Language

• Uses American Sign Language (ASL) with strong regional signs (also called Old Signs or Maritime Sign Language)

Values (feelings or opinions):

• Uses ASL, not signed English
• Includes Deaf friends or Deaf groups for social and emotional support
• Believes in visual communication more than oral communication for Deaf children

Rules of Behaviour (How to act towards others):

•  To get attention: Wave, or tap on shoulder or arm