The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid

Who’s Right?
The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid How do I start off? I see a lot of things on DeafRead. Well, one thing I can say is there is a lot of tension in DeafRead. For starters, DBC and AGBell. First of all, let me talk about DBC. I feel DBC has some right ideas but I also feel either too direct […]
Fri, Jan 09 2015

Deaf Schools vs. Hearing Schools
The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid I am currently in the hearing school. There are pros and cons about going mainstreaming. One of the pros is the fact that I get good education. One of the cons is the fact it is hard for me to understand hearing people sometimes. I am thinking about going back to a deaf school–Indiana School […]
Fri, Jan 09 2015

A Blessing or a Curse?
The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid Hi, my name is David Mayes. My mom is Karen Mayes. I was born in Greece, New York, but I grew up in East Rochester. But currently I am living in Indiana. I have one sister, three cats. I was born hearing, but I started losing my hearing at 3 years old. Now I am […]
Fri, Jan 09 2015

Who’s Right?
The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid How do I start off? I see a lot of things on DeafRead. Well, one thing I can say is there is a lot of tension in DeafRead. For starters, DBC and AGBell. First of all, let me talk about DBC. I feel DBC has some right ideas but [...]
Thu, Jul 10 2008

Deaf Schools vs. Hearing Schools
The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid I am currently in the hearing school. There are pros and cons about going mainstreaming. One of the pros is the fact that I get good education. One of the cons is the fact it is hard for me to understand hearing people sometimes. I am thinking about going back [...]
Sun, Feb 24 2008

A Blessing or a Curse?
The Life of a Mainstreamed Deaf Kid Hi, my name is David Mayes. My mom is Karen Mayes. I know for a fact that after you read this, you'd say that my mother brainwashed me. But this is a choice of my own. I was born in Greece, New York, but I grew up in East Rochester. But currently I am living [...]
Sun, Feb 17 2008