#actually hoh

[this-is-audism]

The censorship of subtitles when the audio itself is not censored. I don’t care if someone said a slur, if it’s uncensored in the audio it needs to be uncensored in the subtitles too

This is audism

[ivehearditinmusic]

[wheelie-sick]

for the lovely lovely deafies out there who want to get involved in direct action you absolutely 100% cannot ever bring a hearing aid or cochlear implant with bluetooth to any direct action. bluetooth devices all carry a unique signal that can be used to identify you if it's picked up at a direct action. go with a [more] hearing buddy and communicate in sign language. if you don't mutually know a sign language then come up with gestures. do not risk your freedom because you want to have your hearing aid/cochlear implant at the action. it's not worth it.

[stoopidpoopid]

Because I don’t really see this discussed on tumblr at all, here are a few ways that hearing people can make their deaf/HoH loved ones feel more included in social situations. A little extra effort can go a long way, and constantly having to advocate for yourself gets tiring.

Not all of us know how or have the ability to sign! Even if someone can sign, this also requires someone else who can in order to be understood by others.

Just because someone has a hearing aid/implant/whatever aid, does not mean it is a perfect solution and that they will be able to hear you as well as a hearing person. Wearing an aid can also be extremely overstimulating for many people, so they may choose not to wear one, or not use it in certain situations.

Actually *ask* your loved one to hang out, even if it’s an open invitiation to something like a Discord call. I don’t like joining other people’s conversations without an explicit invitation since I probably won’t be able to follow a conversation, especially if there’s a lot of people.

In group hangouts, I find it beneficial if there is an activity the group is doing that doesn’t involve audio cues (card games, crafts, etc). That way if I can’t follow a conversation, I can still feel included.

Please make sure that movies/shows/whatever have closed captions or subtitles.

Make sure you have someone’s attention before speaking to them, especially if they are not facing you. Ask how they would like to be alerted to speech, common ways are tap on the shoulder, flickering lights. Do NOT just start shouting at someone or act like they are daydreaming.

Speaking louder is not always better. Please attempt to speak clearly and enunciate words properly.

Hangout spots that don’t have a lot of background noise (music, lots of people talking) are better. When possible, try to limit these things if you are just hanging out at home.

Please be understanding that some of us may speak “funny”, or have trouble properly articulating our thoughts. I much prefer to communicate via writing over speaking.

Some of us will need extra help when interacting with unfamiliar people. Strangers are more difficult to understand than people I am familiar with.

Double check to make sure that they are aware of important information that might have gotten missed or confused. Write down important dates, phone numbers, whatever.

These are just some suggestions. Obviously, this is not an exaustive list and everyone is different. Please take a few minutes to ask your loved ones what their preferences are. What works for one person may not work for another.

[violetstarr24]

Haven't seen any posts for you guys, so... happy disability pride month to Deaf/HoH folks. Happy disability pride month to those with hearing aids or cochlear implants, and those without them. Happy disability pride month to those who use a sign language as their primary language, and those who don't know any sign language at all. Happy disability pride month to those with equal hearing loss in both ears, and to those with uneven hearing loss or hearing loss that only effects one ear. Happy disability pride month to those who were born with their hearing loss, and happy disability pride month to those who acquired their hearing loss over their lifetime. And lastly—happy disability pride month to my besties with SSHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss). Stay strong <3

[quantum-d34th]

keep in mind this disability pride month that not all D/deaf/HOH people can learn sign language. I'm one of these people. I have tried since I was 9 to learn it, but no matter how much I practice, I can't grasp it. My theory as to why is because I can't grasp languages that cannot be read or written.

But all those who can learn sign language, I definitely encourage you to do so!

[nofuntour84]

You ever just remember that MCR is a band full of disabled people just like you

[rickypersnickety]

Happy Deaf awareness month to:

D/deaf people who use sign language

D/deaf people who use spoken language

D/deaf people who use spoken language and sign language

D/deaf people who use AAC

D/deaf people who aren't fluent in sign language

D/deaf people who are learning sign language

D/deaf people who lip-read

D/deaf people who have comorbidities

D/deaf people who don't have comorbidities

D/deaf people who are physically disabled

D/deaf people who aren't disabled

D/deaf people who are mentally disabled

D/deaf people who are intellectually disabled

D/deaf people who are sensory disabled

D/deaf people who are deaf and blind

D/deaf people who go to speech therapy

D/deaf people who don't go to speech therapy

D/deaf people in special education classes

D/deaf people who need an aide

D/deaf people who need an interpreter

D/deaf people who use transcription

D/deaf people who use FMs

D/deaf people who are forced to use aids they don't want

D/deaf people who can't access medical care

D/deaf people who go to Deaf schools

D/deaf people who grew up in Deaf culture

D/deaf people who grew up in hearing culture

D/deaf people who grew up in hearing and Deaf culture

D/deaf people who make Deaf art

D/deaf people who make music

D/deaf people who love music

D/deaf people who use hearing aids

D/deaf people who use CIs

D/deaf people who don't use hearing aids or CIs

D/deaf people who have Deaf family

D/deaf people who prefer the term hearing impaired

D/deaf people who prefer the term hard of hearing

D/deaf people who prefer the term Deaf gain

D/deaf people who prefer the term Deaf

D/deaf people who prefer the term deaf

And to all D/deaf people, have a good September from your local Deaf person <3