Deaf Discrimination... I've been rejected for 2 years.

[@lemonaid927]

I hate it when companies have no awareness of disabilities. That’s why I try to apply to those who are disability confident xxx

[@lolnamelollastname9788]

I'm horrified about your experiences at Lush and Starbucks. I could really relate to this video as I have faced a different kind of discrimination. I'm hearing, but am autistic. I applied for Lush on at least two occasions. On one occasion, I managed to make it through a trial but got feedback about not being loud or enthusiastic enough. The second time round, I asked for feedback by email afterwards. I got radio silence because I mentioned autism. It's interesting that you mentioned that it's better to leave out being deaf on your CV or application form. I've been told to not mention autism too, and a lot of companies reject you when you mention being deaf ot disabled anyway. I'll stop there for now, but can tell you I'm currently working and am very lucky. I've been picking up little bits of BSL but I certainly can't have a conversation in it. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

[@xxrandom_userxx9994]

discrimination is bad imagine rejecting someone just because they're deaf.... Jazzy you are beautiful,strong and very nice i love your personality

[@Zóendly]

@money tyreace well that still doesn't give you the right to discriminate

[@dev1lsdaughter04]

zowi martinus rejecting doesn’t mean ur discriminating though, if you don’t want to get with someone it’s plain and simple that u don’t have to

[@masoodshafi4514]

very beautiful true story that happen to me for ten yeat long time back

[@niranjandesai6766]

doesn't force you to accept just because of pity. Its your choice.

[@urgrandmasmissingteeth244]

It’s not “just bc she’s deaf” it’s bc she is disabled. She physically cannot do the job

[@kulsumnbbbgfxrs8807]

People in this world are so cruel

[@Illumnia548]

I'm hearing but I love that the video is silent. No loud music or no loud noises. Sometimes sounds are so overwhelming.

[@iamsodamntired]

im autistic and not deaf, but i agree so much with you. loud or bright things never fail to overwhelm me :(

[@hawky2k215]

Sounds does get overwhelmed with me all the times and it is very hard to listened to supervisor or managers. That why most of deaf people gets laid off

[@outside8312]

When I lost the hearing in one of my ears they told me it wasn't "safe" for me to work there anymore. I said I wasn't going to quit so they made me do all of the tests possible hoping I would fail one so they could boot me. When I passed all of them they slowly reduced my hours, pushed them all to the middle of the night, and pushed me out. 😔 I was only 16 so I didn't feel like I could speak out about it

[@dozybint83]

Should've sued them for discrimination.

[@elleelizabeth4199]

That really sucks! Fortunately, I can't relate fekm experience but that js a horrible way ti treat somebody! You are a fully- functioning human with FEELINGS and a right to work there! People just don't understand- it's your ear(s) that don't work, not your brain.

[@Amber-md8ut]

That’s horrible! I hope you got a good job in the end, with people who don’t discriminate.

[@uzairwashere]

I hate all the people who hate you, you're the kindest and the best.

[@morganb.8355]

I’m sorry, Jazzy that you struggled for those 2 long years. I’m really proud of you & how far you’ve come tho! Those challenges have shaped you & you’re a beautiful person! Keep being the fabulous person you are, girlie! 🤟🏼😄🌸

[@aimeemariedennis8305]

I am profoundly deaf and have both cochlear implants. I exactly know how you would feel of applying jobs. I remember when I applied my jobs and I said “I know I’m not gonna get this job because I’m deaf and nobody won’t understand although I have so much experience”. Luckily I got accepted to work on the retail with my best friend and moved on to the bigger job where I’ve always dreamed of. Now I work in the hospital as HCA for the past two and half years and I absolutely love it. I am going to university to start my nurse training in September. My dream is real and felt much happier than I am listening to my brain telling me I’m deaf. YOU GO GIRL!! ENJOY YOUR NEW JOB 💞

[@salvatore2004]

Why discriminate against someone because of something they were born with? It cant be helped so who are you to make someone feel bad about their race, sexuality, disorder etc.

