Some deaf or hard of hearing people with low vision use American Sign Language or an English-based sign language, and may need signs signed more slowly for clarity. True or False?

• A. Sometimes
• B. False
• C. True
• D. Never

Answer: (C)

When someone has low vision, the speed and visibility of signs matter for understanding. ASL and English-based sign languages convey meaning through signs, movement, and facial expressions, and the timing between signs helps the brain process each element. Signing more slowly gives the viewer time to pick up on handshape details, directions, and facial cues, which can be harder to see at a normal pace. Because of that, signers and interpreters often adjust tempo and clarity—using slower, more deliberate signing—to accommodate vision limits. This is a practical, helpful accommodation that some people with low vision rely on, even though others may not need it. So the statement is true.