I want to say that the voice over was such a nice touch for the visually impaired but accessibility shouldn't be praiseworthy - if only it was expected!
I appreciate this too i thought it was amazing really 👍. Everyone being included on this channel. Wish everyone had this on their channel or put captions it would make life easier for everyone. So much respect for this channel and jazzy
@@yas5392 I mean youtube has automatic captioning which is free but also not always correct. If you want your videos correctly captioned you nedd to do it yourself (time-consuming) or hire someone to do it. Or ask your audience to do it, but that may or may not work.
I'm not deaf or hoh, but took up sign language as a kid because I had periods of being nonverbal and periods of selective mutism. I teach in a mainstream classroom that is trauma-informed practices. My students don't necessarily have disabilities, but they do have a lot of processing difficulties and need that extra helping of patience from staff. We've been able to bring ASL into the class and it makes a world of difference. Last year we did have a child get diagnosed as hoh, and we already had practices in place to help them. Just little changes can make the room so much more inclusive.
A Sprout that sounds amazing , they thought I was hoh but I have APD which looks same to hearing ppl but is totally different your nit deaf, you can hear but you can’t understand . Processing it my issue and it’s easy to explain but hard to intergrate
Right?! I’m in the U.S. (California) and I know schools typically will pay for interpreters for completely deaf students but I never knew someone who was. At college, we had someone who was blind and he used Braille and other tools for his classes. The school provided all of this free of cost since he was fully on financial aid.
There are schools that are deaf aware now they are getting there . I think because more and more schools have special units too and more people that are deaf are in mainstream too
I find it odd that people think there is only one sign language. There are 3 used in my country alone! ASL (American Sign Language), LSQ (Langue des signes québécoise) which is used in French communities and IUR (Uukturausingit or Inuit Sign Language) which is used by a small population in the northern territory of Nunavut.
@@leticiabianor in the sense that all spoken languages are similar I guess? They are their own separate languages as far as I'm aware, except using signs instead of vocal sounds to express something. I might be wrong on this, but that was my understanding.
I'm so happy you did voice over while filming the sign. Sometimes when I watch some visually impaired TH-camrs their videos really aren't inclusive. I'm so glad this video is inclusive to multiple communities.
I think every video should include PROPER subtitles (not auto-generated or community-ran subtitles where 5 people are advertising their Instagram accounts) as well as good audio that generally clues people into what's going on. This is absolutely most important for blind and deaf people, but also handy for things like when you just want to have a video on in the background, you can still hear what's going on without having to give it your full attention, and subtitles are good for people who aren't deaf but still have auditory or language processing issues or people that are learning a new language (watching a video in a foreign language without proper subtitles is NOT easy when you're a beginner and I feel like it really turns people away from using TH-camrs as a language learning resource). Sorry, this got really long, I just think there are so many benefits to having proper audio and subtitles available.
Thank you so much for doing another BSL video! As a Deaf ASL user I really love the videos where you sign - I have seen why you stopped and I understand, but it makes me so happy to see you signing again. (Even if I still have to read the captions because I don't know BSL!) And Jazzy is just popping up everywhere now, I'm so thrilled to see you both together!
It amazes me the difference between asl and bsl. Asl varies per city as well. I know signs that locals will say are incorrect. I sign because my daughter is selectively nonverbal.
@@pixiecakes1765 Ha, quite true! Although I graduated from Gallaudet University, so we have people from all over the country, and it's a great way to learn all the regionalisms!
My funniest story is I went to college with this wonderful woman who was deaf, we became very good friends and one day we where going for and outing to visit some different daycares and she asked me if I would like to drive with her, and I said yeah that would be great. So some of my other classmates said oh boy you're going to dive with her don't you want to come with us instead? I said no she is deaf not blind, lmao. I just looked at them in awe as to how they thought I shouldn't drive with her because she is deaf.....people are soooooo uneducated at times. I told her and she did laugh about it.....
Thank you for this collab! I was diagnosed as deaf about 9 months ago (I'm 25) and have been feeling really isolated at the moment as like you Jessica, all my friends and family are hearing, so both of your channels have been helping me a lot - what advice would you give to someone who was newly diagnosed to help come to terms with their hearing loss? did either of you receive a deaf mentor/what was your experience?
I've taught my husband simple ASL because when I am in the midst of a terrible anxiety attack I become mute. It makes conversing my needs to him easier when this happens. Luckily my medications have kept me from having these moments however I have some sign under my belt now to make conversing with HoH and deaf easier. I'm not great but finger spelling is awesome for filling in the gaps! I started learning sign from very little. My mom was temporarily deaf for two years due to I believe measles so she learned ASL and when I was born my ear canals were misshaped so I suffered chronic, insufferable ear infections and the doctors were convinced I was going to be HoH or deaf so she started with me very young. Luckily, with some corrective surgery at one year of age, they were able to fix the problem and my hearing started to kick in. Still, out of fear for the future, my mom taught me all that she knew. I am hoping to take some classes next year to learn more to make conversing easier for people I meet so they don't have to deal with my finger spelling half of everything. I am also hoping to foster/adopt children with disabilities when I get there and knowing ASL will help immensely.
