Jack Hunter, of Stockbridge, worked to perfect his finger-spelling skills, during a class on American Sign Language. The 74-year-old retiree said he is losing his hearing, and wants to be prepared to communicate with people through sign language.
I can do all my letters, and some of the signs, said Hunter, adding that learning sign language requires time and effort.
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