Monday, May 31, 2010

Adversity - a perspective from a deaf/hh person.

Here's my video blog discussing "adversity" and what it means to me. A chance for the Deaf community to see my side of my communication preference. This video is also a message of support to deaf and hard of hearing people, everybody. And a message of hope to parents of deaf/hh children as well that in life, anything is possible.



Transcript for the signing part:
What is adversity?

It is not the same thing as overcoming oppression. It's about overcoming obstacles in life successfully. Here I produced a video blog about 3 years ago in the desert landscape of New Mexico to discuss adversity. My vlog was a message of support to the deaf and hard of hearing community, and parents of deaf or hard of hearing children. A message of choice, support, and respecting those who choose to communicate differently. A message about respect. Mocking those who choose to face adversity in a different way lack imagination. Reserve your judgement while you watch my 6 minute video. The video is subtitled. And there is no signing involved. I hope you enjoy my vlog.

7 comments:

theHolism said...

Awesome vlog that will inspire many. Left a video comment under your vlog at DVTV.

Mike said...

Thank you, Barry. I did the same.

:)

color me said...

Hey, great vlog!!! Way to go, and I agree with your definition for "adversity". Thanks for sharing your vlog.

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Mike said...

Thank you, Alondra!

kim said...

I really appreciated this the first time around, and even more now.

Mike said...

Thank you, Kim.