Top 20 American Deaf Influencers on Instagram (Sep 2026)

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We found 71 deaf Influencers in United States
These influencers mention 'deaf' in their Instagram bio and have audiences primarily in United States. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
09/05/2026
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1. Abigail Erb

United States

forever working on our home 💍 @noah_erb 🐾 Maki & Velvet author of The Deaf Girl

@abigail_erb
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Followers
720.4k
Fake followers
10.06%
Engagement rate
2.34%
Average Reel plays
215.1k
Audience gender
female
93.36%
male
6.64%
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Audience location by country
United States
92.05%
Canada
5.7%
South Africa
0.25%
Mexico
0.19%
France
0.14%
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2. Arthur Yankilevich

United States

Family of five ❤️ Deaf parents + 3 CODA(s) + Deaf dog 📍LA | Comedy | Pranks | Vanlife | Travel

@thevichfam
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Followers
196.1k
Fake followers
18.5%
Engagement rate
2.21%
Average Reel plays
137.9k
Audience gender
female
50.39%
male
49.61%
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Audience location by country
United States
57.91%
Brazil
5.18%
Russia
2.43%
Germany
2.18%
India
2.18%
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3. Original Hockey Memes

▪️I'm blind, I'm deaf, I'm a hockey ref👨🏻‍🦯 ▪️Best meme coverage of the NHL 🏒 ▪️DM for business 📩 ▪️Est. 2013, San Jose

@blind_ref_logic
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Followers
137.8k
Fake followers
17.05%
Engagement rate
2.54%
Average Reel plays
140.3k
Audience gender
female
14.01%
male
85.99%
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Audience location by country
United States
56.01%
Canada
29.61%
Sweden
1.87%
Finland
1.39%
Russia
1.04%
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4. rach, Lovely Red 💋

United States

public diary of tending my inner garden Deaf, AuDHD, and Lovely NYU M.A. in Media, Culture, & Comm Poet | Speaker | ASL performer | Cultural framer

@suchalovelyred
@suchalovelyred
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Followers
127.7k
Fake followers
21.9%
Engagement rate
2.02%
Average Reel plays
31k
Audience gender
female
74.92%
male
25.08%
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  1. so apparently ASL interpreters “intrude” on someone’s ability to control their image. sure, if controlling your ego is more important than literally communicating with half the country, go off. Deaf people don’t need your captions, we need actual interpreters. (Rach is a white woman with red hair and freckles, wearing a green sweater, beaded bracelets and dangly earrings, standing in front of a black wall. An overlay of a news headline reads: “The Trump administration says sign language services “intrude” on Trump’s ability to control his image.” Text appears as Rach signs.)
    31.7k
  2. a reminder that love never fits a formula. timelines don’t guarantee forever. the only thing you can count on is change—so let it change you, not break you. If it is meant to be, it is meant to be ❤️ (ID: Rach is a white woman with long red hair and freckles dressed in a gray sweater with black skulls on it, and hoop earrings, signing in front of a black wall.) Transcript: “Couples have dated for 10 years then got married and divorced after a year. Strangers have f(duck)ed on the first date and are now celebrating their 15th anniversary. Some people get married after 6 months and are still happily married. I was with my ex for 20 years, then divorced. There is no formula to this. The only constant? People change… and love changes too.”
    17.6k
  3. the bar is actually really low… like, ridiculously low. a wave, eye contact, a simple hi. most people still miss it. this season, notice the deaf people in your life. it matters more than you think. if you’re waiting until you’re a fluent signer… stop. start noticing now. (Rach is a white woman with red hair and freckles, wearing a black sweater with white hearts on it, beaded bracelets, and dangly earrings. She is standing in front of a black wall and text appears on screen as she signs.)
    13.7k
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Audience location by country
United States
68.37%
Canada
4.12%
United Kingdom
3.34%
India
2.35%
Australia
2.03%
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5. Helen Keller

United States

I'm deaf and blind

@therealhelenkeller
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Followers
85.2k
Fake followers
13.4%
Engagement rate
7.4%
Average Reel plays
28.7k
Audience gender
female
48.99%
male
51.01%
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Audience location by country
United States
88.13%
Canada
3.1%
United Kingdom
1.89%
Australia
1.29%
Ireland
0.45%
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6. Watch Shaheem Read 📖

United States

Main page @shaheem Deaf/HOH LipLocked 📖 Request? Tag me/DM me.

