Deaf Expressions

Yesterday, I was as prepared as I’ve ever been to present a beginner’s Deaf Culture/Sign Language workshop. I had my notes, I had my hando...

It’s inevitable. I decide I’m going to use my voice. I start off easy, making sure that the vibrations in my throat feel even and steady. ...

Working third shift at the hotel had its advantages. My hearing loss wasn’t really an issue, as all I really needed to do was make sure al...

 (WARNING: Angry Deaf Woman Venting Ahead!!!) The church my family joined when we moved to Michigan had a sign language interpreter availab...

After suffering through a trip with me to the hunting store to shop for Kenny’s birthday, I decided to treat my kids to a healthy lunch at ...

I was dreaming of the Deaf performer, Peter Cook. We were doing an ASL comedy sketch together. At first, the audience thought it was hilari...

"But I was home on time, Mom! I've been in the bathroom!" Now, how was I supposed to know if he was telling the truth? No ...

I have a dog. A really cute dog. But a hearing or guard dog, she is not. When I first got Maggie, an adorable Bearded Collie, from the Be...

This weekend, my family is going away to Illinois. Actually, they left last night and won't be home till Sunday afternoon. At first, th...

I believe that Deaf people, not being disabled (except by hearing people who choose to make it seem that way), can have power. Deaf power! ...