Community Quote by Rose Ayling-Ellis

At one point during my childhood, I thought I was the only deaf person that walked this planet.

— Lauren Ridloff

One of the reasons I wanted to teach deaf children was because it made me very sad that they spoke so clumsily and that…

— Stephanie Beacham

Growing up, I didn't know that there were other deaf people out there. I thought I was the only one.

— Lauren Ridloff

It's not enough to make me a pioneer on my own without allowing other deaf people to have a platform, and not only in…

— Rose Ayling-Ellis

Every job I have been given, I have always been the only deaf person and it always comes with its challenges and issues.

— Rose Ayling-Ellis

I love the deaf community.

— Rose Ayling-Ellis

Being in the hearing world was more of a challenge than being in the Deaf world, because I had to learn how to write…

— Jack Jason

There were a lot of deaf people trying to get into the industry, who had broken down certain barriers and doors - allowing me…

— Rose Ayling-Ellis

I had so many deaf uncles that instilled in me this feeling of unconditional love, that's how I was brought up in that community.…

— Paul Raci

I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams.

— Marlee Matlin

The deaf community has shaped me as an artist and a person, and I am very grateful that I have been able to share…

— Michael Arden

After becoming deaf, I realized that I'd better get an education if I was ever to do anything with my life.

— I. King Jordan