Right before the pandemic for my first degree, graphic design, I was attending classes and I was the only Deaf person in a sea of hearing people with an interpreter, of course….
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I personally am overwhelmed by sounds. Some deaf people feel like hearing aids are simply uncomfortable, but for me, wearing hearing aids… gives me anxiety, stress, and sometimes physical pain in my ears….
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When I was growing up, people would always tell me “Isabella, quiet your hands; you need to keep your hands quiet.”…
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When I am with other Deaf people, it’s a thrill to be among them because of the ease of language and the ability to communicate freely….
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When discussing my identity, my deaf identity has always been at the forefront, leading the whole discussion as the main topic of my identity….
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Deaf encompasses a wide spectrum. There is not one way to be deaf or DeafBlind….
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Right! Criminal justice is a difficult subject but I’m going for it….
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I think part of being autistic and being deaf is that there’s a recognition that you can still do great things without having to change yourself….
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I go to trade shows. People will say, “Oh, I’m sorry. Oh, it’s nothing. But you speak so well. I love you.” They said, “You’re very talented, smart business woman.” I said, “No, not that.” But, I work hard. I’m…
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I go to trade shows. People will say, “Oh, I’m sorry. Oh, it’s nothing. But you speak so well. I love you.” They said, “You’re very talented, smart business woman.” I said, “No, not that.” But, I work hard. I’m…
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I’m lucky that I have good mentors through friends. Be friends with everybody, because I can see so many people who are very talented push and get the job. That’s my thing….
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The first time I went into work, I was really shy and felt awkward. At first, I didn’t even want to be there. But then over time, I began interacting with my co-workers, talking about how to do the job,…
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