The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ahmed Khalifa
As someone who is deaf/hard of hearing, the host Ahmed Khalifa has created the Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast to interview people in and around the d/Deaf community who have amazing stories to share with you. Even though some of the guests may have a more severe hearing loss than others, Ahmed will still interview them and also provide transcripts for those who prefer to read the discussion. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ahmed at hello@hearmeoutcc.com, and enjoy the show.
Episode 106 - Even though it's not visible (like many things related to deaf awareness), audism is a major within society and it remains a major issue for anyone who is experiencing some kind of deafness. Yet it's rarely ever talked about compared other discriminations and prejudices.
Nonetheless, it is worth speaking up about it in order to raise deaf awareness and make people aware of the daily barriers that a person who is deaf experiences. Regardless of whether you know what is audism or not, this is an opportunity for all of us to do better and reduce the level of barriers that a deaf person goes through on a daily basis throughout their lives.
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Episode 105 - I have recently watched 'CODA' (which stands for 'child/children of deaf adult), the latest movie only on Apple TV+, around a CODA who is struggling with the dilemma of helping her deaf family's struggling fishing business whilst pursuiing her love of singing.
But with the moral obligations of helping her family, plus the pressure that comes with being a CODA, this movie follows the story of this journey and how complex it is for those in the real world too.
After watching it, I share my own thoughts.
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Episode 104 - Unless there are hearing aids or cochlear implants in your line of vision, or perhaps sign language are the main form of communication, it's safe to say it's not immediately obvious if a person is deaf or not. But is that good or bad?
Because from my own perspectives, I have benefited from being able to hide it from people and go about my day as normal. But that came at a cost, which I explain here, and as a result, I try to make it more visible.
But it still doesn't hide the fact that it's an invisible disability.
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Episode 103 - For some people, the concept of asking whether being deaf is a disability is weird question to ask or it's complicated. For others, it's very straightforward.
It will really depends on how you want to look at it. But in this episode, I talk about it from MY own perspectives rather than treat it as a one answer that suits everyone.
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Episode 102 - When it comes to the general perception of people with disability, it is normally looked with a negative context i.e. their "medical condition" is causing the barriers. However, a better approach would be to look at the barriers as the cause of society rather than because of the person.
Some abled people may argue that without disabled people, the barriers wouldn't have existed in the first place. But those same people are most likely benefiting from the so-called disability or accessibility features in their own day-to-day lives without realising it, thus the moral of the story is that inclusivity can benefit everyone.
But that can only happen if we adjust our mindset towards disability.
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Episode 101 - One of my most popular articles on the website are deaf jokes. Sometimes, it's good to make fun of ourselves and laugh about it.
This time, I want to focus on hearing aids jokes. Because why not?
For transcripts and link to my other deaf jokes, you can find them both on this podcast post.
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Episode 100 - The 'curb-cut effect' is a phenomenon that is not talked about enough, even though it has been around for decades.
But what is curb-cut effect? And how does it affect (in a positive way) almost every single person in society? Hopefully, if more people understand it, it will allow all of us to open our minds about certain features that we see in society today that, although are not primarily for us, we ended up benefiting from it too.
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Episode 99 - It's very common to see people say "just read the subtitles/captions" when there are calls for sign language interpreters.
But is it really that simple? Spoiler alert: no. But it's not complicated to understand it either. There are reasons why 1) subtitles/captions are not enough in certain scenarios, and 2) sign language interpreters can relay the message better for many people who communicates in sign language only.
Even for someone like myself who does not depend on sign language, it is heart-breaking yet frustrating for me to see people who do depend on it and it's their native language, they are neglected in more ways than one. It's even worse when they are neglected in scenarios which are literally life and death, like during a global pandemic.
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Episode 98 - If there is one thing that many newspaper do, is to grab attention at whatever the cost. Unfortunately, the 'lip reading experts' headline tends to attract a lot of attention. But at the same time, it damages the perception of what lip reading is.
Yet, certain tabloid newspapers can't help but use them all the time when they want to snoop in and get an "expert" to come in and reveal all. But as someone who has been surviving and heavily dependent on lip reading (like many other deaf people, I know that it's not that straightforward. This makes it ever the more frustrating when those misleading headlines give the impression that anyone can lipread and it is 100% effective and accurate.
But I can promise you right now; lip reading is not straightforward.
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Episode 97 - It's not often that I watch an advert for a movie and TV series that grabs my attention and makes me want to watch it...especially when that main reason is how they have done their captioning in their advert.
But that's what the French-based Netflix series, Lupin, did. And I was hooked. Whilst watching it, I was also particularly impressed with a specific way they have done their translated subtitles in English in a specific scene. And if it wasn't for that simple yet clever way of writing the subtitle, the context is quickly lost.
Even though I tend to focus on subtitles for deaf people, on this occasion, it was essential for anyone who doesn't speak French and is following along with the translated subtitles.
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Episode 96 - As much as I love languages, I have mentioned previously about how I'm never learning oral languages again. But I've still got some stories to share about my experiences of learning them, like the one time I was learning French in high school.
Even though I managed to get through, it wasn't without its unique challenges that comes with listening to other people speaking in French. And that became a problem during exam times.
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Episode 95 - As someone who loves languages and has learn to speak a few in various fluency levels, I have decided that I am never going to learn oral languages again. This is primarily because of the challenges of learning them as a deaf person.
