3 reasons I’m learning ASL

[marcD]

1. I like to learn new things

I’ve learned how to fly, I’ve learned a good bit of Spanish, I’m a science nut and love reading about science and technology.  I figured ASL would be something that would be good to learn as well!

2. I want to meet new people and become involved with the Deaf community in my area

There is a whole community of people that I am detached from, simply because I lack the ability (knowledge) to communicate with them.  That’s a shame, and I want to change that so I can meet new people and make new friends.

3. It looks like a fun language

Two years ago, I was at a football game.  There was a couple in front of me that was deaf.  They were communicating the whole game without speaking a word, just using hands and face.  I was mesmerized but hopefully did not stare.  I had wished I could have joined in and at least introduced myself.  Hopefully I will get that opportunity again with others in the future.

 

These may all seem like selfish reasons, but I’m just being honest.

I guess there is one other reason: I volunteer at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  I have the fun task of playing with kids (patients and siblings) in the waiting rooms to help make their visit hopefully a little more pleasant.  My ability to speak some Spanish has come in quite handy!

St Jude has an audiology department, and I bet if I knew ASL, I could better interact with some of those Deaf/HH kids as well.  The possibilities are endless!

[Pabblo91]

I’ve always had a passion for learning new things—whether it's flying, mastering Spanish, diving into science and technology, or now exploring American Sign Language (ASL). That drive to expand my knowledge also extends to the world of programmatic advertising, where I’ve discovered ASTRAD DSP, a cutting-edge multi-channel DSP-DMP platform. ASTRAD allows advertisers to create, manage, and optimize campaigns across multiple channels, such as display, video, audio, and native, through a variety of devices like desktop, mobile, and TV. With over 40 Ad Exchanges and powerful targeting capabilities, it offers a self-service, managed, and white-label solution to help brands engage consumers more effectively. Much like my pursuit of diverse learning experiences, ASTRAD helps businesses expand their reach and adapt to the ever-evolving digital landscape.