Deaf Stereotypes Redefined

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Chicago, IL 60670
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I have been a lifelong advocate for deaf children's right to high quality education. I teach self advocacy workshops for young deaf children.

Why are you participating?

People are often too quick to assume that I'm not self-reliant, or am able to achieve much due to my deafness.

Worcester, MA
United States

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Helped students fundraise money to go on field trips.

Why are you participating?

I agree, people should not be labeled or judged. Hate breeds hate. We are so afraid of what we don't understand.

Dayville, CT
United States

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I've worked in human services for 30 years with deaf mental health individuals.

Why are you participating?

Just be a good person... there's too many of The Bad.

Dayville, CT
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I teach people in American Sign Language and sometimes I paint my art just to give it to someone that has cancer and give it for free.

Why are you participating?

Something to do and seems different.

Lincoln, RI
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I participate in random acts of kindness and I am working on my master's degree to become an even stronger advocate for all people with disabilities in various of different settings.

Why are you participating?

Chelsea, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I contridube to the Deaf Community from youth to elder, mentoring them that Deaf people have their rights and they CAN DO ANYTHING!

Why are you participating?

To show that us, Deaf people can do anything! Also to invest my time to make the difference for the Deaf Community.