To sign handicap, use your dominant hand to fingerspell the letters 'H' and 'C'. Start by forming an 'H' handshape in front of your shoulder, with your index and middle fingers extended and pointing to the side. Then, quickly transition your hand into a 'C' handshape, curving your fingers and thumb forward.
Start by signing 'building' and 'have'. Then, sign 'handicap' using the fluid 'H-C' motion. Finally, sign 'ramp' by holding your non-dominant arm flat and using your flat dominant hand to trace an upward, sloping motion, visually representing the incline of a wheelchair ramp.
Begin by pointing to the person to establish the subject. Next, sign 'park' by tapping your dominant '3' handshape against your non-dominant flat palm. Follow this by signing 'handicap' with the 'H-C' handshapes, and finish by signing 'spot' or 'area' to indicate the designated parking space.
First, point to the individual to indicate 'he'. Then, sign 'support' or 'advocate' by pushing your dominant fist upward under your non-dominant fist. Finally, sign 'handicap' using the 'H-C' movement, followed by the sign for 'access' or 'accessible' to complete the concept of the sentence.
Start by signing 'building' and 'have'. Then, sign 'handicap' using the fluid 'H-C' motion. Finally, sign 'ramp' by holding your non-dominant arm flat and using your flat dominant hand to trace an upward, sloping motion, visually representing the incline of a wheelchair ramp.
Begin by pointing to the person to establish the subject. Next, sign 'park' by tapping your dominant '3' handshape against your non-dominant flat palm. Follow this by signing 'handicap' with the 'H-C' handshapes, and finish by signing 'spot' or 'area' to indicate the designated parking space.
First, point to the individual to indicate 'he'. Then, sign 'support' or 'advocate' by pushing your dominant fist upward under your non-dominant fist. Finally, sign 'handicap' using the 'H-C' movement, followed by the sign for 'access' or 'accessible' to complete the concept of the sentence.
Today, the term 'handicap' is often considered outdated or offensive by many disabled individuals, including those in the Deaf community. It is generally preferred to use the sign for 'disabled' (fingerspelling 'D-A') unless referring to a specific legal or structural term like a 'handicap parking spot'.
No, you should avoid bouncing your hand. Lexicalized fingerspelled signs like 'H-C' are signed smoothly in one location. Bouncing makes the sign much harder to read and breaks the natural flow of your sentence. Keep your hand steady and let your fingers do the work.
Like all fingerspelled words and lexicalized signs, you should consistently use your dominant hand. Switching hands for fingerspelling can confuse the person you are communicating with. Establish your dominant hand early on and use it for all your spelling and primary sign movements.
