Dementor88
The Simple C
My oldest sister was deaf-blind-mute, autistic, and paraplegic. She was one of the sweetest girls I ever met, may she forever rest in peace (she died January 2001). ;-;
Also, my boyfriend and I were at a restaurant when a deaf man set down two pens and a note on each table - the note said that he was deaf/asking for donations and each pen was three dollars. The note also had a drawing of the phrase "I love you" in ASL, it was so sad yet so inspiring at the same time. I bought two pens and cried like a total wuss for the next half-hour.
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I'm trying to learn ASL, and I'm thinking about becoming a sign language interpreter after I finish the online college program I'm in right now.
Just a little warning. IF anyone comes to you with a note saying he's deaf, it's a high chance that he's not really deaf. People like him would try to take advantage of people by saying they're deaf on a note and ask for money, that screams "PLEASE PITY ME!" and they make deaf people look bad... If you want to know if they're deaf, sign! Like, "Oh, you are deaf? What's your name?" and if they suddenly look panicked and walk away, that should tell you something. I hope that helps.
And I'm sorry about what happened to your sister. She's in a better place watching over you and your family.. <3 Also, good luck on becoming an interpreter!
He was legitimately deaf. I signed a little bit at him and he signed back, and the guy I was with (who I'm no longer dating) tried to talk to him and he couldn't hear.
That was ages ago... Still remember it like it was yesterday though. Thank you!