Start by placing your dominant flat hand against your stomach, with your fingers pointing to the side. Hold your non-dominant hand in front of your body, palm facing up. Move your dominant hand downward and outward from your stomach, sliding it past your non-dominant hand. As your dominant hand drops below the non-dominant hand, let your fingers spread loosely pointing down. This fluid motion visually represents the concept clearly.
To sign this, start with the sign for 'discuss', then perform the sign for 'abortion' as described, and finish with the sign for 'rights'.
Begin by establishing the timeframe with the sign for 'past year'. Next, point to the person you are referring to, and then sign 'abortion'.
Start by signing 'clinic', followed by the sign for 'provide' or 'give'. Conclude the sentence by performing the sign for 'abortion'.
To sign this, start with the sign for 'discuss', then perform the sign for 'abortion' as described, and finish with the sign for 'rights'.
Begin by establishing the timeframe with the sign for 'past year'. Next, point to the person you are referring to, and then sign 'abortion'.
Start by signing 'clinic', followed by the sign for 'provide' or 'give'. Conclude the sentence by performing the sign for 'abortion'.
While the concepts are related, 'miscarriage' is typically signed differently. It often involves using the sign for 'lose' or 'drop' near the stomach area, emphasizing an unintentional loss. It is important to use the distinct signs for each to ensure your meaning is clear and respectful of the specific situation.
Yes, facial expression is always a crucial part of ASL. Because this topic can be sensitive, your expression should match the context of your conversation. Whether you are discussing a medical procedure, engaging in a political debate, or talking about a personal event, maintain an appropriate, respectful, and clear facial expression.
Your non-dominant hand serves as a vital spatial reference point. In ASL, base hands help anchor a sign's movement. By holding your non-dominant hand steady, you emphasize the downward and outward motion of your dominant hand, which makes the visual representation of the sign much clearer to the person watching you.
