deaf community

Hi! I'm an Anthropology Student studying the Deaf community. I wanted to start an open discussion to widen my knowledge of Deaf culture. Here are some questions I came up with after looking through the forums here: -What are things others do that are considered inappropriate, annoying, or rude...

Hi, I am a masters student. Over the years i have seen a massive rise of Deaf community in Virtual world/metaverse. However, i saw that the tech is not very accessible or smart to allow the community to have a comfortable intuitive experience. I took this as an opportunity to work on this...

Hey! My name is Itala and I’m taking ASL classes in college, the course ends this semester and I’ve been thinking of ways to keep up with ASL and keep learning, I would like to get involve in the Deaf community and meet new people. My professor recommended going to Deaf events but because of...

Hi, I'm a Deaf non-binary trans woman. Pronouns are she/they, and I live in Vermont. I'm also joining this platform to connect with others during a very difficult time in this pandemic, and to discuss several issues that's been brought to my attention when the time is right. In the meantime, I...

Hello! I'm seeking for other Deaf/HoH people to practice ASL. Since I'm a new Deaf and the only one in my family, I figured it's about time to get into the Deaf Community and meet new people who can also help me improve. Any age group is fine, but it'll be nice to meet people around my age...

Hello! My name is Juno, and I've been losing my hearing at a progressive rate since I was a young, young teenager. I'm nineteen at this point, and have lived with some kind of hearing loss from around the time I was thirteen. By this point, without my hearing aid I might as well be considered...

Hello! My name is Amaya, but everyone calls me Maya. I am HOH but consider myself Deaf! I am also an 18-year-old female from Florida! I have been HOH since I was younger, around 7 or 8, but Deaf (involved with the Deaf Community) since I was 14. Although I am Oral, I am fluent in ASL and...

Hello everyone ! I am a beginner software and web developer. For my project, I want to ask you some questions which may will become my future project theme . I hope you’ll appreciate it! All I want you to do is ask to question. What are the most common problems you’re facing in everyday life? I...

Hello, I'm an industrial designer and just got hired to make a product with the goal of helping people who are deaf or HOH. Based on my research so far I'm beginning to think designing a "product for the deaf" is the wrong way of looking at it and maybe creating a "product for the Hearing, to...

If you could answer any of the questions you want that would be amazing. Thank you!! The stereotype is that deaf people don’t/can’t enjoy music, do you agree or disagree and why? Do you personally enjoy music or do you have any deaf friends/family that does? There was a symphony where...

Hi everyone. Just found and joined this site, and want to introduce myself. I am a woman in my 50s, living n NYC. I can hear, though I do have pretty severe tinnitus in my right ear. The "ringing" started mysteriously out of the blue, is always there, and has been for about 20 years. Last...

I usually don't like the "don't say this to *insert*" kinda videos but I feel like this one is pretty spot on and addresses a lot of things and questions people say/ask to those with hearing loss and deafness. I find it relatable and thought some others would. I also thought this might also be...

Tonight I'm going to my first deaf community meet. I'm super nervous. I'm HoH but my family is hearing so I never really have been around many hard of hearing or Deaf individuals other than my teachers at school. It's at a book store which is my comfort zone so hopefully I won't freak out too...

Hi! I'm a student in the UK learning BSL and Deaf studies and wanting to learn more about the Deaf community!

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I live in fabulous Las Vegas and attended the Deaf Expo this past summer '16. The majority of people I chatted with there were from other states or cities. I also rarely ever get into contact with deaf people. Only a handful of times. Is there a place out here that anyone knows of to be able to...

Hi everyone! I'm new to this site, was looking for ways to make deaf friends and this website popped up. I'm a college student with a major in deaf studies and am aspiring to become an interpreter. I would love to make deaf friends to learn more about the community more about the language and...

I'm hearing, like many one here ^____^ I'm excited about learning about others who are deaf or HH. My heart is connected to your culture and community! Soon, I'll be an official interpreter and you never know, because I love to travel I may interpret for one of you one day! *Smile, Shrug* Don't...

Hi! My name I said JoJo and I am 21 female. Not needed but thought I would include it. I want to learn ASL. I can sign the alphabet and a few phrases but I REALLY want to learn. I work at Target and we have an amazing guy that works there and he's deaf. I want to be able to communicate with him...

Hello, guys. My name is Kaela. I'm currently learning ASL. I really love the culture and I think the language is beautiful. (I'm at a basic beginner level, unfortunately. However, I am a REALLY fast learner.) However, YouTube can really only do so much help. I'd really love a teacher, to help me...