The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
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This blog is for those who are hearing to ask any questions they may have about deafness and Deaf culture.
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
1M ago
parting:
parting:
here’s a link! you’ll have to make an account in order to pre-order (for free) and access the course. ?
asl ii will also be available for free ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
2M ago
Hello,
honestly, I am not the best person to ask, since I usually avoid horror media. (but i know plenty of deaf people who love it, its not universal lol)
I think it would be tricky to make but interesting project. Too many bright/weird lights can be a negative thing, since it can strain eyes and/or cause seizures.
If you want an example of something I found extremely scary despite playing without sound, it would be game Subnautica. It takes place almost entirely underwater, so sound is muted anyway and you cant use the traditional scary sounds. But there is darkness all around you, huge mons ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
2M ago
Hello,
lets get some general linguistic info out there first.
"pidgin" is a linguistic term. Its not its own language, but a means of communication which emerges when two language speakers meet who don't share a common language. The resulting communication usually contains grammar and vocabulary from both languages in a mix of both. Its also simplified. Additionally, its not anyone's first language they learn from their parents.
Pidgin often happened in areas with European traders and/or colonizers and/or slavers. Pidgins can sometimes evolve into "creoles" - meaning they become someone's firs ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
2M ago
Hello,
generally, we are not a writing advice blog, please reach out to @cripplecharacters .
I don't find it particulary offensive, i mean... i do get startled easily. But its also very individual, some deaf people are very perceptive and keep their cool in lot of situations.
Also, keep in mind that since we cant hear, we are immune to lot of usual "horror" noises which build atmosphere. I know plenty of horror games don't do anything for me, bcs you are supposed to hear weird clicks and sound of footsteps and screams etc, but i don't - and subtitles don't really translate the atmosphere that ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
2M ago
Hello,
this is generally not a writing advice blog, I recommend reaching out to @cripplecharacters .
Overall, CIs are controversial in Deaf community. That's not to say you should always avoid writing them, its just that its important to do research and think if its suitable for the character in question.
I know Deaf people who absolutely hate CIs and would never get them and shun people who have them. I know Deaf people who don't want them for themselves, but are okay with others who have them. I know Deaf people who don't want them but made a decision to give them to their Deaf kids. And I k ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
5M ago
amtrak-official:
Amazon is being sued by the FTC and 17 states for being an illegal monopoly
Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
5M ago
I checked our links and it turned out they haven’t been updated in a reaaaally long time. Well, this won’t do.
They are updated now and all should work and send you to correct sites. Mod page and FAQ also updated ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
5M ago
Hello,
I am not best at writing questions, I am afraid. Its not really an odd question, its actually the most common question I get here. ? (well, not the specifics, but people asking about how to write deaf or hoh char)
I recommend checking out our comprehensive guide.
Comprehensive guide to writing deaf characters
If your character will be major feature of the story and you plan to publish it (as in, its not a fanfic just for fun), you should also get a sensitivity reader to check your work.
And there is a specific tumblr blog for writing questions!
A Guide to Writing Disabled Characters
The ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
5M ago
catmat:
Need advice/resources from the Hard of Hearing/Deaf community
About me:
I was recently diagnosed with moderate hearing loss in one ear from a benign brain tumor and started using an Oticon (receiver in the ear) hearing aid.
When I was fitted for my hearing aid, not much info was given to me about how to manage my hearing loss. I was told to read lips more and rely on my eyes rather than ears but that’s about it.
My hearing loss happened suddenly and although I knew some info about HoH from being active in the disability community, I regrettably didn’t educate myself more and find mysel ..read more
The Bridge Between Hearing and Deafness
6M ago
Hello,
not really. You use pointing and/or eye contact when addressing someone ("you"). The names are usually only used when introducing yourself or introducing someone into conversation.
You don't say "Hey, Amanda!" you say "Hey you! (pointing)" . Its not rude in SL. You also don't say "Hi, Mark!" etc, just "Hi" + look in the eyes of the person. Finger spelling whole name would be unwieldy in conversation.
Sign languages use names less in general, I would say. When you are talking in third person about Amanda, you will identify her in the first sentence, then assign her a "place" in the space ..read more