I love that you did voice over for Jazzy! Thanks for always making your videos accessible. I often watch youtubers with like 20 million subscribers and I’m like seriously you can’t afford subtitles? I’ve been spoiled with you
I feel so identified with the part that it's like being awkwardly in the middle of the deaf and hearing world. It's the first time I feel I'm not the only one that feel like that. Thank you so much!!
I was five before they found out I was deaf. And yes, sometimes parents think it's "selective hearing" slash ignoring the parents. In some cases, the doctors told my mother and stepfather to get the kids to quit talking for me. (I came from a large family of kids for the time.) Also, some doctors said I was retarded. What turned the tide was my step-grandmother saying something to me and my back was to her. I didn't react at all. And it clicked for her that I was deaf. And of course, it was confirmed via a hearing test. But basically, on a subconscious level, I'd learned listening cues or gestures, which can be construed as sign. It's like being legally blind (which I am also). You learn the little tips and tricks that help you get through life. Do remember back when, hearing tests weren't administered to babies. And barely to kids in school. Just as IQ tests and eye exams weren't. We've come a long way since then. As it was, I was raised verbal (no signing) as my mother wanted me to go to a mainstream school and not a deaf school where I would be away from the family. I essentially was the only deaf student at each and every school I went to. Except for one that I attended as part of a Voc Rehab program where I first picked up a bit of sign, thanks to other students. "Oh, you speak so normally!" Me: *mental look of askance but remembering my manners* "Thank you. All credit and blame goes to my mother. Including my VERY Southern accent." (While mentally, I'm thinking "And how would I speak weirdly? Thoughts to ponder." Sorry for the long post. But it's an attempt to show how testing babies/kids have changed over the decades.
My hearing loss started at age 1 and then got worse at age 2. Back then they didn't test newborns or small kids. I could hear when I was born, but after several ear infections and then bacterial meningitis, I became deaf and mute. My parents realize I was not talking like I should so they found out I was deaf. I was sent to have years of speech therapy and started wearing hearing aids. So my point is parents don't realize it until later. 🙂
To avoid confusion, Australian sign language is called 'AusLan' - sadly, I only know what Adam Hills has used in his standup! (He loves seeing what signs are used, so he often has an interpreter on stage with him) My cousin learnt Dutch sign language at uni, and ended up having a deaf housemate! I know a bit of Dutch sign now, and find it really cool how you can come up with your own sign for your name (my cousin loves tea, so her sign was stirring tea, and her friend was really smiley, so her sign was a smile)
I actually wished, I went to a deaf school as I'm profoundly deaf but, it was really hard especially there were not that many deaf schools in Scotland, and most of them were located hours away. I wish, I had deaf friends as it would had been amazing to meet other deaf people in the community!
I grew up deaf like Jazzy but I always felt like more of an in betweener like Jessica. I was deaf at 3-5 years old but wasn’t taught sign until age 11. All the deaf kids I met were already leaps and bounds ahead of me in sign language so I self-isolated because I couldn’t keep up. School was pretty rough for me due to lack of being able to keep up with either deaf or hearing peers.
I'm in the same boat...I learned a little bit in Preschool but learned much more at age 15 with deaf and HOH classmates...I was mainstreamed with hearing kids so I felt the same way.
@@jessicaoutofthecloset atleast you try and you have improved so much 😊. Your confidence is getting there now i hope to see you getting stronger and stronger in confidence 👍. I use SSE & BSL . Most schools use both now aswell. Love the connection you both have. Wish me luck i have audiology again for the 4th time in a short time my hearing is getting worse 😔
I’m glad this was asked and answered as I only learned to speak limited ASL and was like “wow Jazzy’s BSL looks SO MUCH like SSE/SEE”. I love learning about the different sign languages of the world! 😍
So I find it fascinating that the sign for deaf in ASL is the same as the sign for a hearing person in BSL. I know for ASL it’s an indication of ‘can’t hear/can’t speak’ (pointing to the ear and the mouth), but it’s cool that BSL seems to treat it oppositely.
I love learning about different experiences of life wow. I go to art school and I'm going to be taking a class called New Wave Deafness in the Arts and I and EXCITED to learn
I'm borderline HOH at 17, along with having ADHD. I miss every few words because I may not have been watching, and still may not be able to understand each word together as a sentence because of my wonky processor. I've been learning ASL (I'm American) and my friends are very supportive (asking what signs I'm using when I practice while speaking, and even learning signs on their own)! I've felt very alone for most of my life because I thought it was my fault that I couldn't understand people. Even my own family often became frustrated with my constant utterances of "huhh?" and "what??" Being open about my hearing, although I am lucky enough to have very very slow hearing loss, has made me feel so involved and cared for. I may be getting hearing aids in a few years, but we haven't made any decisions yet as my hearing is still decent. PS: sorry if my comment is nonsensical, my adderall has worn off and I have a hard time writing/thinking in a linear fashion 😅
Ngl, I’m always kiiind of annoyed when I hear of family and friends not making more of an effort to learn sign language for a loved one who needs it or whose life would be made so much easier by it.
This was so interesting to watch! I'm hearing but started learning German Sign Language this year, so it's fascinating to learn how diverse experiences of deaf people can be. Also, while I didn't understand much SSL (save for a few signs that seem to be the same in GSL), the voiceover was still very helpful, because it freed up some brain processing power to watch out for signs that I did recognise! A lovely video! Thanks, you two!
