9/11: Fear in silence. This is a work-in-progress documentary film based on stories by Deaf and Hard of Hearing civilians who witnessed and survived the horror of September 11 attacks at the WTC.

Homepage.mac.com. 9/11 Fear in Silence. A compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information.

Austin unbound. From the age of three, Austin knew that his female anatomy did not fit him. In middle school, he changed his name and began to dress as a boy. Today, Austin identifies as a straight man and a member of the Portland queer ASL community. Austin unbound documents Austin's choice to get a double mastectomy. He and his best friend, James, travel from Portland to San Francisco for the surgery. This social issue film also follows Austin's life in his supportive, local queer ASL community and includes time with his girlfriend, his mother, grandmother and sisters.

Banks, M. Compensation. This film is about love between a deaf woman and a hearing man edures through time. Set in turn-of-the-century and present-day Chicago, this unique drama captures the spirit of the silent film era, exploring the conflicts that arise when society and its afllictions are imposed upon lovers existing at different points in time.

Best of Festival of Cinema for the Deaf. Produced by the Chicago Institute for the Moving Image, this is a collection of Deaf films from all over the world. Titles include The ride (USA), Edda's song (Canada), When I heard (United Kingdom), Perception (New Zealand), Wee three (United Kingdom), Hotel Central (United Kingdom), Reservoir wolves (United Kingdom), A Deaf cinematic experience (USA), and other bonus materials. DVD, 90 minutes, sign language/captions.

Davideo Productions is a motion picture film & broadcast television production, syndication and consulting firm based in Seguin, Texas and owned by Deaf broadcast/cable veteran David H. Pierce.

Deaf Film Festival (Berkeley, CA, 2003).

DeafSmith Journals.com. The mission of Deaf Smith Journals is to provide a place for deaf signed language artisans to showcase their stories, poetry and visual-gestural productions. Our ultimate goal is to encourage and preserve the rich heritage found within the natural signed language of the American Deaf culture.

Deafula. (1975). A theology student finds himself turning into a vampire and hunting other students for their blood.

DisabilityFilms.co.uk. [These are hearing films with a major d/Deaf character. Click the link for cast names, synopses and reviews.]

A summer to remember. TV film (1985) USA, drama.

Amy. TV film (1981) USA, 100 min, drama.

And now tomorrow. Film (1944) USA, drama.

And your name is Jonah. TV film (1979) 100 min, USA, drama.

Askari. Film (2002) 90 min, adventure.

Big little person. B/W silent film (1919) USA, drama.

Blue moon. TV film (1999) USA, drama.

Blue rodeo. TV film (1996) USA, 87 min, drama.

Bonanza: Silent thunder. Episode in TV series (1960) USA, 60 min, Western.

Breaking through (After the silence.) TV film (1996) USA, 93 min, drama.

Bridge to silence. TV film (1989) USA, 100 min, drama.

Children of a lesser God. Film (1986) USA, 110 min, drama.

Choices. Film (1981) USA, 90 min, sports true story.

Compensation. B/W film (1999) USA, 95 min, drama.

Cop land. Film (1997) USA, 104 min, cop drama.

Dead silence. Film (1997) USA, 99 min, thriller.

Deafula. B/W film (1974) USA, 95 min, horror.

Dummy. TV film (1979) USA, 100 min, true story.

Flesh and fury. Film (1952) USA, 82 min, sports.

For the first time. Film (1959) USA, 97 min, musical.

Fuzz. Film (1972) USA, 92 min, thriller.

Gigot. Film (1962) USA, 104 min, drama.

Hear no evil. Film (1993) USA, 97 min, horror.

His bodyguard (Silent echoes.) TV film (1998) USA, 93 min, thriller.

Immortal beloved. Film (1994) USA / UK, 120 min, drama.

Johnny Belinda. Film (1948) USA, 103 min, drama.

Little noises. Film (1991) USA, 110 min, drama.

Locked in silence. TV film (1999) USA, 90 min, true story.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Film (1977) USA, 135 min, drama.

Love is never silent. TV film (1985) USA, 100 min, drama.

Mr. Holland's opus. Film (1995) USA, 142 min, drama.

Once in a lifetime. TV film (1994) USA, drama.

One flew over the cuckoo's nest. Film (1975) USA, 133 min, hospital drama.

Picket fences. TV series (1992) USA.

Psych-Out. Film (1968) 82 min, drama.

Reasonable doubts. TV series (1991) USA.

Reckless. Film (1995) USA, 100 min, road movie.

See what I say. Film (1981) USA, documentary.

Silent victory: The Kitty O'Neil story. TV film (1979), USA, 100 min, true story.

Sound of love. Film (1977) USA, 74 min, romance.

Suspect. Film (1987) USA, 121 min, court drama.

The heart is a lonely hunter. Film (1968) USA, 125 min, drama.

The key. Film (1996) USA, 28 min, drama.

The man who played God (The silent voice.) B/W film (1932) USA, 81 min, drama.

The silent voice. Film (1915) USA, drama.

Tin man. Film (1983) USA, 89 min, drama.

Trapped in silence. TV film (1986) USA, 100 min, drama.

Turn around. Film (1987) USA, documentary.

Voices. Film (1979) USA, 107 min, drama.

Voices in a Deaf theater. Film (1996) USA, 24 min, documentary.

Walker. Film (1988) USA, 95 min, adventure.

When justice fails. Film (1997) USA, mystery.

Where the truth lies (90 days at Hollyridge.) TV film (1999) USA, mystery.

Wildflower. TV film (1991) USA, 100 min, drama.

(2006, May 16). "Dr. Hand" Wins Prestigious Telly Award. (2005). Synopsis: You will fly with the Magician and his two sidekicks: White-Bearded Monkey and Spinny the flying robot, through time and space as they take you on a journey to help a young deaf boy cure his "illness". In order to find the cure, you must travel through some dangerous territory in search of the three legendary Sign Language elements, which hold the cure to the young deaf boy's illness. As you begin your magical journey you will travel with them through the forbidden forest, secret caves and onto a mysterious island. During your trip you will meet odd characters along the way and also some dangerous creatures that must be overcome.

Eyethfilms: Films and and movies for the deaf. Eyethfilms is a Boston-based company film company that has carved out a very unique niche in the motion picture industry. It is the first film company to create intricate, meaningful feature-length films oriented towards the American Sign Language (ASL) audience, that are entirely accessible to mainstream audiences.

Hear my hands chronicles the story of a young deaf girl through four stages of her life. She is shown achieving her dreams with the video focusing on her ability, not her disability. The video closes showing a series of real life deaf role models shown succeeding in her chosen fields, including Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God) and Shelley Beattie (American Gladiators). This five minute music video has received rave reviews from both the deaf and hearing!

I is muck. Motion pictures.

I love you, but... explores allegiances of the heart vs. those of culture. After dropping her Deaf boyfriend off at the airport, Aimee, an attractive and confident young Deaf woman, finds herself wooed by Robert, a buff dancer who's fascinated by her. He's handsome, he's talented, he's well-to-do, but he's also hearing. Directed, written and performed primarily by Deaf artists, I Love You, But... follows Robert and Aimee's budding romance as they confront the thorny dilemmas of cross-cultural courting. In one telling sequence, the well-meaning Robert enrolls in a sign-language class that advocates "Easy English Signing", a thinly veiled satire of Signing Exact English (SEE). His clumsy attempts to communicate actually endear him to his reticent girlfriend. I Love You, But... is built around a series of family gatherings in which misconceptions about Deaf culture are dramatically debated. Topics include assimilation, deaf offspring and cochlear implants, but there are no easy answers here. As the film's title suggests even the heart has qualifications.

