#deaf dating

[sapphic-witches]

LESBIAN EMERGENCY

Okay, so I told you guys how I work at dollar general.

Well today I was doing sky shelves, but there were some customers going in circles. I jumped down from my box (we had no ladders) and asked some customers if they needed help.

I caught the attention of a woman. She was slightly taller than me, butch, and super cute. Of course my gay little heart did back flips.

She tried to speak to me, but I couldn't understand what she said, then she pointed to her ear. I realized she was deaf. She used her phone to tell me she was looking for a brace, for her injured elbow.

As I was checking her out (not in a dirty way, at the register) I decided to grow some big ovaries and I asked her out on a date. She said yes.

We're talking now but Im really worried. I know next to nothing about the deaf community or even to speak ASL. If Any of you can help please let me know!

[otpoc-prompts]

Imagine

Person A sees Person B at the coffee shop every day and has a huge crush on them, but is too shy to say anything. After finally building up the courage A goes over to B and says hi, but B doesn't respond. Thinking they are being rejected, A leaves. The next morning, however, A finds a note in their usual spot.

"I'm sorry if it seemed like was ignoring you. I wasn't trying to be rude, I'm Deaf.

~B"

[dancingwithherweddings-blog]

They connected over communication. Krystle is deaf and Alyssa knew how to sign. This styled shoot is inspired by their shared love for science.

www.dancingwithher.com

[buzzfeedreader]

An excerpt from graphic novelist Julie Maroh’s latest book BODY MUSIC

[dateademisexualpersonwho]

Date a demisexual person who is deaf

[janpanas]

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[yoursolipsist]

I have a date with a deaf person later this week. I'm woefully ignorant about deaf culture, and she is very immersed in it. I tried looking for some resources on Google, but of course Tumblr is a much better resource for honest experiences and pointers. I'm learning. I'm excited to learn new levels of communication!

[cas-is-deaf]

A Word of Advice

If you’re going to try to go on a date with someone who is Deaf, do nOT plan to take them to a loud, dark place with a group of people.

Also, if you’re planning on going on a date with someone who is disabled in other ways, try to think of dates that are ACCESSIBLE. 

That way your date doesn’t have to 1. be excluded bc they can’t understand you talking in a group or 2. not be able to participate at all because it’s inaccessible.