Disabilities

I have a friend who is a sign language major and she wants to do some amazing things for people who are deaf. So many people are unaware of how things work for the deaf and how great they are and to appreciate them. I use to be one of those people. Since the beginning of the school year I went with her to so many deaf nights out. The first one I went to, I was so nervous and had no idea how to approach them. The waiter I guess had the same feeling because she never really went to the table where there was only deaf people and they took offense. I believe that's when my eyes opened up. I also felt like I would disrespect them in some way. I was so wrong about everything, they are the sweetest people you can meet. They can do everything we can do except hear and they are so funny. By going with my friend I learn so much and I also learned some sign language. I found out how much they do for people with the disability, like great camps and programs to make it aware to everyone. I went to one of their programs called ASL idol and I took my brother with me. The theme was Michael Jackson songs, I had the best time. I use to put deaf people with other types of disabilities into a category without realizing I did. I learned that you can't do that and not to even call being deaf a disability, because it isn't, they don't look at their disability as a disability, but more of a gift. They touched me in ways they will never know and they opened my eyes so I can see clearly.