The evolution of ASL

David Kerr (deafchipmunk) brings up an excellent valid point about "borrowed signs" using the Canadian sign of "name sign" as a reference for how ASL continuously evolves. ASL, itself, is a natural language with its own visual-gestural linguistically rules which validates why each word must be accepted from both communities; Deaf and hearing.

Words such as audism, deafhood and so on... ASL is always evolving as nothing is set in stone.

"A rose is a rose.. is a rose" like our esteemed Mr R (aslnikki's husband) claims and he's quite correct when it applies to our evolving language.

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[catsfromhell]

When will you demonstrate the redneck style sign language?

[DBadvocate]

@catsfromhell Why don't you teach me as you are from the Deep South yourself? :o)

[skyxavier]

Former Milton student here-I remember the signs, ha-ha, next-will try to make a vlog about my era-

Also, some of my counsellors (housemothers) were formerly from Belleville and transfered to Milton so some of their signs became immersed too such as shoes, etc. Some of their children were Deaf and attended Milton too so they carried on the signs as well. Great vlog!

[DBadvocate]

@skyxavier Hugs Amanda!! I am so glad you are vlogging now as you do have a lot of insight to offer to us here in YouTube.

[aslnikki]

Good point there re languages are constantly evolving...you mentioned something very important: ASL is always evolving just like any other languages as long as it remains within its V-G/linguistical rules. Off point here, why did OSD change its beloved name?

[DBadvocate]

@aslnikki Hi Nikki, OSD changed its beloved name to Sir James Whitney for the Hearing Handicapped in 1974 after an Ontario Premier.

OSD has an amazing timeline history dating back from 1868.

[TheSouggy]

Thanks for sharing. :)

[skyxavier]

BTW, we know each other from other forums, facebook, etc. Hope all is well with you!! ((hugs))

[aslnikki]

Thanks for this morning video as I enjoyed it immensely with my cup of cawfee. I can identify with you in many ways when it comes to the affection of our "old residential school ASL" I will never let go of these ever! BTW, you will never see me sign the borrowed LOL-wiggle sign ever, but I have to admit the sign is cute. The JDW book is an easy read and covers everything what we need to know . Agree!