@shaheemreadsyou
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Followers
65.7k
Fake followers
19.74%
Engagement rate
5.3%
Average Reel plays
28.5k
Audience gender
female
85.7%
male
14.3%
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Audience location by country
United States
87.72%
Canada
1.99%
United Kingdom
1.19%
Australia
0.65%
Brazil
0.58%
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7. Rita Rochelle Brown

United States

🐶 Deaf Blue Heeler & his seester 🐮 Dog mom+House cow @ritarochellebrown 🤣 Silly Vibes 🏔Hikers 🐷Snacks Australian Cattle Dogs

@kekoatheheeler
@kekoaandkaya
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Followers
58.6k
Fake followers
18.94%
Engagement rate
2.28%
Average Reel plays
21.7k
Audience gender
female
59.3%
male
40.7%
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Audience location by country
United States
67.1%
Brazil
6.07%
Australia
4.3%
Canada
4.26%
United Kingdom
4.06%
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8. 𝔾𝕠𝕕𝕤 ℂ𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕕✝️

United States

𝗟𝗟𝗢🕊️❤️‍🩹 - 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝕃𝕊𝕎𝕋 🐈‍⬛ ℂℂ𝔽ℂ 👆 𝔻𝔼𝔸𝔽🦻 𝟛𝕩 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕥 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡 𝟚𝕩 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡 𝟚𝕩 𝕎𝕣𝕝𝕕 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡 𝟚𝕩 𝕊𝕦𝕞𝕞𝕚𝕥 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕞�...

@stum.bler_josh
@Stum.bler_josh
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Followers
57.4k
Fake followers
20.18%
Engagement rate
4.01%
Average Reel plays
36.6k
Audience gender
female
65.03%
male
34.97%
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Audience location by country
United States
68.89%
Brazil
4.75%
United Kingdom
2.82%
France
2.2%
Mexico
1.81%
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9. Renca Dunn, PhD

United States

Posting NOT your ordinary stuff ✨Portuguese & Mexican + a sprinkle of Irish. Deaf & unashamed. Content creator, actress, advocate✨

@reallyrenca
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Followers
56.9k
Fake followers
15.98%
Engagement rate
2.88%
Average Reel plays
49.5k
Audience gender
female
69.31%
male
30.69%
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Audience location by country
United States
63.86%
Canada
4.47%
India
4.14%
United Kingdom
2.48%
Germany
1.68%
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10. Mila Davis Kent

United States

*I may not have the blue check but this is my only official account* Black Deaf Girl Magic. 🤍 Actor by chance. *managed by her mom, Kimberly Davis*

@mila.davis.kent
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Followers
50.2k
Fake followers
23.23%
Engagement rate
5.74%
Average Reel plays
144.9k
Audience gender
female
71.05%
male
28.95%
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Audience location by country
United States
55.28%
Brazil
5.4%
France
4.85%
Nigeria
4.6%
South Africa
2.64%

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11. pearly + the p pack (+ lauren)

United States

🌴🦐✨ ft: Pearl (blind + deaf wild child), Pebble, Pete, Cutie, Muffin, the buns + shelter dogs @hawaiiislandhumanesociety 🗑🦝 Penny always in our 💕

