Equal Communication Access Poem:
E = Equal Opportunities,
Q = Qualified Interpreters,
U = Understanding and Acceptance of my language and my culture.
A = Ask me about my communication needs and
L = Listen to what I have to share about how you can help me stay
C = Connected to my world.
O = Open the doors so that
M = My horizons broaden and
M = My world expands.
U = Use your sensitivity to help me meet my communication needs, and
N = Not making me feel guilty when I ask.
I = Isolation is horrible and unfair.
C = Care enough to include me.
A = Allow me the opportunity
T = To contribute and become a valued member of society.
I = Insisting on Equal Communication Access for ALL people globally.
O = Open your hearts and minds. We not only
N = Need, but Deserve Equal Communication
A = Access. Seek resources to provide
C = Captions, interpreters, visual or written information.
C = Convince, guide and
E = Educate others about the importance and meaning in
S = Supporting human rights and dignity of ALL deaf people — everywhere.
S = Set an example and show others the way.
The divine equal in me recognizes the divine equal in you
and in that recognition is our Oneness.
Awe-inspiring!
Left by Oscar the Observer on August 22nd, 2007
Wow is all I can come up with!!
Left by IamMine on August 22nd, 2007
That wasn’t good enough…
WOW!!!!
Drats…that’s the still the best I can come up with.
*cuts her nose with her nails when signing WOW*
Owwwwwww……………
Left by IamMine on August 22nd, 2007
Beautiful job, LaRonda!
Left by A Deaf Pundit on August 22nd, 2007
Creativity and impressive!
Left by Diane on August 22nd, 2007
If I were the judge .. I immediately pick this one the best. I am speechless.
Left by Diane on August 22nd, 2007
Just wonderful! Thank you for posting!
Isabella!
Left by isabella on August 22nd, 2007
Charm and subtle. Simple poem signing express very rhetoric.
“A new word is like a fresh seed sewn on the ground of the discussion.”
Left by Deaf Socrate's Trail on August 22nd, 2007
WOW! beautiful poem!
Left by JohnABC on August 23rd, 2007
Beautiful!
Left by Mish on August 23rd, 2007
Nice! Simple but say a lot.
Left by Jessica on August 23rd, 2007
Like Iammine said, WOW is the word I first thought after you were done.
Well-signed. (instead of saying, well-said)
Iammine, be careful with your long nails!! Maybe you need to cut your nails!!
Left by Judge on August 23rd, 2007
Beautiful Poem!!!!
Left by DeafDixie on August 23rd, 2007
LaRonda! WOW!!!
What a creative way to share your thoughts on ECA. Great job!
Thank you!!!
Left by Crystal on August 23rd, 2007
LaRonda,
Interesting way of displaying poem…I forget what that one is called, but you nailed it well.
Left by Josh on August 23rd, 2007
Awsome!!! I will pass on it to many hearing persons Thank You so Much as I love it !!!
Left by Mary Lou on August 23rd, 2007
Beautifully said LaRonda.
Left by vikki on August 23rd, 2007
Man…you know what I was gonna say.. but I ain’t sayin it on this.. eheh!!!
Awesome!
Linda
Left by Linda on August 23rd, 2007
Yes, Linda.
I know what you were going to say.
Mwah! xoxo
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on August 23rd, 2007
I think I am gotta send this to my family and friends who are hearing. I hope if it is okay with you. Eh …
I hope DSP will publish your books and many more one day.
Left by Diane on August 23rd, 2007
Diane and others,
You are more than welcome and even encouraged to share this video with people in the hearing community. That’s what it’s for as part of the Equal Communication Access campaign. I hope that my poem encourages others to enter the ECA contest. Since I’m one of the judges, this will not be an entry. It’s just an example of the kind of creativity that’s out there. The door is wide open. I hope to see more entries and support.
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on August 23rd, 2007
wow! i am so speechless
Left by kira on August 24th, 2007
Dear LaRonda
I am congratulation for LaRonda,
I am pleasure with you, you are wonderful woman.
take care
Betty
Left by betty on August 24th, 2007
Awesome! I never thought of that!
Left by Justin Bergeron on August 28th, 2007
Beautiful video and powerful poem!
Hello, LaRonda since I’m hard of hearing/deaf and learning ASL, I will view your video as often as I can to recognize the signs and to memorize your poem. It says many of the same things that I do when I speak out regarding lack of access for the hard of hearing and deaf, but I really like the way you expressed it (via sign and written).
Thank you for speaking up for us and for sharing this with us……..
Left by learning ASL on September 22nd, 2007
Hello LaRonda,
First, I want to thank you for providing this great video in both ASL and captions.
Now, I would like to ask you: would it be OK with you if I shared this Equal Communication Access video and poem with others?
I wanted to email your video and poem to some people who really need to see this (to educate and inform them that it is not an isolated issue with only one hoh/deaf person; unfortunately, it is a problem for many people with all degrees of hearing loss). There are others who will enjoy watching the video with the ASL or reading the captions; they will enjoy reading your poem too. In fact, I bet my ASL classmates would like viewing this video while learning more about the deaf experience.
LaRonda, I believe that this can be used as an educational tool for many people who do not understand what the hoh and deaf people experience. As a poet myself, I use my poetry to inform and educate as well.
If I share your video and poem with others (with your permission), I will make it clear that this is your video and your poem by giving your name and the link to this blog. Please let me know what you want or don’t want me to do.
Have a blessed day!
Left by learning ASL on September 23rd, 2007
Learning ASL,
You are more than welcome to share this video with others. In fact, I encourage it! That’s what it was made for - to share. Thank you for giving me credit for making it. Enjoy!
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on September 23rd, 2007
Thank you, LaRonda!
Left by learning ASL on September 23rd, 2007
I watched you on the vlog in the amazement! Wow, I love that!
Left by Lisa Marie on September 25th, 2007
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Hope
Awesome
Marvelous
Powerful
Left by B.A.D. on September 27th, 2007