Page 30 June 2011 Club seeks to assist deaf from downtown campus By Rachael McBride Arizona State University students said they are promoting awareness of deaf culture through a newly established American Sign Language club. “Sign language is such a fun, expressive language,” president sophomore Michelle Rivas said. “I wanted a way to get more people connected with the local deaf community.” Founded on the downtown campus in February, the club has put on two promotional events so far to raise awareness about deaf culture. In April, a local organization called Ability Counts Tempe hosted a What’s Your Ability? event on Hayden Lawn at the Tempe campus, which demonstrated what it feels like to lose different abilities. Members of the sign language club handed out earplugs that muf fl ed sound, simulating deafness to hearing students. “I think the activity really put things into perspective for how easy daily life is, compared to those with disabilities,” Rivas said. “Without a sense of hearing, people have to rely on everything else.” Rivas said she started taking sign language as a way to connect with a part of the community. “I already know English and Spanish, so I was looking for a new challenge,” Rivas said. “I didn’t realize I’d fall in love with it. It really opens you up to new experiences with a diverse group of people.” During spring semester, club members met with high school junior and seniors from the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf and gave them a tour of ASU. “Students seemed relieved to see there’s a community here that accepts them,” vice president sophomore Vaughn Hillyard said. “They may not be surrounded by deaf people, but we want them to know they would never be alone.” Hillyard said one of the club’s main goals is to make hearing-impaired students aware of the resources and opportunities available to them. “One of the kids asked me if he would be allowed to play sports here,” Rivas said. “I told him ‘Of course you can. You’d be a student like anyone else.’ It was really sad realizing the kinds of discrimination they’ve faced in the past.” The club currently has about 30 members, but Rivas said she hopes to continue expanding with new students in the fall. Continued on page 45 HOMES HOMES 602-840-3624 602-840-3624 Pat@PatKennyHomes.com Pat@PatKennyHomes.com www.PatKennyHomes.com www.PatKennyHomes.com Charming, one family owned home on a nice Arcadia street. Three bedrooms and two baths , no pool, but room for one, and a two car garage. A lush private backyard with apple, orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees, flower and vegetable beds, too. A very well maintained home and a great opportunity! P P E E E E N N N N D D D D D D I I I I I N N N N N N N N N N G G G G Executive Sales Associate 4717 E. Osborn Road 4717 E. Osborn Road Fully remodeled 2,300 sq. ft., 3 BD/3BA. Asking $379,000 Asking $379,000 3307 N. 28th Place 3307 N. 28th Place Cottage-like home on a tree lined street. Three bedrooms, two baths plus an office/den. Near downtown and the Camelback Corridor. Asking $150,000 Asking $150,000 6900 E. Gold Dust Avenue, Unit 118 Single-level town home in Paradise Valley. Asking $134,000 Asking $134,000 4584 E. Calle Tuberia 4584 E. Calle Tuberia Asking $412,000 Asking $412,000 Properties for Sale Pat Kenny Residential ROC #: 221021 / Commercial ROC #: 251147 1831 W. Rose Garden Lane, Suite 4 / Phoenix, Az 85027 www. tribalwaters.us / 623-587-8500 Custom Designs Quality Pools & Spas Full Remodel Department Water Features Hard scaping Outdoor Kitchens Call Tribal Waters today to schedule your free estimate View our gallery on line at www.tribalwaters.us C U S T O M P O O L S & S PA S F O R T H E A R I Z O N A L I F E S T Y L E A&A TM MANUFACTURING 623-587-8500 ...and much more!

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