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I have finally done it!!! I want to announce that I have finally procured funding for a Deaf center in China. After my tearful frustration was expressed to Dave in 2002 or 3, I can't recall, about finding work in my field, I wanted to let everyone know that we will be offering classes in EASLFL (Eng...

Wherever you are, there is a local sign language, you should check with a local school for the Deaf for information about their language.

Yes, Japan has its own sign languages. I am sorry I don't know much about them. Dr. James Woodward at the University of Hong Kong is an expert on East Asian Sign Languages, you might want to contact him for better information. There is a website for the "school sign" used in Japan with English trans...

Stakeholders’ Position on the Teaching of English to Deaf Learners in China We, the undersigned, as legitimate stakeholders in Deaf education and cultural development in China, assume the following position on the teaching of English to Chinese Deaf learners. 1. Given that the English language is a ...