I have the same problem as Jessica with people assuming I'm hearing because I SOUND hearing. I also started losing my hearing around 15/16 so my voice is unaffected.
Thank you so much for this video, and for introducing me to Jazzy. Sharing your stories hit close with home because my brother lost his hearing when he was 5 years old and the trials & difficulties of navigating school life and a social life reminded me of the struggles he endured and eventually overcame. And also thanks for opening my mind to the fact that different sign languages exist for different countries. I feel like such a fool to believe that there were only one or two forms of sign language. Definitely something I intend to research further. Again, thank you Jessica & Jazzy for this insightful video. I learned so much. And now I know of Jazzy, whose channel I will explore immediately. You two are wonderful. Take care!!! 👍🤟💝
I love watching signing! It’s so cool to see the different signs around the world! In Auslan we have some of the same signs as BSL. What a good collaboration, really love both of you on TH-cam :)
20 is OLD?!? 🤦 Not when you're over 50, it isn't. And it's hard to make friends if you don't have a job or partner. I started off in "normal" school, but had to go to "special" school at 7 because the local schools weren't wheelchair accessible. They didn't have to be back then (1975 England). Most of my school friends are dead. But watching See Hear on BBC as a child, I became aware of Deaf people and their struggle. Some schools for Deaf children BANNED BSL! 😱🤦Their policy was that Deaf children should learn to speak - even if they were born Deaf. It was barbaric. I feel anger at how they were treated.
Thank you for the voice over, I have vision problems and cant see things very well. Thank you so much for your consideration, other videos have subs and while that works for people with normal sight, I cant read subs very well because I cant see them. I appreciate your consideration for everyone :)
U know what would be awesome if Jessica would collab with Molly Burke but I feel like there would be communication or travel issues but I hope this happens! 😆
Hello Jessica, Hello Jazzy! Thank you for this collab! :) You both look adorable in the Pug sweaters :) It was very interesting to see Jessica signing to another Deaf person. BSL seems so much easier than ASL! Either that or they slowed down a lot for the video. :)
Here in Brazil we have a different signal language for almost every city in the country which can be really difficult for deaf people to communicate with each other
Hiya Jess I started watching you last year and I have been inspired through this video one of my new years goals (I don't make resolutions they just make me sad) is to learn bsl. I have found the bsl website has free short courses. I used to work in a restaurant and I learnt to say thank you because there was 1 lady who would come in about once a month who was deaf but now I would like to learn properly so if I do meet any deaf people I can include them (or try to. I'm terrible at spoken languages). Thank you ladies you are both really inspiring x
It would be interesting to see a video where you and Claudia only communicate with each other using sign language for a period of time. That way Claudia would be able to practice and she could give a hearing person's perspective on what it is like to only communicate with sign.
🤩You are so cute with your pugs jumpers.🤩 Deaf people: it doesn't show. They might look distracted, or not paying attention... This is how I realized about 5 or 6 of my regular customers were deaf. I bought a baby sign language book to be able to at least say: Hello, Have a nice day and on. I learned basics LSQ (Langue Signée Québécoise) and a bit of ASL. I even thought it to my then hearing baby (who, like most babies, couldn't properly speak until age 3). It avoided a lot of frustrations for him and I'm still signing a bit to these old costumers of mine when I see them. Once I was even served by the only deaf person in a whole hardware store. She pointed me her hearing aid, so I started signing. The other customer was baffled 😁
My high school had classes on ASL, and it was a popular language option. I have tried in the past to learn it, but my brain seems to have difficulty connecting language to my hands. I feel sorry for not knowing more, but even the little I’ve managed to remember has been appreciated when I meet someone who is deaf.
The voiceover was also good for people who are hearing and don't understand sign language! I'm hearing and I was watching the signs but i was understanding through the verbal speech.
I am blind. Can I ask you and your viewers an eyesight question? I thought good eyesight meant that you could see something on the other side of a room. How close do you need to be to someone to be able to see what they sign? Thanks.
It’s weird I’m in ASL II (learning it as my second language in hs) and I figured out the sign for thank you in ASL is the sake sign as please Ik BSL XD
So happy to see you girls collab ! I've been following both of you for a while and it really has helped me try to understand deafness and live with a disability. I am currently learning BSL and I hope I'll be able to communicate a little bit soon :) wishing you great holidays !
Jazzy is so awesome! When I found out she's 20 I was like woah! I'm 21 lol and definitely try not to feel like too much of an adult. We've got lot's of time Jazzy! Also your hair is GORGEOUS
I always make sure my mother in law can understand me. I take my time speaking with her or write it. I even offered an interpreter for my wedding. I’d hate to isolate her.
I'm not deaf (though I do have my own disability with a chronic heart condition ), and seeing your videos talking about being deaf has made me want to begin learning sign language for whenever I meet someone who in my life who is deaf! I'm in America so I'd be learning ASL. There were classes offered in my high school of learning ASL and I now regret not taking those classes because I think it'd be valuable for everyone to learn even just a little bit of sign language! I've already started learning some basic phrases from videos on TH-cam
Hey, does anyone know any good TH-camrs who use ASL in their videos? I’ve tried watching a few, but they either are couples, or only make songs, or I just don’t like them.