@pearl.the.poi.puppy
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Followers
39.2k
Fake followers
21.47%
Engagement rate
3.35%
Average Reel plays
8.5k
Audience gender
female
82.83%
male
17.17%
Top performing Reels
  1. We have a 6 year old Shrimpy! ✨6️⃣🦐💕🌴✨ Yesterday, we spent the day doing all of Pearly’s favorite things… going to the beach, digging in the sand, hanging out with her mom - AND her dad! (on a weekday, whaaaaa!), getting new toys, being mad about her hat (annual tradition), sampling some snackies… and umm… going to the vet* (she actually loves our wonderful vet, Dr. Lei, so much.) Happy birthday to our little baby Shrimpy! You are indeed the GoodestGirl™️. We only hope that we can make you as happy as you make us. We love you! 🍤 *She is feeling great! When asked ‘’What’s going on with Pearl?’’… my response was ‘’She has a helicopter mom.’’ 🙄🚁🙋🏼‍♀️ #blinddog #deafdog #blindanddeafdog #doublemerle #doublemerlesofinstagram #happydog #birthdaydog #dogsofbark #rescuedog
    29.3k
  2. On Monday night, we unexpectedly lost our littlest friend and my favorite sidekick. She was our brightest light, just a constant source of joy. She was so happy, always. I was endlessly entertained by everything Penny did - from grabbing snacks with her little hands, to yelling at her Wobbler when it was out of treats, to the way she slept so soundly, to even just watching her walk, with her adorable trot and her ample ears flapping unknowingly to the beat of Baby Elephant Walk. She loved life so much and lived it to the fullest, all the way to her very last breath. We are completely and utterly shattered and trying (and failing) to make sense of a world without Penny. This absolutely sucks… but we were so unbelievably lucky that she was, and always will be, ours. I’ve been struggling to post this because there aren’t enough words to encapsulate her feisty trash panda self and the magnitude of pain we feel. For those who would like to honor our beaglet: 1. Please consider a donation to Hawaii Island Humane Society in her memory. I created a donation fund for her - the LINK is in my bio. My goal is to honor her with a memorial… trash can at the shelter. I mean, I can’t think of anything more fitting. Penny wasn’t adopted from HIHS but we have so many happy memories as part of the HIHS family and I already made a donation in honor to her rescue. 2. Please don’t feel sorry - she never did. Instead, please help us smile and cry happy tears by sharing your favorite Penny moments from over the years. 3. Adopt an adult or senior dog. (we said ‘’yes’’ to Penny, sight unseen… and it was the best decision we ever made.) Love them. Love them hard. Love them so fiercely that the sadness when they leave will consume you - it’s worth it, trust me. Loving Penny was one of the greatest gifts I have received in this life. To our Penny, Penelope, Penny Enny, En, Enny, Little, Pony, Po-NEE!, Baby Bird, the littlest hobo, and the ultimate trash panda - we love you and miss you. Forever may you reign. 👑🗑🐼🌈💕
    7.1k
  3. ICYMI... my favorite coworker got a serious promotion today: #OfficeDogPiggy is now #AdoptedDogPiggy 😭✨💓🐽 She scored herself the most amazing family... we couldn’t have been happier with this adoption! When Piglet first came to us, she was a trembling scared dog... covered in wounds and scabs and wholly unsure about the world. But with love, time, patience, understanding, and a consistent routine, she quickly became the main character of her own life... shiny, bright, adorable, and funny. She kept us smiling at the shelter every single day and we dreamt of a family that would adore her like we did ... and she got that, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who sent prezzies to her... I swear I DID film an #unboxing 📦and read all of your notes 💌to her but never got around to sharing it. Today, she packed up all of her surprises and said ✌🏼 to shelter life. Happy life, Piglet!... you changed our lives and I hope, in a little way, we helped change yours too. ✨🐽🥂💓 #blinddog • Wondering about the physical similarities between Piglet and Pearly? Both dogs are blind due to 2 main factors: micropthalmia aka underdeveloped eyes and double merle genetics. Double merle dogs inherit two copies of the merle gene, resulting in a high chance of dogs being blind, deaf, or both because they lack pigment where it would normally be. This is entirely avoidable through educated breeding practices. At HIHS, we are proud to help #doublemerle dogs - and know a thing or two about them! Not only is Pearly a #doublemerle but @tiny.dino.freyja is too - and her mom just so happens to be one of our Lifesaving Programs Coordinators. We are now helping more double merles than ever before and it is our honor to do so. We love our special kiddos for exactly who they are! 💕
    5.6k
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Audience location by country
United States
67.85%
Canada
5.24%
United Kingdom
4.69%
Australia
2.65%
Brazil
2.24%
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12. Gus Stringfellow

