February 2012
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what is wrong with me? why im i so exhausted and sleeping so much lately. and getting pain in my eyes. and hiding from the light. and having headaches.
ugh
i dont understand what is happening.
maybe im dying.
oh well.
morerobots:
Also. More than once I have had customers sign “thank you” to me. It’s awkward because I’ve spent the whole transaction speaking to them. So, no need to randomly sign at me.
The things customers do when they’ve notice your hearing aid are really strange sometimes. They’ll sign thank you or say “wow you speak really well” (grr). Here’s an idea. Maybe say “thank you have a nice day”...
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The Legalized Deafies: As the opposite to Mike's... →
thelegalizeddeafies:
As in, going to the store and noticing your server or cashier is deaf, has hearing aids/CI, etc.
Now, as with approaching customers who are deaf, you must take a multifaceted approach, and even then, you might not avoid offending everyone. But first, a quick story to explain my experience with…
'Deaf' versus 'deaf' →
thesedeafeyes:
((I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile, but didn’t have a chance to get around to it. Apologies!))
Many people have messaged me, “What’s the difference between ‘Deaf’ and ‘deaf’?” Here’s the answer/explanation!
‘deaf’ with a little ‘d’ means the individual has an audiological hearing…
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“I want to replace the normativeness of medicine with the curiosity of...”
– Harlan Lane, the mask of benevolence: disabling the Deaf community (via terpingitup)
carlicaar asked: Your best advice for a hearing person who is majoring in Educational Interpreting?
The Legalized Deafies: ASL in the Workplaces →
thelegalizeddeafies:
ASL in the workplace is becoming more prevalent as the number of people increases who are deaf and hard of hearing. Being able to use ASL to communicate and to interact with a deaf co-worker is essential for establishing a positive working climate, and for building a strong rapport. It is equally…
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“I’m writing because I have things to say about disability, ableism, and my...”
– On writing about disability by Chally
So happy to find a feminist who is POC and disabled!
(via stogucheme)
kfinkkk asked: I am learning sign language in college right now and i LOVE IT. its so awesome being able to communicate with such expression. It is such a visual language i find it easier to learn than spoken language. I'm also taking my third WS course here as well. As soon as i saw your about was feminist, deaf, tattoos i knew i should follow you : )
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kanzakijun replied to your post: kanzakijun replied to your post: kanzakijun…
So is that.
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kanzakijun replied to your post: kanzakijun replied to your post: humingyay replied…
That gif is perfection.
Anonymous asked: This question is so silly but how do you sign" I love cupcakes" ?
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kanzakijun replied to your post: humingyay replied to your post: as a jew do you…
As a German born, I’m face palming.
i read that and was like..
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humingyay:
thatdeafchick replied to your post: thatdeafchick replied to your post: thatdeafchick…
if i got enough of a base to compare them, i only have basic experince with northern accents, as in i can tell they are northern. if i got enough to identify and then compare im sure i could tell them apart! :) i can do it with american accents!
Good grief, I have the coolest friends.
I HATE YOU...
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humingyay replied to your post: as a jew do you support the hitler thingy abt blue eyes and blonde hair
…I know this is a troll but I still can’t believe somebody asked you this.
I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THAT!!
i was like.. is someone seriously asking that?!?! WTF?!?!
Anonymous asked: as a jew do you support the hitler thingy abt blue eyes and blonde hair
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did you know? that curly hair is curly because it...
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Anonymous asked: are you actually jewish?
existentialsymptoms asked: Oh gosh, I lovelovelove your hair! Mine goes like that when I've washed it. :)
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humingyay replied to your photoset: speaking of the curlies… CURLY, FLUFFY, MASSIVE,…
MISTAKE #1: NEVER EVER BRUSH CURLY HAIR. EVER XD
hahaha! EVER. true story.
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morerobots:
So tumblr wants to do something about self-harm blogs. K.
So what about all the offensive, racist, white power, misogynistic, ableist, etc blogs that are out there, and blogs created solely for trolling
what about those
^^^
100 points of excellence.
“Sometimes, loving your body is not an option. Sometimes, the best we can do is...”
– Lesley Kinzel (via lavender-labia)
Anonymous asked: Hi, what is it that you teach? :)
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emisirrelevant replied to your post: emisirrelevant replied to your post: i honestly…
Ohh gotcha. Thank you. At the risk of a bad joke, I think it would be a sin to have half a child. Haaa. …..Sorry. That was uncalled for.
i just LOL’ed. out loud.
“Curvy women are real women. Skinny women are real women. Women who have had...”
– Hugo Schwyzer (via belle-naturelle)
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WOW. I've gotten a bunch of new followers lately....
Hello everyone,
my name is Elle.
i am 22 years old and an undergraduate psy major at UNLV, graduating in may and hopefully entering the Master of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing at RIT/NTID next fall.
I am strawberry blond so of course, I have half a soul and half a brain.
I am a woman. Im Deaf. Im neurodivergent. Im bisexual, aromantic. Im a...
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UGH CSN WHY YOU NO SEND MY TRANSCRIPT TO...
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“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one...”
– -Clare Boothe Luce quotes
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thesedeafeyes replied to your photo: Tumblr Crushes: goldenheartedrose …
Should Mike and I be jealous that we aren’t on here but Tyler is? lol jk! :P
you guys havent been posting much lately, so i dont have much to stalk you with my dear!!
haha! :P
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emisirrelevant replied to your post: i honestly dont understand how anyone can actually believe LGBTQ people are sinful. i dont think heterosexualty and normativity is a sin.
1) COMPLETELY agree. 2) what is “normativity?”
sexual normativity, as in a committed, married, single partner, heterosexual, romantic relationship that produces 2.5 children.
basically what society says everyone should...
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i honestly dont understand how anyone can actually...
Anonymous asked: Have you ever been bullied? If so what is your worst experience?
“Gay people wanna get married. I just wanna be able to use the public restroom...”
– What about Trans rights? (via trans-doc)
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I am never ever getting cochlear implants....
lifeunderthemicroscope:
and, if i get to the profoundly deaf point of hearing aids not helping, it’s ok. I can lipread. and use ASL. :D
sometimes i wish i had CI’s just so i didnt have to deal with ear molds and how much i hate them and the pain they inflict on my poor ears.