Introductory Post

bexhet · 04-12-2007, 04:45 AM

I stumbled upon this website while researching Deaf culture. I am a hearing person. I was a little intimidated at first about posting, (still am, actually) but after a little browsing, I've noticed a few other hearing persons have joined this community. Over the past few months, I have developed an immense respect and fascination for D/deaf and hard of hearing people. I hope that by joining these forums I am showing admiration for another culture, rather than poking my nose where it doesn't belong.

A little bit about myself:
I'm a student of Northern Michigan University, on the verge of completing my Junior year. I have just finished a 12-week introductory course in American Sign Language. In addition to learning a fairly small ASL vocabulary (I can sign my name, ask a person how he/she is doing, and inform you that 12 years ago, my grandmother pooped her pants) I learned a good deal about Deaf history and culture.

Other than that, I haven't had any significant exposure to the Deaf world. I hope I'm not coming across as just another liberal college yuppie that, after learning a thing or two about another culture, must immediately invade that culture in a patronizing attempt to become more arrogant. I'm sincerely curious about numerous aspects of Deaf life, and I hope that in time, I will make new friends, understand different points of view, and become more comfortable in the Deaf community.

aimz89 · 04-12-2007, 08:37 AM

HI ya! i know how intimidating it can be! I worked as a co-op student in an assited living home for deaf seniors, it was the first time i had ever signed with the deaf after having a long love of asl. But most people are very patient and understanding and its an amazing culture to be apart of

shel90 · 04-12-2007, 08:39 AM

to AD!

TweetyBird · 04-12-2007, 08:39 AM

here and enjoy AD!

spainmale · 04-17-2007, 02:55 AM

to AD

christlovedeaf · 04-18-2007, 10:15 PM

to alldeaf and surely hope you are feeling warm welcoming here and you can do it, take your time and you will do fine. smile

Roadrunner · 04-21-2007, 12:22 AM

Hello and welcome to Alldeaf! Hmm...I s'pose I have 'poked' my nose in the hearing culture.....sooo, please do feel at ease while in AD and hope you'll enjoy your stay as well!

Have a great day!

~RR

Tousi · 04-21-2007, 12:35 AM

Welcome to the both of you.....

PowerMac · 04-21-2007, 03:13 AM

to AD stay and dont close door **warnning door bite

** j/kj/k

Angel · 04-21-2007, 08:18 AM

Hi

Welcome to Alldeaf and enjoy your stay here

....

lumbingmi · 04-24-2007, 10:36 PM

Welcome to AD and dont be afraid to post away whatever s on your mind

04-12-2007, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
bexhet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	Introductory Post I stumbled upon this website while researching Deaf culture. I am a hearing person. I was a little intimidated at first about posting, (still am, actually) but after a little browsing, I've noticed a few other hearing persons have joined this community. Over the past few months, I have developed an immense respect and fascination for D/deaf and hard of hearing people. I hope that by joining these forums I am showing admiration for another culture, rather than poking my nose where it doesn't belong. A little bit about myself: I'm a student of Northern Michigan University, on the verge of completing my Junior year. I have just finished a 12-week introductory course in American Sign Language. In addition to learning a fairly small ASL vocabulary (I can sign my name, ask a person how he/she is doing, and inform you that 12 years ago, my grandmother pooped her pants) I learned a good deal about Deaf history and culture. Other than that, I haven't had any significant exposure to the Deaf world. I hope I'm not coming across as just another liberal college yuppie that, after learning a thing or two about another culture, must immediately invade that culture in a patronizing attempt to become more arrogant. I'm sincerely curious about numerous aspects of Deaf life, and I hope that in time, I will make new friends, understand different points of view, and become more comfortable in the Deaf community.

04-12-2007, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
shel90 Sun Whorshipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Desert Rat that has found herself in Maryland Posts: 14,991 Blog Entries: 1	to AD! __________________ ~Shel~

04-18-2007, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
christlovedeaf Pices Guy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: toledo,ohio Posts: 1,868	to alldeaf and surely hope you are feeling warm welcoming here and you can do it, take your time and you will do fine. smile __________________ I can only imagine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV9jiqS-74g

04-21-2007, 03:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
PowerMac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA !! Posts: 13	to AD stay and dont close door warnning door bite j/kj/k __________________ Hi I'm please welcome me here I have been Deafchat since open back in days.... this name never die... welcome powermac back in the house Wink...

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04-12-2007, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
aimz89 Aimz Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3	HI ya! i know how intimidating it can be! I worked as a co-op student in an assited living home for deaf seniors, it was the first time i had ever signed with the deaf after having a long love of asl. But most people are very patient and understanding and its an amazing culture to be apart of

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04-21-2007, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,090	Hello and welcome to Alldeaf! Hmm...I s'pose I have 'poked' my nose in the hearing culture.....sooo, please do feel at ease while in AD and hope you'll enjoy your stay as well! Have a great day! ~RR

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Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,543	Welcome to the both of you.....

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Angel ♥"Concrete Angel"♥ Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,902	Hi Welcome to Alldeaf and enjoy your stay here ....

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lumbingmi Invigorated Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,610	Welcome to AD and dont be afraid to post away whatever s on your mind