[@ecologist_to_be]

Shouldn't discriminate if you got disabled later in life either. lol

[@vii6429]

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[@matthewpace7607]

It's so true. Sometimes hearing people called us "lazy" but it's not true... Deaf is harder than hearing and always try do their best if possible. I am lucky to born in Malta because all Deaf people got jobs in Malta the most... but it's not easy anyway.

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

She got a job in a card shop then left after 1 day because of 3-4 different excuses. she got a job in a pub cleaning dishes, she left after 3 days because she didnt want to be out the back (comparing it to slavery). The best you can say is "hearing people call us "lazy" but its not true *in most cases*

[@megan.e.amato.]

Wow, as a hearing person, this was such a helpful video in terms of raising awareness to the discrimination against the deaf community. I literally couldn't stop smiling when you said you got the job!! Good for you for continuing to persevere! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@katiem2686]

I can so relate it!!!! I faced with discrimination and rejected during I was looking for jobs for almost two years! A lady said to me that I can’t work for 24 hours just because I can’t talk to clients. It made me angry so much but then I became depressed. I wanted to give up and my mum encouraged me to look for jobs. I was volunteering which is very good and it’s great for my CV. I finally got a job with Remark last February this year after volunteering for them for one year. Also I might become a support worker. Unfortunately I can’t start working cos of the coronavirus. I hope I’ll work again! Thank you so much for sharing your story and I know I am not only one Love your videos as usual ❤️❤️

[@theonlyenekoeneko]

My heart goes out to you lovely. I’ve had so much trouble finding, not just work, but appropriate work for me. I’m autistic and hard of hearing, and I really struggle to present who I am and what I’m like to employers because it’s so different every day depending on so many factors. Also I’m transgender which has unfortunately been an issue with lots of the jobs I’ve applied for. It shouldn’t be this way. I finished school in 2011. It’s 2020 now. I’ve had various casual jobs for bits of time, but nothing meaningful or that’s stuck. I’ve mostly volunteered in the last 5 years. I really want to work, but I need a job that is flexible, aware, and willing to work with me to find ways to adapt.

[@katwhit5939]

People are so rude! They can't help that they are deaf. They have voices too. Im so glad she made this video I'm so happy for her! You go girl!!

[@darcyhinton1116]

I’m 16 and too young to start applying for jobs as a deaf person according to my mother (I’m moderately/severely deaf) but I’ve experienced this kind of discrimination another way. When being a customer. I’ve tried ordering in pen and paper and being called a retard and an idiot (I lip read very bloody well) and it hit me. I’m different. I’m deaf. Then I was in a cycle of self hatred and hated my hearing loss refusing to wear hearing aids and cut off all my hearing friends. I was miserable because I thought I was the token disabled friend that made their cis white straight group look better. That was four years ago it happened when I was 12 YEARS OLD. That is how young I was when I was verbally assaulted by a middle aged whit guy who’s fat mouth ruined my first few years of secondary school. Since then I’ve gained a few friends who have supported me through my hearing worsening and I’m doing better but the avoids and being turned away at the counter still happens. I’ve been contemplating wearing a sunflower lanyard for a while and just OWNING my disability and being a better person that any bigoted person could hope to be

[@jasonwright9405]

Nasty and cruel everywhere. Ignore them makes you stronger.

[@richardvelez3151]

What has, and is, happening to you and the Deaf community is grossly unfair and discriminatory. Being deaf is a part of you, it does not define who you are or your ability to do a job. I admire your persistence and your strength to keep moving forward and not allow anyone to hold you back from contributing to the workforce. You are an amazing, hard working, intelligent person. You will be where you are meant to be, sooner than later. Thank you for sharing your story, Jazzy. You are an inspiration to so many others. I appreciate all that you do and stand for. Take care! 👍🤟💛

[@Voxann]

