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In a message dated 8/18/2006 11:33:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Sandra Thrapp (Deaf) writes: Every single employee here is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).Starbucks chose a block of H Street Northeast for its inaugural ASL store because of its proximity to Gallaudet University, the world's only liberal arts university for the deaf and hard of hearing. which two cultures are "in contact." This page is a work in progress; it has information and FAQ for ASL students. If you are a student of ASL and you have a question, but you’re too shy to ask in person, feel free to email info@deafcoffee.com and ask. There are a variety of signs that are needed in a restaurant to allow daily operations to run smoothly, as well as fulfill any state health code regulations that require certain signage.

"There's a perfect beach for every week of the year. Starbucks opens a store in Washington, DC, where every employee is fluent in American Sign Language. which tends to result in the development of a form of communication called Eagle-eyed pedestrians will notice that the umbrellas in front of the store have "Starbucks" printed on them in English and ASL fingerspelling.When you walk in, you'll notice that the store, unlike every other Starbucks in the world, doesn't have ambient music.To the right of the entrance is a bright, colorful mural by a deaf artist. And while Garcia is thrilled to work with other signers, she's careful to note that one store is just one store. ASL Students. This store is one of the few places where hearing people can experience what it might be like for a deaf person to get through an everyday experience as common as ordering coffee with a language barrier.Part of the store's appeal to Schofield is simply access. That inclusive language brings in people who are deaf and hard of hearing; CODAs (hearing Children of Deaf Adults, which includes this author); people who are deaf and blind; and also others.But many of the store's employees -- called "partners" in Starbucksese -- emphasize that language is just one part of what makes this shop friendly to signers. becomes a bilingual / bicultural environment filled with people from two But she has also become interested in learning sign language since moving to the area and seeing so many Gallaudet students talking every day.It's clear that she isn't the only one in the area who sees the Starbucks as a way to learn more about her deaf neighbors.Several community groups, including the DC public library system, offer free ASL classes to locals who want to pick up basic vocabulary. In other words, even though Pipes is capable of speaking English, she turns her voice off when she gets to work. Cordially, Bill . Slowly.For Matthew Gilsbach, the store's manager, the signing Starbucks exemplifies the concept of a "third place" -- a space other than the home or the office where people can gather and socialize. Some attempt to point at menu items, while others make use of tablets that Starbucks have provided for people to prefer to write down their orders. Whether you want a sarcastic t-shirt or a geeky t-shirt to embrace your inner nerd, CafePress has the tee you're looking for. Schofield took one after seeing a flyer at Now, she says, the ASL Starbucks has inspired her to brush up. Polly Languages: American Sign Language & HoH Group. You have used They prefer "signer" or "nonsigner."

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"What about a drive-thru?" By that I mean She sees many other opportunities for Starbucks and other businesses to figure out how to include deaf and hard of hearing customers. (Formerly called "pidgin signed English in some texts.) This site creator is an ASL instructor and native signer who expresses love and passion for our sign language and culture person suggested that there is no sign for latte or mocha). different cultures and two different languages. There's a display of mugs exclusive to this Starbucks -- they have the brand's name sign, illustrated with green hands -- and a chalkboard displaying the ASL vocabulary word of the week. This is a creative opportunity, but it's just the beginning."

isn't useful. Most chairs and tables are low to aid visibility. grinder. "I think this might be a good place for people to get exposure to ASL and deaf culture and interface with their neighbors in an easy way," Kirsten Schofield, a writer who lives off H Street, told CNN.Pamela Pipes, a hearing barista who is trained as an interpreter and relocated to the DC area just to work at this Starbucks, nods in assent.

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