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that is really awesome...

I agree with this. There is more acceptance, but now hearing people expect the deaf to assimilate more into the culture. They think all should be able to vocalize and read lips. they also think everyone should have a ci and intensive speech therapy so they can be "normal". it is unfair and...

I definitely agree with those who think signing is not a crutch but indeed is good. I am hearing but rely on sign to talk to my deaf friends. It is hard for one particular deaf friend who cannot sign because he was raised oral, he really doesnt belong in either world. My other friend who does...

welcome! I know the change is incredible. My hearing isnt so awesome and I dont realize how much I read lips and expressions until I get on the phone or go visit my family in Tenessee..the worst is when they call up here! I am new too. but I hope you enjoy it.

I think you are wonderful! I assume you are hearing, but please correct me if i am wrong. children should be left with both options open, as long as oral and ci work for her. but you are right, she should have friends and contact with both worlds. i have many deaf friends who had completely oral...

haha...not particularly. most of my family is from tennessee, so um titans(sorry not giants)...but i know a lot about eagles because i do live up here. however, i am a phillies fan..sorry... so are you deaf?

this is awesome. i am hearing and would still give same advice. but should we really lie? i would feel fake i dont know. but i still try to not speak or respond to noise when with my deaf friends. unless they ask for help i also wont interpret. she has a ci and can understand most speech, but...

i love your reasoning! and the math:) a friend and i took our ask club to gallaudet uni a few weekends ago. it was quite interesting. while we loved it, the new students were quite overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. all the sudden they were no longer talkign about deaf culture and talking...

and i would agree...i have been signing for many many years and have many deaf friends. however, this semester is my first asl class. It is interesting to see the things the books warn against. generally these are unspoken. spoken english even has things that are rude. we know this when we...

hello...i am new as well. I stumbled upon the site while doing some research adn found it quite interesting. I attend school near philadelphia.