Man, 2 years is a long time. I'm glad you finally got a job in the end. We still have a LOT of work to do to fight for accessibility and spread deaf awareness in the business world. Back in 2005, I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. I did a long job search for 5 months and was rejected a lot. I didn't have deaf on my resume at that time. I almost got a job 2 times but they said "we'd have loved to hire you but we cannot afford to hire anyone else at that time." At the end, I applied for one company and they contacted me for an interview. I didn't request an interpreter because I was desperate and didn't want them to know I was deaf until I was in front of them at the interview. They were actually surprised but was willing to improvise because I already had my foot in the door. We had a projector in the interview room that has a wireless keyboard connected to the projector machine that shows computer screen at the wall. Interviewer and I used text to read on the wall with keyboard back and forth for communication. I showed lady my portfolio. A bit later, the CEO's wife heard about me (gossip) and came rushing over to help interpreter for me because she knew some ASL. I was like "Oh, okay. Sure!" The interview went well. One week later, I got the job. I still have that job for 14 years but right now, I'm sorely in need to move on to my next job because I still have been hitting the ceiling at my current job. No advancements and no further training. I recently found someone who may help me improve my resume and update my portfolio so I can meet my career goal and find a new job, hopefully. We'll see!

[@aimeed6695]

This is terrible, just pure ableist! Thank you for sharing it was really insightful. If I’m ever in a position to hire in the future I’ll be taking these hints on board. I just hate they didn’t even give you a chance I can’t imagine what that would do to your confidence being rejected like that to your face. You’re amazing I love watching your videos x

[@tokkitoria]

I remember once I applied to A&W (fast food) and pretty much as soon as I met the manager she was like 'yeah no sorry you're too short to reach anything in the kitchen' which was the weirdest thing I've ever heard at a job. If employers are willing to be bad about that I can't imagine how it feels for someone who is deaf. Also unrelated but I absolutely love the sweater you're wearing in this video :)

[@ellerj641]

I remember getting rejected for a long time until I put that I am deaf on my application. All of the sudden, I got calls for interviews from everywhere. But for all the wrong reasons. These companies wanted to hire a disabled person to make themselves look good, while treating that person like crap. I was treated horribly like I was lazy and stupid at just about every job I've had. The last time I worked at Walgreens, my boss wasn't too bad as she allowed me some free range around the store in different departments and let me do different jobs. But then she left and a new manager came in. I was the only disabled person working on my shifts and immediately after the new boss came in, I was put on the register and not allowed to do anything. No working in different departments, no helping in the back, nothing. There was supposed to be a rotation on the register between every employee every few hours, but that stopped and I was the only one working the register at all times. When I complained, the boss basically told me that I was not capable of doing anything else in the store. She even told me that I was barely capable of running the register. I was infuriated. Even more so when she and her little assistant manager that came with her, knew that I was deaf, and yet forced me to answer the phone; only to get mad and chew me out because I had no idea what anybody said on the line. It's been a wild ride before I started putting my foot down and looking for jobs that I actually want and will treat me right. So far I am working at an Amazon facility and I have gotten the best treatment I have ever had at any of my jobs. Amazon does not require interviews. You just apply, accept the job offer, do a drug test, and you're in. I love my two bosses and three-four supervisors that are over me or at least know me. They do everything they can to accommodate me and one is even trying to learn sign language so she can communicate with me. Sometimes though, I do run into a supervisor from another area and they refuse to accommodate me, or like today, I had one talk really slowly with simplified words to me like I was stupid. This does piss me off, but these incidents are far and few between. I even just got my vest that says "Deaf/HH Employee" on it which will help me tremendously especially when someone who as not met me before comes up behind me.

[@UkuStrums]

This is so disgusting you were treated this way. I am hard of hearing and even without needing an interpreter and I have grown up oral and wear hearing aids I have found that any jobs where I added my disability to my CV I didn’t get an interview, the two Jobs I’ve had I only said I was deaf after getting the job. Even then both places were not deaf aware and I often felt anxious at work.

[@prabhjotsingh6835]

I understand you Jazzy. We have many barriers in communications with hearing people and make it harder for us to struggle. We, deaf people, can do anything and work hard. ~Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am appreciated. Have a lovely day!

[@dazsmith4958]

I'm hearing and disabled so I can understand to a degree the fight to get people to give you a chance. I've just finished university and I'm now searching for jobs, as well as taking my first ever bsl class (I've been teaching myself up until now). I hope that I can be someone who helps Deaf customers or something when I have a job. I've met a few Deaf people in my town and university, as there's quite a large Deaf population here, and they always are very surprised when a hearing person knows BSL and is happy to talk to them or help them, and I love being able to be that person. Hopefully with my BSL course I can make more Deaf and signing friends and improve my signing skills a lot.

