Fire Escape Route: Visiting the
Dentist
DV 784.7
Pledge of Allegiance and The Star Spangled Banner.
Silent Word Media Resources
This video is great for teaching The Pledge of Allegiance and The
Star Spangled Banner in sign language. It uses a wonderful stepby-step, sign-by-sign approach that is helpful for school teachers,
educational interpreters and home use. (CC, SE, Voice)
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Videos
DV 419
Pursuit of ASL Interesting Facts Using Classifiers.
This video is designed to provide examples of how classifies can
be used within ASL context. (ASL)
DV 419
Ready! Set! Sign!!
A 24-lesson sign language course for beginning signers. Gallaudet
University awarded it the highest rating for Software to Go. It was
also ComputED Gazette’s Media & Methods Awards portfolio
winner in 2002, and was the 2001-2002 recipient for Best
Educational Software. Highlights: Provides approximately 13 hours
of video instruction, teaches over 1,250 signs equating to over
3,000 English words, lets you view any sign from any place in the
instructional sequence, teaches finger spelling, numbers and major
grammatical concepts, provides practices with immediate feedback
after every instructional segment, each lesson ends with a Cultural
Moment video providing information about deafness, Deaf people,
and Deaf Culture. It is also accessible through closed captions.
(5 CD-ROM set)
DV 419
Religious Signs.
This video discusses ideas for making religious signs more
accurately. (ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Russian Sign Language: ASL Translator.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc.
This DVD translates over 575 words in Russian Sign Language,
American Sign Language, Russian and English. (CD-ROM)
DV 419
Say It By Signing.
This videotape series teaches the basics of ASL and approximately
200 signs. Instruction is at a beginner level while practice scenarios
require a higher skill level. (ASL, Voice)
DV 419
Sign ASL? Sure, You Can!
Dr. Sign presents an introduction on review of ASL. (CC, Voice)
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Videos
DV 419
Sign Language Crash Course.
Massoud, LindaLee
ASL Vocabulary is demonstrated on these two parts of videotapes.
The each booklet is included. (ASL, PSE, CC)
General I - Language tips, Vocabulary, Non-verbal gestures
exercises, Sentences, Culture tips, ASL story & Dialogue.
General II – Vocabulary, ASL story, Gesture exercise,
Sentences, Dialogue and Fingerspelling & numbers.
DV 419
Sign Language for All Ages.
This videotape shows how to use sign language and fingerspelling
to communicate with the Deaf. The series of seven videotapes are
taught in Signed English. Include the guide. (SE, Voice)
DV 419
Sign Language for Everyone: How to Talk to a Person who
Can’t Hear. Christine Jenkins Productions
This fun DVD teaches in a unique and easy way over 300 signs in
ASL with English and Spanish subtitles. Topics include the
alphabet, how the Deaf understand movies, talk on the telephone,
and more. (DVD: CC, English and Spanish subtitles, SE, Voice)
DV 419
Sign Language Will Enhance Your Child’s Intelligence.
Dr. Sign discusses how sign language taught to children has been
proven to increase their intelligence. (ASL, CC, Voice)
DV 372.4
Sign Smith TM Reading Power TM
Vcom3D ®
In Reading Power, avatars sign along and provide feedback to
comprehension questions. Features: (CD-ROM & User Manual)
• Nine 3-d animated characters
• Zoom and rotate characters to show signing from all
angles
• 12 Illustrated children’s stories (captioning for each story)
• Interactive comprehension tests
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Videos
DV 419
Sign With Me: Building Conversations Volume 1.
Revised by Mary Pat Moeller, M.S. and Brenda Schick, Ph.D
The two parts videotapes containing eight lessons will teach you
basic signs to use with your child every day. The workbook is
included. (ASL, CC)
Part 1 - Lessons 1-4
Part 2 - Lessons 5-8
DV 419
Sign With Me: Building Concepts Volume 2.
Mary Pat Moeller, M.S. and Brenda Schick, Ph.D
The two parts videotapes containing eight lessons will help your
signing and parenting skills and stimulate your Deaf child’s
language acquisition. The workbook is included. (ASL, CC)
Part 1 - Lessons 1-4
Part 2 - Lessons 5-8
DV 419
Sign With Me: Positive Parenting Volume 3.
