Presentations Provide Unique Insight of An Often Misunderstood Silent World (cont'd)

"What is deaf culture," Prof. Glick asked through an interpreter. "A great way of life," he told the audience with a smiled. Glickman is the author of DEAFintions and more DEAFintions humor books.

"I feel my calling in life is to throw words back and give hearing people a taste of their own medicine," he told the audience after explaining how he coped, with humor, growing up a deaf person. "I encourage all of you to learn sign language," he said. "You know it is a foreign language," he said with a grin.

Following his performance he also answered questions of the audience who thanked him for his unusual wit and humor.

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Glickman gives inforamtive presentation about the deaf community.

The second day Glickman presented 'Deaf Proverbs Lecture Show', which he describes as "inspiring and full of wisdom presentation." The presentation is based on his latest book, 'Deaf Proverbs - A Proverbial Professor's Points to Ponder.' During his presentation Glickman delved into some apparently new, yet classic proverbs. Examples included "Stars unheard are easy to see"; "Words when signed spring from one dimension to three"; and "The right side is always the bright side."

According to Glickman his charge in life is to assist the hearing to better understand the many things in the wondrous world of people who are deaf in a new light.

"It is programs such as these that we hope will bring a new found honor and appreciation to a community whose achievements are often times over looked," said Michael Hartman, People with Disabilities Program Manager. "I hope that everyone truly enjoyed the presentations and please tell others," said Hartman.

"Hopefully these presentations contribute to an even greater daily appreciation for people with disabilities." Hartman said that Glickman is willing to provide presentations to smaller groups and individuals on request.

Check out his web site at deafology.com. For more information on these presentations or other issues relating to people with disabilities you can contact Hartman at 301-286-5715, voice and TTY.

"I want to thank Mr. Glickman for broadening our experience of deaf culture," said Dillard Menchan, chief Equal Opportunity Employment Office. "Michael keeps reminding me that there are some unique differences that we should all be aware of and I totally agree."