United States

Deaf 🏳️‍🌈 愛 Arkansas, USA 🇺🇸 Snapchat- Guzzicoz

@gus_stringfellow
@gusbooty33
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Followers
36.1k
Fake followers
19.17%
Engagement rate
19.32%
Average Reel plays
7.6k
Audience gender
female
16.85%
male
83.15%
Top performing Reels
  1. Story about how I survived the modeling job and destroyed my dream. Some photographers were so devil take advantage of young men. I have been there before. Thank you for shared this story. #metoo #dream #modeling #abusedmen #victim #deaf #deaftalent #deafworld #gay #gayguy #gayman #story #ptsd #young
    12.3k
  2. Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈 #gay #lgbt #lgbtq #pride #rainbow #happy #eurekasprings #arkansas #nwa #oldtown #deaf #gayguy #gaymen #gayguys #gayman #pride🌈 #gaypride
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  3. Get ready for endless fun with our magical bubbles! Watch as they shimmer and float through the air, captivating everyone around. Whether you’re blowing giant bubbles or chasing them in delight, our bubbles will make every moment unforgettable. Join the fun today! 🌈 ✨ #funny #fun #bubble #bubblebath #gay #gayguy #gayman #fyp #silly #deaf #deafworld #gaymen #gayfollow
    611
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Audience location by country
United States
86.82%
United Kingdom
2.47%
Brazil
1.48%
Mexico
1.32%
Spain
1.15%
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13. A M I R A 🎸🧕🏽

United States

ATL + CHI Singer // Writer // Producer 💎 Bending genres | Crossing cultures ✨ 155K Tiktok Friends!!! Omgosh HI! AT&T | MTV | CLIO Award Winner

@amiraunplugged
@amiraunplugged
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Followers
33.6k
Fake followers
19.96%
Engagement rate
2.03%
Average Reel plays
6.3k
Audience gender
female
75.98%
male
24.02%
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Audience location by country
United States
80.1%
United Kingdom
2.57%
Canada
1.83%
Nigeria
1.63%
India
0.64%
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14. Liz & Mr. Breakfast

United States

Mr. Breakfast - Rescue. Deaf. Happiest dog to have existed. Buddha - Scary Smart. Rescue. Continuing the legacy of his big B.

@mr.breakfast
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Followers
31.3k
Fake followers
19.88%
Engagement rate
4.94%
Average Reel plays
10.9k
Audience gender
female
73.1%
male
26.9%
Top performing Reels
  1. He watched this musician play the entire hour we sat and enjoyed our time. ❤️ There's been some time in between posts, but it's mostly due to our family being more active since moving back into our favorite area of SD and having fun (without our phones)! We also just needed a break from social media. Heads up though: I am going to begin posting more to our stories vs actual posts...simply because it's easier. So be sure to keep an eye out for our story feed/turn on alerts if you want to keep up to date with our new adventures! 😁 #stripesquad #rescuedogs #deafdog #adoptthecropped #happydog
    58.3k
  2. Been MIA lately - here's a video of me that'll make you forget about that. Ma's been working hard on @bestlifeleashes and it's showing - so she's taking the next month to focus heavily on expanding our mission to inspire more people to choose rescue. But we had a talk how she needs to post my face on here at least eod. Bitches need Breakfast, ya know. #yeahyouknow #supgirl #dontworry #illmakesureyougetbreakfast #servedallday
    15k
  3. When that third cocktail hits and suddenly every object you turn to look at is interesting and makes you smile. #happydog #funny #stripesquad
    12.7k
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Audience location by country
United States
76.67%
Canada
4.39%
United Kingdom
4.13%
Australia
2.78%
Brazil
0.8%
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15. Oscar | That Deaf Dad 🤖

United States

📍SoCal Deaf dad life w bilateral cochlear implants Raising deaf & hard of hearing kiddos 💌thatdeafdad@madridmngmt.com