Jade Films: Where the passion of words are turned into action. Jade Films is an independent film production company engaged in the development and production of multi-media technology, video, broadcasting, television and film. The purpose of our mission is raise the consciousness about African Americans and Latinos who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, whether culturally Deaf or with varied degrees of hearing loss who do not identify with Deaf culture.

LightKitchen. Keychain was based on a true story. An encounter with a Deaf peddler in Paris, France. Rene Visco decided to create a film based on that brief encounter revealing the Deaf identity at its core despite language barriers.

Listen to the hands of our people. An award winning documentary about seven H.I.V. positive Deaf and Hard of Hearing people living with AIDS. They also talk about coping with fears, fears of dying, being alone, and accepting it.

Lubotsky, J. Films in ASL and other Sign Language. Full-length films with ASL as a primary language, Other works in ASL, Films in English with significant use of ASL, Films in other sign languages (includes BSL, CSL, DGS, INS, LSF, LIBRAS, LSI, NGT, FSE, JSL, RSL, SFS).

No talking allowed. Alex, a deaf artist, has had some trouble dealing with hearing models for his painting projects. He shares his frustrations with his friends at a local coffeehouse, and his friends suggest that Alex engage a model in a silent encounter in which Alex would be able to focus on his painting. Rebecca, a deaf model, answers Alex's advertisement for a figure model, with the mandate, "no talking allowed." Both Rebecca and Alex pretend to be hearing people, and comedy ensues as a result.

Soda stories was conceived from Eliza's experience with her own Deaf sister and her other three siblings. She continually seeks out new dynamics of Deaf and hearing family members, depending on age difference, who is older or younger, gender, culture, the ratio of Deaf people in the family, what type of communication was encouraged, and who took on interpreting tasks. The film is in open development. We are now accepting submissions to be featured on our Soda Stories Gallery.

Somalia. This is a story about love, life's lessons, and human connections.

Supalla, T. Charles Krauel: A profile of a Deaf filmmaker. ISBN: 0-915035-33-2. Skillfully edited and produced, [it] recaptures a thriving American Deaf community in the first half of the twentieth century. The feeling of Deaf culture of another time pervades this valuable archival video. Charles Krauel's zeal in filming cultural events left an important legacy - an opportunity to study the Deaf community from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Cultural behavior can be observed throughout the documentary, rich with Deaf folklife such as signed sing-alongs that were a staple of social gatherings of the time. Footage of residential schools and students, Deaf cheers, and spontaneous performances is included. Also included is a revealing interview with Charles Krauel shortly before he died at the age of 98. View video sample.

The adventure of the blue carbuncle. is a mystery of the derby and the Christmas Goose. Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The adventure of the speckled band. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band", Helen Stoner is afraid to sleep-she's afraid for her life! Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The forgotten underdogs. A compelling documentary about Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people who were the FIRST citizens to become shut out from outside communication and 'left in the dark,' and the LAST to receive access to critical information.

The golden legacy. Jonas Longfellow is on his deathbed and he is thinking of what to do with his stolen fortune. In lieu of a will, he writes three letters to his three sons. All three letters contain cryptic references and clues to the location of a fabled treasure that he reportedly had seized on one of his voyage. Each letter is so cleverly devised that the treasure can only be found if the three sons resolve their feuds, come together and share their letter with one another. They never resolved their feud...

The key. Francis James, 1996.

The red-headed league. Unnravel the mystery behind the Red-Headed League's newest member's feelings of deceit and betrayal. Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The story of Alexander Graham Bell. FIlm (1939) USA, 97 min, biography.

Two worlds apart. A thriller guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seats! Robert meets the son of a long lost colleague, Cook and excitment ensues as their worlds collide.

Universal Signs [close captioned for the hearing] is more than the story of a Deaf man; it is a story about being Deaf. In an approach unlike any other film about the Deaf, Universal Signs is primarily told through American Sign Language (ASL) with captions for the hearing. In this way, the audience travels on a first person journey through the Deaf world and culture. From ASL mistakes to common miscommunications, everyday life experiences of the Deaf are explored. Deafness is not treated as a physiological condition. In Universal Signs, the Deaf world is viewed as a rich, thriving culture exemplified by strong characters such as: Chris, a linguistics professor; Natalie, a law student; and Andrew, an artist and IT specialist. In Universal Signs, ASL interpreters and hearing individuals do not play Deaf characters - Deaf actors play all Deaf characters!

American Deaf literature

Cagle, K. M. 1000 Deaf and ASL jokes and stories. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation. . . shows how Deaf people create ASL and Deaf cultural jokes, folklore and creative artistic stories through playing and creative use of ASL, ASL handshapes and numerical signs, signed English, written English, sounds of English words, deafness, hearing people and groups within the Deaf community." To order.

Cook, P.

Cookin' with humor. Signs of Development, Inc.

From a gator ride to the dentist office. Signs of Development, Inc.

United States of ASL Poetry and other tales. Signs of Development, Inc.

"Peter Cook is an internationally known Deaf performing artist. His original stories, told in American Sign Language, showcase his versatility by incorporating pantomime, acting, and movement in an innovative style rarely seen in performances of this kind. His dynamic, humorous, and at times poignant facial expressions combine to form a delightful smorgasbord of visual pleasure sure to fascinate deaf and hearing audiences of all ages. Peter Cook's performances are so clear that hearing audiences will barely need the equally dynamic spoken English translations."

Guy Wonder: Stories and artwork. This documentary is the closest thing to an autobiography of a Deaf artist you'll ever get your hands on. Guy Wonder is a third-generation Deaf man who has led a captivating life. Funny and sad stories about growing up in a Deaf family and in a Deaf school, becoming an artist in New York City, and making a new niche for himself in San Francisco fill this DVD. And Guy Wonder: Stories and Artwork answers the question: How did he become a Deaf artist? Along with the stories, a ton of extras, and a conversation with the director about signing creativity, Guy Wonder gives a tour of his artwork, all of which draws you into the same room with this unforgettable Deaf artist. This side includes a video clip of this DVD.

Harris Communications web store: Entertainment.

Hernandez, M. Manny ASL. "Manny Hernandez is one of the most renowned American Sign Language (ASL) storytellers of our time. He shares with us thirteen of his classic stories, which have delighted audiences all over the world since 1988. Over 100 minutes of ASL!"

Signing treasures: Excerpts from Signing naturally videos. Starring: Ben Bahan, Dan Lynch, Ethan Bernstein, Ella Mae Lentz, Cinnie MacDougall, Freda Norman, Anthony Natale, Mary Hill Telford. ISBN: 0-915035-67-7. ... filled with skits, stories, songs, and folklore recited by popular Deaf artists in one compact 50-minute video. Not only are you guaranteed repeated viewing pleasure, you'll discover a renewed appreciation for American Sign Language and the talents and creativity of Deaf people.

