This video was recorded during the live broadcast of the American Sign Language Webinar: "Idioms, puns, and interesting signs" on Nov. 13, 2023 with over 3,000 registrants, approximately 2,000 login attendees, and a total estimated viewership of over 3,000 (including ASL classrooms watching together in groups).
Main Presenter: William G. Vicars, EdD, of Lifeprint.com ("Dr. Bill")
Assistant: Marly (name on file to protect privacy until such time as Marly decides otherwise).

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 450,000 subscribers. He lives in California with his wife Deaf culture pundit Bee Vicars, MFA.

Description of the Webinar main presentation:
Dive into the fascinating realm of ASL idioms, puns, and intriguing signs with Dr. Bill of ASL University. This 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.

Copresenter: Sean Benson, MA, CDI
Sean 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 copresentation:
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)

"Idioms, puns, and interesting signs" (official recording)
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