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It seems like a lot of people here (including myself) has experienced someone telling them that they don't look deaf, HoH, or like they have hearing loss. I'm just curious if there is some stereotypical way people with any type of deafness are supposed to look like and how that stereotype came...

So recently my teacher became viral. During Hurricane Irma he was one of the ASL interpreter for one of the emergency conferences held by Governor Scott. He became know as the "Most animated interpreter" because he used body language and facial expressions while most interpreters don't. Some...

We're moving to Utah from Texas. My youngest son, James is currently in 9th grade and mainstream in HS and love his school because he's very good in math, but when we need to move to Utah (job offer). Should I encourage him to go to Utah School for the Deaf and Blind? Any ex-students experiences...

We would like to inform you about our inaugural “It’s A Deaf Thing” Event on Saturday, September 30th 2017 in Lakeland, Florida. I would like to give you an idea of what is being planned and who we are. We will have rental booths, an art competition, craft competition, talent show/competition...

Dear, I am a PhD student at the University of Strathclyde. I am studying the role of Minecraft or Autcraft in education. I am trying to find how Minecraft can be used to help children engage, learn socially and playfully, and to become a part of a community. I am interested in how this could be...

HI GUYS & GIRLS, I'm looking to sell my radio Aid set, it's brand new in original packaging and never been opened or used. It comes with the transmitter, receiver, hearing loop set, the belt clips and more. It would seem a shame for it to not be used to the full potential, I had paid a fair bit...

Hi, all! My name is Syd. I'm a hearing ASL student. I've been taking ASL for two years but feel like I haven't been learning much. I want to learn ASL. I'm very interested in Deaf Culture and the language in itself, so I thought the best way to learn was by interacting with d/Deaf/HOH people...

Hey! I know I could just go to a deaf dinner or other asl event, but I kind of just want a friend to practice asl with (Ive taking four semesters in college) also it's hard to meet other deaf or hard of hearing friends my age(early 20's) So hmu if you want to be asl buddies! ^^^^ reminder to...

I tried SA-SB1000, my phone (S7) and SnakenWake watch, none of them wakes me up.

Hi im 18 im learnig sing language my boyfriend is deaf and im hearing i want to ask about sex and comunication(like setting boundaries, making sure we understand each other needs and wants eyc) because im not that fluent in SL so i cant discuss it with him in a proper way i dont have the...

What can I say? I'm a deaf man. I just started to use a dating site for hearing people, see how it goes. I would like to know someone who succeeded to use it and give me some advice with some of you who got experience and know it works. What could you write about yourself knowing you are the...

Has anyone here experienced difficulty finding a partner because of deafness and LGBTQIA identity I feel very alone in this

Hi all... I'm deaf. Two cochlear implants, although currently my sensory processing is low. Somewhat passable speech skills. Higher proficiency in English reading and writing than most hearing people. I also have a hearing SO of 3 years, living in Quebec, and who I often visit. I am American...

I’m asking for feedback or advice from **Deafies** for this post. Background: I became Deaf as an adult. I recently went to have my hearing tested again at the audiologist and was told I am a candidate for a cochlear implant (CI). My S.O. Adrian and I have discussed CI’s in the past many...

Today, I'm competing against other schools to see who goes forward to state and as some of you would already infer, it's very difficult to hear the questions, especially from moderators who aren't experienced as others. So when me and my teammates ask them to repeat the question and they say no...

I got accepted into PennState! Toxicology major, I really wonder if there is an ASL class close to there, or a deaf group. I hope so.

Hi everyone! I'm hearing and my fiance is Deaf. We are planning to have our wedding June 1, 2018 on the beach. My future husband will be the only Deaf person there. As of right now, we have an interpreter friend who has agreed to officiate. For the reception, we will plan to hire a different...

It's my first day on and I already cannot wait to meet people that are just like me, and that understand me. This should be way more popular than it is and really should have a mobile application that could be downloaded. I'm really wishing that I would've located this community the second my...

Hello! I have some question for you all. I am a signlanguage interpreter student in Sweden, and I really admire all deaf/hard of hearing people. My questions are: What do you think of hearing people who want to learn signlanguage? Is it good/bad, do you have patience with them? I know alot...

Hi all, I recently moved to the Bay starting work as a software engineer and I am having a difficult time making friends here. I was wondering if anyone would know of any deaf events or deaf people looking to hang out. I am also looking to meet deaf engineers. It would be interesting to learn of...