Supalla, S. & Bahan, B. (1994). ASL literature series: Bird of a different feather & For a decent living. Workbook: 197 pages; soft cover; ASL; VHS: 120 minutes; ASL only, no voicing or captions. Two narratives as told in the student videotext are signed by the original oral literary artists. The accompanying workbook allows the user to study these narratives divided into structural units: strophes, topic units, chapters, and parts. (Webmaster: I haven't watched the second story, but the first one is rife with classifiers. You couldn't ask for a videotape that would show you more in such a short time and the story is very instructive and entertaining.)

The story of Alexander Graham Bell. FIlm (1939) USA, 97 min, biography.

American Deaf performing arts

Bragg, B. Interview with Bernard Bragg: The man behind the mask. ISBN: 0-915035-53-7. Bragg relates life-stories and experiences about: How he received a "lesson in laughter" from a noise-sensitive teacher. Why he suffered through an "articulation" performance. How his last name was spelled "POIC".

Bruce, Trix. (2005).

ASL role shifting: "He Said, She Said..." Role-Shifting is so much more than that being narrator. Become the role of different people to tell the story! It is important for the audience to tell which character is speaking! The workshop will focus on ASL storytelling techniques for: 1) developing story characters, 2) using role shift, eye gaze, and spatial referencing 3) identifying speakers, shifting between speakers, and matching speakers' affect, and 4) understanding the difference between the storytelling and discourse. Participants will have hands-on practice with the material presented in the workshop.

ASL semantics: Precision of expression series focus word: Fall. Semantics is defined as the study of meanings expressed by the elements of a language or a combination of the elements. A concept expressed in an ASL sign often cannot be conveyed by a single all-purpose English word. Likewise, English words and phrases may have variations in meaning, which require translations using different ASL signs. This workshop helps the student advance skills in translating the languages of ASL and English.

More classifers storytelling. Classifiers can do anything! (Well, almost.) This video offers a variety of stories presented by Trix entirely through the use of classifiers. You'll see handshapes transforming into animals, places, objects, and more. Have fun with more classifier storytelling!

Once upon a time: An ASL storytelling handbook. Create your own visual storytelling! Brainstorm the steps needed to put a story together. List all the details of the play that affect the body's senses ( vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch). Imagine yourself as a member of the audience ( both deaf & hearing). What do they really want to see? Exercises that help you learn how to make clearer body language, gesture, and signs. Finalizing the story and narration in ASL.

Tales of a mad, mad, mad, ASL world. With her creative storytelling, she brings into play various hand shapes, classifiers, 3-D representations, personification, role shifts, international sign, and more. Let Trix take you a on roller coaster ride through ASL poetry, storytelling, and folk tales.

Bruce Hlibok Story. A documentary story about a frustrated Deaf theater artist who claimed fame on Broadway at such a young age until illness cuts his acting and writing career short. He was also a misunderstood and controversial artist.

Cutting the edge of a free bird. African-American lesbian wants to go to NYU, but her mother wants her to go to Gallaudet University for the deaf.

DeafDC.com. The most hilarious deaf videos ever. Posted by Adam Stone on Thu 1 Jun 2006. There's been so much discussion of supposed "divisions" within the deaf community lately (oral vs. ASL, educated vs. grassroots etc.) that it's all gone into sheer absurdity. Filmmaker Wayne Betts, Jr., apparently agrees, and developed three knee-slappin'-funny videos illustrating excellent caricatures of pretty much all of these "divisions." As a friend said, they're "genius-funny." Need a good, hard laugh? (1) Deaf Power, (2) Funny Joke, (3) Me Is The Good.

Hernandez, M. Manny ASL. Manny Hernandez is one of the most renowned American Sign Language storytellers of our time. In this DVD, he shares 13 of his classic stories which have delighted audiences worldwide since 1988. Although there is no sound, the volume does have English translations for those who do not know sign language. Besides the stories, the DVD also features 42 minutes of outtakes, interviews and a few surprises. Shot on location around New York City.

American Deaf poetry

ABC stories. Sign Media, Inc. The challenge of an ABC story is to use letters of the manual alphabet, in alphabetical order, to tell a story. To capture the creativity and genius of the stories, the videotape uses slow motion and on screen graphic displays.

Cook, P. United States of ASL Poetry and other tales. Signs of Development, Inc.

Graybill, P. Poetry in motion.

Harris Communications web store: Entertainment.

Lentz, E. M. The treasure. In an hour-long DVD, this native-daughter of the Deaf community gives passionate expression to personal and social observations in exquisite American Sign Language (ASL).Through the powerful imagery and rhythms of ASL, Ella creates an intimate portrayal of both her own life's joys and challenges and her community's bonds and clashes.

LightKitchen. You me deaf. A gritty yet vivacious combination of song and monologue, with dance rhythms, where the performer extols the spirit of being Deaf as a force of unity that rises above the differences of background.

Miles, D. Gestures. The poems that you will experience, share the life of two wonderful worlds of discourse. They reflect the rich legacy of the English of Wales, a region endowed with music and legend to match its mineral wealth. They document and illustrate the quickening influence of American Sign Language on a poetic temperament. Each show is 10 minutes in length, sound, color, sign/voice narration. GESTURES A: The Gesture, Cloud Magic, Seasons. GESTURES B: The Cat, The S-K-U-N-K, Our Dumb Friends, Elephants Dancing, waiting. GESTURES C: Invocation, Defiance, Hang Glider. GESTURES D: Total Communication, Deaf Child, California Freeways, Language for the Eye.

Rennie, D. Poetry in motion.

Sutton-Spence, R. An overview of Sign Language poetry. A 21-page paper. Also available as a pdf file at http://www.let.kun.nl/sign-lang/echo/docs/SL_poetry.pdf

Valli, C.

ASL poetry: Selected works of Clayton Valli. San Diego, CA: Dawn Sign press. VHS: 105 minutes; signed in ASL; voiced. Twenty-one original Valli poems are recited by sixteen native signers. Narrator Lon Kuntze guides the viewer through this fairly new medium, revealing hidden meanings in the poems, and affording a keen understanding of the material. View video sample.

(1990). Poetry in motion. Sign Media, Inc.

American Sign Language

American Sign Language phrase book. Set of 3 VHS: 60 minutes each; signed in ASL. Realistic, meaningful situations aid in sign language mastery. You'll learn novel expressions cleverly organized around everyday topics. Accompanying videotapes each contain over 200 phrases, expressions or sentences organized by commonly occurring themes. Also available as a CD-ROM.

American Sign Language Version 2- (ASL V2) CD-ROM is the only tool you'll need to master the skills needed for this marvelous language. Containing over 600 commonly used signs, you are sure to learn what you need in the least amount of time possible. ASL is easy to use and contains Study Room and Exercises Room, featuring a dictionary format. Step by step animation and a fully functional test application will maximize your retention and to ensure positive result.

American Sign Language vocabulary CD-ROM. This PC/Macintosh compatible CD-ROM contains approximately 1,850 signs from American Sign Language that are linked with 3,500 English synonyms. Capabilities include being able to search by word or phrase-a useful reference for practicing or reviewing ASL skills. Developed by the American Sign Language and Interpreter Education department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).

American Sign Langauge video dictionary and inflection guide. Includes 2,700 individual signs, and 2,000 of them in one or more of 650 sentences. All signing is by Deaf native signers in sharp QuickTime movies. A "Similar Signs" feature shows signs that look alike grouped together for comparison, and 1, 000 signs are shown in categories by meaning (countries, animals, etc.). The CD works on Windows and Mac computers.

