Okay, I suck at posting anymore. But here are a few quick updates before I sit down and commit to actually writing something.
Attempted post from last week: Yesterday I had a meeting with Jean-Yves Augros at International Visual Theater. I learned SO much about the more recent history of Deaf politics in France and I'm excited to attempt to read/translate my notes and share this history with you! I offer a skeletal history for now until I can do more research and fill in the gaps. This interview was conducted in LSF and, when confusion necessitated, written French. I'm still learning both (smile). The good news, however, is that Jean-Yves was impressed with my LSF considering I only started learning it a month ago. Airkicks!
2. I had an awesome conversation with a Deaf German couple at Le Louvre last week. I followed them for a little bit to figure out which language they were signing (as if I can actually discern between any languages..) but decided to just introduce myself. I was so impressed that between ASL, LSF and German sign language, we had a conversation! They were here for 3 days on holiday from Hamburg. And, they wanted to know where to find the Mona Lisa. It was awesome.
3. I met with Jean-Yves again and learned a LOT about Deaf education in France. I was also introduced to many celebrity French Deaf leaders and actors. When I have more time to actually elaborate on any of these points, I certainly will. It will take some time to make sense of the notes I took.
4. Love you all. Sorry for the super lame, super delayed post on three really big things for me.
a bientôt!
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