JonSSon

Social Suicide Note
JonSSon The more I get in touch with my Deafhood, the less I want to be a part of the Hearing world. It is a healthy form of suicide. It is a Deaf success story... Leaving the stressful ways of life ... Continue reading →
Mon, Apr 30 2012

Am I Hard-of-Hearing or Deaf?
JonSSon If I say I am HOH, then if i miss something verbalized, it is my fault. If I say I am Deaf, then it is not my fault for misunderstanding. Interestingly however, I, in fact, usually used to say I ... Continue reading →
Sun, Mar 04 2012

I Choose Deaf!
JonSSon Hard of Hearing is improper definition of category. It is too ambiguous. I choose Deaf because I will never be hearing. But what is H.O.H? Obviously, by implication, it is failure to hear thereby opening the door for the whole ... Continue reading →
Fri, Feb 10 2012

Is Sign Language Violent?
JonSSon Sign Language. It is a linguistic right for ethnic culture of Deaf People (visually inclined/orientation/preference). Sociological epistemic violence occurs when a ‘post-hearing dependent,' evolved human is subject to mechanical head implants to force audionic attention to dominant hearing culture by ... Continue reading →
Thu, Jan 26 2012

Deaf Coffee
JonSSon I was at the coffeeshop today and had a long conversation with someone, and I didn't hear everything. But in the process of interacting, I was nonetheless feeling the vibe of the dialogue. The important thing when humans communicate is ... Continue reading →
Fri, Dec 23 2011

Experiencing Deafhood
JonSSon A few thoughts after watching this video on Deafhood: I, like other mainstreamed deaf kids, was not given the opportunity to associate with my peers.  I was told try to be hearing, which insidiously implied that I should avoid other ... Continue reading →
Fri, Dec 16 2011

My Deafhood Journey
JonSSon I venture to say that all of my problems came from Audism/Oralism (discrimination against deaf).  It was so successful, that I denied my own Deafhood.  I was told wear hearing aids and lipread and you are ‘fixed'.  So I would ... Continue reading →
Thu, Dec 08 2011

Deafhood Quotes
JonSSon “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.” — Peter F. Drucker: was an influential writer and management consultant ?”The majority of individuals view their surroundings with a minimal amount of observational effort. They are unaware of ... Continue reading →
Thu, Dec 01 2011