ASL across America. Sign Media, Inc. These tapes illustrate how ASL is influenced by variables like age, gender, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, geographical location and educational background. They allow students to develop a heightened awareness about the language of ASL, the cultural values of Deaf people and an understanding of the communicative attitudes of the Deaf community. (Cities: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Detroit, Albuquerque, Seattle, St. Paul.)

ASL grammatical aspects. Guide, videotape, CD-ROM. 60 minutes, signed in ASL & Pidgin Sign English, closed captioned, voiced in selected segments; Guide: 113 pages, soft cover. This Grammatical Aspects Course package provides a rare comparison between ASL and PSE and 10 common ASL linguistic features. Used with the CD-ROM and videotape, it provides 20 hours of effective instructional activities and improves both your ASL and Pidgin Sign English skills.

ASLinfo.com. Sign dictionaries, CD-ROMs and videos.

ASL/PSE grammar & sentence structures. Comparative translations. VHS: 60 minutes; signed in ASL & Pidgin Sign English; closed captioned; voiced in selected segments.

Baer, A. M.

Academic ASL. Signs of Development, Inc. "More and more Deaf consumers are accessing advanced academic studies. Because of this, interpreters are challenged to develop their skills to interpret appropriately in an academic register. This WWWorkshop will address various aspects of academic register that set it apart slightly from working in other registers." To order.

Second language proficiency. Signs of Development, Inc. "This wwworkshop focuses on the common patterns of ASL production by interpreters whose first language is English. The context of this study was an academic setting; however, these patterns transcend all aspects of an interpreters work from English to ASL. At the completion of this wwworkshop interpreters, educators, and mentors will have a tool by which they can analyze the work of their own work or the work of a colleague in terms of successful strategies (proficient), adequate interpretations (emerging), and those that are less effective (diagnostic)." To order.

Bar-Tzur, D.

ASL number systems in technical discourse. Scroll down to "Resources".

Professional development: Do-it-yourself - Fingerspelling resources

Use of classifiers in technical discourse - resources.

Basic course in American Sign Language. VHS: 1 hour; signed in ASL; voiced; no captions. Four Deaf teachers and three hearing students provide a variety of models for the exercises.

Bienvenu, MJ & Colomos, B.

ASL numbers: Developing your skills (Cardinal & ordinal systems; Incorporating systems; and Unique systems). Sign Media Inc.

The face of American Sign Language. Designed by MJ Bienvenu and Betty Colonomos, these tapes instruct students how to develop non-manual signals and markers in ASL. Descriptions and demonstrations of facial behavior in context and practice exercises are included on each tape. (Set of four videotapes: Basic declarative sentences; Basic questions, Conditional and relative clauses; Complex sentences.) Sign Media Inc.

Bridges, B. & Metzger, M. (1996). Deaf tend your: Non-manual signs in ASL. Book: 67 pages (Calliope Press); soft cover. VHS: 30 minutes; closed captions; ASL with English voice-over. This work focuses on mouth movement in greater depth than other works of its kind, surveying 50 different categories.

Bruce, Trix. Bruce, T.

ASL role shifting: "He Said, She Said..." Role-Shifting is so much more than that being narrator. Become the role of different people to tell the story! It is important for the audience to tell which character is speaking! The workshop will focus on ASL storytelling techniques for: 1) developing story characters, 2) using role shift, eye gaze, and spatial referencing 3) identifying speakers, shifting between speakers, and matching speakers' affect, and 4) understanding the difference between the storytelling and discourse. Participants will have hands-on practice with the material presented in the workshop.

ASL semantics: Precision of expression series focus word: Fall. Semantics is defined as the study of meanings expressed by the elements of a language or a combination of the elements. A concept expressed in an ASL sign often cannot be conveyed by a single all-purpose English word. Likewise, English words and phrases may have variations in meaning, which require translations using different ASL signs. This workshop helps the student advance skills in translating the languages of ASL and English.

English equivalents. 3 CD-ROM set. CD 1: Advanced linguistic features of ASL, including less common classifiers, directionality and what Bruce calls "Silent ASL" -- those small facial movements that convey so much without a finger being lifted. CD 2: Interpreting dialogue and conjunctions, as well as time concepts, regional variations, and idioms. CD 3: Developing sign-to-voice interpreting skills that match ans ASL storyteller's style of expression and ends with multiple story segments that are perfect for sign-to-voice practice.

More classifers storytelling. Classifiers can do anything! (Well, almost.) This video offers a variety of stories presented by Trix entirely through the use of classifiers. You'll see handshapes transforming into animals, places, objects, and more. Have fun with more classifier storytelling!

Once upon a time: An ASL storytelling handbook. Create your own visual storytelling! Brainstorm the steps needed to put a story together. List all the details of the play that affect the body's senses ( vision, sound, smell, taste, and touch). Imagine yourself as a member of the audience ( both deaf & hearing). What do they really want to see? Exercises that help you learn how to make clearer body language, gesture, and signs. Finalizing the story and narration in ASL.

Tales of a mad, mad, mad, ASL world. With her creative storytelling, she brings into play various hand shapes, classifiers, 3-D representations, personification, role shifts, international sign, and more. Let Trix take you a on roller coaster ride through ASL poetry, storytelling, and folk tales.

Burstein, G. Bummy's basic parliamentary workshop. Closed-captioned, voice-over. ISBN: 0-915035-51-0. Meetings dragging on? Losing sight of the agenda? Eyes glazing over? Get business accomplished and decisions made smoothly and painlessly with this easy-to-follow instructional video! Well-known parliamentarian Bummy Burstein teaches you how to minimize confusion and maximize effectiveness at meetings. In this in-depth yet relaxed video workshop, Bummy conducts a mock meeting full of common procedural errors and demonstrates the correct ways to implement parliamentary procedure. As the Deaf club members make procedural mistakes, Bummy intercedes and explains the proper procedure for each particular situation. This provides a simple method for learning the techniques essential for efficient and productive meetings. Use Bummy's Parliamentary Workshop to save yourself and your fellow participants a lot of grief and make meetings more enjoyable.

Caccamise, F., Newell, W., Mumford, B. & Hoke, L. (2000, January) American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture materials: Distributors, ASL curriculums, and technical communication . Downloadable, requires Acrobat Reader.

Cagle, K. M.

1000 ASL Faces. Signs of Development, Inc. "Mr. Cagle presents the various combinations of facial expression and body grammar with a number of activities to challenge the participant to develop a strong lexical English and sign base to assist in accurately and equivalently interpreting between English and ASL. The focus will be on the meaning that non-manual signals bring to the signed message." To order.

1000 Deaf and ASL jokes and stories. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation. . . shows how Deaf people create ASL and Deaf cultural jokes, folklore and creative artistic stories through playing and creative use of ASL, ASL handshapes and numerical signs, signed English, written English, sounds of English words, deafness, hearing people and groups within the Deaf community." To order.

ASL sentence types. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation introduces you to 20 types of ASL sentences. Accompanying each of the descriptions of the sentence types is a set of four example sentences with their corresponding English interpretation. You will be given an opportunity to identify ASL sentence types in a pre and post-test and also to expressively develop each of the sentence types from an English script. There are activities for each section and stories to guide you in your development and understanding of the various sentence types you will find in ASL discourse." To order.

