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Signing Savvy is a labor of love by a team of Deaf, CODA, and current educators striving to share easy-to-use American Sign Language learning tools. Deaf owned!

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Getting together is considered a cultural value because Deaf people live with hearing people every day. Often communication is an obstacle. #Deaf #Culture #Values #ASL

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (KETCHUP) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

English Sentence: Heinz ketchup is the best!
ASL Gloss: H-E-I-N-Z KETCHUP CHAMP.

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Do you know how to sign CAT? Today's #ASL Sign of the Day is CAT (as in, "the animal"). June 4th is National Hug Your Cat Day. See it signed at: https://t.co/u0viDVOnhY

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After any tournament you can be assured there will be lots of chatting, catching up on news and socializing long into the night. #Deaf #Sports #Community #Culture #History

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (CAT) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

English Sentence: I like to cuddle up with my cat.
ASL Gloss: MY CAT I LIKE CUDDLE.

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Do you know how to sign REPEAT? Today's #ASL Sign of the Day is REPEAT. June 3rd is National Repeat Day. See it signed at: https://t.co/u0viDVOnhY

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (REPEAT) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

English: I'm sorry I didn't catch what you said. Can you please repeat yourself?
ASL Gloss: SORRY ME NOT UNDERSTAND YOU PLEASE REPEAT.

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Whether it is a friendly bowling tournament sponsored by a local Deaf club, a regional basketball tournament or the WGD, you can bet there will be enthusiastic attendance by both the athletes and their supporters. #Deaf #Sports #Community #History #ASL

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Do you know how to sign BEAT AROUND THE BUSH? Today's #ASL Sign of the Day is BEAT AROUND THE BUSH. See it signed at: https://t.co/u0viDVOnhY

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The World Games for the Deaf are the oldest continuing international competition outside of the Olympics. #Deaf #Sports #WGD #Deaflympics

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (BEAT AROUND THE BUSH) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

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Do you know how to sign PRIDE? Today's #ASL Sign of the Day is PRIDE. June is National LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. See it signed at: https://t.co/u0viDVOnhY

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (PRIDE) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

English Sentence: Happy Pride Month from the Signing Savvy team.
ASL Gloss: HAPPY PRIDE MONTH FROM US SIGNING SAVVY TEAM.

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Now the World Games for the Deaf are informally referred to as the Deaflympics. #Deaf #Sports #History #WGD #Deaflympics

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Do you know how to sign SENTENCE? Today's #ASL Sign of the Day is SENTENCE (as in, "a group of words or a punishment"). May 31st is National Speak in Complete Sentences Day. See it signed at: https://t.co/u0viDVOnhY

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (SENTENCE) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

English Sentence: Please write in complete sentences.
ASL Gloss: COMPLETE SENTENCE WRITE PLEASE.

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The first World Games for the Deaf included track and field, cycling, football, shooting and swimming. #WGD #Deaf #History #Sports

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Do you know how to sign SALAD? Today's #ASL Sign of the Day is SALAD. May is National Salad Month. See it signed at: https://t.co/u0viDVOnhY

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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (SALAD) in context. See it signed at https://t.co/11JJEyeRoL

English Sentence: I want to eat a chef salad.
ASL Gloss: C-H-E-F SALAD EAT I WANT.

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In 1924, 133 athletes from nine nations gathered in Paris, France, to participate in the first World Games for the Deaf (WGD). #Deaf #Sports #History