Tag Archives: sign language

Being Deaf Is My Goal

Posted on September 25, 2012 by David Jonsson

What is the goal? Freedom. How do I get it? besides recognizing I already have it? reframe. How do I know I’m free? decide. Being Deaf is my goal. Thats what freedom always meant. Money is part of it, but … Continue reading →

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Deaf Job

Posted on July 31, 2012 by David Jonsson

I am not at that job anymore that I took one year ago. Partly because I want to be an entrepreneur, and partly because I am Deaf and they were unaccommodating. I thought they might be willing to work with … Continue reading →

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Deaf Is Visual

Posted on June 30, 2012 by David Jonsson

Oralism is the greed and selfishness of parents and educators to communicate on their own terms, without regard for the child’s language. It preys on the fear of disconnect. It capitalizes on a lie that you can make your deaf … Continue reading →

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I Choose Deaf!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by David Jonsson

Hard of Hearing is improper definition of category. It is too ambiguous. I choose Deaf because I will never be hearing. But what is H.O.H? Obviously, by implication, it is failure to hear thereby opening the door for the whole … Continue reading →

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Is Sign Language Violent?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by David Jonsson

Sign Language. It is a linguistic right for ethnic culture of Deaf People (visually inclined/orientation/preference). Sociological epistemic violence occurs when a ‘post-hearing dependent,’ evolved human is subject to mechanical head implants to force audionic attention to dominant hearing culture by … Continue reading →

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Deaf Coffee

Posted on December 23, 2011 by David Jonsson

I was at the coffeeshop today and had a long conversation with someone, and I didn’t hear everything. But in the process of interacting, I was nonetheless feeling the vibe of the dialogue. The important thing when humans communicate is … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Deafhood

Posted on December 16, 2011 by David Jonsson

A few thoughts after watching this video on Deafhood: I, like other mainstreamed deaf kids, was not given the opportunity to associate with my peers.  I was told try to be hearing, which insidiously implied that I should avoid other … Continue reading →

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Deafhood Quotes

Posted on November 30, 2011 by David Jonsson

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” — Peter F. Drucker: was an influential writer and management consultant ‎”The majority of individuals view their surroundings with a minimal amount of observational effort. They are unaware of … Continue reading →

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What Is Hard Of Hearing?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by David Jonsson

It means he has problems being deaf.  So he pretends to hear and tries real HARD of hearing, to fit into dominant culture.  The proper term is ‘hard of deaf’.  The problem is hearing culture expects him to speak their … Continue reading →

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True Independence

Posted on June 29, 2011 by David Jonsson

Independence is an idea that ego loves.  But being non-INTERdependent is to be separate.  Politicians and media constantly perpetuate this false idea with onslaught of awareness perpetuation of race, sex, religion, and all the ‘differences.’  We are constantly forced to … Continue reading →

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