Construct in ASL, how? Signs of Development, Inc. "This hands-on experiential workshop will help the students of ASL to understand and learn how to use the following principles in signing to construct the objects: subject/object along with color, size, noun and classifier; reference point; object subject verb; and classifiers of CL: A, B, C, C-small, F, G, H, I and 5-bent." To order.

Comm Tech Lab. Personal Communicator CD-ROM. The software was originally created using Hypercard. As digital video and compression technology improved, we were able to rerecord the ASL signs, expanding the raw number from the original 300 up to beyond 2500 signs. We added English synonyms, increasing the number of English words covered to more than 4500. It is a cross-platform, Mac and Windows product. All of the recorded sign videos plus explanations from David Stewart of how the signs are formed can be viewed online at the ASL Browser web site.

Dawnsign. Numbering in American Sign Language. Everything you need to know for expressing numbers in terms of quantities, time, money, measurements, game scores, and more. Twelve chapters of number sign vocabulary and phrases, shown with sign illustrations and English translations. (95 pgs, softcover.)

Greenberg, P. Sign Can You. The basic principle [of this book] is that you need only a small vocabulary to begin using a second language. The vocabulary was carefully chosen to be useful to everyday conversation. The 341 illustrations include an extensive list of synonyms, creating a sign index of 1,325 English words. A DVD accompanies the book. It demonstrates the 341 illustrations of the book, and has 341 short messages that use the vocabulary of the book. It also demonstrates the numbers and the ASL alphabet.

Harris Communications web store: Sign Language.

Humphries, T. L., C. A. Padden, R. Hills, P. Lott, & D. W. Renner. (2002). Learning American Sign Language Video to Accompany "Learning American Sign Language. Allyn & Bacon. ISBN-10: 0205275540 | ISBN-13: 9780205275540. American Sign Language students will find themselves captivated and entertained by this state-of-the-art video. This new video presents all 72 dialogues and each of the key structures in this book. Four internationally known, Deaf actors animate the dialogues and give life to the text illustrations, allowing students to preview and review instructional materials at home to enhance their classroom learning. These fluent ASL users also model facial expressions and conversational gestures appropriate to American Sign Language.

Info to Go: Communication and Sign Language.

Interax Sign Language video course. Using the Interax Video Sign Language Course you can develop signing skills at your own pace and convenience. By watching the DVDs just a few minutes a day, you'll be amazed how many signs you learn and how easy they are to remember. Unlike sign language books, video shows the motion, speed, direction, and important facial expressions of each sign.

Joslin, G. ASL principles - Idioms, English idioms.

Lazorisak, C. High visual orientation. Signs of Development, Inc. "This WWWorkshop will provide the tools to help get inside the minds of our consumers to 'see' how information should be presented: How to develop and apply high visual techniques; how to develop the ability to use gestures in various situations; how to apply the techniques to ASL communication and to interpreting." To order.

Lazorisak, C. & Lazorisak, A.

International cities and historical signs. Signs of Development, Inc. "Ever been in the situation when the name of a city, world leader or historical piece of information came up in your work repeatedly and you wished you knew that sign name? This comprehensive professional development activity will provide you with signs for cities around the world as well as an in-depth discussion about how they got these name signs." To order.

Sports & P.E. signs. Signs of Development, Inc. "As interpreters, we do not only work in classroom settings interpreting lectures. Our work frequently finds us in gyms or out on the playing fields. This rough and tumble workshop is presented by a sports lover who will not only teach you the signs for the most popular sports and games but will do so through his talent of storytelling which will give you the information in context (research has proven this to be the most effective way to learn.) Andy is a graduate of the NJ School for the Deaf and is a master storyteller." To order.

Lazzari, N.

Facial expressions. Deaf instructor gives a clear presentation of the importance of facial expression in ASL. Signed in ASL and voiced with on-screen text.

Noun/Verb pairs. See how several nouns and verbs are signed, using variations of ASL parameters. Signed in ASL and voiced with on-screen text.

Learning Hypersign 4.0 CD164. From the makers of American Sign Language Learning System, Learning Hypersign 4.0 contains over 2,000 signs and instructions on American Sign Language in both the English and Spanish languages. Features include full motion video, age-level specific vocabulary, everyday phrases, ASL conventions, customer word lists and a host of games and activities.

Lessard, P., Veltri, D., and Jarashow, B. (2000). Classifiers: A closer look. The full product contains a 476-page instructor's manual divided into 2 volumes, 5 CD-ROMs for laboratory use, an additional CD-ROM for use by the instructor, and 4 videotapes to use in the classroom.

Linguistic terms explained in ASL. This videotape provides an accurate interpretation, between English and ASL, of a core lexicon for the complex linguistic sciences.

MacDougall, C. (1997).Number signs for everyone: Numbering in American Sign Language. VHS: 70 minutes; voiced; closed captioned. This video shows how numbers are used in everyday life, including quantities, time, money, game scores and more. Cinnie MacDougall discusses the rules and concepts of number signs briefly and then models demo the numbers and use them in sentences.

McWilliams, L. [ASL] Idioms.

Receptive number practice with Dr. Sign. Mike Tuccelli, instructor. All kinds of numbers! Fractions, decimals, phone numbers, social security numbers, addresses, etc. 60 minutes.

Riggs, T. Visual vernacular: Storytelling techniques in ASL. Signs of Development, Inc. "This presentation will focus on five features of Visual Vernacular which include: Long shot and close up to give a distance perspective to the story, fast and slow motion to slow down or speed up the action to build anticipation as the story unfolds, zooming in and out to gain a variety of perspectives of an object or person, panoramic view to 'set the stage' for the story and develop the story environment, role shifting to show movements, activities, and communications by various characters and how they interact with all other characters and in their environment in the story." To order.

Sign in Time.

Sign Language for everyone. An interactive guide to learning American Sign Language.

Struxness, K. (1996). Mouth morphemes in American Sign Language. Order this videotape from DeBee Communications, Inc., 6965 El Camino Real, Suite 105, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

The video dictionary of ASL signs. There are 2,849 words and signs in this video dictionary. These are all in alphabetical order on two-two hour VHS Videocassette tapes, four hours in all.

Tuccelli, M.

Coffee Break Sign Language Lessons 1-5. Five short lessons give you the basic vocabulary and grammatical structure to begin signing! Aired by Times Warner Cable - you will love this "user friendly" approach and learn things not found in books. Tips on avoiding common mistakes are given. Hundreds of words are shown conceptually, with basic ASL grammar explained.

Coffee Break Sign Language Lessons 6-10. Five short lessons give you the basic vocabulary and grammatical structure to begin signing! Aired by Times Warner Cable - you will love this "user friendly" approach and learn things not found in books. Tips on avoiding common mistakes are given. Hundreds of words are shown conceptually, with basic ASL grammar explained.

Ultimate American Sign Language Dictionary CD-ROM. Designed to be a true dictionary for deaf and hearing people alike, this package provides an opportunity to discover how ASL signs and English relate through meaning. The meaning of signs that have no single English word equivalent can be discerned (e.g., What's happening?), and multiple English words that share the same sign (e.g., all, total, whole) can be found by describing the sign. Variations of a single English word that share the same sign (e.g., happy, happily) are shown with the part of speech.