I understand these challenges so much! I’ve been steadily losing my hearing since 18 and have a very very limited use of ASL. I too have good speaking skills (though I’m told I slur and “trip” over my words a lot). I have hearing aids that I wear for work but it still doesn’t help me understand enough 🤷🏽♀️. My husband has recommended that we take ASL classes together but it gives me anxiety to think about taking a class where I can’t hear
Thank you for this video, I felt like I learned so much. I really appreciate you having voice-over to make it accessible as well. Jazzy is super interesting :) I was bored sighted, live in the cited world and lost lots of vision in my teenage years. I really feel like I can relate to you Jessica. I do feel sad that you have found it more difficult to make friends though. By sight loss journey was made more helpful because of the strength and compassion I had from other visually impaired friends and I wish everyone going through disability struggles could have that network and solidarity from others who understands what it’s really like. Sassy Xxx
Jessica, have you seen a film called the silent child? it's a about a young child growing up in a hearing family who has to learn sign language think you might like it
I’m American living inScotland. I was an interpreter and am fluent in ASL. Watching you two I’m learning a few BSL signs and seeing many signs that are the same in both languages. Many of my deaf friends had experiences similar to both of yours, depending on when they lost their hearing. Great video to help hearing people understand a bit about deafness.
There's such a stark difference between ASL and BSL, so I learn new signs every time I watch these types of videos. The sign for "age" is very interesting.
This was great, thank you. It brought back memories of me being the only child in the free ASL class at the public library. I wasn't deaf; I just thought it would be fun to learn. It's fascinating to find out there are different sign languages in the US vs. UK. I love the sign for "University," by the way.
Not really with SSE, more so with BSL or ASL because the grammar is different. Professional interpreters who can verbalize in one grammar and sign in another blow my mind.
That was great, I strated to learn asl because of a man that was homeless who is deaf. I was learning pretty well and then I started to get this whole thing about how the deaf here in the states hate it when the hearing world infiltrates their world ..making plenty of fun of those who do. There is a lot of hate surrounding it. This made me sad. They also accuse the hearing of stealing jobs. In the end I quit doing it. I like languages so now I am into learning French, no one bitches about it. I feel for Jessica ...that is so difficult. The fact that you speak just solidifies us hearing people that you ought to know what's going on. Jesus... Thank you for this great one.
I want to say that the voice over was such a nice touch for the visually impaired but accessibility shouldn't be praiseworthy - if only it was expected!
Just as good as the other video. Merry Christmas. 👏👏👏
I appreciate this too i thought it was amazing really 👍. Everyone being included on this channel. Wish everyone had this on their channel or put captions it would make life easier for everyone. So much respect for this channel and jazzy
Probably because a lot of people can't afford to pay for captions or voiceovers
@@erinb4237 didnt realise CC you had to pay for dont think you do. Proabably voice overs you would
@@yas5392 I mean youtube has automatic captioning which is free but also not always correct. If you want your videos correctly captioned you nedd to do it yourself (time-consuming) or hire someone to do it. Or ask your audience to do it, but that may or may not work.
When the interpreter interpreted ASL with an American accent I died
I'm wondering if it's Jazzys sister
Timestamp?
TheHeffinator holly also has an english accent
Misty Blue the whole video
BSL* there is a difference
Lesse, we have
- Signing
- Talking/voice over
- Subtitles
I'm not deaf or hoh, but took up sign language as a kid because I had periods of being nonverbal and periods of selective mutism. I teach in a mainstream classroom that is trauma-informed practices. My students don't necessarily have disabilities, but they do have a lot of processing difficulties and need that extra helping of patience from staff. We've been able to bring ASL into the class and it makes a world of difference. Last year we did have a child get diagnosed as hoh, and we already had practices in place to help them. Just little changes can make the room so much more inclusive.
A Sprout that sounds amazing , they thought I was hoh but I have APD which looks same to hearing ppl but is totally different your nit deaf, you can hear but you can’t understand . Processing it my issue and it’s easy to explain but hard to intergrate
Omg yes!!! I love bringing it into my classroom as well
@@kimwilliams3026 I have APD too!
I also have apd and im trying to get into ASL but im very nervous
Jazzy: was your school not deaf aware??
me: there are deaf aware schools??
Yes, yes there are. I'm sure there aren't enough.
Right?! I’m in the U.S. (California) and I know schools typically will pay for interpreters for completely deaf students but I never knew someone who was. At college, we had someone who was blind and he used Braille and other tools for his classes. The school provided all of this free of cost since he was fully on financial aid.
There are schools that are deaf aware now they are getting there . I think because more and more schools have special units too and more people that are deaf are in mainstream too
Bro I felt this!!!
Liv My school teaches Auslan! (Australian sign language)
I find it odd that people think there is only one sign language. There are 3 used in my country alone! ASL (American Sign Language), LSQ (Langue des signes québécoise) which is used in French communities and IUR (Uukturausingit or Inuit Sign Language) which is used by a small population in the northern territory of Nunavut.
There’s AusLan which is the Australian version
I had no idea about the different sign languages in English. That was a big surprise.
@@cheezdagratest they're based on different things. Apparently American sign language is closer to French sign language than to British sign language.
All sign languages are somewhat similar though, right? I'm going to study the brazilian sign language next year, and I hope it is the case...
@@leticiabianor in the sense that all spoken languages are similar I guess? They are their own separate languages as far as I'm aware, except using signs instead of vocal sounds to express something.
