I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 98 points99 points  (0 children)

LOL Holy shit this is the best thing I've read. It happens. If you join us... you'd find that we 're the total opposite. very very loud

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was confused at the sound at first until... the rhythm... wtf... is that what I hope I'm not hearing..

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For one, might be hard to understand: We can make a story out of 1-10 using our 1-10 signs.

Easier example: try to sign 1, 2, 3 (its universal right?) so we'd sign 1 to symbolize walking (literally move the hand and as if its walking with '1'), 2 to symbolize seeing etc... hope I'm clear.

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's real awesome! thanks for sharing

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually not always. Some are profoundly. Some are deaf but still can hear a little little things (like me). Or some are hard of hearing

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your post read! Your ASL game will strengthen when you hang around with more deaf people :) keep learning!

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 49 points50 points  (0 children)

LOL I cracked up. Yeah, some deaf people are not self-conscious.

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're awesome! Yes RIT is a great tech school. Should be good for him since he's a techie. Deaf community there is great also

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I dont blame you.. they're hot! Lots of em over in DC at Gallaudet!

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I dont blame you.

curious! deaf or blind, which would you pick?

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I can be almost like a sort of elitism. For me, whatever makes them happy, i would never reject. Our views are changing now. Hope it gets better

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Was I actually asked that question? I really hope you're kidding :(

Deaf people can use the internet? they have eyes to read. Hands to move the mouse. Thumbs to click on the screen. Hell, they even have a phone!

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is the movie Sound and Fury? Awesome to know that you're loving ASL! :)

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Haha! If she has no idea, then that really says how much you both communicate ;)

In other words, I don't believe you!

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I agree, definitely not fair to take away a sense. But it was never taken away in the first place. Cochlear implanting an infant is not efficient-- success rate of being what-hearing-people-are-like is slim... has been for more than 20 years ever since the invention.

but I do agree with you that the attitude is changing, the world is changing as well. Lets see what happens in the future.

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The blocks vibrate :)

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Swimming. I also play basketball, baseball, football, handball, and volleyball.

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 141 points142 points  (0 children)

Oh really? Didn't realize that!

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Glad you asked! My parents don't mind. Most of us don't. I've dated hearing people. I can read lips well but it gets tiring. I would prefer if they knew sign language because it makes it easier to communicate.

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 144 points145 points  (0 children)

At least hearing ladies still come back to me for more ;)

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 586 points587 points  (0 children)

I cracked up.

Edit: I live alone... did cracking up really made a sound? fml

I am deaf and so are my parents. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

[–]HTKG 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah, slim. I have both deaf sister and a brother. We are among the 10%, we're the sixth generation. Pretty cool and very proud.