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Deaf Culture is a very unique part of the Canadian scene. If you watch Deaf Culture in action, you will be captivated by the animated faces and lively hand movements which make up the fascinating language called ASL (American Sign Language). ASL is a complex language with its own syntax and grammar.
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CRTC Finally Approves Video Relay Service
For Deaf Canadians
For four years, the Canadian Association of the Deaf and the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf have been fighting tirelessly to bring Video Relay Service (VRS) to Canada. See more here |
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Coming Soon...
April/May 2008
ASL Instructor Certificate Program Training
Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf and Alberta Association of the Deaf proudly sponsor ASL Instructor Certificate Program training courses which will be held in Edmonton, Alberta in April and May 2008.
Structure of American Sign Language
This course provides a linguistic foundation in American Sign Language for individuals teaching it as a second language. Participants become acquainted with the building blocks of the language, sentence types, and norms of ASL syntax and pragmatics of using a visual-gestural language for communication. Participants also review the linguistic meaning and use of upper and lower facial markers, reciprocal signals and visual affect markers. Finally, participants consider sociolinguistic factors influencing the use of ASL. See our Flyer/Form
June 2008
June 7, 2008 ACSD's Meeting at EADCC
10 am to 3 pm - at EADCC, 14404 - 142 St., Edmonton, AB.
July 2008
ASL Immersion Week: July 7 – 11, 2008 at 8406 – 91 St. (rue Marie-Anne Gaboury) Campus St. Jean.
September 2008
September 13, 2008 ACSD's Meeting at EADCC 10 am to 3 pm - at EADCC, 14404 - 142 St., Edmonton, AB.
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