Auslan Course Complete

Look out Deaf people,
Jane is now a qualified basic signer!

Today was my last sign language course and I have to say I LOVED IT! The best part of the course was sitting around the table at morning tea chatting to the staff who work at the WA Deaf Society. They were all Deaf so I couldn't cheat but I did manage to have a few conversations. I'm chatting away to one lady and I mention that my cousin (hi Steve) is Deaf and she asks what his name is and to my surprise this lady knows not only my cousin but also his wife! In fact they went to school together! It's a very small Deaf World indeed.

Drisana Inspires!

Drisana and Jane after the presentation.

Drisana in action - look at the crowd!

A few posts back I mentioned a gorgeous Deaf woman whom I found inspirational, so I invited her to give a presentation to my students at West Coast Institute (TAFE) where I work. Today she came out and presented to over 70 staff and students about her family, her travels and her work in the area of Deaf advocacy and leadership. The audience were delighted with her presentation and are now keen to attend further workshops on Deaf Awareness and sign language. Thank you Drisana, for your time, your inspiration and your gorgeous smile!

How embarrassing!

I'm sitting in my sign language class today, having just eaten my chocolate chip muffin for morning tea, and I look down to see that one of my choc chips has fallen between my jean legs and melted. There is chocolate everywhere, it looks like I've pooed myself. So I run to the toilet and attempt to wipe it off but need to wet a paper towel to get it all off. Then it looks like I've wet myself! Best option is to keep everyone's eyes on the signing!!