It's a huge shame that I fully agree with the concept of learning languages to everyone as it has opened my mind to many parts of the world, people and culture. However, I do have an alternative solutions...sign language.
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Episode 94 - It's the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides have over the other and who will the battle of languages.
It's the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides have over the other and who will win "the battle of language...type...thing".
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Episode 93 - Because of a (yet another) resurgence of worrying sign language videos taught incorrectly, this is an important video for everyone to learn why you should learn sign language from deaf people.
This is especially important if you want to be as fluent, natural and authentic as possible when signing...which is something I imagine you would like to be. In this episode, you will learn various reasons why it's so important to learn sign language from deaf people.
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Episode 92 - In this podcast, In this video, I have decided to do a "deaf review" of 'Sound of Metal'; meaning that I have reviewed the film from a deaf perspective to look at how deafness was portrayed throughout the film.
If you haven't watched the film (available on Amazon Prime), be aware that there are some spoilers in this video. But I wanted to share my thoughts as I go through the various aspects of the film; what I thought about Riz Ahmed's performance, how accurate (or inaccurate) were certain scenes, is it relatableā¦so many things that mainly focuses from my deaf perspective.
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Episode 91 - Which sign language should you learn? This is a common one for those who wants to go on that journey of learning it. And that is great.
By asking that question, it is hoped that you are looking to learn sign language for the right reason (communicate with deaf people) and not for social klouts like attention and because "it looks pretty".
Hopefully, this episode will help give you a starting point and it will take you on a journey that will benefit so many people without you realising it.
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Episode 90 - There has forever been an ongoing trend by hearing people to demand a universal sign language (yet you never see sign language users say the same thing...hmmm).
It is never too long before one sees comments on social media about "why is there no universal sign language". But even for me, as someone who is learning sign language, I have my own thoughts around this trend.
And it's an uncomfortable one.
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Episode 89 - As someone who has had countless audiology appointments for decades, it hasn't always been a smooth process.
While it's easier to blame the audiologist and the entire department, it's true that they have their parts to play. But we as patients can also do our bit to make the whole audiology experience a more seamless and effective.
After all, it takes two to tango...both the audiologist and the patient has to work together. In this podcast, I will be focusing more about the what patients can do. But if you are an audiologist and you want to know what you can do to make patients' experiences better, check out the previous podcast here: https://hearmeoutcc.com/audiologist-patient-relationship/
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Episode 88 - It is easy to assume that deaf and hard of hearing patients have smooth experiences with their audiologists. But that is not always the case, as some audiologists and the audiology department as a whole are (ironically) not as deaf-aware as we wish.
From asking deaf patients to use the phone to talking to us when their backs are facing us, there are various little adjustments that can be made that will make audiologists' job a lot easier and smoother, whilst making sure that the patients are happier and better looked after. In this episode, I list tips on the various adjustments that audiologist can make to better their relationships with us...the patients.
It's easy to criticise audiologists here, but a relationship is a two-way street and we, as patients, also have our own responsibilities in making the most out of our relationship with our audiologists too. So in next week's episode, there will be a separate discussion on how patients can make the most out of their appointments with audiologists.
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Episode 87 - Even though there are various ways of describing someone who has some kind of deafness, a common choice of phrasing is "hearing impaired/impairment".
On most occasions, I don't believe there are bad intentions. Still, it's time we stop using these words, particularly as we tend to frown upon those phrases and there are better choices of words to choose from.
I would like to use this opportunity to explain why we should refrain from the using the words "hearing impaired" or "hearing impairment", in a bid to help you become more deaf-aware.
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Episode 86 - If you have access to Netflix, there is a new and somewhat groundbreaking new series where the cast are entirely led by alums of Gallaudet University, the world's first and only university specifically catered for deaf and hard of hearing students, based in Washington D.C.
This is an opportunity to show the world how diverse, expressive, beautiful but also complex, deep and perhaps intensive deaf community can be.
But has the series managed to portray that in a positive way that can make a positive and lasting impact, or did it focus too much on being a typical reality TV show, albeit more deaf-focused?
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Episode 85 - Even though my first love captions, I don't think that transcripts get the love, attention and respect they deserve. This is evident when most people just copy and paste a big chunk of text onto a document or web page and assume that "it will do".
But you are missing out on so much more. And more importantly, so is your audience.
If you are a content creator and use media such as videos and podcasts, having an accurate and well-designed transcript can impact both your website/content and your audience experience.
So instead of dumping some text, consider following the step-by-step guide below on how to create, edit, structure and upload a transcript that your content and audience deserves.
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Episode 84 - When having a conversation with another person, there are certain cues, clues and non-verbal communication methods that I watch out for to allow me to understand what's going on better.
Even though there are many non-verbal communication methods that a deaf or hard of hearing person tends to use, I'd like to use this opportunity to tell you what I (subtly) look out for throughout a conversation with another person.
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Episode 83 - There seems to be a worrying and dangerous trend where large brands are censoring potential profanity and swear words in auto-captions. They claim that it is to avoid mistakes, but still, this is not a good idea.
This is following the recent news that YouTube has decided to censor potential profanity in their auto-captions just in case they pop up as mistakes. But this goes against the whole concept of having captions/subtitles in the first.
Even though you can adjust the settings, it sets a very dangerous precedent for all deaf people as it's a default setting...and who is going to edit that?
