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Peer reviewedForman, Wayne – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2003
Aerial spelling is the term given for the way many people with deafness in New Zealand (NZ) manually represent letters of the alphabet. This article examines the nature and role of aerial spelling in New Zealand Sign Language, particularly that form used by older members of the NZ deaf community. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Finger Spelling
