I. Look for a way to connect and engage with the deaf community where you live. For example, this may be through a community organization, through a church where sign language interpreting takes place, through a friend or family member that you know, or so on.

II. After spending some time in this context, prepare a reflection on your experience, responding to some or all of the following questions as is appropriate:

Was it difficult for you to get connected with the deaf community or was it easy to find people to talk to?

Did you find this an enriching experience? Did it broaden your perspective in any way? Why or why not?

Can you imagine yourself becoming involved in or an advocate for translations into sign language in your region in the future? Why or why not?

Do you know of any sign language translation projects currently ongoing in your country? If so, who or what organization has been their main support? (i.e. a Bible society? SIL? a church group?) Or are there any current plans to undertake such a project?

Your reflection can be submitted either in written form (1200 words) or a recorded video (5 min).