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Taxonomy for Transition Programming Webinar Series by Pepnet 2: Family Involvement With Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children

25 minutes 33 seconds

Now Playing As: Captioned (English)

Beth Benedict, a professor at Gallaudet University, talks about the importance of family involvement in the transition process. She relays her experiences as a professional and as the mother of two adult children who are deaf. Part of the "Taxonomy for Transition Programming Webinar Series by Pepnet 2."

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Runtime: 25 minutes 33 seconds

Topic: Deaf Life, Education
Subtopic: Deaf Education, Postsecondary, Teacher Training
Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: Pepnet 2
Series: Taxonomy for Transition Programming Webinar Series by Pepnet 2
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Woman uses sign language with arms bent at the elbow, palms up, fingers folded toward her palms, and index fingers pointing out at us.

Split-screen video. On the left, a woman gestures with her hands while speaking. On the right, a woman translates using sign language: one hand is closed with the index finger pointing near her chin, while the other hand is closed in a fist in front of her chest.

Mother sits at table with her hands folded as she listens to her daughter who is speaking with sign language: one hand's index and pinky fingers are pointing up and the other hand is flat and open to the side.

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Woman uses sign language, her clasped hands joined in motion in front of her chest.

Woman using sign language: palm faces toward her, one hand with index and middle finger creating hook shape and pinky finger pointed out; the other hand in a fist with the thumb sticking out.