Hi everyone! New viewers please note that this video is over 4 years old from when I was a teenager, much is still accurate, but many of my views especially related to topics at the end have changed.

This video is about the dos and don'ts of getting involved in the Deaf community, mostly for ASL students, future interpreters, and new signers. I have a lot of pet peeves and things to say about this, but I tried to narrow it down to some of the most significant things I've noticed in the Deaf community. Hope you enjoy this video and maybe learn something!

In regards to SimCom: personally as a deaf person, I became more comfortable simcomming after 2 years dating hearing, but still prefer ASL for accessibility sake. Deaf and hard of hearing people can adapt and do whatever they prefer in terms of communication and accessibility. For people looking to learn or get involved, I encourage you to learn ASL first, as many deaf people do not understand English.

DISCLAIMER: I am sharing MY personal experiences as a deaf individual. I aim to be as welcoming as possible, but my point of view does not represent the opinions of everyone in the deaf community. My content reflects my personal opinions, please remember everyone's experiences are diverse.

Transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s...

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