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In my English class, we are reading, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Our teacher has given us a project in which we are to find a group of people in society that may be considered "invisible". My group and I took this as another word for overlooked and stereotyped.

I'm asking if any of you would like to reply with common stereotypes, problems or conflicts with others that have occured because of being deaf. Do you have any personal stories about high school life that you'd like to share?

We are doing a silent video with subtitles, but only when our camera is looking at the speaker. This is due in about two weeks but if you guys & gals could help me out, I'd appreciate it!

I've had several deaf friends in middle school before and I understand some of the issues that occur, but I would like some more insight from you all, if possible.

Thanks so much!
-Trina
 
Interesting topic!

Off the top of my head:

There is still the idea that speech = intelligence, so for those of us who choose not to speak, we are seen as inferior, even subhuman by some.

We can't: read, drive, write, laugh (my mother's first protest when she found out I was deaf - "But she laughs!")...

we can't enjoy the same richness of life because we can't hear music, appreciate movies/shows, etc.

People think they have to talk louder.

Hope these help!

OOO... I bet you would get bonus points if you use this: D-PAN: Deaf Performing Artists Network - Waiting on the World - Video This is a video of "Waiting On The World To Change" by the D-PAN (a Deaf performing artists group)
 
Thanks DragonYoga!

These really do help!

Do you or anyone else have stories about high school, if you went to a public one? Or maybe something you'd like to see addressed that usually gets passed over?

Edit: Thanks for the tip on the D-PAN Video! =]
 
You're welcome! :D

I don't have any stories, I've always made friends easily. Oh wait, I do remember one, but it doesn't affect me directly. I was mainstreamed at a middle school, and the ONLY Deaf student there. One day, one of my friends came up and told me that she had overheard a student shouting for someone else's attention. Frustrated, he finally screamed: "What are you, deaf???" My friend immediately felt bad for me and tried to apologize for the guy's behavior! I was like, "That's funny! They're idiots anyway." I think this was in the 7th or 8th grade.

High school, I was mainstreamed half the day at a public school and half the day at a deaf school - which to me is perfect. I got the academic challenges that the public school provides, and the social setting the deaf school provides. I joined the drama group at the public school, and I remember the 2nd play, I asked the drama teacher for some lines. She was surprised - I'm not sure why - but I got a part with a few minor lines. :) I was also in a musical - and I did NOT sing! :D I kinda thought it was pointless, so I kept my mouth shut and stayed still for the one part where everyone had to sing. :)
 
That's pretty cool.

Actually, would you mind if I put a similar story in my movie that's like your middle school experience? I think it would help put things in perspective for some students. =]
 
Awesome!! Thanks so much!!

I'm really excited about this project. We're thinking about putting it in a first person point of view; subtitles when talking to someone, nothing when turned away; camera shakes when someone taps you on the shoulder, etc.

I think it will give a good perspective about how the Deaf Community gets closed off from everything else.

I loved the show "Sue Thomas, FB-Eye"; there was an episode where she got pulled over and the dude was behind her and she couldn't read his lips. That's actually where I got the subtitle idea.

I was thinking maybe a black/white & color change for certain sections, but I'm not sure which yet.
 
pixiedrop91 said:
Awesome!! Thanks so much!!

I'm really excited about this project. We're thinking about putting it in a first person point of view; subtitles when talking to someone, nothing when turned away; camera shakes when someone taps you on the shoulder, etc.

I think it will give a good perspective about how the Deaf Community gets closed off from everything else.

I loved the show "Sue Thomas, FB-Eye"; there was an episode where she got pulled over and the dude was behind her and she couldn't read his lips. That's actually where I got the subtitle idea.

I was thinking maybe a black/white & color change for certain sections, but I'm not sure which yet.
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Thats a good idea, you should tell hollywood about it! I'd love to see the video when it is finished. Will you be putting it on Youtube?

Oh by the way, I'm not answering the questions because I'm a hearie.
 
I probably will. =]

I can't wait until we get started. We're meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss the schedule and stuff.

=]
 
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