@that.deaf.dad
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Followers
30.6k
Fake followers
21.54%
Engagement rate
17.12%
Average Reel plays
156.7k
Audience gender
female
86.34%
male
13.66%
Top performing Reels
  1. Welcome to our Deaf family page! We’re thrilled to have you here to follow our journey and learn about us as a Deaf Latin family. What would you like to know about us? For more in-depth insights, subscribe to our YouTube channel. We’ve just started uploading our original old videos, so you can see how our story began! 🥹💟 #latin #deaf #deaffamily #asl #deafhohkids #hoh
    10.3M
  2. Welcome to our journey! 🩵 We’re a proud Latinx family raising our deaf and hard of hearing children in an environment where they can fully express themselves through American Sign Language (ASL). As one of the 10% of Deaf parents with Deaf children, we understand the importance of fostering a strong Deaf identity and providing a supportive space for our kids to thrive. Through sharing our experiences, we hope to raise awareness about the significance of embracing sign language as a natural mode of communication both at home and in the wider community. We invite you to join us as we share our story and offer insights into the unique and fulfilling lives of a Deaf family. 💕🤟🏽🫶🏽 #deaf #journey #deaffamily #thatdeafamily #asl #deafkidsrock #deaf #hoh #deafchildren
    9.8M
  3. Deaf and HoH siblings have a special bond. They understand each other deeply and support one another in unique ways. Their connection is filled with love and understanding. 🥹🩷💓 #deafsiblings #deafhoh #deaf #hoh #siblings #asl #connection #love
    3.8M
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Audience location by country
United States
63.28%
United Kingdom
3.98%
India
3.81%
Canada
2.54%
Brazil
2.14%
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16. Lagundo | ASL | Music | Culture

United States

CODA | las vegas, nv Business 📩: booking@lvgundo.com

@lvgundo
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Followers
30.5k
Fake followers
13.19%
Engagement rate
20.83%
Average Reel plays
9.7k
Audience gender
female
37.78%
male
62.22%
Top performing Reels
  1. 🕊 Dancing in the Sky - ASL Interpretation (Intended Version) This one means everything. Yesterday I posted a carousel, but the video clipped short. It didn’t feel right. So here it is again in full. Exactly the way it was meant to be seen.   This is the first in my new request series and I knew this had to be the one to start it all. Alice, thank you for trusting me with this. You reached out a while ago while your mom was still alive, and I wish I could’ve done this sooner. But I believe God’s timing is divine and I believe your mom's presence was there when I filmed this. There’s something spiritual in every frame, the way the Sphere in Vegas lit up like the sun right when the lyrics said, “Does the sun shine bright forever?” Or the way the airplane flew by just as I signed “ever since you left.” It was more than coincidence. I prayed before I recorded and I asked for this video to carry light, and I know it does. I hope it brings you peace, warmth, and a sense of her presence. This will stay on my page forever. 🌸 If you’re reading this, please drop some more flowers in the comments to honor Alice's mom. Let’s surround this moment with light together.   🎶 “Dancing in the Sky” by Dani & Lizzy Performed in American Sign Language Dedicated with all my heart. @daniandlizzy @alicedfromnyc And if you have a request… send it my way. This is only the beginning. All glory to God. Lagundo 🤟🏽 #asl #love #inmemory
    9.2k
  2. ASL interpretation of a Kendrick Lamar track "Luther" Some songs just feel good the moment they come on. VISUAL DESCRIPTION: A Latino man (Lagundo) sits in the driver’s seat, daylight filling the car as he signs a short clip of Luther in ASL. Relaxed movement. Clear expression. Just riding the rhythm. “Luther” is one of those tracks that's smooth, confident, and built to replay. This is a quick ASL take on the song, nothing extra. Just the music in sign language. Have an amazing weekend! 🤟🏽 @kendricklamar #KendrickLamar #Luther #ASL
    7k
  3. “It’s just a song” okay but How You Remind Me by Nickelback hits different when you actually feel every word in your hands 🤟🏽 I used to think signing to music was just performance. Then I realized, ASL doesn’t just interpret lyrics, it amplifies them. Every sign carries emotion your voice never could. @nickelback
    6.8k
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Audience location by country
United States
96.04%
United Kingdom
0.76%
Australia
0.61%
Thailand
0.46%
Spain
0.3%
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17. Jojo bruhhh