Valli, C., Lucas, C., Farb, E. & Kulick, P. (Ed.). (1992). ASL PAH!: Deaf students' perspectives on their language. This unique tape/text combination features student essays and journal entries on the role of American Sign Language in the lives of Deaf students. The companion videotape features the authors further discussing their perspectives and recollections of their experiences.

Zoos software - ASL. Scroll to lowe left corner.

Artistic interpreting: Music, poetry and theater

Adams, P. Incorporating metaphor & idioms. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop has a four-fold focus: to understand what consumers might visualize if there is not an interpretation of idiomatic and metaphoric expressions (e.g., the conveying of the information into the target language is rendered from the source language in essentially the same form such as water under the bridge being signed as water under the bridge); to provide one possible ASL interpretation of these expressions in context; to provide you with the underlying meanings of the idiomatic expressions; and since a significant degree of English is spoken via idiomatic phrases, it would follow that our interpretations from ASL to English should contain these expressions; therefore, the final focus will be to assist in using these idiomatic phrases in our ASL to English interpretations to make them sound more 'hearing-like'." To order.

Bruce, P. Theatrics to enhance interpreting skills. Signs of Development, Inc. "Application of technical tools to expand interpreters' knowledge of using intensity level of emotions and thoughts. Reduce inhibition and boost assertive interpretations. Identification of techniques demonstrated by the presenter and application of these techniques through storytelling activities: Character development, sounds as grammatical ASL, speed/pacing, role shifting, 3-dimensional." To order.

Cassell, J. Folk music concert in ASL. Sign Enhancers. Here's a front row seat at a concert by John McCutcheon with ASL interpreter. 45 min. (Order# 3B)

Eastman, G. Deaf culture autobiographies. Sign Enhancers, Inc; VHS: 40 minutes each; signed in ASL; no captions. Interpreted by well-know author and actor Lou Fant. Internationally acclaimed Gilbert Eastman gives the intimate details of his life--the frustrations and the triumphs--as well as two delightful performance pieces [including his stirring translation of the Star Spangled Banner]. Interpreted by well-known author and actor Lou Fant.

Fant, L.

Eletelephony. Extremely clever, witty use of signs and mime to relate the bubbly story of a poor elephant trying to use a telephone. 30 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration and in DVD format.

Jabberwocky - From Alice in Wonderland. A young reader becomes engrossed in a story about Alice in Wonderland and his mind wanders. He dreams. Behold we are now in a fantasyland where people and animals are all dancing and signing. Costumed characters relate the story of the Jabberwock to the delight of all. 10 minutes, color, voice/ sign narration, and in DVD format. [Webmaster's note: You might consider both of these more for children, but they are examples of artistic interpreting.]

Gebron, J. An introduction to theatrical interpreting. This one-of-a-kind text provides practical advice on all aspects of interpreting on stage! It includes a theater glossary, contract samples, script-marking techniques, and more. 91 pp. ISBN: 1-884362-41-9. (Order# STS-TXT) Second Edition.

Lee, R. G. Working with Deaf performers. Signs of Development, Inc. "Objectives: To understand the processing of working with a Deaf performer, to understand some of the types of texts Deaf performers use, to apply text analysis techniques to signed texts (including recognition of the parts of the structure of a signed text and recognition of techniques used by Deaf performers), to understand strategies for dealing with challenging texts." To order.

Longo Tuccelli, M.

Patriotic songs in ASL and Sign English. "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful" are discussed with demonstrations on how they would be signed in Signed English and in ASL. Signed, voiced with on-screen text.

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem are demonstrated and explained. Video can be used as a guide for deaf children (and cheerleaders). Signed, voiced with on-screen text. At end of tape, you will see a "live" rendition of this at the Florida Folk Festival.

Rejoicing/ Praise in signs. A three-camera format and a supporting cast of 25 will show you the hows and whys of a dozen choruses, group songs, and solos done in Sign Language. This will truly enthuse you in the use of music when you have deaf people in your church. A MUST for signers and interpreters in the church setting. Produced by the talented Marietta Patchin.

Stivland, P. Around the world in ASL.

Sweet Honey in the Rock. [Webmaster: I assume that since these are videos, that they includes their interpreter, but I don't know for sure.]

Nativity. This contemporary music video features an inspiring performance by this acclaimed a capella group as they put to music verses from the Book of Luke about the birth of Jesus Christ. Length: 10 minutes.

Singing for freedom. This video documents the live performance of a momentous Sweet Honey concert in San Francisco's Glide Memorial Church. It shows the transformation of the audience into a powerful and united congregation, singing, moving and joining hands together along the road to freedom. Children speaking with the simple eloquence of youth about what freedom means in their lives and interviews with Bernice Johnson Reagon add depth and perspective to the concert experience.

Vigon, S.

Hear my hands. Sign Enhancers. A music video that expresses the importance of bridging the gap between deaf people and hearing people. 6 min. (Order# MV-1)

Lonely little monster. A music video with a ghoulish? theme. 6 min. (Order# MV-2)

Wild, wild wits. Join The Little Theatre of the Deaf in a funny signed play based on Carl Sandburg's Rootabaga Stories. 32 min. CC (Order# WWW-NTD)

ASL to English interpreting

XIV WORLD GAMES FOR THE DEAF Signed narration and voice narration. This special show documents the record breaking 109 medals won by the USA team in 1981 and captures the true life achievement of sport's pioneer, Art Kruger. This is a unique moment in deaf culture. In ASL, in Signed English, in foreign sign languages. Some are very oral, other signers communicate beautifully. All signs come across naturally, not staged, contrived or practiced. David Supalla and Brian Rasmus document the Fourteenth World Games for the Deaf in Cologne, West Germany. Never before have a deaf director and a deaf narrator had the opportunity to show the world what international deaf athletes are all about. Their interviews with game officials are spontaneous and revealing. They communicate with the athletes as equals in practice sessions at North Carolina School for the Deaf then travel with the athletes to report the tension and suspense of the World Class Competition.

ASL in action: A classroom simulation. This kit allows students to develop and refine a range of ASL skills including persuading, disagreeing, negotiating, seeking clarification, and reporting. All of this is done within the framework of planning an ASL Festival. There are five stages to the simulation which can be completed in as little as twenty minutes each. The time required for the simulation is totally flexible and can be determined by the instructor. Great practice for intermediate and advanced ASL students. The kit includes includes: Administrator's notebook-instructions, reproducible print materials with tips and suggestions for the instructor. Two videotapes-a main stimulus tape including an introduction to the simulation with instructions to be used as a guide for project planning, and a talent audition tape for festival performers. Simulation Kit of 2 videotapes with notebook

Baer, A. M. Academic ASL. Signs of Development, Inc. "More and more Deaf consumers are accessing advanced academic studies. Because of this, interpreters are challenged to develop their skills to interpret appropriately in an academic register. This WWWorkshop will address various aspects of academic register that set it apart slightly from working in other registers." To order.

Baker-Shenk, C. & Cokely, D. The "Green Books" texts and tapes. This series may be ordered as a complete set of books and tapes, a complete set of tapes only, individual books and tapes, or a specific tape and book combination set. The videotapes explain difficult concepts and offer practice situations to improve your sign language skills.

Bar-Tzur, D.

Interpreting children's stories: A workshop. Scroll to the bottom where some videotapes of child signers are listed.

