Posted by Theresa Halzle on 2/2/07 3:48pm
Msg #173785

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If you are providing notarial services to a deaf person who uses ASL,
> can you communicate through writing on paper, or do you have to refer
> them to a notary who is fluent in ASL? Kind of a trick question, as
> the deaf do communicate on paper for school work for example, but the
> law says you must refer, I think? Or since the ASL user signs in English, I would think
you could communicate by writing. thanks for your help!!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 2/2/07 4:18pm
Msg #173791

The signings I have done for deaf people, I have used pen and paper, but they were usually able to lip read.

Reply by Theresa Halzle on 2/2/07 4:29pm
Msg #173792

Thank you very much. Wish me luck on my test tomorrow!

Reply by christiSocal on 2/2/07 4:31pm
Msg #173793

You don't need to refer them. You will be able to communicate. Like Sylvia said, just bring paper for notes. Most of what you need to tell them you can point out and have them read. I've taken several ASL classes (Very interesting and fun). Most deaf are used to dealing with us hearing folks and you will be amazed at how well you will be able to understand each other.