I might be wrong on this, but that was my understanding.
I'm so happy you did voice over while filming the sign. Sometimes when I watch some visually impaired TH-camrs their videos really aren't inclusive. I'm so glad this video is inclusive to multiple communities.
I think every video should include PROPER subtitles (not auto-generated or community-ran subtitles where 5 people are advertising their Instagram accounts) as well as good audio that generally clues people into what's going on. This is absolutely most important for blind and deaf people, but also handy for things like when you just want to have a video on in the background, you can still hear what's going on without having to give it your full attention, and subtitles are good for people who aren't deaf but still have auditory or language processing issues or people that are learning a new language (watching a video in a foreign language without proper subtitles is NOT easy when you're a beginner and I feel like it really turns people away from using TH-camrs as a language learning resource). Sorry, this got really long, I just think there are so many benefits to having proper audio and subtitles available.
Just realized that “hearing” in British sign language is “deaf” backwards in American Sign Language. Cool!
I really loved the touch of the Jazzy’s voiceover changing accent when she was doing ASL vs BSL
I really love how many different ways this video is accessible. Thank you so much Jessica
Thank you so much for doing another BSL video! As a Deaf ASL user I really love the videos where you sign - I have seen why you stopped and I understand, but it makes me so happy to see you signing again. (Even if I still have to read the captions because I don't know BSL!) And Jazzy is just popping up everywhere now, I'm so thrilled to see you both together!
And PS I am LOVING that the two of you wore the same sweater, you're both so cute!
It amazes me the difference between asl and bsl. Asl varies per city as well. I know signs that locals will say are incorrect. I sign because my daughter is selectively nonverbal.
@@pixiecakes1765 Ha, quite true! Although I graduated from Gallaudet University, so we have people from all over the country, and it's a great way to learn all the regionalisms!
I would love more content about sign language!
My funniest story is I went to college with this wonderful woman who was deaf, we became very good friends and one day we where going for and outing to visit some different daycares and she asked me if I would like to drive with her, and I said yeah that would be great. So some of my other classmates said oh boy you're going to dive with her don't you want to come with us instead? I said no she is deaf not blind, lmao. I just looked at them in awe as to how they thought I shouldn't drive with her because she is deaf.....people are soooooo uneducated at times. I told her and she did laugh about it.....
@@johndododoe1411 is was the reaction of my classmates, I realize that certain places have different rules. But obviously she got her license here.
Thank you for this collab! I was diagnosed as deaf about 9 months ago (I'm 25) and have been feeling really isolated at the moment as like you Jessica, all my friends and family are hearing, so both of your channels have been helping me a lot - what advice would you give to someone who was newly diagnosed to help come to terms with their hearing loss? did either of you receive a deaf mentor/what was your experience?
I've taught my husband simple ASL because when I am in the midst of a terrible anxiety attack I become mute. It makes conversing my needs to him easier when this happens. Luckily my medications have kept me from having these moments however I have some sign under my belt now to make conversing with HoH and deaf easier. I'm not great but finger spelling is awesome for filling in the gaps!
I started learning sign from very little. My mom was temporarily deaf for two years due to I believe measles so she learned ASL and when I was born my ear canals were misshaped so I suffered chronic, insufferable ear infections and the doctors were convinced I was going to be HoH or deaf so she started with me very young. Luckily, with some corrective surgery at one year of age, they were able to fix the problem and my hearing started to kick in. Still, out of fear for the future, my mom taught me all that she knew. I am hoping to take some classes next year to learn more to make conversing easier for people I meet so they don't have to deal with my finger spelling half of everything. I am also hoping to foster/adopt children with disabilities when I get there and knowing ASL will help immensely.
I love how her interpretor changed her accent as well 😂 great vid! Really lovely :)
Trying to watch yours and Jazzys at the same time. I don’t know which one to watch first💜💜
I LOVE your Christmas jumpers 😍😍🎄🤶
Megan Henson yes me to
I love that you did voice over for Jazzy! Thanks for always making your videos accessible. I often watch youtubers with like 20 million subscribers and I’m like seriously you can’t afford subtitles? I’ve been spoiled with you
The matching sweaters is the most amazing thing! Such a cute wonderful idea!
I feel so identified with the part that it's like being awkwardly in the middle of the deaf and hearing world. It's the first time I feel I'm not the only one that feel like that. Thank you so much!!
I love how expressive people who sign are.
I've been waiting for this collab for eternity!!!!
I have even heard of cases with kids being 2-4 years old when the parents realise they are deaf. I mean - - - HOW??
Maybe their hearing gradually got worse to the point they're deaf? But 4 ? That's really old not to know though
Ray Val a lotta parents think their kids are purposely ignoring them when they call them so I believe it
I was five before they found out I was deaf. And yes, sometimes parents think it's "selective hearing" slash ignoring the parents. In some cases, the doctors told my mother and stepfather to get the kids to quit talking for me. (I came from a large family of kids for the time.) Also, some doctors said I was retarded.
What turned the tide was my step-grandmother saying something to me and my back was to her. I didn't react at all. And it clicked for her that I was deaf. And of course, it was confirmed via a hearing test. But basically, on a subconscious level, I'd learned listening cues or gestures, which can be construed as sign. It's like being legally blind (which I am also). You learn the little tips and tricks that help you get through life.
