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From:  Michelle Trzecinski
Date:  Tue Feb 19, 2002  6:58 pm
Subject:  Re: Art Exhibit Displaying SignWriting Story


Hi Val, How much is most of your SignWriting products?..Thanks, Michelle

----- Original Message -----
From: "Valerie Sutton"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 10:07 AM
Subject: Art Exhibit Displaying SignWriting Story


> SignWriting List
> February 19, 2002
>
> Ann Cunningham wrote:
> >>> Tini and Henk have taken over the transcription of Giricoccola,
> >>>the sculptured fairy tale exhibit. We were wondering if it would
> >>>be most desirable to display the SW at the monitor that broadcasts
> >>>the ASL video or should it be with the Braille and English text?
> >>>We thought you would have the best feedback on this issue and so,
> >>>what do you think? I will get some pictures of the exhibit to
> >>>you. It opens on the first of March. Ann
>
> ------------------
>
>
> Hello Ann, Tini, Henk and SW Listers:
> Ann is creating an art exhibit in Colorado, which will include the
> fairy tale story "Giricoccola", written in SignWriting by Tini Pel.
> We would love to see your document, Tini!
>
> Ann - regarding your question about displaying the
> SignWriting...About a day before your email message, I telephoned
> Tini in Canada and we had a long talk...It was wonderful to speak
> with you again, Tini!!
>
> Tini and I discussed this issue, and we decided that the SignWriting
> document should be placed near the ASL video...since it transcribes
> the video.
>
> Reason why? Because Braille conveys English or spoken language, but
> SignWriting is writing a totally different language, namely ASL...
>
> Plus, Deaf and blind issues are very different, and I think that
> comparing SignWriting to Braille would only confuse the general
> public even further!
>
> Do you all agree with me? If not, just say so...Ann's display is
> March 1st...so SW List members feedback is welcome -
> --
> Val ;-)
>
>
>
> Valerie Sutton
>
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6376 Michelle: SignWriting Catalog Valerie Sutton Wed  2/20/2002

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