Tracy Stine

Joined December 2017

87 stories

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Freelance Writer. ASL Teacher. Disability Advocate. Deafblind. Snarky.

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Stolen Spotlights
You’ve seen the viral clips: ASL interpreters signing at concerts, rallies, comedy clubs, and other big events. They’re animated, expressive, and captivating to watch. And honestly, it’s great to see more visibility for sign language and interpreters—after all, we need more accessibility like this.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Journal
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Mental Health and Well-Being
Author's Note: This article will focus on those with hearing loss who do not know sign language or are not part of Deaf Culture.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Psyche
For Parents of Deaf Kids: Embrace Their Strength, Don't Erase Their Identity
You just received the news that your child is deaf. It's a whirlwind of emotions – fear, confusion, and maybe even a tinge of grief. You want what's best for your child: a world open to them, free from limitations.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Families
The Rooming House
"There is only one rule: don’t open that door," Ms. Collins said, pointing to the closet in my boarding room. Too tired to ask why, I nodded slowly and managed a weak smile as she closed the door.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Horror
A DeafBlind Woman's Book Rejection . Content Warning.
I woke up this morning and after my chores, I sat with my coffee to scroll social media. I read a man's long post sharing his wife's book about their deaf son.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Humans
Stolen Futures: Language Deprivation & Deaf Children
The education of deaf children is a topic close to my heart, and I know many other Deaf adults in the community feel the same. However, our experiences, research, and insights are often dismissed by hearing parents, medical professionals, and educational institutions.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Humans
Don't Just Motivate, Equip: Give Your Audience the Steps to Win
I've attended plenty of workshops and conferences over the years, both online and in person. Some of these events were catered to disabled people with titles like "Get The Job You Want", "DeafBlind Can!", "Be a Successful Deaf Entrepreneur", and "Deaf Advocacy Now".
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Motivation
Coffee, Canes, and Conversations: Our Unfiltered Thoughts on Being DeafBlind
I wanted to share some of the diverse personal experiences of DeafBlind people across the United States and challenge the stereotype that often compares us to Helen Keller.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Interview
Embracing the Unseen
A world of muffled sounds, a blurred perception, I can see and hear, but never clearly. Boundless communication beyond spoken word - sign language, captions, and large print.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Poets
Excuse Me, That's my Independence You're Stealing
Social media and public spaces are increasingly showcasing the diversity of disabilities every day. More Content Creators, more TV shows, and more Movie Characters.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Humans
No B.S.: Unveiling the Truth about DeafBlindness
A while ago there was a dangerous social media rumor claiming Helen Keller was a hoax. This then fueled the misconception that DeafBlind people cannot learn. This harmful narrative implies that DeafBlind individuals lack the capacity for intellectual development, which is demonstrably untrue.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Humans
Getting Groceries with Vision Loss
Navigating a grocery store with vision loss can be overwhelming - so many items, small print labels, the bustle of shoppers, and the occasional aisle "relocation" (I'm looking at you Walmart). No one wants to shop an obstacle course - to dodge, weave, and scoot around - let alone someone with vision loss.
By Tracy Stine2 years ago in Humans