Do remember back when, hearing tests weren't administered to babies. And barely to kids in school. Just as IQ tests and eye exams weren't. We've come a long way since then.
As it was, I was raised verbal (no signing) as my mother wanted me to go to a mainstream school and not a deaf school where I would be away from the family. I essentially was the only deaf student at each and every school I went to. Except for one that I attended as part of a Voc Rehab program where I first picked up a bit of sign, thanks to other students.
"Oh, you speak so normally!"
Me: *mental look of askance but remembering my manners* "Thank you. All credit and blame goes to my mother. Including my VERY Southern accent." (While mentally, I'm thinking "And how would I speak weirdly? Thoughts to ponder."
Sorry for the long post. But it's an attempt to show how testing babies/kids have changed over the decades.
My hearing loss started at age 1 and then got worse at age 2. Back then they didn't test newborns or small kids. I could hear when I was born, but after several ear infections and then bacterial meningitis, I became deaf and mute. My parents realize I was not talking like I should so they found out I was deaf. I was sent to have years of speech therapy and started wearing hearing aids. So my point is parents don't realize it until later. 🙂
Oh my goodness these matching Christmas doggy jumpers!! Thank you for this lovely video, I learned a lot!
To avoid confusion, Australian sign language is called 'AusLan' - sadly, I only know what Adam Hills has used in his standup! (He loves seeing what signs are used, so he often has an interpreter on stage with him)
My cousin learnt Dutch sign language at uni, and ended up having a deaf housemate! I know a bit of Dutch sign now, and find it really cool how you can come up with your own sign for your name (my cousin loves tea, so her sign was stirring tea, and her friend was really smiley, so her sign was a smile)
I actually wished, I went to a deaf school as I'm profoundly deaf but, it was really hard especially there were not that many deaf schools in Scotland, and most of them were located hours away. I wish, I had deaf friends as it would had been amazing to meet other deaf people in the community!
I grew up deaf like Jazzy but I always felt like more of an in betweener like Jessica. I was deaf at 3-5 years old but wasn’t taught sign until age 11. All the deaf kids I met were already leaps and bounds ahead of me in sign language so I self-isolated because I couldn’t keep up. School was pretty rough for me due to lack of being able to keep up with either deaf or hearing peers.
I'm in the same boat...I learned a little bit in Preschool but learned much more at age 15 with deaf and HOH classmates...I was mainstreamed with hearing kids so I felt the same way.
so are you both using SSE or BSL? or each using a different syle but still able to understand the signs?
Little Miss Pikachu wen did you join the channel?
Jaźzy uses full BSL
I sign SSE and Jazzy normally signs in BSL but she uses SSE with me as my ability to understand BSL is quite slow 😅
@@jessicaoutofthecloset atleast you try and you have improved so much 😊. Your confidence is getting there now i hope to see you getting stronger and stronger in confidence 👍. I use SSE & BSL . Most schools use both now aswell. Love the connection you both have. Wish me luck i have audiology again for the 4th time in a short time my hearing is getting worse 😔
I’m glad this was asked and answered as I only learned to speak limited ASL and was like “wow Jazzy’s BSL looks SO MUCH like SSE/SEE”. I love learning about the different sign languages of the world! 😍
So I find it fascinating that the sign for deaf in ASL is the same as the sign for a hearing person in BSL. I know for ASL it’s an indication of ‘can’t hear/can’t speak’ (pointing to the ear and the mouth), but it’s cool that BSL seems to treat it oppositely.
I use BSL and I find some of the differences with ASL so fascinating like how fingerspelling is done on one hand!
Favourite moment of the video: the voiceover accent change for the ASL
I love learning about different experiences of life wow. I go to art school and I'm going to be taking a class called New Wave Deafness in the Arts and I and EXCITED to learn
I'm borderline HOH at 17, along with having ADHD. I miss every few words because I may not have been watching, and still may not be able to understand each word together as a sentence because of my wonky processor.
I've been learning ASL (I'm American) and my friends are very supportive (asking what signs I'm using when I practice while speaking, and even learning signs on their own)! I've felt very alone for most of my life because I thought it was my fault that I couldn't understand people. Even my own family often became frustrated with my constant utterances of "huhh?" and "what??" Being open about my hearing, although I am lucky enough to have very very slow hearing loss, has made me feel so involved and cared for. I may be getting hearing aids in a few years, but we haven't made any decisions yet as my hearing is still decent.
PS: sorry if my comment is nonsensical, my adderall has worn off and I have a hard time writing/thinking in a linear fashion 😅
That American accent omg 😂😂😂 I loved this video!! Two beauties! ❤️❤️
It’s cool to see y’all sign and see the similarities and differences between ASL and BSL/SSE.
Ngl, I’m always kiiind of annoyed when I hear of family and friends not making more of an effort to learn sign language for a loved one who needs it or whose life would be made so much easier by it.
I’m visually impaired so thank you for putting voiceover on this. 💚
This was so interesting to watch! I'm hearing but started learning German Sign Language this year, so it's fascinating to learn how diverse experiences of deaf people can be.
Also, while I didn't understand much SSL (save for a few signs that seem to be the same in GSL), the voiceover was still very helpful, because it freed up some brain processing power to watch out for signs that I did recognise! A lovely video! Thanks, you two!