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When on a video call, and if available, I tend to take advantage of the automatic subtitles to help get through the call, and most deaf people would do the same.
But automatic subtitles are not perfect. They're not terrible, but they're not perfect. However, there are steps everyone can take to make it as accurate as possible and make it easier for the technology to pick up the words.
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Episode 81 - There seems to be an ongoing trend from video creators and consumers in that closed captions on YouTube are not accurate, so it's not worth worrying about.
What?!? Why do you think it's not accurate? The responsibility of accurate video captions relies on you as the creator, not the technology that is creation auto-captions (aka CRAPtions).
Not only should all video creators take closed captions seriously, but if you are relying on some kind of artificial intelligence and machine learning to do the work for you, it will never be accurate. So take ownership of your content and make it accurate.
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Episode 80 - Since face masks is currently part of the everyday norm and it's common to see it in our daily routines now, this has raised the issue of how it can make it difficult for deaf people to lip read and to communicate.
Even there are so many different types of face masks out there, I have yet to see those wearing the see-through clear face masks where you can see the other person's lips. This makes it easier to lip read, see their emotions and facial expressions, and generally make it easier to communicate.
And this applies, not just to deaf people, but to everyone too.
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Episode 79 - Virtual events like group meetings, webinars and online conferences have been around for a long time. But now that they are becoming even more popular (thanks to the pandemic), it made me realise how frustrating it is that they are not deaf accessible.
If you are an event organiser or you know someone who is one, and you've been thinking or running online events, you might not be aware how you are excluding attendees who are deaf from taking part but would like to take part.
This is a common feeling that I have, which made me realise that I should not bother attending any virtual events due to lack of accessibility, as I explain in this podcast.
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Episode 78 - What if individuals and society looks at the concept of being deaf as a positive thing? What if it can actually be a valuable contribution to the world? In essence, this is what 'Deaf Gain' is all about.
The common perception of being deaf and the topic of deafness overall is that it is seen as something negative, something lacking, something void. After all, it's common for doctors to deliver "bad news" to new-parents when it is found that their baby is deaf.
But by re-framing that into 'Deaf Gain', it is possible for everyone to look at it in a more positive light, and it's something the Deaf community proudly talks about...that being deaf is actually positive.
So let's get into what is Deaf Gain and why it's an important topic for people in the Deaf community.
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Episode 77 - Since most of our communication is estimated to be non-verbal communication (body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, etc.).
As someone who is deaf, I also depend on those clues and use it as part of the jigsaw when trying to understand what that person is saying.
But anyone can benefit from learning and being aware of the non-verbal communications that exist as it will make you a better overall communicator when you are conversing with anyone, not just those who are deaf.
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Episode 76 - I've been having such a hard time on working out the definition of "deaf" because of its complexity and the number of labels it has under it:
- deaf
- Deaf
- hard of hearing
- late-deaf/late-deafened/deafened
- deafblind
- Deaf & Disabled/deafdisabled
- hearing impaired
One of the biggest reason for my confusion is because of how it can (and has) caused rifts, segregation and even abuse within the communities, which is not something that I would ever encourage. So I wanted to share my personal thoughts on the definition of "deaf" and what it also means for each labels.
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Episode 75 - What is hearing privilege, why it's important for all hearing people to be aware of it and what are some of the examples that exists today?
The word 'privilege' has become somewhat of an uncomfortable word lately. It seems to have a stigma that you have an easy life if you have privileges or it's fiercely denied that it gives you an advantage over others.
But parts of having privileges is about having a head start in your life (be it personal, career, business, etc.) over others who are in marginalised groups. There's no shame in that, but it's important to acknowledge that, appreciate what you have, be grateful for it and then understand how you can help others.
So if you are a hearing person, you most certainly have certain privileges over non-hearing (deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deafened, etc.). It's not a bad thing, but it's good to be aware of it. But then again, it is also possible for deaf people to have privileges too, and these are explained in the video and the link below.
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Episode 74 - I have just finished watching an episode 'Casualty', a popular hospital soap drama based in the UK, where it is entirely focused on a deaf character. It also has a deep deaf representation behind-the-scenes to ensure accuracy to portrayed.
The character this episode is based is a deaf nurse called Jade, who is keen to confront her past by meeting her mother for first time. What she didn't know is that her mother's deafness also has an impact on her own, whilst the episode demonstrates the impact being deaf can have on her in and around the hospital.
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Episode 73 - I've talked about concentration fatigue and 'Zoom fatigue' in the past. But the topic of 'listening fatigue' is somewhat similar to it. If you are not familiar with it, at the time of recording, I have been going through a form of listening fatigue where I'm tired of listening.
Just to clarify, I don't mean I am tired of listening to people talking to me because of what they are saying. It's more a long the line of I'm tired of the physical action of listening.
Hence why 'listening fatigue' (aka 'hearing fatigue') is a term that is often used by some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.
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Episode 72 - Why would a deaf person not wear hearing aids if the options are there for them and the technology are available to help them?
As always, it's not always as simple as that but this video will be useful for you to understand that the different things that you should think about when you want to ask that question. It's easy assume that deaf and hard of hearing people should wear hearing aids (perhaps to help hearing people?).
But there are many things that you should consider before thinking along that line.
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Episode 71 - As a way to be innovative and introduce new features, Twitter has decided to rollout a new audio tweet feature to set group of iOS users to allow another way to express your voice if 280 characters are not enough.
