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Originally Posted by AliciaM
And what, may I ask, is the problem with me saying I have a disability?! And who are you to make an assumption that I am latened hoh. Whether I say I have a disability or not, me being deaf/hoh makes me fall under the "disability" category in the eye of the general public. I guess I'm not a 'real' advocate as you say. I may not be as involved in the deaf community as I would LIKE to be but don't assume....u know that saying..don't make an ass out of U and ME...just don't make an ass out of yourself.
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If you advocate for yourself as an HOH person, and I know that you do from our previous conversations, then you also advocate by default for all HOH people. Advocacy for your rights paves the way for the next person. Don't sell yourself short.
