My name is Paula. But everyone calls me Pony.
I was born blind to deaf parents. Most people don't even realize I am blind at first, let alone accept I was raised by people without the sense I use most. My dad went deaf in his teens, but mom was born deaf.
As a kid I learned a lot of sign language and tactile signing. I suppose it seems hard to learn sign language by touch. My parents taught me by putting my hands on theirs while signing and showing me how to by moving my hands that specific way. Of course I'm not perfect at figuring out what someone is saying since a lot of words feel the same, but I can sign like a pro. My dad could speak so he was a good translator.
According to my family it was hard to make sure I was out of trouble haha. I did and still do get around by listening rather than using a stick, guide dog or such(the best way I can explain this is sort of like echolocation, I guess) and as a child I could sneak around without my parents seeing. I knew the house very well and every spot my parents couldnt see.
If you wonder how I use computer I use a braille display.
So I was raised in a deaf family I have many deaf friends. I have joined this site wondering if any one on here is friends or relatives with a blind person. Sorry if my typing is bad.
I was born blind to deaf parents. Most people don't even realize I am blind at first, let alone accept I was raised by people without the sense I use most. My dad went deaf in his teens, but mom was born deaf.
As a kid I learned a lot of sign language and tactile signing. I suppose it seems hard to learn sign language by touch. My parents taught me by putting my hands on theirs while signing and showing me how to by moving my hands that specific way. Of course I'm not perfect at figuring out what someone is saying since a lot of words feel the same, but I can sign like a pro. My dad could speak so he was a good translator.
According to my family it was hard to make sure I was out of trouble haha. I did and still do get around by listening rather than using a stick, guide dog or such(the best way I can explain this is sort of like echolocation, I guess) and as a child I could sneak around without my parents seeing. I knew the house very well and every spot my parents couldnt see.
If you wonder how I use computer I use a braille display.
So I was raised in a deaf family I have many deaf friends. I have joined this site wondering if any one on here is friends or relatives with a blind person. Sorry if my typing is bad.