Oh this is amazing things to promote and get people to understand how you can be def but how much it affects different people love this.
I have the same problem as Jessica with people assuming I'm hearing because I SOUND hearing. I also started losing my hearing around 15/16 so my voice is unaffected.
Thank you so much for this video, and for introducing me to Jazzy. Sharing your stories hit close with home because my brother lost his hearing when he was 5 years old and the trials & difficulties of navigating school life and a social life reminded me of the struggles he endured and eventually overcame. And also thanks for opening my mind to the fact that different sign languages exist for different countries. I feel like such a fool to believe that there were only one or two forms of sign language. Definitely something I intend to research further.
Again, thank you Jessica & Jazzy for this insightful video. I learned so much. And now I know of Jazzy, whose channel I will explore immediately. You two are wonderful. Take care!!! 👍🤟💝
Is it just me or does Jazzy sign more while communicating than Jessica? I’m not judging but is that just a personality thing?
I love watching signing! It’s so cool to see the different signs around the world! In Auslan we have some of the same signs as BSL. What a good collaboration, really love both of you on TH-cam :)
20 is OLD?!? 🤦 Not when you're over 50, it isn't. And it's hard to make friends if you don't have a job or partner. I started off in "normal" school, but had to go to "special" school at 7 because the local schools weren't wheelchair accessible. They didn't have to be back then (1975 England). Most of my school friends are dead. But watching See Hear on BBC as a child, I became aware of Deaf people and their struggle. Some schools for Deaf children BANNED BSL! 😱🤦Their policy was that Deaf children should learn to speak - even if they were born Deaf. It was barbaric. I feel anger at how they were treated.
Thank you for the voice over, I have vision problems and cant see things very well. Thank you so much for your consideration, other videos have subs and while that works for people with normal sight, I cant read subs very well because I cant see them. I appreciate your consideration for everyone :)
U know what would be awesome if Jessica would collab with Molly Burke but I feel like there would be communication or travel issues but I hope this happens! 😆
Hello Jessica, Hello Jazzy!
Thank you for this collab! :) You both look adorable in the Pug sweaters :)
It was very interesting to see Jessica signing to another Deaf person. BSL seems so much easier than ASL! Either that or they slowed down a lot for the video. :)
Thanks for opening my eyes to the struggles of people who have hearing disabilities. I never really thought about it, but now I am more aware. Thanks.
I've just noticed the BSL sign for hearing is extremely similar to the ASL sign for deaf which I'll count as my sign of the day!
Here in Brazil we have a different signal language for almost every city in the country which can be really difficult for deaf people to communicate with each other
I loved the voice over for the ASL. That was the perfect way of showing the difference!
Hiya Jess I started watching you last year and I have been inspired through this video one of my new years goals (I don't make resolutions they just make me sad) is to learn bsl. I have found the bsl website has free short courses. I used to work in a restaurant and I learnt to say thank you because there was 1 lady who would come in about once a month who was deaf but now I would like to learn properly so if I do meet any deaf people I can include them (or try to. I'm terrible at spoken languages). Thank you ladies you are both really inspiring x
so....are you guys sayin BSL (British Sign Language? which is my guess) or VSL? I truly can't tell....i'm not hard of hearing btw, i just can't tell.
It would be interesting to see a video where you and Claudia only communicate with each other using sign language for a period of time. That way Claudia would be able to practice and she could give a hearing person's perspective on what it is like to only communicate with sign.
🤩You are so cute with your pugs jumpers.🤩 Deaf people: it doesn't show. They might look distracted, or not paying attention... This is how I realized about 5 or 6 of my regular customers were deaf. I bought a baby sign language book to be able to at least say: Hello, Have a nice day and on. I learned basics LSQ (Langue Signée Québécoise) and a bit of ASL. I even thought it to my then hearing baby (who, like most babies, couldn't properly speak until age 3). It avoided a lot of frustrations for him and I'm still signing a bit to these old costumers of mine when I see them. Once I was even served by the only deaf person in a whole hardware store. She pointed me her hearing aid, so I started signing. The other customer was baffled 😁
The fact you touched on those that have lost their hearing later as floating in the middle is so true. I often feel like that!
The voiceover is so odd to me cos I’m subscribed to Jazzy and I’ve heard her voice!!
When the voiceover was an american accent for the ASL 😂
My high school had classes on ASL, and it was a popular language option. I have tried in the past to learn it, but my brain seems to have difficulty connecting language to my hands. I feel sorry for not knowing more, but even the little I’ve managed to remember has been appreciated when I meet someone who is deaf.
I’m hard of hearing at 22 and use a hearing aid. My daughter has hearing loss too. I live in Brighton and can’t seem to find anywhere?
The voiceover was also good for people who are hearing and don't understand sign language! I'm hearing and I was watching the signs but i was understanding through the verbal speech.
I love the American accent on the ASL voice over!
I am blind. Can I ask you and your viewers an eyesight question?
I thought good eyesight meant that you could see something on the other side of a room. How close do you need to be to someone to be able to see what they sign?
Thanks.
As someone who is visually impaired, i appreciate the voiceovers for sure. You guys are awesome!
The ASL voice was so unexpected 🤣
I've never been so early before...
Well, hope y'all habe a wonderful day!
