Tracy Stine
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Freelance Writer. ASL Teacher. Disability Advocate. Deafblind. Snarky.
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Social Media – More Than Just Likes and Shares
In today’s media-saturated world, social media stands out as the most compelling and influential form of communication. It’s not just a space for entertainment—it’s a platform for advocacy, awareness, and collective action. While the constant stream of updates can feel overwhelming, especially in political and social justice spaces, it also offers unprecedented opportunities to challenge dominant narratives, amplify marginalized voices, and build informed communities.
By Tracy Stine8 months ago in The Swamp
Sign Language Isn’t a Punchline. Top Story - July 2025.
In recent years, viral clips of comedians interacting with sign language interpreters during live shows have flooded social media. The interpreter signs a punchline—often crude or profane—and the audience erupts in laughter. The comedian grins, reveling in the moment.
By Tracy Stine9 months ago in Humans
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Technology, Sign Language & Access in Daily Life
For millions of people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH), communication isn’t just about sound—it’s about connection, identity, and access. While hearing individuals often rely on spoken language, the DHH community uses a wide variety of communication methods to express themselves and engage with the world.
By Tracy Stine9 months ago in Humans
Haunting Notes
Every year, the anniversary of her kidney transplant sneaks up on Noelle, leaving her feeling oddly grateful and unsettled at the same time. In the days before she starts losing things. Not just her keys, which she found in the freezer next to the peas, but her train of thought, mid-sentence. She craves a quiet that feels impossible, a silence so deep it could swallow the hum of the refrigerator. One random afternoon, while wandering the library, she finds a folded note tucked in a book:
By Tracy Stine10 months ago in Fiction
The Silent Invasion
Imagine having your private conversation suddenly displayed for the world to see and judge. This is the unsettling reality many Deaf individuals face as a growing trend takes hold across social media, particularly within sign language learning groups.
By Tracy Stine11 months ago in Motivation
Lumina
The hum of the GeneSculpting room, tiny nanites weaving perfect DNA in the artificial womb. Anya stared at the screen at the flawless azure helix, her daughter's genome, no deviation, no imperfection. A perfect child, guaranteed. Yet, a coldness settled in her chest, an echo of sameness. “Was this perfection?” she wondered, a forbidden thought in a society that worshipped genetic purity. Grandma Elara's stories whispered of children with freckled skin and diverse apperances, seemed relics of a barbaric age, but a longing stirred.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Fiction
Unlearning Ableism as a Sign Language Student
Hey ASL Learners! I’m glad you’re learning to sign! Learning a new language is always an exciting journey filled with challenges, victories, and sometimes unexpected lessons. As a sign language student, you’re finding that you’re not only learning a new way to communicate but also needing to unlearn some deeply ingrained societal biases.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Education
Financial Benefits for Disabled People: A Comprehensive Guide
Please Note: These benefits will differ between states and even between counties. Navigating the complex world of disability benefits, such as SSI and SSDI, can be a daunting task for disabled people. Common hurdles include strict income limits, rigorous disability criteria, not enough work credits, and marital status restrictions.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Trader
