Bee

(Im afraid to talk to people online so im using anon HOWEVER)

If you want to find some places to meet Deaf/HoH people you gotta go to Facebook groups! I found this local group to me that meet like once or twice a month who were willing to allow someone who's learning in and I've been going since. Anyways I highly recommended checking local Facebook stuff. There's also some state led websites that people put their events on but you know how that is. I've been learning ASL for about a year now and the thing that made me grow the most is being in the middle of like 30 people signing. Scary but fun! Good luck finding people to chat with 💚

Hi! Thank you so much for your advice. I don't use Facebook but any help is always appreciated.

I have been looking around for months, but it seems my town lacks many things like that. 😮‍💨

I may just get Facebook just to join a group but who knows.

so I'm deaf, and I get new hearing aids every 4-5 years. every time I do this, the sound is different, and I have to take some time to relearn sounds. my most recent pair is a very different brand from what I've previously had, meaning that the sound is very different as well. this, of course, means extra word to relearn sounds. this is absolutely exhausting.

I just find it strange that, while I am relearning a sense, I can't realistically take time off of school. I still have so many assignments and stuff that I have to do, all while feeling like a toddler that's been up too long.

basically, I should be allowed to have a break when I get new hearing aids without having to do 12 billion catch up assignments afterwards

Art

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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The sign for Art in American Sign Language. I hand shape zigzags down across base hand in a motion like drawing on a piece of paper. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent blue, purple, and pink in different stages of the sign. Background is white.

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Vote

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

To register: vote.gov/register

For more information, like registration deadlines (30 days before an election in TN) or to confirm or update registration: usa.gov/voter-registration/

[Image ID: Vote in American Sign Language. Hand in F handshape taps inside base hand in S handshape. End ID]

Stupid

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined, The ASL Lab

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The Sign for Stupid in American Sign Language. Back of the hand in V handshape taps forehead. Arm and crossed eyes are translucent pink. Background is white.

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Wishing everyone a happy and safe Disability Pride Month! I'm grateful for all the support and love you have shown me.

If you feel so inclined, please consider supporting me on instagram or ko-fi. (prints archived until further notice)

Thank you! ♡

[ID: a 2x2 collage of various pieces of art depicting people wearing hearing aids. three are digital art, and one is a collage of photographs. the top left depicts a person with short hair in profile, the bottom left depicts a light-skinned man and dark-skinned man kissing, and the bottom right depicts a black girl in profile wearing citrus-themed beads and an orange hearing aid. end ID]

Include

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

[Image ID:

The sign for include in American Sign Language. Base hand in C handshape. Dominant hand in 5 handshape circles base hand then closes to flat O handshape and rests in base hand. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent blue, purple, and pink in different stages of the sign. Background is white.

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Sorry for the Hiatus, if been working on being an author or something. Check out my stuff at @elliottnotyet. I'll try to post stuff regularly on here again

Tired

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

[Image ID:

Tired in American Sign Language. Fingertips of both hands in bent open B handshape touch the chest and hands droop down so the sides of the hands rest on the chest with palms facing up. Face outline and arms are white. Background is black.

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Gum

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

[Image ID:

Gum in American Sign Language. Hand in V hand shape bends into cheek two or three times. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent shades of pink in different stages of the sign. Face outline and bubble are pink. Bubble has a white highlight.

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