Monday, January 28, 2008
What started Deaf Prom?
What started Deaf Prom? You may ask. For years and decades, Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals all had to attend proms with their hearing counterparts and usually were the only ones there who were Deaf or Hard of Hearing. For most of us, we hold memories of our proms dear to our hearts but you would be surprised how many times Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals have shared that their prom experiences were less than spectacular for various reasons. One would be that there were not that many of their own peers at the prom. They were basically drowned in a sea of people that look like themselves but do not speak the same language. For them to be in a room full of their own “kind” is like a warm fuzzy blanket, if we may say. The need for such social events where mainstreamed students can meet and be themselves had led to the idea of Deaf Prom.
What makes Deaf Prom in Southern California different from any other you have seen is that it is designed entirely and only for Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students coming from all walks of life. If you are Deaf and a high school student in Southern California, this prom belongs to you.
Looking forward to seeing you in May!
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Two green thumbs!
Its great to pull all deaf people into one place to meet new faces. Deaf prom will help other deaf students to realize that they are not alone.
Can I go? Wait a min, I am old fart. Plus, I have a wife. :)
that s good idea !!!!! the student will met new face at different high school good luck in deaf prom hand wave
bridget
Very good ideas to do this than being alone out the world! Puurfect ideas.
wow. that's ASL video really good! i can't wait go to Deaf Prom 2008!
Cool vlog! I didn't know there were deaf proms. This is wonderful! How long have they been going on? I also notice the sign for "prom" - that's new to me.
Thanks for you and your students sharing this cultural event! Have fun!!!
~ LaRonda
ERIN!!! I wish was there before Deaf prom for good experinced when get future make friend more cricle of family of DEAF!.
Why don't you just go to CSD, Riverside's Deaf Prom?
It would be fun hanging out with a large body of Deaf students regardless of school affiliations.
Hi Guys!!
Heather Quinn here...miss you all so much and THRILLED you will be having your own prom! :) The vlog was wonderful! Great job Kayla and Oscar! Please give my best to everyone...I'm sooo proud of you and feel privileged to say I worked with the great bunch of students a Helix High! :)
Sincerely,
Heather
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