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HMO [CC] Podcast Episode #17 – Is it Rude to Call Someone Deaf?

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In episode #17 of the Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, I wanted to answer the question that (mostly) hearing people have asked me before; is it rude to call someone d/Deaf?

Maybe it’s because of political correctness or perhaps they just want to learn. Either way, I thought of answering that question in this episode so that nobody can make their own assumptions, which is probably the worst thing to do regardless of the scenario.

Learn whether it’s rude to call someone d/Deaf or not here

HMO [CC] Podcast Episode #15: Deaf & Mental Health -They Are More Closely Connected Together Than You Think

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In the UK, one week it was Deaf Awareness Week. The next, it was Mental Health Awareness Week (which was when this podcast was recorded).

Yet, not many people realise that deaf and mental health they are very closely linked together.

So in today’s podcast (with transcript included), I share my own thoughts about this link, the struggles that d/Deaf people, my own personal experience with mental health and raise awareness of both topics.

Listen or read podcast about deaf and mental health

HMO [CC] Episode Podcast #13 – Personal Story on How ‘Avengers’ Triggered My Emotions & Deaf Advocacy

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In episode 13, amidst the hype around the Avengers: Endgame movie, I open up with personal story about how The Avengers has played a part in triggering my emotions and unleashed my deaf advocacy.

Even though everyone is able to enjoy “the best movie ever”, I cannot experience the same joy, which was difficult to accept. But it did not mean that I just wanted to sit around and accept it.

Listen or read the story about Avengers and deaf advocacy

What’s the Difference Between Deaf with Capital ‘D’ & deaf with Small ‘d’?

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If you have noticed from my writing, whether it’s here on this website or on social media, you may have noticed that I write “d/Deaf” in that format…and no, it’s not a typo.

  • deaf ❌
  • Deaf ❌
  • d/Deaf ✅

This allows me to incorporate both the small ‘d’ and capital ‘D’ at the same when talking about this particular topic. This is not necessarily for convenience but mainly for identity and inclusion purposes.

But what is the difference between deaf and Deaf?

What’s the Difference Between Deaf with Capital ‘D’ & deaf with Small ‘d’?

What I Can & Can’t Hear? My Personal Hard of Hearing Journey [Video]

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If you are a hearing person, there is a chance that your hearing is different from another.

But for anyone who is d/Deaf or hard of hearing, it’s even more different as different people have their own level of capabilities of what they can and can’t.

In my own personal situation, it’s a bit complex as, even though I can hear many things, there are certain things and scenarios where I would struggle.

Learn more about what I can and can’t hear

Why I Can’t Understand What the Comic Book Characters Are Saying [Video]

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When going to the cinema (which is a huge challenge for any d/Deaf person), there is always a moment of trying to adjust and understand what the characters on-screen are saying.

But it’s a completely different situation when it comes to comic book characters.

And that was I lesson I learnt the hard way, as I realised that it’s very difficult what the comic-book characters are saying…especially those which are wearing masks.

Learn why listening to comic book characters is difficult here