Recent content by aurakle

I love this idea! There is a website you might look into, Quirky - Shop for products invented by real people just like you., you can enter this as an invention idea and if people vote for it to be made, they'll make it!

Let me know if you're available to practice, please! I've learned about 400 signs so far and I'm happy to practice with anyone of any skill level =)

****Spoiler Warning**** I just watched the latest episode of Switched at Birth and I thought it was absolutely amazing! After the very first scene, no vocalizations at all. There was background music, but I just turned the sound off completely so I could really experience it. The subject...

Actions speak much louder than words. If someone tries to tell you what you can't do, show them what you CAN do.

I've been using lifeprint too and I think it's great. It's really helped me get started with learning to sign. I started with their list of "First 100 signs" and I'm about to start on the actual lessons now. I also use ASLpro when I need to look up something specific or if I need a video for a...

I apologize for offending anyone, that wasn't my intention. I'll try to keep my sarcasm to myself in the future and I hope that you can accept my apology.

I was just kidding. I promise I'm not going to wear anything like that. I'm trying NOT to push people away, so yeah, just kidding.

Love the T-shirt suggestions. How about "I'm deaf, you're an idiot."

What kind of help do you guys get from iphones and laptops?

I was just wondering, what are your opinions on some of the most useful devices or technologies for people who are Deaf/HOH? I've heard about voice to text devices, smoke alarms that shake the bed, door bells that light up, certain telephones, etc. What experiences have you have with these sorts...

Oh, believe me, I won't be making the "sitting in back" mistake again. =)

Although I appreciate all the advice, does anyone have any ideas that won't require me to abandon my friends or interrupt happy family gatherings by doing something incredibly annoying (to the family and to myself)? I know that I'll need new friends who are deaf, but I don't want to push my...

I'm glad to know someone is near me, if you are a hearie. =) I'm learning ASL through the ASL University online due to financial difficulties. How are you involved with the Deaf community, if you don't mind me asking?

I live in San Gabriel, CA. Its in Los Angeles County. I've been looking for deaf events in my area but I haven't found much except for 1 night a month at starbucks.

I'm working on learning ASL, but I only know about 100 signs so far, so it might be hard for me to converse with new friends who are deaf if we don't speak the same language. How would that work?