Worldwide invitation: All students, teachers, interpreters, and others interested in ASL welcome!
Free American Sign Language Webinar!
"Idioms, puns, and interesting signs"
By: William G. Vicars, EdD, of Lifeprint.com ("Dr. Bill")
Including: Sean Benson, MA, CDI
Monday, November 13, 2023
Date: Monday, November 13, 2023
Time:
PST: 5:30 6:30 p.m.
MST: 6:30 7:30 p.m.
CST: 7:30 8:30 p.m.
EST: 8:30 9:30 p.m.

Registration Link: https://csus.zoom.us/webinar/register...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
More info: www.Lifeprint.com/webinar

Format: Presented in ASL (with English interpretation and captions provided)
Cost: Free!
(Donations welcome at https://Lifeprint.com/donate )

Presenter Bio:
William G. Vicars, Ed.D., is a former fulltime, tenured, fullprofessor, and researcher at a Sacramento State University where he served as coordinator of the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies bachelor degree program. He is Deaf. He holds an earned doctorate in Deaf Studies / Deaf Education from Lamar University in Texas, and has over 30 years of experience instructing and providing workshops in a wide variety of settings including internationally (Singapore, Guyana, etc.). He is the director of Lifeprint.com one of the world's most popular web destinations for learning about sign language and Deaf people. Through his YouTube channel at    / @signlanguage   he shares ASL instruction with over 400,000 subscribers. He lives in California with his wife Deaf culture pundit Bee Vicars, MFA.

Description of the Webinar:
Dive into the fascinating realm of ASL idioms, puns, and intriguing signs with Dr. Bill of ASL University. This interactive session will explore the rich depth of American Sign Language by shedding light on numerous idiomatic expressions that don't always have a direct translation in English. Discover the humor and wit embedded in ASL puns and delve into some of the most captivating signs that are bound to enhance your signing repertoire. Whether you're a novice looking to expand your knowledge or an experienced signer aiming to refine your skills, this webinar will amuse you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have Dr. Bill deepen your appreciation for the language as he guides attendees on a memorable journey through the nuances and charm of ASL.
(About 45 minutes)

Copresenter Bio:
Sean Benson, MA, is an educator, videographer, and Certified Deaf Interpreter. As a fulltime Lecturer at Texas Tech University, he brings a wealth of experience from teaching at Sacramento State University, University of NevadaReno, and the University of Utah. Sean holds a Master's in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's in Film Studies. His dedication to the Deaf Community also includes twelve years working in the Video Relay Service (VRS) industry which connects Deaf/hard of hearing individuals and hearing people through interpreters. During that time, he produced videos in ASL, collaborating closely with numerous Deaf leaders and influencers to increase awareness of approaches to strengthening communication between the Deaf and hearing communities.

Description of the prelude:
Join Sean Benson, MA, for a brief but enlightening session in which he will help demystify the often challenging process of translating English idiomatic expressions into ASL. Drawing from his extensive background in ASL education, filmmaking, and as a CDI Sean will help you peer through his lens and gain a deeper understanding of how to bridge the gap using several key examples of these two distinct languages.
(About 10 minutes)

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Attendee Information:
1) Attendees are not seen or heard in a Zoom Webinar. When you attend a Webinar, you should be able to see the presenters and (if you are Hearing) hear the interpreters. You will not be able to see or hear other attendees and they will not be able to see or hear you. The Webinar hosts will see your name on the attendee list and you will be able to post questions. If you cannot hear the interpretation, check to make sure that your speakers are not muted and that the volume is set high.

This press release is available at: https://Lifeprint.com/webinar

Registration Link: https://csus.zoom.us/webinar/register...

Question: Will captions be provided?
Answer: The webinar has been configured to show captions in English.
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