Fingerspelling How important is fingerspelling?

Fingerspelling. In an informal conversation among deaf people, fingerspelling constitutes less than 15% of the conversation.

Generally used in specific instanc First, last, and middle names Names of places (cities, states, stores) Titles of movies and books Certain foods For clarification when one sign has several meanings Technical Terms Higher Register of Vocab

Don’t move your hand! It shouldn’t look like a typewriter. Don’t jerk, bounce or move your hand. Keep your elbow down, close to your side. Hold your hand to the side of your chest, not in front of your face. Only used for double letters or Spelling out acronyms Example: FDA Food and Drug Adminstration Example: FDA Food and Drug Adminstration

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