[@_judge_me_not]

Jazzy you have an amazing personality You are so enthusiastic and friendly You are just my type...we could have been very good friends But it is so sad to hear that so many companies rejected such a person like you You don't need to feel bad... such companies just don't deserve such bright people like you Love you Jazzy ☺️☺️

[@austinpain9016]

You are so strong and inspiring❤️ The world needs more people like you.

[@jasmineblack7706]

First!!!! I’m so happy you posted a new video! I was waiting so long :) 💖

[@adelatomic197]

I LOVE YOU!! YOU ARE STRONG WOMEN!

[@ecologist_to_be]

I've heard quite a few say Lush is terrible when coming to hiring disabled people. ☹ I only got a job when I stopped mentioning my disability. 🙄 Sadly my condition now requires way to many adjustments so I'm unlikely to work for a long time. lol I was also told to make sure employers know about Access to Work as they fund most things. lol Being on benefits isn't wrong if you're entitled. Sadly many of us end up stuck as finding a job with a disability that needs adaptations is hard but nothing wrong in having the help.

[@lolnamelollastname9788]

THIS! All of this

[@aaronjackson1875]

KZbin just gave me a notification from your channel. Hadn’t realised you have still been creating videos during lockdown. I have a lot to catch up on! ✨

[@JazzyWhipps]

I hope you enjoy them! ✨

[@ele5328]

Deaf or hard of hearing everyone has the ability and the right to work. You are the best, I admire you very much, greetings from Argentina

[@aimeecooper1153]

Thank you thank you thank you for speaking about this!! I struggle with this by looking part time and kept getting rejected every single time till this year in January I got part time job! It’s frustrating and hard especially deaf people but hearing people don’t realise how hard is it for us as deaf people!💖

[@lula9279]

I am deaf too. I faced a lot of barriers making friends and school.

[@h_o_l_l_y]

Aw I'm sorry to hear that 😭❤

[@the.maggie.rivera]

I personally feel that the Deaf Community is unrecognized and buried in the KZbin Community. There should be categories on award shows for you all, or award shows for the Deaf. If there is any, I have no knowledge about it, because of how buried it is. You all deserve the world!!!! I love you Jazzy!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@billythebeard6055]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I do believe this happens all over the world with the same response. This got to change!

[@bethclews495]

This was really enlightening. You're such a strong and kind hearted person. I love how you radiate positivity no matter what 🌟

[@rosiegummery]

I am so sorry you faced so many barriers because you don't deserve it you are so inspirational. Well done you!

[@TheEmiiMi]

no matter what race, disability or religion u have, u should never ever be discriminated

[@kamisatomaemaaa]

Wishing all the best for you, i havent finished the video because i was hurt on knowing how terrible it was for you to face such things. I hate people who keeps discriminating disordered people. Im wishing you all the best and happiness . May you continue to reach for your dreams. Dont loose your confidence on such rejection. Its just a test to see how far you can go. I love you so much! Godbless you❤

[@AlmaBunk]

Ngl it's so disappointing how unsurprising this is, i feel like in retail especially there is already so much discrimination in terms of appearance, race, gender and age that it's just not even shocking to see the horrid experience a deaf person would have trying to look for a job in that (or any) field. I have had interview for jobs I felt perfect for and seen the the first moments that they really aren't going to give me the job because of their internal biases. I also think people forget that deaf customers are a thing, in so many of my jobs I've been the only person who is even willing to attempt to serve or engage with a deaf customer because others are too intimidated by the concept. All in all I just wish that things improve in terms of workplace discrimination❤️

[@AlmaBunk]

Also I am so proud of you for sticking at it and finding a good work environment xxx

[@TealBlue17]

Jazzy, I'm so sorry to hear that you had that experience while looking for work i think that behaviour is unacceptable and if I was working in a company that did that to you I would quit my job in that moment. I think that all companies should be learning sign language as apart of thier work i feel so awful, saddened and disrespectful when I have a deaf customer come into my workplace and I'm not able to communicate with that person. I am now learning sign language in my own time as my company doesn't think this is important enough to have. I wish you all the best x

[@katielouisesmith7402]

Your video was so relatable I get rejected all of the time simply because I don't have enough experience which is unfair how can I get the experience if they won't hire me p.s would definitely love to see more videos about how you go through day to day life , your amazing jasmine hope you and your family are safe and well !xx

[@carol2336]

I fully understand what you experienced , i have been treated like a slow learner for most of my life. You must get help with people who understand the situation. Which is why at 62 years old. I am now looking for help and advice. Don't allow the ignorance of other people bring you down. Best of luck on your life journey kind regards.

