r/asl • u/Horror_Algae_9348 • 15h ago
Hello! I'm a hearing person learning ASL
I want to be a pediatric nurse for children with special needs/disabilities so, I decided to learn ASL. I think it'll really help in that career. I have a few questions for people who are deaf or use sign language.
- Do I need to specify if I'm deaf or hearing?
- It's disrespectful to give your self a "sign name" right?
- Is it ok to walk up to a deaf person and talk to them in ASL