United States

Inspiring you to GO 🌍 Samoan Deaf Traveler 🇼🇸🤟🏽 Thriving in Chaos & Awkwardness Let’s vibe together ⤵️

@jojosavea
@JojoSaveaVibes
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Followers
29.9k
Fake followers
23.71%
Engagement rate
4.42%
Average Reel plays
24.2k
Audience gender
female
50.46%
male
49.54%
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Audience location by country
United States
58.56%
India
3.61%
Brazil
3.09%
United Kingdom
2.74%
Australia
2.5%
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18. hannah ☼ fish

United States

butch • deaf as hell & sarcastic about it • dc/pgh

@deaf.that
@deafthat
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Followers
28.9k
Fake followers
18.64%
Engagement rate
6.72%
Average Reel plays
31.6k
Audience gender
female
81.15%
male
18.85%
Top performing Reels
  1. Oblivious hearies.. smh! #deafthat #deaf #ASL #satire #signlanguage VD: Hannah plays three different characters. The first character is of a hearing person with their arms crossed, they are wearing a navy blue sweater and a black baseball cap. The second character is wearing a green printed graphic tshirt, a visible septum piercing, and wavy hair. They are signing to the other character across them that is wearing a pink beanie with a navy blue Gallaudet sweater.
    401.7k
  2. Happy Pride Month from all of us at Silent Visual Media! 🌈 Our friend Hannah (@deaf.that ) is here to share some Pride-related ASL signs with you! [Video: Hannah, wearing an olive green shirt and a baseball hat, sits in a room and signs directly to the camera in American Sign Language.  Captions appear as they sign.] TRANSCRIPT: "Hi! I’m Hannah. I will show you some Pride-related signs! Lesbian Gay - It does have a sign, although over time it was used as a slur because the location of the sign is in the "feminine" area. Or some people feel like it does not align with them. Deaf gay men are reclaiming the sign. If you are not gay, just fingerspell "G-A-Y." Bisexual, or it can be spelled "B-I." Transgender Intersex - You can fingerspell "I-N-T-E-R-S-E-X" or sign like this: Intersex Drag Queen Drag King Pride Queer - you can spell "Q-U-E-E-R" or some people use this sign: Happy Pride Month!" #PrideMonth #DeafCommunity #Deaf #ASL #LearnSignLanguage #LearnASL #Pride2024
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  3. I’ve recorded this a while ago but never got around to posting it. Some may feel offended, just keep in mind, you don’t ever see Deaf people coming up to random hearing people for us to test or practice our “speech” skills on them. 

Why do the same to us? It’s intrusive and weird, there are better time and places for that. Don’t go up to strangers, please. I cannot explain to you how many times this has happened to so many of us. Of course we do appreciate your enthusiasm and the fact that you’re learning ASL though, don’t get me wrong. Like I’ve said earlier, there are better time and places for it! Not at a random place in the mall, not while we are at a restaurant trying to eat and catch up with friends/family, not when we are shopping for clothes, etc. 

#deafthat #asl #americansignlanguage #deaf #deafcommunity #explorepage #awareness 

VD: Hannah in a brimless black hat, black sweater, and is signing in ASL. Black boxed captions with yellow text appears above their head.

Transcript: I really need people to realize that if you see a random group of Deaf people out in public just chatting and having a conversation out in a public place, you know, that you just happen to spot them... that does not mean it’s an invitation for you to test (or practice) your ASL skills. Thank you!
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19. Mary Harman Whited

United States

Deaf | Latina | Neurodivergent | Disability Rights & Accessibility Expert | Holistic Living | Hair & Skin 📧 inquiry.mary@gmail.com @offthegridmissions

