John Raybould
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Pro-Tactile ASL
What would your life be like if you were both blind and deaf? How would you communicate with others, form relationships, maintain a job, and navigate life in a world without sight or sound? You might be fearful, struggling to understand your surroundings and your place in them, or you might feel disengaged and isolated, unable to connect with family and friends that you can’t see or hear. If no one is touching you, you are essentially alone. Members of the DeafBlind community tackle the issues related to multi-sensory loss, survive, and thrive in a world using the strong intuition of touch and tactile communication. In honor of National Deaf History Month (March 13 - April 15), I want to share information with you about the uncommon but groundbreaking language of Pro-Tactile American Sign Language (PTASL), the language of the DeafBlind.
By John Raybould5 years ago in Longevity
Balancing the Book
Woodsville was the last place that James Smith imagined that he would make his home. One year ago, James lived in the city with his wife, Carol. He was a successful writer in a happy marriage. This happiness wasn't to last as a messy divorce turned his life upside down. James found himself alone and decided to move away from the big city for a quieter life in small town America.
By John Raybould5 years ago in Horror