Resources for religious interpreting: Christianity, Videotapes & CDs.

Resources for religious interpreting: Judaism, Videotapes & CDs.

Resources for working with Deafblind people: Videotapes & CDs.

Bruce, P. English equivalents. Signs of Development, Inc. "English Equivalents will assist participants to develop lexical banks or options to vary interpretations in English. English Equivalents in ASL is designed to help students and interpreters confidently manage the flow of information exchange from ASL to English and from English to ASL." To order.

Fant, L.

Call to Greatness. George Washington's life story. This inspirational, bio-documentary commemorated the Bicentennial of America in 1976 and recall's Mr. Washington's early life as a farmer's son through his retirement and eventual death at Mount Vernon. Filmed on location in Virginia, Washington D.C., Concord, Lexington, and Valley Forge. 30 minutes, sound, color, voice/sign narration, and in DVD format.

Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. This show captures Jefferson's brilliance. Lou visits Jefferson's home at Montecello, the University of Virginia which Jefferson founded, the Library of Congress where thousands of Jefferson's books were housed. Fant explains many of Jefferson's inventions and relates the writing of the Declaration of Independence in great detail.

& Busby, H. Supergrandpa. When one of Sweden's elderly bicyclists cannot enter the national bicycle race because the authorities think he is too old, he rides his bicycle twice as far as the other younger riders and still wins the race one full day ahead of the other riders. 16 minutes, color, voice/sign narration, and in DVD format.

Georgia Perimeter College, Sign Language Interpreting Program. Sign to voice practice: Vols. 1-3. Each video contains three presentations by Deaf people. Approximately 40 Ð 45 minutes in length.

Literacy lessons: Storytelling in ASL and Cued Language. Three P.D. Eastman stories: Go, Dog. Go!, Are You My Mother? and Sam and the Firefly are told in ASL by Tracy Bell Koster and in Cued Speech by Tori Erikson. A unique resource that shows how American Sign Language and Cued Speech can both be used to promote literacy in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.

Navigating discourse genres: ASL and English texts on canoeing in the BWCA. Introductory genre theory and its application to the interpreting process. Includes samples of five genres presented in ASL and English, sample interpretations, and tools and strategies for working with the CD. With scripts, outlines and resources for further study.

Patrie, C.

Interpreting in insurance settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted insurance-related interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!

Interpreting in legal settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted legal interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!

Interpreting in medical settings. Viewers are able to see and study normally private or restricted medical interpreting situations. The materials are essential for the classroom as teachers guide their students through in-depth discussions of unrehearsed and unscripted interpreted interaction - all without interfering in the dialogue or interpretation. All participants learned American Sign Language as adults!

Peterson, D. & Bell Koster, T. Taking turns: ASL Texts for consecutive interpreting practice. This CD is designed specifically as a tool for assisting interpreters and students of interpreting to gain competence in interpreting from ASL to English. Containing 11 ASL texts (ranging in length from just under a minute to about four minutes), they are presented in a unique way to facilitate consecutive interpreting practice. Each text is first presented in its entirety. On subsequent pages, a section of the text is displayed and then freezes on the screen at the end of a "chunk" of information--allowing the user to take a turn as interpreter. In other words, you can focus on interpreting without worrying about the technical part of how to stop the video at the right place. After going through all the sections, the complete text is shown once again...this time with a link to an English summary of the text for support.

Robinson, C. S. Power full language. Signs of Development, Inc. "This wwworkshop highlights the norms of male and female speech interactions. Speech behaviors in mixed-sex interactions can be oppressive, vague, or self-deprecating. Participants will also learn vocal techniques that can improve confidence and projection in their mental/vocal instrument. Turn inherent or inherited speech norms into Power 'Full' tools for interpreting professionally and interacting personally." To order.

She said! He said! Monologues and Dialogues in ASL with Ketsi Carlson and Joshua Hottle. This CD has monologues by Ketsi and Joshua, as well as conversations between the two of them in ASL on a variety of topics. To support comprehension, the videos are offered both in regular speed and 3/4 time to allow for better analysis. Each text also has a written outline to provide support for understanding. This CD offers a unique opportunity for interpreters to see language styles of college students who are recent graduates of high school.

Short stories: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3. National R.I.D. Interpreter Training. Each presentation is approximately approx 30 min. in length, silent and in color. These shows are perfect for people preparing for certification because they give a person the chance to reverse interpret in response and repeat each presentation again and again until the meaning becomes evident. While the signs are clear, each person has his or her own style and that is a challenge! BOOK 1: Telephoning by TTY, Train Ride to Grandfather's, Troubles Going to Las Vegas, Hazing at Gallaudit, Escape from Cuba. BOOK 2: Kids and Matches, Auto Mechanics, Legend of Old Bill, My Life. BOOK 3: My Motor's Missing Home, Little Dutch Boy, Let's Teach Signs, Mother's Bumblebees, The Speech Audicator, The True Art of Making Lasagna, Archery, Deaf Organizations.

Still learning revolutionizes the learning experience for you. We talk you through the interpreting process by providing you with real-world prep interaction with the participants, helpful hints and suggested interpretations following each statement and ending with a modeled interpretation. Below are five DVDs that are available:

ARGUMENTATIVE: Having a strong point of view is a part of what makes us human. Sharing our point of view allows us to see others perspectives. Challenge your interpreting abilities to convey the point of view shared by our participants.

INFORMATIONAL: Information is bountiful and access to it makes it useful. Challenge your interpreting abilities by providing access to the information shared by our participants. View a quicktime sample: Large (7MB) or Small (2.5MB)

PROCEDURAL: Procedures have embedded within them, a sequence of steps. One leads to another building upon the previous. Challenge your interpreting abilities to clearly convey the plan of action for the participants

PERSUASIVE: Challenge your interpreting abilities while one person attempts to convince the other that their point of view is valid or persuade them to take a specific action.

EXPOSITORY: To inform or to explain is what you will see happening in this interaction. Challenge your interpreting abilities to convey the information or the explanations.

Tomato chef. Heart healthy cooking VHS. Join Chef Jeff Perri as he prepares a full meal, from appetizers through dessert, that is both delicious and low in fat! Using American Sign Language (ASL), Chef Perri will teach you about the preparation of Mango Bruschetta, Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant, Ginger and Lime Pork Tenderloin, and Grande Mariner Mixed Fruit Basket. The complete meal meets the American Heart Association's Heart Healthy guidelines, meaning that less than 30% of the total calories and from fat. Includes English voice-over.

Whitney, P. Sign-to-Voice interpreting: Your license to drive. Signs of Development, Inc. "The workshop journeys through aspects of voice interpreting such as preparedness (mental, physical and professional), information and process management, linguistic differences between ASL and English, register, and strategies for clarification and correction. Participants have the opportunity to be in the drivers seat and promote their knowledge and skill development by working through guided activities and using texts from a variety of native, Deaf ASL models." To order.

Williamson-Loga, A. Life in parallel: Matching texts in ASL and English. Contains a series of 11 matching texts created by Amy Williamson-Loga, a certified interpreter and native signer (CODA). Amy talked about the same topic in both ASL and English, allowing for comparison between languages as well as interpreting from one language, and then comparing to the text that Amy produced in other language. Spoken English texts include transcription for accessibility for Deaf instructors and mentors.

