BJ is writing his own Kenyan Sign Language curriculum as he goes along. Each week, he writes a new lesson for his students. Then he translates it into Swahili for those who do not understand English as well. Most of his students prefer getting the English lessons, but there are a couple who benefit more from having it written in Swahili.
He is also putting together a Kenyan Sign Language "dictionary" for his students. I am excited about this because I can use it with Seth in school too. He simply takes pictures of himself as he forms the signs.
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| "Language" |
Some signs are the same as American Sign Language; however, many are different. Also, some signs such as "language" require two or three pictures to illustrate it fully. He then prints out the pictures in black and white. I was impressed. The pictures turn out really clear on paper! Of course, he had to dress in black so that the contrast would be there.
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"Deaf"
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| "Child" |
Needless to say, Hubby is extremely busy throughout the week. On top of all of the hours he puts into preparing for his lessons, he has also been making trips to the Deaf school here in Nakuru. He is trying to get a Bible club started there. The high school opened their doors to him with no problem whatsoever. The superintendent of the grade school, however, does not seem very happy with the whole idea. He has agreed to give BJ a trial day in May, and then he'll decide if he wants to let us in again. Please pray that God will soften this man's heart and open this door for us. The devil does not want those precious deaf children to "hear" the Word of God in their language.
2 comments:
This is wonderful!
How exciting to be used of God in this way! We will pray that you will be continue to produce these pictures and help others.
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