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  1. If you know, you know. 😅 (laughing emoji) In all seriousness, this has happened to me several times. Many hearing people don’t realize that it’s interpreters’ job to facilitate effective communication and interpret everything that is spoken/heard. When interpreters are interpreting a conversation, they are focused on interpreting; they are not there as a third-party to the conversation. Qualified interpreters will interpret everything that is said, regardless of who the message is directed to. All of my preferred, qualified interpreters will even sign, “Tell HER….” if the hearing person uses this language, which allows me to make a decision whether to gently inform them that they can and should address me directly. I always appreciate it when interpreters remain committed to their job and refrain from making personal interjections, as this ensures the deaf consumer is not disempowered and power dynamics are not impacted for the most part. I find this to be an example of an interpreter exercising their power ethically. One of my preferred, qualified interpreters who I work with frequently is often asked, “What’s your name?” by a hearing person at the beginning of an interaction. This interpreter will always interpret what the hearing person asks, and I will usually say something along the lines of, “you can respond if you’d like.” The interpreter will then say, “This is the interpreter speaking. My name is _____.” This helps clarify the interpreter’s role and does not disempower the deaf consumer. Have a funny story involving a hearing person and interpreter? Share in the comments! . . Transcript and reel description pinned in comments. . . #DeafCulture #Deaf #SignLanguage #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguageInterpreter #ASLInterpreter #Interpreter
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  2. Ha, I had fun with this one. In all seriousness, when hearing people interact with deaf people by way of a sign language interpreter, they should address the deaf person directly. Interpreters are there simply to interpret, not as somebody who is taking part in a conversation. I don’t get offended when a hearing person uses this type of language, but I usually take the opportunity to let them know that they can and should address me directly and that there is no need to use third-person language. I think this helps clarify interpreters’ roles and allows me to reclaim power as a deaf person. This is often well-received by hearing people, as many are genuinely not sure how to interact with deaf people and interpreters, and are often glad to learn this. Questions? Stories? Share in the comments! . . . . Transcript: (hearing person): “Tell HER….” (Interpreter): *interprets* “Tell HER…” (Deaf person): * looks to the side*: “Her?” (Deaf person): *looks back at the camera with a confused look* Read caption! Reel description: Mary, a Latina, is acting out a scene involving a hearing person, an interpreter, and a deaf consumer. The hearing character is wearing a long-sleeved maroon shirt. The interpreter is wearing a black long-sleeved shirt. The deaf character is wearing a long-sleeved heather gray sweater. Song: Talk To Me by Stevie Nicks Lyrics: “…Talk to me…” . . . . . #DeafCulture #SignLanguageInterpreter #ASLInterpreter #DeafHumor #DisabilityVisibility #DisabilityAwareness
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  3. Sadly, deaf people face this all the time, even though discriminating against deaf people and refusing to provide accommodations is illegal. We’ve personally run into countless situations where we were denied access to classes, despite being paying members. Not only is this illegal and incredibly frustrating, but this also contributes to the perpetuation of numerous health disparities affecting deaf people. It’s 2022 and the ADA is over 30 years old, but noncompliance continues to be rampant in every corner of deaf people’s lives. It’s high time that this changes. Here are a few tips and best-practices for gyms or businesses that provide wellness/fitness classes, both in-person and virtual: Include information about how to request accommodations in your class notices, websites, and etc. Eligible small businesses can claim tax credits on access expenditures, including the costs of ASL interpreters. Have a “Communication Access Plan” in place so you can easily fulfill your legal obligations and seamlessly provide accommodations. Organize training on accessibility, inclusion, and applicable disability laws. Engage in an interactive process; deaf people know their communication access needs best and are often more than happy to discuss options with you. For example, virtual classes hosted on a video conferencing platform like Zoom that are not as interactive (e.g. a yoga class where participants simply follow instructions), it might be satisfactory to utilize a Video Relay Service interpreter, but for a class that is more interactive and includes specialized terminology, Video Relay Service might not be appropriate or allowed per the ADA. Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and deafdisabled people are entitled to equal access at gyms. Transcript and reel description are pinned in the comments. Additional information about the collaborators is also pinned in the comments. . . . #WellnessCoaching #Deaf #LivingHealthier #FitnessForAll #Discrimination #Accessibility #Inclusion #AccessibleYoga #AccessibleDesign
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20. Giovanni Maucere

United States

SUPERMAN: ASL Version on @hbomax 🦸🏽‍♂️🐕 American Idiot @ctgla Fidelio @laphil @deafwest Actor / ASL Coach / Deaf Interpreter

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