Since I knew my deaf identity since birth, it wasn't hard for me to be comfortable, confident, and independent in a hearing world.
From Nyle DiMarco
I have always aspired to be the type of role model who can bridge the deaf and hearing communities.
I feel like I can see the music and can see how the character of the music actually flows. For me, that's music to my eyes.
I started to realize that there are a lot of people who are unaware of deaf culture, and I've been given a great platform to reframe the deaf community.
My message to my deaf community is that we can redefine anything however we want. Anything is re-definable only if we believe and work hard for it.
Own your identity. Love who you are in the world. Love your deafness.
Seriously, I don't find not being able to hear an obstacle or a boundary. For me, and for many of us, it is an advantage, and it's a part of my identity, in fact. It's a huge part of who I am.
There are so many deaf kids out there being deprived of their own language.
I got my mathematics degree because I wanted to teach deaf children math.
I love to cook breakfast. I am a morning person.
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