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Marta @MartaSignSavvy

Professor of American Sign Language. Third generation Deaf family.

Joined October 2019
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Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (DEAF SCHOOL) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
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The idea of “huddling to protect the play calling on the field was quickly picked up by hearing teams that played against Gallaudet teams and continue to be used today at all levels of football. #Deaf #Sports #History
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Jun 15
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (SMILE) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
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Jun 15
When schools for the deaf would play one another, the players would gather in a circle to hide their signing while agreeing on the next play. #Deaf #Sports #Football #History #ASL
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Jun 14
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (FLAG DAY) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: Flag Day honors our flag. ASL Gloss: FLAG DAY MEANS WHAT? HONOR OUR FLAG.
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Jun 14
Another contribution of Deaf people to sports is the huddle in football. #Deaf #Sports #History
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Jun 13
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (SEWING MACHINE) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: I gave my mother a new sewing machine for her birthday. ASL Gloss: MY MOTHER BIRTHDAY NEW SEWING MACHINE I GAVE.
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Jun 12
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (ROSE) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: My mother’s favorite flower is a rose. ASL Gloss: MY MOTHER HER FAVORITE FLOWER WHAT? ROSE.
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Jun 13
“Signing” is a natural part of team sports. #History #Signals #Deaf #Sports #ASL
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Jun 11
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (CORN ON THE COB) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: My favorite vegetable is corn on the cob. ASL Gloss: MY FAVORITE #VEG (vegetable) WHAT? CORN ON THE COB.
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Jun 12
The origin of the foul signal in baseball has never been credited to Deaf basketball players, but it is the same signal that Deaf people use to signal that there has been a foul and play should stop. #Deaf #Sports #History #ASL
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Jun 11
Even in present-day basketball, when a whistle is used to stop a play after a foul, the referee abruptly raises his/her arm to signal that a here has been a foul. #Sports #History #Deaf #ASL
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Jun 10
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (TELETYPEWRITER) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd
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Jun 10
For example, William “Dummy” Hoy, a Major League Baseball player from 1888 to 1902, is credited with developing the hand signals used by baseball umpires. #Deaf #Sports #History #ASL
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Jun 9
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (DUCK) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: Five little ducks are playing in the water. ASL Gloss: WATER DUCKS FIVE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE PLAY AROUND.
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Jun 9
In fact, many of the hand signals used by hearing people in certain sports originated from Deaf players. #Deaf #History #Sports #ASL
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Jun 8
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (BEST FRIEND) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: My best friend lives in California. ASL Gloss: MY BEST FRIEND LIVES WHERE? CALIFORNIA
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Jun 8
When playing sports/games, Deaf people often alter the rules to accommodate a visual way of communication. #Deaf #Sports #History #ASL
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Jun 7
Today’s example #ASL gloss is an example of using the sign of the day (OCEAN) in context. See it signed at signingsavvy.com/sotd English Sentence: My dream is to live near the ocean. ASL Gloss: MY DREAM WHAT? LIVE NEAR OCEAN.
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Jun 7
Deaf people cherish these get together times because it is generally the only time they can express themselves freely by using American Sign Language without restrictions. #Deaf #Sports #Community #Culture #History #ASL
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