A Roundtable Conference on the Stewardship of Sign Heritage
June 6, 2015
A Georgetown University Reflective Engagement in the Public Interest Project
This reflective engagement event aims to build on the contributions of community-based projects to expand partnership and collaboration among individuals and groups seeking expression of genuine voice and to engage the public with a greater understanding of the odyssey of signers in general society.
The target audience includes Deaf Library Advocates, Digital library professionals, Deaf Community leaders, KODA parents, CODA groups, ASL teachers and Deaf Studies scholars.
The target audience includes Deaf Library Advocates, Digital library professionals, Deaf Community leaders, KODA parents, CODA groups, ASL teachers and Deaf Studies scholars.
Sessions and Panel Discussions 9 AM- 5 PM
Lohrfink Auditorium in the Rafik B. Hariri Building
Lohrfink Auditorium in the Rafik B. Hariri Building
- Session #1 - From Sign Language Documentation to Digital Libraries
- Panel Discussion #1 - Identifying Stakeholders, Challenges & Approaches
- Session #2 - Framing Stewardship for ASL as a Heritage Language
- Panel Discussion #2 - Showcasing Community Based Projects
- Session #3 - The Heritage Language Framework
- Panel Discussion #3 - Emerging Sign Language Heritage Projects
- Open Forum & Closing