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Maybe Deaf, But Certainly Not Dumb, Or Blind ...
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Originally Posted by representing
I am hearing-impaired, wearing two hearing-aids.
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Originally Posted by Lcubed48
Just wondering? Do you pregame this with your partners?
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I enjoy often working with a partner who is deaf. He uses sign language. I don't know sign language. I always use a pad and pen to facilitate communication between us for our pregame, halftime pow wow, and post game discussion. Once we're out on the court, it's all about proper mechanics, good signals, and lots of eye contact. Working with him always makes me a better official. Of course, during our captains/coaches/officials pregame meeting, I always tell the coaches that if they intend to do any yelling at the officials, to please yell at my partner rather than me. My partner always follows up my statement with a nod, a smile, and an OK sign.
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