But it didn't go according to plan when the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community expressed their frustration about its lack of accessibility, which prompted various individuals within the company to release their own statements.
Long story short, they messed up.
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Episode 70 - Why would a deaf person wear hearing aids (or perhaps cochlear implants)? Surely if we can't hear, then hearing aids are pointless, right?
Not so much.
This is amongst one of the most popular question I see online, and even though the question may seem obvious to some people, it's unfair to assume that everyone will and should know the answer. So in this video, I have listed eight reasons why deaf people wear hearing aids.
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Episode 69 - Is there such a thing as a 'deaf privilege'?
The word 'privilege' has some kind of stigma attaches to it. But it doesn't and should't have to be. But even for someone like me, I would say that I have "deaf privilege"; where even though I am deaf/hard of hearing, I still have some privileges linked to it so that I can acknowledge what I have, appreciate what I have and be aware of what I have, despite my deafness.
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Episode 68 - The TV and film industries rarely display deaf characters.
Which is why it's quite exciting to see that a popular soap programme in the UK, Eastenders, on the BBC has dedicated an entire episode from the perspective of a character who has lost his hearing.
And with the help of the right people in the background, they have managed to pull-off a very good episode that perfectly demonstrates the challenges and barriers that most, if not all, d/Deaf and hard of hearing people face.
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Episode 67 - How come I can speak clearly as a deaf person? How come I can't speak clearly (if you don't know that I'm deaf/hard of hearing)?
I still get surprised on how I get asked both of these questions that are related to each other but completely contrasting at the same time by different people.
Most people assume that deaf people can't speak (yes we can). If we do, we "speak well for a deaf person (yeah, don't say that) or you don't speak very well (yeah, don't say that either). So I share my own experiences of how come for one group of people, I do speak clearly, and for others, I don't speak clearly.
Just be aware, on this occasion, I am mainly referring to speaking oral languages which is naturally my main language. People can still speak oral languages AND sign languages (at the end of the day, they are both communication methods but conveyed differently).
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Episode 66 - Recently, there has been a rise in the number of video calls. It's not just by people who are working from home, but also those are away or isolated from their friends and families (particularly as we are going through a global pandemic). So it's natural that video calls is the next best option to connect with those you can't meet in-person.
During this period where people are feeling exhausted from all the calls; so much so, that the term 'Zoom fatigue' has been coined to label this type of tiredness.
It sounds like a new thing...but for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing (and perhaps many others), this feeling is just a normal part of our everyday lives.
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Episode 65 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
It's hard enough to make the world around us more deaf aware during a normal day-to-day life. It's a bigger challenge when it's during a global pandemic.
Even though there have been calls for interpreters and captions when important information are shared, it seems that these are somewhat neglected when attempting to relay the message to as many people as possible.
Only, for those who are d/Deaf, they are ignored.
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Episode 64 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
There are so many barriers that we could focus on when it comes to deaf awareness. But since it's Deaf Awareness Week in the UK (as of 4th-10th May 2020), there is one particular topic that I wanted to focus in light of it being a popular trend.
This particular trend, perhaps because we are all on lockdown and looking for something to do, is more focused around the rise of sign-song videos or sign language videos, where the creators took the liberty of sharing what they know, only for it to be incorrect, which can result in major consequences for those who depend on sign language: deaf people.
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Episode 63 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
A review of a Netflix documentary called 'Crip Camp' has brought light to a forgotten part of history in the U.S which started a revolution for disabled people to be treated as equals.
This is an empowering documentary, one that got me emotional, which really hits home on how hard disabled people had to fight to be treated as humans and equal to everyone else.
I've decided to do a non-spoiler review and shared my own thoughts on why you should watch it.
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Episode 62 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
We are living in a time where more and more people are making video calls. But how do you video call someone who is deaf/hard of hearing? Is that even possible?
There are so many tools and platforms out there you can use for video calls. But for all their fancy gadgets and quirky features, there are still some best practices that you need to follow to make it easier for the rest of us.
Bear in mind that it will vary for everyone and is dependent on many factors, such as whether it's someone who is mild or profoundly deaf, whether it's via sign language or oral spoken language, etc.
But this podcast can help can give you a good idea.
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Episode 61 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In an interview with Deaf consultant and BSL user Lynn-Stewart Taylor, I had the opportunity to talk to her about the campaign #WhereIsTheInterpreter and why she felt the need to start it.
I've talked about it in the previous episode but I felt it was important to learn straight from the source on why this is necessary and to understand better about the benefits of this campaign BSL users.
Even though I don't directly benefit from this campaign, that doesn't mean we should put it aside as Lynn (with the help of interpreter Helen) explains why this is crucial for everyone...and not just those who are Deaf and BSL users.
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Episode #60 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
It is critical for everyone to be informed of the important guidelines that we need to follow when there is a global pandemic and it is a life and death situation.
Unfortunately, d/Deaf people are not informed as adequately as they should be.
Even though there are government guidelines to be followed when they do their live emergency broadcasting, deaf/Deaf sign language users tend to be forgotten about.
Hence why the hashtag #WhereIsTheInterpreter, originally started by Lynn Stewart-Taylor, has been trending in the UK to do something about this.
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Episode #59 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
Video calls are on the rise. With more people working from home, remote working (or living in isolation because of a global pandemic) and with so many tools available to help us, more and more people are making use of video calls even for personal use too.