[@Polyglotjem]

Absolutely fuming about the Lush interview situation! Disgraceful! So so happy you found a job that was quite perfect for you ❤️ I bet you inspired that little girl ☺️

[@sevans1414]

Thanks for sharing this jazzy, it’s really important for hearing people to learn about challenges deaf people face. I’ve been learning ASL for about 2 years and as I’ve gotten to know more deaf people I’m better able to see discrimination and lack of accessibility. You have so much energy and enthusiasm, it’s crazy that people weren’t giving you a chance (and it’s their loss)! I hope more deaf businesses can grow, they seem amazing for their employees and can help the public learn to be more understanding.

[@BrittanyGillies]

This is a great video to spread awareness about deaf barriers and discriminations!! Thank you for sharing your story x

[@MrCoolgit]

A paid job working in a kitchen washing dishes is not slavery. I'm deaf, post-graduate, and no job for over 20 years. Hearing people just don't like intelligent deaf people threatening their high paid jobs.

[@varietygamer95]

14:50 That should be “four times!” Seriously, that’s how I feel being autistic working. I was even driven out of the best job I ever had because a fuckhead of a manager came in and made my life hell. Guess what, he left after I did AND the dress code was loosened to allow t-shirts and jeans. Of course. I’ve been trying to recover since. At least being furloughed from my current job got me unemployment benefits

[@JanetSuzanne]

I don’t comment often but you are so so inspiring! It really shows how much we as hearing people take for granted every day. I really wish you the best in the future!! 😊

[@adpgoihqwprgiohpq4877]

I love your videos Jazzy!

[@indigoh1262]

It is hard but important to shine the light on the darkness of discrimination - especially your experiences. May you continue to be positive despite the frustration.

[@brittanynagy2193]

The very first job I got I had for a few weeks then I can’t remember why I mentioned it but I said that I was actually deaf and used a cochlear implant to hear and the next day I got a resignation letter. Since I was on probation, I didn’t have a say and they didn’t have to explain why they fired me. Smh

[@A11yJuana]

Oof, retail jobs are the worst for deaf people because it’s about talking with customers all day and making them happy. I had 2 retail jobs and it was overwhelming and frustrating so I had to quit. The pay is not worth the headaches.

[@ellanoralerner2161]

I’m sorry you went through this and I’m glad you ended up with a good fit. I wonder if you could talk more about what it’s like to work with hearing people times when it has worked well

[@michelleheller262]

I use ASL not BSL, but it's nice to see you on videos especially about discrimination and to know there are others hard to find jobs breaks my heart. I still don't understand why Starbucks won't hire the deaf when they say they hire them. I hated being on any disability. I wanted my independence to have a career and not looked at being Lazy. Why is it so hard to find a job when the community keeps displaying that we can do anything. I think if they knew they would get tax breaks and benefits for hiring the deaf, they would make it a bigger opportunity to hire, but at the same time that is wrong. There are those that are self motivated and eager to work. You are absolutely right give us a chance. We should have the equal rights without discimination, without feeling lost in this world. Keep up the good work in deaf awareness and so on. Byeee👍🏻

[@h_o_l_l_y]

Thank u for a new video Jasmine! I cant wait to watch ☺💛 I love you and your videos! 💕❤

[@graceadamson1493]

Just tell them to get lost cause they don't know what in the wold they are talking about being deaf does not define you, deafness is a part of you, you have talent that helps you communicate with people if that does make them fall in love with you Jazzy I don't know what will, I can definitely say that I love your talent and I would never reject someone like you I would hire you any day in fact if I had a business I make it that majority of my employees were deaf and I would hire one interpreter so that we could all understand each other

[@TunaScroll]

My father’s had a hard time trying to get a job for a long time so it’s been a real struggle for our family to scrape by. I wish more people cared enough to actually give fair opportunities for deaf people, but to the big corporate CEOs of the world, It’s probably not a popular thing that would financially benefit them. I’m sorry to see that you’ve been struggling the same way, but I still enjoyed hearing your story. Also, getting off-topic, I really need to learn the new sign words for things because I’m more used to PSE the way my mom and my dad taught me. It’s very fascinating!

