Let’s get real here… everywhere I go, be it at a restaurant or store or wherever, some hearing people automatically talk to my hearing sister (or anyone who is hearing that’s with me)… they forget that they can talk to me and there are ways of doing that. Write it down, use your iPhone, gesture, point, or even better…learn some basic sign language. When someone tells a hearing person to speak directly to the Deaf person, take that advice from the start and don’t make them remind the hearing person over n’ over.
#deafawareness #signlanguage #deafcommunity #americansignlanguage #bilingual #ourlife
What does playing hide n’ seek look like for us? When we were younger, @ivymansfield would win every single hide n’ seek challenge. It was not until I realized that she heard every single sound I was making while hiding- the doors slamming, me running around, and of course, when I giggled. That was when I had to use my brain to think of clever solutions to outsmart her hearing advantage. This video shows how I did that with my annoyingly hearing sister! 😉😂
#deaf #signlanguage #americansignlanguage #hidenseek #brainpower #sistergoals
More often than not, people see Deaf people as a loss…that something is lacking or missing. In my case, it is my hearing loss. The most beautiful thing with my “hearing loss” is that being Deaf is a gain. Let us show you reasons why Deaf people love being Deaf. 😀Even my hearing sister @ivymansfield is proud to be a part of a Deaf family.
#deafculture #deafcommunity #signlanguage #americansignlanguage #superpowers
People think we’re different because I am Deaf and my sister @ivymansfield is hearing. The truth is that we are different in so many ways. AND similar in so many ways. It is time to see that we are not defined by one label… that we are whole human beings. What makes you YOU?
#differentnotless #bilingual #beyourownkindofbeautiful #diversitymatters #sistersquad #dontassume
When I start to interact with a hearing person, the hearing person automatically asks me this question… “Can you read lips?” When a hearing person asks that particular question, it does unintentionally put a burden on the Deaf person to read lips, to accommodate the hearing person.
There is this assumption that Deaf people are magical lip readers when that’s far from the truth. Didn’t you know that lip reading is mostly a guessing game and has a low accuracy rate?
The better question to ask the Deaf person is “What is the best way to communicate?” Because not every Deaf person is the same.
#deaf #deafawareness #communicationiskey #signlanguage #americansignlanguage
How do Deaf people experience music? You’d be amazed by the many ways we experience and enjoy music. Be it wearing headphones, feeling the vibrations, watching music videos, reading the lyrics, turning up the volume, or whatever works best for that Deaf person. 🎶🎵 Don’t forget that music comes from within. 😉
Driver’s License by @oliviarodrigo 💫
#feelthebeat #musicfromtheheart #deafculture #turnupthevolume #driverslicense
Disney, you know how to make my dreams come true.
#disneylandcalifornia #disneykid #disneycaliforniaadventure #magicalmoments #disneygirl Disneyland/Califonia Adventure
Disney, you know how to make my dreams come true.
#disneylandcalifornia #disneykid #disneycaliforniaadventure #magicalmoments #disneygirl Disneyland/Califonia Adventure
I have a very serious needle phobia… When I was little, I was ill and had seizures. That came with so many tests and shots.
But this is bigger than me. It took a sweet nurse, stuffed elephant, and even an order of fries to brave the first vaccine shot!
#halfwaythere #covidvacccine #whew #onedownonetogo #pfizer Austin, Texas
For the millionth time, I’ve been seen as either a strong girl or a strong Deaf girl. Yes, I’ve had to work ten times harder due to certain circumstances or differences. Never ever in my life I felt seen and understood until reading the quote, “I’m not strong for a girl, I’m just strong.” With my hat on backwards and unruly hair, I am strong as I come. Nothing more, nothing less.
Who’s with me? ✨
#truthbomb #strongaf #feminists #juststrong Sarasota, Florida
During interviews (or anywhere), Deaf people are often asked if they can work. Just because they “can’t hear” and for some, “can’t talk,” does not make them incapable of working. There are so many qualities they posses such as being creative, a self-starter, team worker, adaptive, and many more.
In fact, Deaf people work five times harder because they have to prove themselves or else. Unemployment is ridiculously high among Deaf people. Now, imagine if we switched places, how would you feel?
#deafawareness #equalityforall #signlanguage #deafexperience #workharder
Walk with nature barefoot for it connects you to your roots.
Soak in all colors, shapes, and lines of leaves, trees, and plants for it tells you to love them as they are.
Feel the wind for it gently pushes you to paths never crossed before and to appreciate trails that were carved by people who were wild…
To be with the ground and sky freely, one must remember to not be tamed.
#staytruetoyourself #wildandfreekids #strawberryblonde #blueeyes💙 #rooted #tropicalparadise Sanibel, Florida
Walk with nature barefoot for it connects you to your roots.
Soak in all colors, shapes, and lines of leaves, trees, and plants for it tells you to love them as they are.
Feel the wind for it gently pushes you to paths never crossed before and to appreciate trails that were carved by people who were wild…
To be with the ground and sky freely, one must remember to not be tamed.
#staytruetoyourself #wildandfreekids #strawberryblonde #blueeyes💙 #rooted #tropicalparadise Sanibel, Florida
Sky above, sand below, sister beside, and peace within.
#beachgirls #sunkissed🌞 #summerlife #ísland #sisters💕 Rosemary Beach, Florida
Sky above, sand below, sister beside, and peace within.
#beachgirls #sunkissed🌞 #summerlife #ísland #sisters💕 Rosemary Beach, Florida
Sky above, sand below, sister beside, and peace within.
#beachgirls #sunkissed🌞 #summerlife #ísland #sisters💕 Rosemary Beach, Florida
Happy Father’s Day to everyone and the happiest Father’s Day to my daddy who’s a kid at heart making life more adventurous!
#daddyanddaughter #happyfathersday2021 #sanibelisland #familyadventure Bowman’s Beach
Happy Father’s Day to everyone and the happiest Father’s Day to my daddy who’s a kid at heart making life more adventurous!
#daddyanddaughter #happyfathersday2021 #sanibelisland #familyadventure Bowman’s Beach
Move mountains, look up, do everything with love, and protect our magic.
Tag people who you look up and love with all of your heart.
#kindnessisfree #youaremagic #movemountains #hugsarehandmade #lovemore #positivenergy Atlanta, Georgia
Move mountains, look up, do everything with love, and protect our magic.
Tag people who you look up and love with all of your heart.
#kindnessisfree #youaremagic #movemountains #hugsarehandmade #lovemore #positivenergy Atlanta, Georgia
Move mountains, look up, do everything with love, and protect our magic.
Tag people who you look up and love with all of your heart.
#kindnessisfree #youaremagic #movemountains #hugsarehandmade #lovemore #positivenergy Atlanta, Georgia
Move mountains, look up, do everything with love, and protect our magic.
Tag people who you look up and love with all of your heart.
#kindnessisfree #youaremagic #movemountains #hugsarehandmade #lovemore #positivenergy Atlanta, Georgia
Happy Mama’s Day to @sheenamcfeely !
#mommabear #mommamonster #twinningwithmommy #happymothersday❤️ Austin, Texas
Happy Mama’s Day to @sheenamcfeely !
#mommabear #mommamonster #twinningwithmommy #happymothersday❤️ Austin, Texas