But what about for someone like me who is deaf/hard of hearing? Could I make video calls? Am I able to hear or take part in conversations? In this episode, I share my (and the keyword is "my") way of taking and making video calls. The key is to make use of technology and the environments to my advantage.
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Episode #58 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
At a time of recording, there is a global pandemic with coronavirus affecting the entire world. But with so much important to follow, it's so important to make sure that there is equal access to those content for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing.
Unfortunately, it is still necessary for this to be mentioned. At press conferences, there aren't always sign language interpreters (and when there are, they are mocked by some people). Important videos are not fully captioned. Podcasts and radio shows are not transcribed.
At this moment in time, it's more important than ever to make sure there is equal access to those content. It will not just protect those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing, but also those around them too, as I explain in this podcast.
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Episode #57 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
Recently, I've noticed that there are some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people who are more focused on arguing and being "right" against others who are also d/Deaf and hard of hearing.
It's one thing to have debates, discussions and to defend yourself when you are being attacked. It's another to really a go at the person, to the point where it is almost abusive, when it could have been resolved in other ways.
Not only that, focus our energy on going against each other will do nothing to the barriers that exist in our lives. If anything, they will remain or even continue to grow.
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Episode #56 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
Sometimes, we should just laugh and make fun of ourselves. That's why I thought of sharing a few deaf jokes that I spotted online that made me laugh.
So I share a few short, sweet and innocent jokes relating to deafness, sign language and hearing aids. If you know any more, feel free to share them with me.
Thanks to Lifeprint.com and StartASL.com for providing those jokes.
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Rather than asking how people go deaf in general (genetic, accident, illness, etc.), a popular question is "how can I become deaf"...like literally and deliberately force it upon yourself. It's an unusual question but it's not something that I encourage.
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing "wrong" with being deaf. But people have to realise and understand that it's not a novelty or "a bit of fun". It comes with barriers and challenges. But rather than quickly judge those who asks this question, perhaps there is more to the story.
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As part of my message to taxi drivers and companies, I want to share my own experience (and for others) on how, by working together, the driver and passengers can have a smoother process.
Because if taxi drivers can be deaf aware of what to do when they have deaf/hard of hearing passengers, it will avoid all sorts of awkwardness, complications and miscommunications.
And the process of getting from A to B will be a smoother one for everyone involved.
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If you are not familiar with "inspiration porn", you are bound to have come across them in your life. But they can be detrimental to d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.
Originally coined by Stella Young at a TEDx talk, "inspiration porn" has become a very common used when disabled people are being used as a source of inspiration for doing everyday tasks like getting of the bed and going on public transport.
And for d/Deaf people, we are not exempt from that either, and below will explain why.
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With more videos of signd videos on social media than ever before, it has helped to spread awareness and the beauty of sign language.
But with more hearing people creating signed videos too, is this a positive thing or is there a dark side to it?
As much as we would like to see more awareness of sign language, there has been arguments that the increase number of hearing people creating videos of themselves signing could be detrimental to the Deaf community. Or are we reading too much into it?
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Some people might assume that it's impossible for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people to meditate (perhaps more accurately, guided meditation). But as someone who enjoys meditating, I can assure that it's not impossible.
Even though there are obvious challenges when it comes to using guided meditation (such as whether it's possible or not to hear or understand what the audio voice is saying), I have managed to find a system that suits me. And this comes after years of using different apps and techniques, which after a while, ended up being more of a struggle rather than relaxing.
So I would like to use this opportunity to share how I meditate and how it suits me and my own deafness.
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It's not a surprise that going to the theatres, art galleries, museums and other similar events are challenge for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing. But thankfully, there are companies like Stagetext who provides live captioning for anyone who wants to experience arts and culture like theatre, art gallery and other live events.
CEO Melanie Sharpe explains why it's important for arts to be accessible and what can the arts industry do better to make sure that people can access their art.
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Since lip reading (or speech reading) is common for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing, what is it like for those who are unfamiliar with it and never uses it?
This episode explains my own personal experiences of lip reading plus look at removing the myths (like you can read lips from across the room) and also share some tips and advice on how to make it easier for the lip reader.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris aka DeafGamersTV who is a passionate about video games, regularly streams live on Twitch/Mixer to his audience and is advocating gaming accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing gamers out there.
As Chris is more comfortable communicating via ASL (and I don't know any ASL), we have decided to do the interview via emails. And it was so much fun to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scene and also learn more about the deaf gaming accessibility world.
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After several years hiatus, I have gone back to the cinema to watch the new Star Wars movie. But it also happens to be the first time ever I watched a movie with captions.
Due to many years of bad experiences when going to the cinema, I was never enthusiastic like others when a new must-see movie comes out, mainly becaus I have never came out enjoying the experience nor have I ever managed to understand the story lines, simply because I couldn't hear what was said.
But on this occasion, I have decided to watch Rise of the Skywalker with my wife during the holidays and experience watching it with captions myself.
Please note that it is not a review of the movie nor will there be any spoilers. It's just a personal story of how it went for me and what could be done to make the cinema experience even more accessible for more people.
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If you are the parent/guardian of deaf or hard of hearing children, or you are the actual student reading this, you may have known that there are the options of going to either a mainstream school or deaf school.
