Hear Me Out! [CC]

Bridging the Gap Between the Hearing & Deaf Worlds

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Is a technology that interprets sign language a good thing?

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As technology gets more and more sophisticated, we have seen gadgets that has literally changed our lives, and in many cases for the better. With the rise of technology such as smart speakers, we are becoming more demanding with what our gadget.

Remember how the remote control was seen as an innovative gadget? Now, it’s just something plain and normal.

But has technology gotten too far when it comes to using artificial technology to interpret sign languages? Or should we encourage it like we already do with oral languages?

Learn more about interpreting sign language with technology here

How to communicate with a deaf person? – 14 simple & actionable tips to overcome communication barriers

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I’ve read a few tweets a while back where there is a common trend where the hearing person in question either walks away because they can’t be bothered, are scared or they stands still and ignores the d/Deaf individual.

You’d think that it can’t get worse or more ridiculous than that, but it can. If only they learnt some simple tips on how to get over that.

Learn how to communicate with deaf people here

What can deaf people do (and can’t do)?

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It seems that many people are confused on what deaf can do and can’t do. A simple Google search starting with “can deaf people…” will bring up a list of search suggestions that seems very…interesting (which you can see in the shownote).

So I thought this would be a good time to talk about what d/Deaf people can do and dispel any myths that anyone may have about us.

Find out what can d/Deaf people do (and can’t do) here

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

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

How the ‘Avengers’ movies 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

My airport/airplane experience as a deaf/hard of hearing person

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In episode 11, I share my own experience when I’m going to the airport and fly out to a particular destination, whether it’s for business or pleasure.

And I go through the whole experience, from the moment I arrived and check-in, to going to the security, to communicating with the air steward/stewardess, to picking up my suitcase at the arrival destination.

Read or listen to my experience at the airport and airplane here