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This article which I got it pusblished in the local newspaper few days ago and it was written by myself so enjoy reading below. Feel free to tell about it.
"Most lip readers get 40 per cent of what is said - That's true. I used to wear hearing aids as I thought that would help me hear, but nothing works - I am completely deaf.
During my life, I have lived with my own big family, with many sisters and only one brother. We all cope having one deaf member of the family, who is me. We always love each other, but sometimes we argue. In my primary years, I could only talk a little and mostly communicated in sign language. Through my high school years I progressed in using my voice. My family and I sometimes communicate in sign language; I reply with my voice and sometimes use sign language. Whenever they talk with me, they use the same language I use, which is Auslan.
My hearing friend has learned sign language. He is still an average signer. When he spells a word, he makes mistakes and has to go all the way back and begin again. For people who are fluent in sign language this is pretty funny. When my parents want to talk privately they always go somewhere to talk so that I can't lip-read, but I can read their body language, sensing what is going on more than other family members. Everyone has expressions on their face, which could show what emotions they have, and body language. Deaf people always rely on facial expressions and body language.
At school, I experienced barriers, I had no idea what teachers were saying as an interpreter was sometimes unavailable. They sometimes wrote it down, but they often thought I could lip-read professionally. Friendship lasts a long time; my hearing friends are keen to learn my native language, Auslan. Hearing people should support deaf Friends so that deaf people can be like hearing people - they are smart and funny and have a lot to offer. I'm not sure if they would say that Auslan is a beautiful language, but it is fantastic and hearing people think that the language is "cool" to learn. Frustration with friends caused me the hardest time - people tend to forget that I'm deaf.
Britian and New Zealand have passed laws so that BSL (British Sign Language) and Maori Sign Language is now established legally. There were legal barriers in Australia but Auslan has been recognised in 1987.
The deaf youth group shows that people with any disability of hearing have a lot to offer. The group is for anyone who wishes to come and enjoy the afternoon or two to meet new friends. The group in Canberra will meet the needs of deaf people in Canberra, between the ages of 12 and 25. Deaf people loves parties and socialising. We, Canberran friends love to make a trip interstate to Sydney , or just to visit friends and party for some one's milestone or not. When visiting a nightclub you might think that deaf people are missing out on the music, but when people use Auslan they can communicate even though the music is thumping - who's missing out then?
As a young gentleman, I see no difference between being deaf or hearing - I lead a normal life."
"Most lip readers get 40 per cent of what is said - That's true. I used to wear hearing aids as I thought that would help me hear, but nothing works - I am completely deaf.
During my life, I have lived with my own big family, with many sisters and only one brother. We all cope having one deaf member of the family, who is me. We always love each other, but sometimes we argue. In my primary years, I could only talk a little and mostly communicated in sign language. Through my high school years I progressed in using my voice. My family and I sometimes communicate in sign language; I reply with my voice and sometimes use sign language. Whenever they talk with me, they use the same language I use, which is Auslan.
My hearing friend has learned sign language. He is still an average signer. When he spells a word, he makes mistakes and has to go all the way back and begin again. For people who are fluent in sign language this is pretty funny. When my parents want to talk privately they always go somewhere to talk so that I can't lip-read, but I can read their body language, sensing what is going on more than other family members. Everyone has expressions on their face, which could show what emotions they have, and body language. Deaf people always rely on facial expressions and body language.
At school, I experienced barriers, I had no idea what teachers were saying as an interpreter was sometimes unavailable. They sometimes wrote it down, but they often thought I could lip-read professionally. Friendship lasts a long time; my hearing friends are keen to learn my native language, Auslan. Hearing people should support deaf Friends so that deaf people can be like hearing people - they are smart and funny and have a lot to offer. I'm not sure if they would say that Auslan is a beautiful language, but it is fantastic and hearing people think that the language is "cool" to learn. Frustration with friends caused me the hardest time - people tend to forget that I'm deaf.
Britian and New Zealand have passed laws so that BSL (British Sign Language) and Maori Sign Language is now established legally. There were legal barriers in Australia but Auslan has been recognised in 1987.
The deaf youth group shows that people with any disability of hearing have a lot to offer. The group is for anyone who wishes to come and enjoy the afternoon or two to meet new friends. The group in Canberra will meet the needs of deaf people in Canberra, between the ages of 12 and 25. Deaf people loves parties and socialising. We, Canberran friends love to make a trip interstate to Sydney , or just to visit friends and party for some one's milestone or not. When visiting a nightclub you might think that deaf people are missing out on the music, but when people use Auslan they can communicate even though the music is thumping - who's missing out then?
As a young gentleman, I see no difference between being deaf or hearing - I lead a normal life."