But what's the difference between the two types of schools, what are the disadvantages and disadvantages of both and which one should you attend?
A word of warning; there isn't the perfect answer for everyone. But it's important to get the right information and you can do that by listening to this podcast or watch the video with captions by clicking here as well as looking at the side-by-side table of the two types of schools.
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In this episode, I talk to Liam O'Dell - one of the main deaf journalist in the UK who shares thoughtful and insightful pieces on major publications such as Metro, The Independent and the popular deaf blog 'The Limping Chicken'.
Liam shares his background story on how he got into it, why he feels it's important to talk about deafness in publications, what are the general reactions from hearing and d/Deaf & hard of hearing people alike and more.
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If, like me, you have been apologising because you can't hear or misheard something, it's time we all stop feeling sorry for ourselves, feeling guilty and having those negative feelings by stopping from apologising for being d/Deaf or hard of hearing.
In this episode, I wanted to talk to you about some of the things that I sometime say, why I think we should stop apologising and what should we do instead.
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In this episode, I chat to Erin Perkins from Mabely Q, who was tired of being told what she can't do, from being written off from jobs or offered lower salary than her experience level, just because she was born deaf. So she decided to start her own graphic design business.
Being a deaf entrepreneur comes with challenges, but after chatting with Erin, you will learn that everyone has their own challenges but it doesn't have to stop you from progressing in your career.
Erin shares fascinating insights on her background, the barriers during her corporate careers, how she works with her (hearing) clients with the help of technology and what others can learn from her if they are thinking about starting a business.
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For many people who are considered to be small 'd' deaf and particularly those who are hard of hearing, we are constantly labelled as being "not deaf enough" for the d/Deaf world and "not hearing enough" for the mainstream hearing world.
The only place left is that awkward middle bit, the intbetweener, the lonely bit, where it is tough because you don't feel like you belong anywhere.
So what do you do when you feel like this and how can you make it work for you?
Maybe you could create your own world instead...
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Have you ever wondered what is it like for a deaf/hard of hearing student to attend mainstream schools?
Or perhaps you wanted to hear from
As well as everything that is covered on this site that students can go through, like going through concentration fatigue or suffering from deaf anxiety, there are also unique challenges that deaf/hard of hearing students goes through.
Those challenges are likely to be amplified at mainstream schools (though deaf schools also have their own unique challenges too).
The purpose of this post is not to tell you whether to choose mainstream or deaf school, but to demonstrate my own personal experience of attending mainstream schools.
And because it's a personal experience, it does not mean that everyone goes through the same thing. This is my own experience only, but it may resonate with others.
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I have flown with various airlines and on some long-distance flights too. While I was happy to work on the plane and read my books, I also wanted to used the in-flight entertainment if it was available.
But unfortunately, I was not able to (ever) have good experiences simply because they are rarely captioned.
Even though various airlines proudly boast about catering for deaf and hard of hearing passengers (and they do on most occasions), it's clear that they are still way behind with their in-flight entertainment, as most of the films are not captioned and (in my experience), neither are the TV programmes either.
Yet, we have to pay the same price as everyone else for a lesser experience. Is that fair?
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The new emojis which are displaying hearing aids and a person signing are finally out, alongside many other emojis.
But are they truly accurate? And do they really represent d/Deaf people? Because it's one thing to display hearing aids and a person signing, it's another to make sure that they are accurate and it represents all d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.
But I'm not sure if it does.
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A common that I get asked and I see on Google is whether a deaf or hard of hearing person can hear with their hearing aids on?
The short answer is the dreaded "it depends".
The long answer is that it's complicated.
But it's important for everyone to answer that hearing aids are not a solution. The key word is "aids" i.e. they can aid us to help better not make us hear as hearing people can do.
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For most, if not all d/Deaf and hard of hearing people, social events can be an awkward one and a difficult one at the same time.
If everyone is talking and the environment is not right, then it's very easy to feel secluded and left alone.
But what if you, as a hearing person, want to prevent that? (And kudos to you for wanting to do that). How can you help to make a d/Deaf/hard of hearing person feel included, at least as much as possible?
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Some of the topics that have been discussed on Hear Me Out! [CC] are around mental health, concentration fatigue and deaf anxiety.
These are also the posts that have been getting a lot of attention lately, especially the latter.
But you also need to look after yourself, and this is why in this podcast, I talk about the importance of being selfish just so you can look after yourself.
Because if you don't look after yourself, you can't look after other people.
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I learnt a new phrase recently: 'Deaf Anxiety'.
After reading and learning more about, I realised that whenever I get anxiety, it is mostly likely because of my lack of ability to hear. And the more I read about it, the more I realised that it resonates with me and it's definitely a thing.
It also made me aware that it's a topic that we should be talking about more often, and this is why I decided to open up about it.
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It's one thing to have your needs met when in school. It's a completely different task when it comes to looking for that same support when going to college or university.
Annie Tulkin from Accessible College helps to smooth that transition for disabled students, and in this episode, we specifically focus on deaf students journey, the difficulty that could arise when they don't have access to certain services that can help to smooth that process.
But that the transition is not always a smooth one and the consequences can be very difficult for any students let alone those who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.
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You might find it hard to believe that auto-captions are bad for SEO. But if you think about it's low-quality content; something which YouTube and Google does not like.
Yet, from my own experience and research, many people still resort to using auto-captions (which is often labelled as 'craption') for their YouTube videos.
