Mermaids and sign language

[AptaMer]

If you want to learn how to communicate in ASL, Deaf Chats are a great place to learn.

Hey Mermaid Kali,

Very good point.

So I got on meetup.com, searched on "sign language" and lo and behold, the following popped up.

http://www.meetup.com/TorontoASLClub/

[theMerFanc]

Hmmm. Look like a few mers have thought about the idea of an MSL.

Would anybody be interested in perhaps participating in a thread specifically about development of Mer Sign Language? (or whatever it ends up being called)

There are a number of housekeeping topics that would have to be resolved first, such as

1. Name of the language, both in sign and in English (and other spoken languages)
2. Whether to base it on an existing land-based sign language, or whether it should be created de novo
3. How the language could be taught (videos posted here, seminars at mer-meetings?)
4. Whether there should be a language regulator like many languages have (such as Spanish, French & Russian) or should it be a libertarian free-for-all (like English, for example?)

I'm up for this. Anyone else?

This post is a few months old but I wanted to know if this ever got developed. I would LOVE to help with creating signs and testing and learning and being an overall dummy for the language. I would realy LOVE to see something universal(ish)

[Mermaid Ankhali]

This post is a few months old but I wanted to know if this ever got developed. I would LOVE to help with creating signs and testing and learning and being an overall dummy for the language. I would realy LOVE to see something universal(ish)

I think that it would help to base it on American Sign Language. Also, since this would be a new language and a constructed language and since we all live pretty far apart, there probably should be a regulator, at least in the beginning. That way, we could prevent different dialects of mer sign language.


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[theMerFanc]

I think that it would help to base it on American Sign Language. Also, since this would be a new language and a constructed language and since we all live pretty far apart, there probably should be a regulator, at least in the beginning. That way, we could prevent different dialects of mer sign language.


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maybe to begin with, but even ASL has dialects. I think that's part of what makes it super cool and unique - it evolves over time to fit the needs of the signer. But it could get super confusing xD

[Mermaid Ankhali]

I suppose it would be pretty cool if every pod had their own dialect of mer sign language, though!


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[frozenbutterflywings]

I'm studying to be an ASL interpreter and with my mermaiding skills my ultimate goal is to work with Deaf/hoh kids.


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[Mermaid Ankhali]

I'm studying to be an ASL interpreter and with my mermaiding skills my ultimate goal is to work with Deaf/hoh kids.


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That's so awesome! I wish that we lived nearby. Having another mermaid to swim with and a friend to sign with would be a dream come true!
P.S. I'm the president of the ASL club at my school.

[frozenbutterflywings]

That's so awesome! I wish that we lived nearby. Having another mermaid to swim with and a friend to sign with would be a dream come true!
P.S. I'm the president of the ASL club at my school.

That would be pretty awesome!


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[Mermaid Brielyn]

That's so awesome! I wish that we lived nearby. Having another mermaid to swim with and a friend to sign with would be a dream come true!
P.S. I'm the president of the ASL club at my school.

Mermaid Kali how have we not met yet? I was going to school for ASL/English interpreting. I've since changed my major but still use ASL as often as I can and love the Deaf community!

[Mermaid Ankhali]

Wow, for real?! Do you go to Deaf Chats around here?


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[Mermaid Brielyn]

I used to go in South Jersey. Are you still in the Oranges? That's a solid hour and a half north of me.

Wow, for real?! Do you go to Deaf Chats around here?


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[Mermaid Momo]

Sorry for reviving this dead thread but anyone know any free resources for learning ASL? I've been losing my hearing for years now and finally i am nearly completely dead I my right ear and would love to learn so i can communicate with others when/if my hearing completely goes and i can communicate with ppl and children who need it. But i don't have the time to take classes at my uni since I'm in my last year and hauling tail to finish

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[Mermaid Ankhali]

Hey, Mermaid Momo!

I've been learning/teaching ASL for a few years, and I've always found the absolute best resource to be in-person communication. The second best is the Internet! I would recommend googling individual words and watching ASL-related YouTube videos, then once you have a basic grasp, see if you can find a Deaf Chat near you. You can also watch Switched at Birth, but depending on where you live, there may be some regional signs that differ because Switched at Birth was filmed in California. Always remember to try to pick up as much as you can from those who are Deaf. Even if you know a different sign for something, it's best to be able to know them all.


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[theMerFanc]

Momo, I dont know exactly where you are in the valley but there is a Deaf/ASL Meetup I believe weekly at Green and Nami on 7th St. The best way to learn is to interact with fluid users of any language.

[Astridia]

There's some really good videos on youtube for learning sign language ( I learn for work but also it can be used underwater XD) (i use BSL tho so try looking up ASL on youtube)