Nets Kids Dancer Defies Odds Despite Hearing Loss

I had the privilege of meeting the inspiring Vako Gvelesiani and his family this summer in New Jersey at Oticon's "Focus on People" Awards. Vako won the award in the category of "Student". His mother sent me the link to Monday's (Dec. 28, 2014) issue of "Today's News" which covers Vako's story of dance. This young man has a bright future and I think we'll be watching Vako shine for a long, long time!

Brooklyn Nets Kids dancer defies odds, performs despite hearing loss: http://www.today.com/news/brooklyn-nets-kids-dancer-defies-odds-performs-despite-severe-hearing-1D80393097

Left to right is Susie Chambre, winner in the "Adult" category, Vako Gvelesiani, winner in "Student" category, Joyce Edmiston, winner for "Advocacy" and on the far right is Susie Ternes, winner of the "Practitioner" category.

Captioned ASL story "The the Night Before Christmas"

This is a repost of one of my favorite videos from Christmas of last year, 2013.

Here is a delightful signed and captioned account of "The Night Before Christmas" posted by Sheena McFeely.. Isn't she adorable? Be sure to check the second video for "9 Reasons This Little Girl's ASL Version is so Great" at the bottom of this post!

Happy Christmas!Here is a delightful signed and captioned account of "The Night Before Christmas" posted by Sheena McFeely.. Isn't she adorable? Be sure to check the second video for "9 Reasons This Little Girl's ASL Version is so Great" at the bottom of this post!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdj4SybV4UE#t=22

9 Reasons Why This Little Girl's ASL Version is so Great:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/54306/9-reasons-little-girls-sign-language-version-twas-night-christmas-great

ASL Music Video "Rolling in the Deep" featuring Amber Zion

I enjoy finding artsy ASL music videos, and this little gem is darkly mesmerizing. It is captioned.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOUb6PhDBNc

Sh** Hearing People Say (Things You Don't Say to Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

Rikki Poynter shares with us some of the things people have said to her over the years regarding her deafness. Many deaf people, and people with hearing loss have heard these, and many more in their lifetime. I don't have such witty remarks to share as this young lady, but I admire her spunk and that she freely expresses what she thinks.


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ
What comments have been directed to you, and how did you respond?