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Lesson 6: Video from Heidi and Jeff Branch

As you watch Heidi and Jeff Branch tell their story, pay particular attention to any specialized vocabulary that they use. Make a list of these terms. Develop an outline of their story. Consider the following:

1. Do they fingerspell or use a sign for specialized vocabulary?
2. In what context do they use specialized vocabulary?
3. What alternative sign could you use to show the same concept?

Follow-up activities:

• Retell their story in your second language (ASL).
• Watch Heidi and Jeff a second time and voice their story. Video or audiotape your interpretation.

Meet Heidi Heidi introduces herself and talks about coming from a Deaf family. (0:45) Play Video | Back to Lesson 6 Meet Jeff Jeff introduces himself and talks about his educational journey. (6:37) Play Video only | Back to Lesson 6 Going to the Hospital for Delivery Heidi and Jeff describe when they knew they had to go to the hospital and the process for delivery. Technical processes discussed include: epidural injection, c-section, and episiotomy. (4:35) Play Video only | Back to Lesson 6

Jeff and Heidi Branch

Working with an interpreter

Heidi and Jeff describe the process they went through in choosing an interpreter and in having an interpreter as part of the team for their labor and delivery. (6:10)
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On a Hearing or Deaf Child

Heidi and Jeff talk about their considerations (or lack thereof) on whether their child would be Deaf. (1:57)
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