It’s weird I’m in ASL II (learning it as my second language in hs) and I figured out the sign for thank you in ASL is the sake sign as please Ik BSL XD
So happy to see you girls collab ! I've been following both of you for a while and it really has helped me try to understand deafness and live with a disability. I am currently learning BSL and I hope I'll be able to communicate a little bit soon :) wishing you great holidays !
Jazzy is so awesome! When I found out she's 20 I was like woah! I'm 21 lol and definitely try not to feel like too much of an adult. We've got lot's of time Jazzy! Also your hair is GORGEOUS
It was so beautyful to see you sighning again. 💖
I always make sure my mother in law can understand me. I take my time speaking with her or write it. I even offered an interpreter for my wedding. I’d hate to isolate her.
I'm not deaf (though I do have my own disability with a chronic heart condition ), and seeing your videos talking about being deaf has made me want to begin learning sign language for whenever I meet someone who in my life who is deaf! I'm in America so I'd be learning ASL. There were classes offered in my high school of learning ASL and I now regret not taking those classes because I think it'd be valuable for everyone to learn even just a little bit of sign language! I've already started learning some basic phrases from videos on TH-cam
Love how “Please” in BSL is “Thank You” in ASL
Please and thank you are the same in BSL 😊 you have to mouth the words so people know the difference
Steliata what?! That’s so odd
OMG THE ASL VOICEOVER I AM DEAD 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey, does anyone know any good TH-camrs who use ASL in their videos? I’ve tried watching a few, but they either are couples, or only make songs, or I just don’t like them.
You mentioned that you sign SSE? What is that?
WOW, I adore this video.
Merry Christmas!🎄
I want make colaborate with you. Can we talk about it? I am deaf TH-camr
In Norway we also have different dialects in signs.
I understand these challenges so much! I’ve been steadily losing my hearing since 18 and have a very very limited use of ASL. I too have good speaking skills (though I’m told I slur and “trip” over my words a lot). I have hearing aids that I wear for work but it still doesn’t help me understand enough 🤷🏽♀️. My husband has recommended that we take ASL classes together but it gives me anxiety to think about taking a class where I can’t hear
Thank you for this video, I felt like I learned so much. I really appreciate you having voice-over to make it accessible as well.
Jazzy is super interesting :)
I was bored sighted, live in the cited world and lost lots of vision in my teenage years. I really feel like I can relate to you Jessica. I do feel sad that you have found it more difficult to make friends though. By sight loss journey was made more helpful because of the strength and compassion I had from other visually impaired friends and I wish everyone going through disability struggles could have that network and solidarity from others who understands what it’s really like.
Sassy Xxx
Y’all are so cute I love ya
I would love more videos with both of you!
Jessica, have you seen a film called the silent child? it's a about a young child growing up in a hearing family who has to learn sign language think you might like it
The voice over accent change when Jazzy switches to ASL was great 😂😂😂
I’m American living inScotland. I was an interpreter and am fluent in ASL. Watching you two I’m learning a few BSL signs and seeing many signs that are the same in both languages. Many of my deaf friends had experiences similar to both of yours, depending on when they lost their hearing. Great video to help hearing people understand a bit about deafness.
I saw you say thank you in ASL and then I saw her say yes in ASL so I am guessing that there is some cross over.
There's such a stark difference between ASL and BSL, so I learn new signs every time I watch these types of videos. The sign for "age" is very interesting.
Omg you guys are my favourite deaf youtubers and I'm so happy for your collaboration c:
Thank you Jazzy for coming on. I am deaf American. Like Jessica I grown up in a hearing family. I wish my asl is much better.
This was a delight to watch!
That was really great! Thank you for the voice over. It made understanding the subtitles easier too :)
This was great, thank you. It brought back memories of me being the only child in the free ASL class at the public library. I wasn't deaf; I just thought it would be fun to learn. It's fascinating to find out there are different sign languages in the US vs. UK. I love the sign for "University," by the way.
Not sure if this is a silly question, but is it difficult to sign and talk verbally speak at the same time?
Not really with SSE, more so with BSL or ASL because the grammar is different. Professional interpreters who can verbalize in one grammar and sign in another blow my mind.
That was great, I strated to learn asl because of a man that was homeless who is deaf. I was learning pretty well and then I started to get this whole thing about how the deaf here in the states hate it when the hearing world infiltrates their world ..making plenty of fun of those who do. There is a lot of hate surrounding it. This made me sad. They also accuse the hearing of stealing jobs. In the end I quit doing it. I like languages so now I am into learning French, no one bitches about it. I feel for Jessica ...that is so difficult. The fact that you speak just solidifies us hearing people that you ought to know what's going on. Jesus... Thank you for this great one.
Hey, me and Jazzy are the same age! Well, for a few more hours, I'm turning 21 tomorrow 😊
Dude I love this! It’s so informative, keep it up Jessica!
Lots of love!
“In the old days”
Lol I was thinking “wow she looks so young though! How long ago did this all happen?” Then she says she is 20. 😭
I really want to know who is doing the voice-over? I love them! 🖤
Meaghan H It was Maida Mofidi. :-) Insta: Thea_Mofidi
I've just messaged her to tell her everyone liked her American accent. Haha!
I know some ASL but I love seeing the differences in BSL. Love the video ❤
this was a fun video to watch and listen to. Thanks