So I can't say if this will be a definite proposal or not, as I am meeting with the principal of Giresd's Dead/Hard of Hearing Program at St. Louis High School this week. I think it will show a lot of promise, and expect, as long as I find the right subjects, I can explore the issues I want in the deaf culture.
The program itself facilitates and teaches deaf/hard of hearing students of all ages in a public school format. The school is the only major program in Michigan with its format. It is the premier program. There are a number of students there, and my hope is to reach out two three or four different people: two students (one in early developmental efforts, the other at the end of the program) with estimated ages of 8 and 18; I would specifically like to do a video on one of the instructors who is deaf, teaching these students, and more so on the teacher's own life being deaf; I would also like to reach out to an older adult, one who has had their hearing their entire lives, but has now lost that function in their body, learning to cope without the ability they may have taken for granted all these years.
I want to show how deaf people are no different than everyone else. They enjoy the same moments in life we do. They have music, they dance and sing. It's just that we don't think to look for these things unless we are confronted by them. I aim to bring awareness to deaf life, and the wonderful amount of life each brings to those around them and themselves.
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This sounds great. Please go for it without the hesitation.
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