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Austin, TX skyline changes in only 15 years (1997 - 2012)

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I realize the answer will probably depend on the individual, but what is the polite way to get a Deaf person's attention when they are not looking in your direction?

There are several options, and as you mentioned, you should probably get the person’s prefered way while getting to know them. (this is not all the possible ways just some more popular and well known ways)

1. Turn the light off and then on (do not rapidly switch the lights. not only is that annoying, but it can set off epilepsy in some people)

2. Tapping the person on the shoulder or other appropriate area such as a knee or arm according to where you are in respect to the person. Note that some people may not enjoy this method and I personally would not use it if the person did not know there were others in the room/area.

3. Stomping on the ground. No, seriously! this causes vibration in the floor and the person will look to who wants attention. May want to avoid this method outside (vibrations are muted) or if you have fussy neighbors.

4. Waving at someone to point in your direction/getting in their line of sight and waving at them. deaf people are usually much better at catching motion around them then hearing people (this is pretty self explanatory i think but if not let me know. 

5. If you have their phone number, send them a text!

6. Stare very intensely at them. They will probably feel you. (dont do this to strangers or people you just met please. it will make you seem creepy)

Hope this helps!

- Mod M

If anyone knows of other methods feel free to add them through reblogging or sending them in an ask!

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This is the finished product of my Star Wars sleeve! :)

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[Image Description: Two tweets.

Tweet 1: It has come to my attention that a few pro-oral deaf people have called me pathetic for finding the Deaf community & learning ASL. [½]

Tweet 2: Piece of advice for you all? Grab a Snickers and a bowl of Cheerios.  You need them. [2/2]]

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What adults do at work according to kids - Full video

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ready 2 go.

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they’re probably already planning a sequel-sequel trilogy… how many star wars saga films are there gonna be ?? is it gonna be like 2080 and we’re all crawling out of our nursing homes to see disneys new release of anakin’s great-great-great grandkids fucking up

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I’m being torn apart. I want to be free of this pain. I know what I have to do but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it.

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admittedly, my perception of time is a little bit

Completely Fucked

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The Reynolds Pamphlet

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Wait so you can't hear anything at all? Sorry I don't mean to be rude/offensive I'm just curious

Not rude at all! I've been steadily losing my hearing for years and recently lost a lot at once, I've got little to no hearing in my left ear and I have about 40-50% of my hearing left in my right ear so without my hearing aids I'm SOL for understanding sounds haha

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Me: *picks up cat* Explain to me why you're so cute.

Cat: :3

Me: Interesting...