We take into considerations of everything when it comes to YouTube SEO; tags, descriptions, engaging content. Yet, captions are never taken seriously, even though it can help with your SEO more than you think.
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It's time we give sign language interpreters a break and give them the recognition and appreciation that they deserve.
Many people don't realise that simultaneous interpreting (and by the way, that applies to oral language interpretation too), requires a high-level of focus, listening and concentration.
And most of us don't see that.
So it's no wonder that they can get physically, mentally and even emotionally fatigued too, yet that is rarely talked about and appreciated enough.
So let's give them credit for what they do and appreciate it.
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In this episode, I answer the question on what is the easiest language to lipread?
This is yet another question that I've seen crop up on Google and Quora.
Even though the easy answer is whatever is your main spoken language, the other answer is the dreaded "it depends".
Because it's all well and good trying to get a linguistic to understand which language is the easiest and hardest to lip-read; but it's all irrelevant because it never allows you to completely comprehend what the person is saying. There are too many factors to take into considerations, not to mention the basic tips on how to communicate with deaf people.
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In this episode, I discuss the recent news about how Google believing it is possible for smartphone to interpret and read out loud sign language.
But is that a good thing? Do we need it?
As technology gets more and more sophisticated, we have seen gadgets that has literally changed our lives, and in many cases for the better. With the rise of technology such as smart speakers, we are becoming more demanding with what our gadget. Remember how the remote control was seen as an innovative gadget? Now, it's just something plain and normal.
But has technology gotten too far when it comes to using artificial technology to interpret sign languages? Or should we encourage it like we already do with oral languages?
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In this episode, I got chatting with Henry Warren who is running a campaign called 'Turn on the Subtitles' where he is encouraging broadcasters and technology platforms to turn on the subtitles as research has shown that it can help improve children's literacy rate.
Even though this is not predominately deaf-related, it still touches upon it. As someone who is dependent on captions/subtitles, this campaign is something that I agree with and as it turns out, it has a lot more benefits than people think, as Henry explains in this podcast.
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I read a few tweets a while back about less than positive interactions between d/Deaf of hard of hearing people and hearing people.
The common trend is that the hearing person in question either walks away because they canāt be bothered, are scared, or they stand still and ignore the d/Deaf individual.
Youād think that it canāt get worse or more ridiculous than that, but it can. One example is a customer physically assaulting a Deaf employee because she was frustrated that he hadnāt heard her question. Another is an employee threatening to call the police if the d/Deaf customer didnāt leave the drive-thru because āitās against the company policyā (but it wasnāt, so he was fired).
I know, itās mind-boggling but it really does happen. So I took the liberty of providing some simple tips on how to communicate with a d/Deaf as well as hard of hearing people in this podcast.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In this episode, I got chatting Kimberly Sanzo of Language First who has an incredible insight in the world of language deprivation that deaf children can go through and the importance of having the right environment to encourage language acquisition.
Like all interviews on this podcast, I come away with a different on a topic that I don't have lot of knowledge about but after chatting to Kimberly, it has opened up my mind about the power of sign languages, and I'm sure it will do the same to you too.
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It seems that many people are confused on what deaf can do and can't do. A simple Google search starting with "can deaf people..." will bring up a list of search suggestions that seems very...interesting (which you can see in the shownote).
So I thought this would be a good time to talk about what d/Deaf people can do and dispel any myths that anyone may have about us.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
As someone who is creating videos and audios on consistent basis, there is a huge challenge for me as a deaf content creator to deal with the audio aspects of it.
I mean, how do you deal with audio if you are deaf?
I go over a couple of points on what I do to make things easier for me, but not without admitting that it will never be 100% perfect and how I would like it to be, simply because I can't.
But just because you can't do it as well as others, it doesn't mean you stop and give up, as you can still find alternative ways to make it work for you.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In this episode, I talk to Kate Llewellyn-Waters, a businesswoman who has lost her hearing after getting pregnant. She opens up and shares her own story on how that happened, why it happened, her on-going challenges as a mother and shares advice to any other parents going through something similar.
Part of the reason why I do this podcast is to hear from different people's experiences and perspectives, and this one is something that I didn't know that could happen; being deaf because of pregnancy.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
Instead of talking about the benefits of learning sign languages and why you should learn it, I want to talk about my own personal reasons on why I want to learn sign language. And in this case, it is British Sign Language, or BSL.
Because as much as everyone has their own reasons and there are many benefits to learning any languages in general let alone sign language, I have my reasons which I explain in this podcast.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
After reading 'Song for a Whale', I had the pleasure of interviewing the author Lynne Kelly to get a detailed "behind-the-scenes" access of the book, learn more about the characters and how her day as a sign language interpreter has helped to play a part in shaping this book.
The book contains no spoilers so if you haven't had the chance to read 'Song for Whale', you must get yourself a copy of the book, and within the link to the shownote below.
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After recently experiencing of a listening to a podcast by a well-known person, and from years of similar experiences from a number of podcasts and videos, it's time to call it out if you are not providing transcripts or captions to your content.
Since I have less patience about bad quality content and experience, this is an opportunity for me to call it out on people who don't make their content accessible. But it's not just about making it accessible because you feel like "you have to", but you will get a lot of benefits out of it too.
