Audism at Gallaudet University

This is my VERY FIRST VLOG. I don't usually express on vlogs and blogs. But this issue is so important that I must bring it out and discuss it.

Out of the entire world, within the walls of Gallaudet University - Deaf Space. Profound Audism occurred.

SimComm DESTROYS both ASL and English. Audism also DESTROYS respect for Deaf people and their Deaf World especially at Gallaudet University.

I experienced profound Audism in Gallaudet University out of all places in the world. A place where the environment is SAFE for all Deaf people. This intrusion of SimComm and voicing is very irritating.

I was not even angry at all at first. I wanted to give positive exposure to the fact it's not a good manner and that it is very disrespectful to Deaf people in general when hearing people SimComm, talking with the voice, using cell phones, etc.

I was hoping for dialogue and discussion to bring better understanding, respect and knowledge, but instead, this hearing student who claim to be a Coda got up and yelled at me with such profound venom, disrespect and hate. Such display of profound oppression has left me shocked and loss of words and thoughts. It even affected my friends at the table.

What hurts me more is that there are other Deaf people there who agreed with me, but sat and did nothing to stand up against Audism. I was even more shocked with the level of apathy. Are we so oppressed and thinking it's so difficult to fight it and we give up and just succumb to it?

I need your help to put an end to Audism from hearing students and put an END to apathy of Deaf people or their lack of courage to stand up for ASL and Deaf World.

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Hello all,

I want to make a disclaimer. My comments are my own. I am not responsible for other commentary, it may and may not reflect my views. Commentaries made are beyond my control, and I am only responsible for my own commentary.

My VLOG is not an attempt to degrade or belittle other people most especially the hearing group/CODA I was referring about.

My point was to bring this up to discussion and to raise awareness of Audism and acknowledgement of Deaf Space at Gallaudet University.

Please remain respectful and civil to each other in hopes we all meet together in harmony and mutual respect.

Finally, I truly want to thank those who have shown support and encouragement.

Thank you.

Shane

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• Audism
• Gallaudet
• apathy

[GreenmeGo]

Good one

[happinesson]

i don't understand your gestures and signs but my heart is with you..I admire you for doing this video.

[deafrocky]

Well, They should remove the University then put back old College and All the hearing Students out of Gally campus Period.......................

[yadiyd]

I'm trying to understand. It is considered rude to talk on a cell phone, just walking to class by yourself? Walking on campus, I hear people talk on their cell phones in Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Japanese, etc, and can't understand any of it. It's normal for us to not understand private cell conversations and happens all the time. In fact, we'd rather NOT hear them sometimes! (like cellphone fights, bathroom cellphone talk) Is it a difference in expectation of intimacy level and understanding?

[Mrstpb05]

I know this vid is old but I just saw this. I am hearing & would LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TO GALLAUDET someday. Anyway, I fully SUPPORT & UNDERSTAND your message in this video! RESPECT!

[DaveASL]

@badabingbambino to take formal classes at gallaudet you have to pass a sort of ASL literacy test if my information is correct. also no matter where you're taking classes, deaf people -typically- are very supportive while you're learning asl and your skills are still growing. even if you don't know a sign, refrain from speaking, either gesture or fingerspell, it shows respect. also if you're with a group of deaf/HoH people and for some reason you MUST speak, it's polite to sign also.

[badabingbambino]

I am a CODA, and my mom was mainstreamed, so she grew up oral and is now only beginning to learn ASL. I have accompanied her on this journey. I have such Deaf pride, and I really am passionate about the language. But it's very disheartened to me when I feel that d/Deaf people don't seem to warm up to us hearies. It makes me feel like I am intruding =( I want to go to Gally for the terp program, but this makes me second guess because my ASL isn't perfect and I don't want to be disrespectful.

[AlextheSavant]

Totally agreed! You need more supporters so they could help make these hearing people reduce their culture into this deafhood. And you are right heairng people are rude because they tried to destroy our deaf culture included ASL.

[EyeSooGuy]

@Jay8607 I agree completely.

[tizzleness33]

I agree with you completely!!! And I hope their ignorance doesn't hinder my chances of getting in :(