Hear Me Out! [CC]

Bridging the Gap Between the Hearing & Deaf Worlds

The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast

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#WhereIsTheInterpreter – The Fight for Interpreters During Live Emergency Broadcasts

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It is critical for everyone to be informed of the important guidelines that we need to follow when there is a global pandemic and it is a life and death situation.

Unfortunately, d/Deaf people are not informed as adequately as they should be.

Even though there are government guidelines to be followed when they do their live emergency broadcasting, deaf/Deaf sign language users tend to be forgotten about.

Hence why the hashtag #WhereIsTheInterpreter, originally started by Lynn Stewart-Taylor, has been trending in the UK to do something about this.

Learn more about #WhereIsTheInterpreter here

Why Equal Access to Content is Critical During National & Global Emergencies [Video]

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At a time of recording, there is a global pandemic with coronavirus affecting the entire world. But with so much important to follow, it’s so important to make sure that there is equal access to those content for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

At this moment in time, it’s more important than ever to make sure there is equal access to those content. It will not just protect those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing, but also those around them too, as I explain in this podcast.

Learn why equal access to content is crucial here

The More We Fight Each Other, the More The Barriers Will Grow [Video]

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Recently, I’ve noticed that there are some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people who are more focused on arguing and being “right” against others who are also d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

But focusing our energy on going against each other will do nothing to the barriers that exist in our lives. If anything, they will remain or even continue to grow.

Learn more on the danger of fighting over working together

How Can I Force Myself To Go Deaf Permanently? [Video]

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Rather than asking how people go deaf in general (genetic, accident, illness, etc.), a popular question is “how can I become deaf”…like literally and deliberately force it upon yourself.

It’s an unusual question but it’s not something that I encourage.

Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing “wrong” with being deaf. But people have to realise and understand that it’s not a novelty or “a bit of fun”. It comes with barriers and challenges.

But rather than quickly judge those who asks this question, perhaps there is more to the story.

Learn more about on the topic of wanting to go deaf

“Dear Taxi Drivers…” – From a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Passenger [Video]

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As part of my message to taxi drivers and companies, I want to share my own experience (and for others) on how, by working together, the driver and passengers can have a smoother process.

Because if taxi drivers can be deaf aware of what to do when they have deaf/hard of hearing passengers, it will avoid all sorts of awkwardness, complications and miscommunications.

And the process of getting from A to B will be a smoother one for everyone involved.

Learn more on what taxi companies can do for deaf/hard of hearing passengers

How “Inspiration Porn” Can Affect Deaf People? [Video]

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If you are not familiar with “inspiration porn”, you are bound to have come across them in your life. But they can be detrimental to d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Originally coined by Stella Young at a TEDx talk, “inspiration porn” has become a very common used when disabled people are being used as a source of inspiration for doing everyday tasks like getting of the bed and going on public transport.

And for d/Deaf people, we are not exempt from that either, and below will explain why.

Learn about “inspiration porn” and the problems they can cause