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WHY CAN'T I JUST WRITE NOTES BACK AND FORTH TO OUR DEAF CONSUMER/PATIENT?
American Sign Language (ASL) is a distinct and unique language with its own grammar and syntax. Unless the deaf person has an extremely good command of the English language, writing notes in English would have little benefit. It could be compared to writing notes in English to a Spanish speaking person.
The deaf individual may understand a few English words, but miss the full meaning or content of the conversation. Structurally and conceptually, ASL is very different from English and is not based upon English. Because of the conceptual differences, many English words and ideas do not transfer well to paper.
Depending on the situation, this could be detrimental. Liability issues should be of great concern. Utilizing the skills of a professional interpreter is the best choice for accurate and effective communication with a deaf individual.
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