Mary Pat Moeller, M.S. and Brenda Schick, Ph.D
The two parts videotapes containing eight lessons will teach you
basic signs and ideas for praising your child and managing
behaviors. The workbook is included. (ASL, CC)
Part 1 - Lessons 1-5
Part 2 - Lessons 6-8
DV 419
Sign with Your Baby: How to Communicate with Infants Before
They Can Speak. Garcia, W. Joseph
This kit includes a book, training video and quick reference guide to
help you understand and communicate with your baby long before
your baby can speak. (CC)
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Videos
DV 419
Signing Fiesta.
The six parts of videotapes are providing instruction in Spanish,
English, and sign. (ASL, voice in English & Spanish, CC in
Spanish) Please specify Tape number
Tape #1 - Animals/ Insects & School/ Colors
Tape #2 - Family, Festivities & Action Verbs
Tape #3 - Questions, Feelings and Food
(Libros En Accion)
Tape #5 – Friendship, A Walk With My Father & Flowers For
Mother
Tape #6 – Daniel’s Basketball Equipment, First Day of
School & A Time To Share
Tape #7 – The Festival, Fifth Of May & Christmas
DV 419
Signing Naturally.
Dawn Sign Press
This series has become the curriculum of choice for learning ASL.
Activities include vocabulary and grammar in context and ASL
artists performing handshape stories, cheers, songs and poetry.
Include student workbooks. (VHS & DVD)
Level 1 - Units 1-12
Level 2, Part I - Units 13-15
Level 2, Part II - Units 16-17
Level 3 – Units 18-25 (DVD only)
DV 419
Signs for Computer Terms.
Produced by the National Association of the Deaf, this three part
videotapes are designed to accompany the text, Signs for
Computing Technology. (ASL, SE, Voice)
Volume 1 - Covers prefixes, suffixes and vocabulary A-D
Volume 2 - Covers vocabulary E-O
Volume 3 - Covers Vocabulary P-W
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DV 419
Signs of Drug Use.
James Woodward provides an introduction to some drug-related
vocabulary in ASL. (ASL, partially CC)
DV 419
Signs of Sexual Behavior.
James Woodward provides an introduction to some sex-related
vocabulary in ASL. (ASL, partially CC)
DV 419
Talking Hands.
The basic signs are demonstrated by the children and adults.
(ASL, SEE)
DV 419
Trix Upon a Time.
Steamboat Productions, LLC
Viewers of Trix Upon a Time go trough exercises designed to help
them improve their own ASL story narration using clearer body
language, gestures and signs. (DVD: ASL)
DV 419.03
The Ultimate American Sign Language Dictionary.
Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc
Designed to be a true dictionary for Deaf and hearing people alike,
this software provides an opportunity to discover how ASL signs
and English relate through meaning. Features over 2400 signs,
word identification through ASL (video clips and pictures) or English
(text and audio) and more. (3 CD-ROM)
DV 419
The Video Dictionary of ASL Signs.
English and Spanish words and phrases are demonstrated in ASL.
Two videotapes and manual are included. (CC, Voice in English)
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Videos
DV 419
You Can Sign!: American Sign Language for Beginners.
ASL Productions, Inc.
Learn ASL at your own pace with Parents’ Choice and Kid’s First!
Award-winning program! Join a fun family as you learn to sign with
your own. For both children and adults. For consumer home use
only. (DVD: ASL, CC, Voice)
Volume 1: Morning Routines, Household Signs and Food
Volume 2: Fingerspelling & Colors, School Signs, Numbers
and Money & Banking
Volume 3: Nature & Sports, Health & Medicine, Workrelated Signs and Clothing
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PERIODICALS
Deaf Life
Deaf Sports Review
Deaf USA
GA-SK newsletter (TDI)
Monthly Communicator (Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
NAD Broadcasters (National Association of the Deaf)
NADmag (National Association of the Deaf)
NJAD SPOTLIGHT (New Jersey Association of the Deaf)
ODYSSEY (Directions in Deaf Education)
RID Views (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc)
SIGNnews (Communication Service for the Deaf)
Silent News
TDI World
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