[@robynmotion119]

I had a terrible experience at Starbucks too! My mom was the one that answered the phone and spoke to the manager when she called for an interview as I am also deaf and can’t hear on the phone. Once my mom told her I can’t hear on the phone, I’m deaf, she no longer wanted to interview me. My mom convinced her to interview me and give me a chance and so she did interview me but I think she had already made up her mind prior to the interview so that really made me lose hope for finding a job as I had never had one before at the time. Discrimination sucks. Businesses need to do better!

[@pixel_life_adventures]

Bless you, Jazzy! I am finishing university next year, but I am super terrified to even get started with job searching once I graduate!

[@jujharsingh8897]

I have been looking for apprenticeships since I left college in 2018 and no luck yet. Apprenticeships might be not suitable enough for deaf people just because we can’t hear?!! That’s rubbish. I am still looking for IT jobs and no luck neither. This gets harder and harder for me to find IT jobs. Does someone know about it??

[@BeccaW]

I am so sorry all this happened to you. But I'm sooooooo glad that you found youtube, and have had success with it and are able to make an income! It just shows all those people and companies what a hardworking person you are and how they missed out on having you on their team! xx

[@kellyelizabeth4621]

Volunteering is very rewarding so it’s absolutely worth it. I encourage people to do it.

[@bjdtv6249]

I never had a lot of friends I’m in high school some boys just testing me seeing if I understand stand them I always nodded cus I never understand them so one of them tested me and he looks like he’s saying “are you wldjwldjekdn?” I nodded and he laugh saying “hahaha he can’t understand me” and that got me I caught what he’s saying I got really upset.....

[@israyoung9209]

Hiya Jazzy I rarely comment on videos but I just wanted to say I love your channel you and your family are so beautiful and inspiring, I think sign language is a beautiful language my grandmother's father went deaf from childhood measles so she knew how to sign on her fingers so she taught me as a little girl and I loved it, my late best friend did her level one of BSL and I used to love her coming back and teaching us. Ive also used it myself to help with my son as he wasnt talking so it helped us communicate so sign language is apart of my life its something desperately needed in the muslim community where I am from, so people arent left out of talks and events I hope to learn one when my children are a little older. Also what disgusting people, it made me so angry for people to treat you like this you should tag Starbucks and Lush on this video! I really do think it should be introduced into the U.K national curriculum for all children to learn sign language even if its just the basics so we can break this barrier. I love your channel and your personality your so beautiful and funny, wishing you so much success and happiness you deserve it xxx

[@Ghostboi__]

It breaks my heart when people discriminate against other people without making any attempt at understanding just how difficult it is, just please don’t stop being your awesome inspirational self 🙏💙

[@Nagrandalts]

Jazzy if I had a company id offer you a job, you're an inspiration to people all over the world. Thanks for being so fantastic, I just wish the rest of the world would wake the hell up!!!! x the right job is out there for you, You're gonna make it big.

[@Jordslife]

Hi Jazzy! I love your videos so much! I am learning ASL and these videos help me to learn more about Deaf culture as well! I was wondering if you could make a video talking about how Deaf people work in hearing settings? It’s unfortunate that many people are ignorant about this but I myself am trying to become more educated! I’d love to hear how you would communicate if you working in any of those stores like Lush or Starbucks!

[@1996dodgeram1500]

BRAVO JAZZY.... I'm so proud of you. This video is to educate people about Deafness. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

[@mickiecamp6855]

Oh we have the same issues here in America too. It’s sad but thankfully I have many different experiences myself. Right now I am thinking of becoming a CNA for the deaf group group and perhaps this may work for me. Shall wait and see! Sooo happy for you to finally have a job where there are BSL everywhere!