I can tell you from experience that the positives of providing transcripts/captions far outweight the negatives.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 19, I interview David Edginton who is a Deaf Personal Trainer and the co-founder of The Deaf Gym. We discuss everything from his own personal challenges of being a PT to the issues on how d/Deaf people are restricted from the general gyms due to communication barriers and shares advice that is suitable for the general gyms and d/Deaf people alike.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
I've been seeing and hearing a lot of stories about how Deaf people who are about to undergo surgery to have a cochlear implant are apprehensive and nervous for 2 reasons. The first is because it involves a surgery, which is a valid reason. The second is because of a potential backlash from the Deaf community, which is something that I struggle with.
Personally, I think it's your decision to do whatever it is that helps you. But I'm also curious to hear more from different about their decisions to have a cochlear implant and also from those who are completely against it.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
Maybe it's because of political correctness or perhaps they just want to learn. Either way, I thought of answering that question in this episode so that nobody can make their own assumptions, which is probably the worst thing to do regardless of the scenario.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 16, I interviewed Professor Donald Grushkin from California State University, Scaramento who is a profoundly Deaf scholar and researcher in various aspects of Deafhood such as history, community and culture.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 15, I want to talk about the link between deaf and mental health, and how they are closely linked with each other.
In the UK, one week it was Deaf Awareness Week. The next, it was Mental Health Awareness Week (which was when this podcast was recorded). So it's the perfect time to look at these two topics and raise awareness at the same time.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 14, I talk to Rob and Adam from the British pop-rock band 'Chasing Deer' about how they have incorporated BSL into their music and their passion around making their gigs deaf-friendly so that everyone can enjoy their music, regardless of whether you are hearing or d/Deaf.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 13, amidst the hype around Avengers: Endgame, I open up with personal story about how The Avengers has played a part in triggering my emotions and unleashed my deaf advocacy.
Even though everyone is able to enjoy "the best movie ever", I cannot experience the same joy, which was difficult to accept. But it did not mean that I just wanted to sit around and accept it.
No, it triggered various actions, which includes raising my voices via the Hear Me Out! [CC] website.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 12 of the podcast, I chat with Lewis Vaughan Jones; a TV news presenter for BBC News and BBC World News who has gone through a sudden hearing loss which happened overnight and we talked about how he is adjusting to his new lifestyle.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 11, I share my own experience when I'm going to the airport and fly out to a particular destination, whether it's for business or pleasure.
And I go through the whole experience, from the moment I arrived and check-in, to going to the security, to communicating with the air steward/stewardess, to picking up my suitcase at the arrival destination.
Even though I am not profoundly deaf, my own experience is challenging enough, never mind those who have extra challenges to overcome.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 10, my own experience of visiting the dentist; from the process of arranging an appointment all the way to leaving the dentist after my check-up, I go through all the challenges that come along the way.
Even though I am not profoundly deaf, my own experience is challenging enough, never mind those who have extra challenges to overcome.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 9 of the podcast, I chat with Wayne Barrow, a CODA (child of Deaf adults) and a sign-singing performer where he performs online and also runs his own business where he teaches other people to sign-sing to popular music. Wayne is also a huge advocate of having British Sign Language taught at school too and is campaigning to make it happen.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 8, I wanted to talk about the dreaded the 'Dinner Table Syndrome', which tends to happen at almost any event; Christmas, birthdays, networking events, restaurants, etc.
In short, DTS is something that most if not all d/Deaf and hard of hearing people goes through when there is a gathering of some kind, so this episode will explain what is the Dinner Table Syndrome and how it can affect us.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 7 of the podcast, I talk about the recent news about the release of the video game 'Spyro Reignited Trilogy' not having subtitles during the cut-scenes and the surprising statement by the games developer and publisher on their decisions not to add it.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 6 of the podcast, I chat with Ed Rex, aka The Deaf Traveller, who shares his story about travelling around the world and the challenges he faced with some surreal stories and brilliant advice for anyone who wants to do the same.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 5 of the podcast, I chat with Abbi Brown, an advocate for disabled people who has also gone through a major surgery to help her with hearing and improve the quality of her life.
For full transcript and relevant links, visit the episode page here.Ā
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 4 of the podcast, I talk about a recent comment by a movie director in which a hearing played a deaf character and "seems to have an almost innate sense of what itās like being a deaf person".
Not cool!
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 3 of the podcast, I chat with Sara Hawthorn, a PR business owner who is also tackling and breaking down the barriers that exists within the PR and communications industry.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 2 of the podcast, I chat with Amy Rowe, who runs two businesses and is an ambassador of a deaf charity. We talk about the challenges growing up with a hearing loss (alongside her brother), fighting to build a career as a journalist and subsequently co-founding 2 businesses whilst doing her charity work.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
In episode 1 of the podcast, I intereivewed John Smith, a Deaf comedian from Beautiful BSL who has entertains the audience across the world using sign language. John has also appeared in various press and TV too, as well as performing in theatres and clubs.
John has provided, in writing, about his experiences growing up Deaf, his journey to becoming a Deaf comedian and provided advice for those who are hearing and for the Deaf community too.
For full transcript and relevant links, visit the episode page here.
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Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we hear from inspiring people in and around the deaf community and from your host, Ahmed Khalifa.
Episode 0 is an opportunity for me to explain to you the purpose of this podcast (and the website), what is its purpose and what is was created. This is also I explain more about how can those who are deaf can engage with the podcast and how I will also interview those who are profoundly deaf.
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