Show Sue Bahleda Teaches Sign Language interpreter for the hearing impaired Sue Bahleda shocked administrators by over fer er 40 students in th the first sign language course to be taught This Spring nuart quarter r both an intermediate inter- inter r E T iVf T rM Y ri mediate te f gi ng cI fuss ass wih p offered for those who are interested in in f trying their hand at a new language for communication credit Sign language is s' s the fourth most widely spoken language in the United States according to Bahl Bahleda There are currently approximately a dozen students at who have a hearing i impediment Pediment but with the help of the faculty members who are taking time out for the signing class will be able to attract and accommodate more of those students Among those faculty mem members rs who are taking sign language is V Vo 0 Belnap counselor Learn Learning ng to sign requires a commitment its it's a whole new language Belnap said She went on to say that sign language is the more beautiful and expressive language langua laD e a on earth Belnap also 1 mra c- c ii J j 1 j. j recommends the me class class b because ause 0 of fth f the e vastly open fields for th those e looking into sign language as a career Bahleda has been signing for five J I J lr r L I y year ai- ai Bi the ii ilas s 6 been en helping ng the hearing impaired at for almost two years She is also a second leveler level certified er interpreter in the state of Utah moreover she will try to pass the third level or professional certification certification certification cation this spring In Salt Lake County there are only six individuals with the 3rd level signing certificate Should Bah Bahleda eda pass the professional ce certification she will be eligible to interpret in courtrooms |