Cellular for the deaf


	Cellular for the deaf

balthazarus

8-27-2008 3:35 AM

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technology, cell phone, deaf

balthazarus says:

Cell phones are an extension of our body, thus it is not a surprise...

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8-27-2008 2:58 PM

JohnWaterman

I'm starting a course to learn British sign Language in 5 weeks time, so I hope this is available here soon.

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