Showing posts with label Amanda McDonough. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amanda McDonough. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The Deaf Talent Project - GoFundMe

VIDEO [CC] - GoFundMe - The Deaf Talent Project for the community.





We are a Deaf fimmaking team and there is nothing we are more passionate about than seeing the accurate representation of the Deaf on the media and equal access to jobs for all peoples with disabilities in the entertainment industry.



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This is why we support the #DeafTalent movement and this is why we are working to create a #DeafTalent PSA where Deaf talent in front of and behind a the camera can show the world their skills. Our project will showcase popular Deaf professionals in entertainmnet fields such as: acting, directing, modeling, writing, dancing etc. connecting them and thier work with the public. Now we need your help! Donate to help the project: HERE.



In order to make a high quality product that does justice to the talent of it's 100% Deaf cast and crew we need to fundraise money to rent filming equipment, studios space, food for the cast and crew, flying out some of the name talent signed onto the project, and marketing to make sure this project gets in front of the people who make decisions in the industry.



So, please donate whatever you can to help us achieve our goal! If you can't donate funds but have another way of helping us spread the world about Deaf talent whether it be through food donations, connections to publicity for the project, or simply by sharing this campaign every little bit helps! Donate to help the project: https://www.gofundme.com/deaftalent. We are so grateful for all of your love and support! Read More.



Related Post: #Deaf Talent - #Amanda McDonough

Friday, November 20, 2015

Dating Tips - How To Date A Deaf Person

VIDEO [CC] - Dating Tips and Advice: Gorgeous Deaf women advice to hearing people, how to plan a date with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing person.





There are many challenges to face when trying to date a Deaf and Hard of Hearing person these today. Here's the dating advice from two gorgeous Deaf women, Amanda McDonough and Rikki Poynter gives you some tips on how to plan and go on a DATE with someone who is Deaf.



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A Deaf actress Amanda McDonough just made a video about being in a relationship with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing person. These same rules apply to hanging out with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person.





Summary:

1. Pick a good place

-Good Lighting

-No Distractions



2. Talk Normally

-Don't Yell

-Don't Over Pronounce



3. Learn a little American Sign Language

-Yes, No, Thank You



4. Don't focus on the Hearing Loss

-Let your date decide if they want to discuss that.

-There is so much more to us than hearing loss.



Follow Amanda McDonough:

Subscribe - https://youtube.com/channel/amandamcdonough

Facebook - https://facebook.com/officialamandamcdonough

Twitter - https://twitter.com/actingamanda

IMDb - http://imdb.me/amandamcdonough

Instagram - https://instagram.com/amanda_mcdonough/

Official Website - http://amanda-mcdonough.com



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Rikki Poynter In British Deaf News Magazine

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

5 Deaf Myths Busted With Amanda McDonough

VIDEO [CC] - 5 Deaf myths busted with Deaf actress Amanda McDonough.





Actress Amanda McDonough answers some questions from her last video and talks about 5 common Deaf myths in American Sign Language and with subtitles.





Review:

1. Amount of hearing loss differs between individual Deaf people. Deaf doesn’t mean complete Silence.

2. Some Deaf people can talk. Some can and chose not to and others never learned to Speak.

3. Not all Deaf people know Sign Language.

4. Deaf people can drive and get Drivers Licenses.

5. You can’t tell someone is Deaf just by looking at them.



Check this out - Five Ways to Communicate with a Deaf Person by Deaf Actress Amanda McDonough.



Follow Amanda McDonough:

Subscribe - https://youtube.com/channel/amandamcdonough

Facebook - https://facebook.com/officialamandamcdonough

Twitter - https://twitter.com/actingamanda

IMDb - http://imdb.me/amandamcdonough

Instagram - https://instagram.com/amanda_mcdonough/

Official Website - http://amanda-mcdonough.com



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