Trying to Understand...

[Brandolyn]

Hi! To begin, I am a hearing person and I'm new to the deaf world. I've wanted to learn ASL for several years and recently I decided there's no time like the present to learn! So, I'm taking online classes, reading books, and trying to emmerse myself in this world to gain a better understanding of it. I was wondering if you guys will help me!!

I've read some threads on pet peeves and I'd like to learn more of them because I don't want to make those mistakes! What are the things hearing people do out of ignorance? Please feel free to point out any I may have done here in this thread, too!! Educate me!! Please!!

From what I read, it seems there is an sense of pride among those who are deaf about being deaf. Is that a correct observation? It seems to me like this is a different way to experience life, but that difference is by no means less than a hearing person's experience. Is that correct? If so, I just think that is beautiful and I love it.

I am eager to learn and I hope some of you will help me...I appreciate your time and comments!!

 

[StSapphire]

Take a look at the comment on the other thread I posted to you, I provided a couple of links there. Good luck!

 

[Shoshana]

Deaf pride!!!

 

[jillio]

Take a look at the comment on the other thread I posted to you, I provided a couple of links there. Good luck!

Guess she/he wasn't getting the answers wanted in the other thread.

 

[Brandolyn]

This was posted BEFORE the other thread.

 

[posts from hell]

This was posted BEFORE the other thread.

and?

 

[Smithtr]

Hello Brandylon I pretty aware it reading aware seems reading your posts