I believe it was Helen Keller thats was deaf and blind. how does someone that can't see or hear learn a language?
2007-10-26 07:13:19 · 7 answers · asked by Romero Hunt 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It takes a LOT of work ... and a whole lot of patience on the part of the teacher.
In the case of Helen Keller - her teacher would put out her hand and use sign language (VERY SLOWLY) - and Helen would grasp and feel her teacher's hand. Later - she would touch and feel the placement of her teacher's tongue, teeth, and lips to try to emulate the sounds which her teacher was producing.
2007-10-26 07:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on when the combination happened. If one is born deaf and later becomes blind (i.e. as is the case with Usher's Syndrome), then they have an opportunity to learn sign language first. Subsequently, as their sight fails, they would retain the services of a tactile interpreter. Interpreters can adjust (sit closer) as the condition deteriorates, dependent upon the client's preferences/needs. Later when their sight can no longer help them, they may have the interpreter sign right into their hand so they can feel the signs.
In the case where the client is born both deaf and blind (or experiences the dual condition early in life, they will generally learn braille first and then from there, that tool can be used to teach tactile signs.
2007-10-28 16:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by ASL IiT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As mentioned, it not easy and requires a lot of commitment. I not try to explain, but, maybe the link give more insight.
http://www.deafblind.com/
Trivia;
A Person with a Red and White Cane is a deafblind person.
Things like the trivia are really good for everyone to know, then we can have a concern for helping as we can identify their handicap. When we learn of the problems many of us have, it makes for a better understanding of the individual person.
2007-10-26 07:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be interested in the film, 'The Miracle Worker,' (http://imdb.com/title/tt0056241/) which is about Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller's teacher.
2007-10-26 09:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Languages have a braille system for the blind. So Spanish braille is different to English braille.
2007-10-26 07:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alot of people might be deaf + blind. Some are born that way, and they learn braille...some..how. o-o
2007-10-26 07:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by majestic tripe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brail
2007-10-26 07:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