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2. Decide how you want to solve the problem. List many ways the
problem could be solved and then pick the one that best uses your
group’s strengths and resources.
We could take turns. Each
family could care for all the
children one day a week.
We could hire
someone to
take care of our
children. Maybe we
can find a person
who knows sign
language.
Arti is looking
for work.
3. Make a plan. Members of the group will need to do different things to
get the job done. Try to set a date when each task should be finished.
Guddi, you are part of
the deaf community.
Can you see if there is
someone who is looking
for work who knows sign
language?
I’ll find out how much
we would need to pay
someone.
I’ll ask Arti if she
would want to
learn some signs
from me.
4. When you meet together, talk about how the work is going. Adjust
your plan as needed if difficulties arise.
Have we found
anyone who knows
sign language?
No, not yet. Not
many people know
sign language.
But Arti is eager to
learn sign and to
care for our children.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)