Live with Meredith – Summary
Welcome & Announcements
- Silent Chat scheduled for this Thursday.
- Regular chat scheduled for Friday.
- First-timers chat in two weeks, first Monday of the month at 7:30 PM (led by Amy).
Featured Deaf Wrestlers & Coaches
Matt Hamill
- Deaf wrestler and three-time national champion after transferring to Rochester Institute of Technology.
- Competed in UFC; Deaflympics gold medalist.
- Movie based on his life: “The Hammer.”
- Watch Interview
Justin Marriott (Deaf Power)
- Canadian pro wrestler who overcame communication barriers.
- Supported by Kaizen Wrestling, emphasizing that Deaf individuals can excel in professional wrestling.
- Watch Interview
Scott Tankersley
- Deaf coach from West Texas.
- Led high school girls’ wrestling team to Texas State Championship runner-up.
- Transitioned to becoming a full-time pastor at Amarillo Deaf Church.
- Advocated for equality and accessible communication.
- Watch Interview
Q&A Highlights
- Signing phrases: “We take our shoes off at the door.”
- Examples provided: SHOES LEAVE NEAR DOOR.
- Flat Handshapes Usage:
- Smooth surfaces, mobile flat surfaces, objects positioned on surfaces, delineating dimensions, and movement over surfaces.
- Numbers Clarification:
- Difference between numbers 14 (thumb in) and 15 (thumb out).
- Improving Concentration:
- Recommended practicing in small chunks, gradually increasing exposure.
- Sign Variations Clarified:
- “Miracle worker”: MIRACLE + WORKER (agent marker).
- “Hope” vs. “Wish”: Explained context-specific signs and expressions.
- Grammar Flexibility:
- Discussed casual vs. textbook ASL; noted variations in using closing signals.
- Endure vs. Continue:
- Clarified “endure” (hold/suffer) vs. “continue” (forward movement).
- Noun-Verb Pair Reinforcement:
- Suggested creating engaging review games; ideas to be explored further.
Join us next Thursday for the silent chat and Friday for our regular chat!