[@The_Deaf_Aussie]

ok... Im profoundly deaf since birth. Although the difference bewteen me and you, is that I wear hearing aids, and I speak clearly. I never leanred Auslan. However, I never had any trouble getting a job, and being rejected, is commonj. EVERYONE gets rejected. (Also, I never had problems finding partners either.. ) So.. Its hard to undertsand where you are coming from tho...

[@elleelizabeth4199]

I can't fully understand ASL, BSL, or PSE. But I am working on learning. However, I find that even without me understanding the words, Jazzy still puts out a story. I can see and feel her emoemotions.

[@poepies2079]

Didn't know it was this hard to get a job when you're deaf. You're strong woman Jazzy!

[@cochlearkaz]

You inspire me to make my own deafness aware videos I just think you are so amazing 💕 x

[@carleigherica6341]

Honestly it’s good that you didn’t get hired at Starbucks. I’m hearing but have issues focusing on what people are saying sometimes, so my brain just puts the pieces together after someone speaks and sometimes it’s wrong. The amount of times I heard “toffee nut” instead of “chestnut” or misheard what kind of milk they wanted.... well, I’ve gotten coffee thrown at me in the early morning shift before. People can be brutal, especially entitled expensive coffee people. Also, when working at Starbucks you don’t really get to chose whether you’re making the coffees, cleaning, or on the register (at my location at least). There should be a “barista only” position, or “cashier only” for people who can’t easily do both.

[@moondustcompliments5329]

Also it’s terrible that you have been treated like that. I don’t know you personally but you seem like such a sociable bubbly positive person . You have the kind of personality that I want.....Whatever you decide to do with your future, no matter how hard it is for you to get there i’m Sure you will have a big impact.

[@punkmonkey123]

This actually made me cry. I used to work with a deaf woman, we communicated through the notes app and she taught me some simple sign language. It's not that hard.

[@tudormiller8898]

Great video Jazzy, very informative. I'm hard of hearing. I have APD. Watching from London.

[@Emma-vo3qy]

i love your confident in front of camera!!! you are one of strong women!!

[@KAAKKK]

Great video! May I just ask (I’m sorry if this sounds like a daft question, I’m a Level 1 BSL learner) - when reading the English captions it seems that a lot of your words/sentences match perfectly to the ‘spoken English’ sentence structure, I suppose like SSE. But then some of the signs and captions don’t match up, like traditional BSL sentence structure. Just curious as to why that might be? Are you signing some parts as SSE, or do the captions just happen to match the BSL structure? Thank you!

[@findingchloe7996]

Hey! I might be wrong as I am a BSL and deaf individual. She is signing mostly BSL and SSE in some ways. I presume that she is using SSE captions to make more sense rather than using BSL captions as it flows more confusing. So, for example, if she signed completely BSL, the captions would be back to front and not make sense. I think shes using the captions to make more sense for hearing viewers where the can pick up possibly signs then flow within SSE/BSL. She should really put the captions in BSL structure but again would be a lot more confusing. She is using SSE which makes it the video more 'accessible' for hearing people. Hope that makes sense :)

[@asassynation9955]

I think she might keep switching a little between BSL and SSE - I noticed this too, I think she’s maybe very kindly trying to make it more accessible to hearing people, but of course being a BSL user, often falls back into using the BSL structure. I do sometimes wonder who does the captions though, if she does them herself she’s really good at writing using English structure (which can be really difficult for some BSL users, they will often still write in BSL structure) By the way, I’m deaf (I’m a lip reader) but learning BSL too (level 2)

[@jasonwright9405]

I’m deaf as well but mostly read captions coz I’m not bsl user. Auslan is a bit similar to bsl

[@-kay-8545]

So nice to see how others live their lives. Every one is diffrent and Special in their own way 💜💜💜💜💜💜👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@hawky2k215]

Been discrimination by job centre today! Saying I'm likes you when we are not likes each other at all. Every deaf got different EQ sounds adjustments for the hearing aids also depend on what theirs knowledges is for that jobs! In the most of the jobs deaf people's are very vulnerable due to health and safety working with machine or dangerous environment . That because the laws is ignorant

[@kittymeowc8061]

I'm learning ASL after watching you and Rikki Poynter for some time and feeling encouraged to learn and connect with more people :) btw you sign so fast! 0.0

[@DianaAdelaRiveraIcaza]

Unfortunately hearing people don’t know what they think or how they look at deaf people, they think that they are not able to do anything, sad reality what happened is that they lack the empathy to meet deaf people who are able to do anything whether they are engineers, doctors, secretaries, etc. I wanted to say stop the discrimination!