Biography & autobiography

Bienvenu, M. J. Deaf culture autobiographies. Sign Enhancers, Inc; VHS: 40 minutes each; signed in ASL; no captions. Interpreted by RID past president Jan Humphrey.

Eastman, G. Deaf Culture Autobiographies. Sign Enhancers, Inc; VHS: 40 minutes each; signed in ASL; no captions. Interpreted by well-know author and actor Lou Fant. Internationally acclaimed Gilbert Eastman gives the intimate details of his life--the frustrations and the triumphs--as well as two delightful performance pieces [including his stirring translation of the Star Spangled Banner]. Interpreted by well-known author and actor Lou Fant.

Graybill, P.

Edgar Allan Poe chilling tales. Each of these short stories is told in ASL by master story teller Patrick Graybill who also provides a brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe. Voice-over allows these videotapes to be enjoyed by all. Webmaster: Could be used to see a model of how a well-know story in English should be interpreted into ASL.

& Eastman, G. Sherlock Holmes musteries. These videotapes are designed to allow you to try to solve the case along with Sherlock. The details of each case are given in sections by Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) and then each step of the mystery is unraveled by Holmes (Gil Eastman). A brief biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is provided. Voice-over is included. (1) The adventure of the blue carbuncle. (2) The adventure of the speckled band. (3) The red-headed league. Webmaster: Could be used to see a model of how a well-know story in English should be interpreted into ASL.

Guy Wonder: Stories and artwork. This documentary is the closest thing to an autobiography of a Deaf artist you'll ever get your hands on. Guy Wonder is a third-generation Deaf man who has led a captivating life. Funny and sad stories about growing up in a Deaf family and in a Deaf school, becoming an artist in New York City, and making a new niche for himself in San Francisco fill this DVD. And Guy Wonder: Stories and Artwork answers the question: How did he become a Deaf artist? Along with the stories, a ton of extras, and a conversation with the director about signing creativity, Guy Wonder gives a tour of his artwork, all of which draws you into the same room with this unforgettable Deaf artist. This side includes a video clip of this DVD.

Codas

Kraft, B. Tomorrow Dad will still be deaf. Bonnie Kraft's video treats the delicate subject of codas with the healing touch of humor. Codas-the children of Deaf adults-enter the world as hearing infants destined to grow up with two cultures and two different languages. Watch and listen to Bonnie's wise and witty accounts of a quiet father, a mischievous mother, and the mentors she found in Deaf clubs. She signs her true stories with humor, covering serious issues: "CODA is My Deaf Club," "Telephone Nightmares," "No interpretation required," "Mama Speaks" and many more.

Community interpreting ("freelance")

Eighinger, L.

Applying business ethics to the business of interpreting. Signs of Development, Inc. "Interpreting, as a business, has much to gain by studying the ethical business practices of corporations and other professional organizations. This presentation contains a foundational component related to terminology and an in-depth study into such practices and provides a decision-making tool used in business and a comprehensive 'ethical test' to assist interpreters in making ethical decisions. This test (a 10 yes/no question test) is a standard test for businesses; however, it can work synergistically under the existing tenets of interpreters' Codes of Ethics including stakeholder identification and impact." To order.

The business of interpreting: It's a matter of $s & $ense. Signs of Development, Inc. "This workshop addresses the needs of interpreters establishing themselves as a business and provides information to establish or improve their accounting practices, help their business 'presentations' to become more professional, give them 'tips' to help save money at tax time, marketing and familiarize them with the Small Claims Court system as well as addressing issues of customer service and power/status in the business community." To order.

Morris, P. Dealing with multiple roles K-12. Signs of Development, Inc. "Today, the vast majority of Deaf/Hard of hearing children are attending their local public school. The interpreter is often the most 'misplaced' and 'mis-classifed' staff in the school system. Recognition of the interpreter and interpreting as a profession requires a paradigm shift. It's common for educational interpreters to be asked to be responsible for more than just communication access. How do these roles after the educational setting and the goals of IDEA? Can an interpreter be given a dual role as an interpreter and still keep the job title, 'interpreter'?" To order.

Swartz, D.

Interpreter referral database entry. This is a custom designed Microsoft Access database written for entry of jobs for your agency, no matter the size. You can generate custom reports and schedules based upon your criteria. Key benefits: (1) Templates are preformatted for your use, (2) default reports give schedules, client lists, etc., (3) accepting job assignments into data entry, (4) Printing out job sheets for interpreters and billing, (5) printing schedule reports and interpreter activity, (6) tracking interpreting activity, hours, and client updates, and (7) you can tweak this program to fit your needs. You must have minimally Microsoft Access 97 to operate this database.

Nuts and bolts. This CD is chock full of information and documents to help you, as an interpreter or agency, do your job more effectively and efficiently.

Consecutive interpreting

Gallaudet University.

EKU's ITP Outreach Library: English to Sign Practice Tapes. Taking Turns: ASL Texts for Consecutive Interpreting Practice . (2002) Digiterp Communications. Presented by Debbie Peterson & Tracy Bell Koster. Provides stories or "movies" for consecutive interpreting practice. Stories are presented in their entirety and then in 8 - 12 second segments. Includes a written translation to assess your understanding.

(n.d.). V645.021 Consecutive Interpretation Practice: English. Washington, D.C. 61 min.; 18 p. script. The videotape has been designed to provide interpreters and interpreting students with consecutive interpretation practice. Several speakers present a short speech in its entirety, followed by the same speaker giving the same speech with pauses for interpretation. The tape can be used several ways: for modeling, for consecutive interpretation study, for consecutive interpretation practice, or for consecutive interpretation with a delay or destractor task inserted between the end of the source and the beginning of the interpretation. When consecutive interpretation has been mastered, the speeches can be used for practicing simultaneous interpretation.

(1995). V645.026 Consecutive Interpretation Practice: Hit-N-Run Investigation Interview #3 and #4. Washington, D.C. 46 min (13 min & 33 min); color; voiced, closed capt., signed; 13 p. script. Similar to the murder investigation interviews, this question and answer videotape can be used to introduce and practice interpretation skills.

Interactive Interpreting I. V645.008. Washington, D.C. (1989). 32 min.; color; ASL, voiced; 12 p. script. Simulation of actual interpreting assignment. Meeting between hearing real estate agent and deaf client. Can be used for consecutive and simultaneous interpreting practice.

Interactive Interpreting II. V645.009. Washington, D.C. (1989). 27 min.; color; voiced, signed; 10 p. script. Simulation of actual interpreting assignment. Meeting between hearing travel agent and deaf client. Can be used for consecutive and simultaneous interpreting practice.

Internal discussions: An appointment in gastroenterology. SLICES. (2003). This CD is designed as a follow-up to STOMACH THIS! and represents an opportunity to apply understanding of the digestive system's anatomy to interpreting an interaction in a clinical setting. In it, a Deaf patient goes for an appointment in gastroenterology and learns she must have two procedures. The CD provides a systematic approach to dealing with a medical interaction, providing internet resources for preparation; formats for working both consecutively and simultaneously, as well as the chance to observe the actual interpretation created during filming. All of the video is fully accessible, including captions and transcripts, and is designed for use by both hearing and Deaf interpreters. In addition, a study packet is underway to allow interpreters to work with this CD and STOMACH THIS! to earn RID CEUs.

Mikkelson, H.