Reflection #7

In my elementary school, we had a lot of hearing impaired students.  Our school had a program for a couple of years that was available to everyone which taught kids how to do sign language.  I took this class in 2nd grade and loved it, my mom also knows sign language so I was able to practice with her every once in a while, but over time, I forgot the language, and now I wish I still knew it.  My high school did not have sign language as one of the language classes, and I always thought it would have been really cool to have taken it.  Though it is helpful to know Spanish and German, those languages as well are difficult to remember if they are not used on a regular basis.  I realize that many people who are hearing impaired are now able to get surgery to help them hear, but I still feel it would be very helpful for teachers especially to know sign language so that we can connect with the deaf community.  I would love to see sign language being taught in schools and even in colleges so that this language isn't lost entirely while there are still many people who rely on it.