[@candicedavid4653]

I fully agreed wit you. I applied and applied and lost the count how many I did apply. I got rejected for million times

[@babjwmson]

We as deaf people have the most of social skills. Who make the most of our effort to communicate with the hearing society. Not only they are discriminating, but also are not educated and do not understand the barriers they place up against the disabled, any disabled person. In my life long experience, it an impression of their effort that they cannot admit it not worth their time.

[@breeputnam7639]

im deaf too but american but i freaking love ur videos

[@nathanhewitt3925]

I’m glad you did this video it happens a lot for deaf people we do not choose to be like this man or woman hope your family ok keep safe and well❤️

[@CharlotteBakker01]

Omg, the people from Lush were terrible! You can't force someone to do an interview without an interpretor! They're stealing your voice there!

[@celestialfreedom1808]

Thank you for shedding light on this issue! Love ur videos! 💖

[@Izza431]

Yay my first time being early

[@ShopGurl06]

Oh, my! Do you not have a law to protect disabled people/DHH from discrimination or an employment organization to help you with an interpreter for an interview? USA has these. I have two jobs so far. I work at the current job for over 4 years. I'm sorry that you had to go through, yet I am happy for you to have a job! Hope you can stay with your current job for a long time!

[@curtisstarkey3361]

Hello, I am curtis and I been through 6 years college but two different places like 3 years college in Brighton and 3 years college in tonbridge kent. So, I been looking for jobs nearly 7 months also been before 6 times interview and most say no that it.

[@JazzyWhipps]

Keep going, never give up until you find something, you will one day!

[@curtisstarkey3361]

@@JazzyWhipps aww thank you, of course yeah will do. X

[@TherealDutchvanderLinde]

It makes me really mad that people did treat you like that. in this World we need to help each other, in the things we find difficult.

[@r.j.9873]

I'm so sorry you had to go through that when you applied for retail jobs. That sounds so illegal! We all have a right to earn a living, and being deaf or having a different ability shouldn't change that. You deserve all you set your mind to. 🙂

[@aderyn7600]

i am not deaf but have mobility issues and chronic pain as well as tourette's and luckily my tourette's isn't very noticeable since its' mostly motor. but i can't just stand up or barely move for a long time, i can sit down and do things, or if i am moving quickly like a fast paced moving job i can do. but what is so annoying is that even if i were to apply to be a cashier i would be allowed to have a stool, legally i should be allowed but it's not like employers follow the law *eyeroll* i could very easily do the job of a cashier at any place if i was able to sit down. but no not going to happen. so i'm just trying to make my own job.

[@FrenchComprehensibleInput]

Hello Jazzy! 🙂 Have you heard of KZbin *community captions* being removed soon? I am appalled by this decision since I rely on this tool for my educational videos, but I find it *much worst for the deaf people as well as the hard of hearing people* because I imagine subtitles are an essential element for them, for you!. Let's be honest, not all KZbinrs take the time to make decent subtitles so why would KZbin even think of removing this community option??? I write you this comment because you create very inspiring content about deafness and maybe your message to KZbin could go further than mine as a very small KZbinr. Thanks in advance and keep up your good content! (please like this comment if you are in favour of KZbin keeping community captions available)

[@paullysle8237]

I know the feeling reject from so many jobs when they find out I’m deaf they told me to go

[@vlxne.4879]

Sorry man

[@DianaAdelaRiveraIcaza]

I saw hearing people who progressed happily but I made a big effort and made progress at the end of the day and the work didn’t give me the same uff so it made me feel less and I had a low self- esteem because I am deaf.

[@Tfichtenbaum]

there are ways to communicate with people even if you do not know much ASL , if anything I talk by pen and pad there is no reason for someone to be discriminated against for something they had no control over , it may take longer but its better then nothing ,