Getting a Job as a Deaf Person

[@SkittlesSarahxx]

I'm Deaf myself as well, and I've worked for almost 10 years. I used to be Room Leader (like a boss) of Pre-School room, now Toddlers' Room. I never let my Deafness to be barrier of getting a job, and I've never had an issue with being Deaf at work. We got this!

[@JazzyWhipps]

Words!! 🤟🏻❤️

[@tudormiller8898]

Do you get on with your colleagues ok ? Are you teaching them BSL ?

[@SkittlesSarahxx]

@@tudormiller8898 I don’t teach them BSL no, we all communicate by talking :)

[@dayanaruiz6680]

@@SkittlesSarahxx what devices you use to communicate?

[@SkittlesSarahxx]

@@dayanaruiz6680 hey,what do you mean? I commuicate by talking.

[@rach3511]

Awww that story about you teaching the young girl how to sign really touched me 😪 Amazing work Jazzy 😍😘

[@signnamesparkle]

Absolutely fantastic to see the barriers you've faced and look what you have now! Brilliant 😊

[@UnknowN-do2hp]

worked at costco over 16 years, yes a lot of discriminates at my work, unfair managments, positions and such, but we all need to trust in god because God in charge of everything, our rewards will be even better in heaven than most hearing people

[@jasper5222]

a great video again, Jazzy! Can really relate - it's so tough getting your foot in the door when often employers just see you as Deaf/having a communication barrier/problem! I ended up going freelance - and then suddenly I had lots of opportunities and means I can book my interpreters directly through Access to Work!

[@JazzyWhipps]

Right!! So happy to hear you got there! Access to Work is very helpful 👍🏻

[@rikkipoynter]

As someone older than you and has gone through it for years, so relatable. I was never successful with getting a "regular" job that was hearing people run and I eventually gave up. My "regular" jobs that I did have were deaf run (I wrote for DPAN). Now. Well. I do write for a local newspaper here that is hearing run but everything is done remotely so I'm not sure it really counts. And writing articles doesn't really require being hearing, haha. But still! Other than those, I've strictly been self employed with content creation, public speaking, and consulting. The content creation being mostly on my own is easy enough (well as "easy" as doing this stuff gets, as you know) but the latter can be a bit more difficult just from communication. But still, is good that I have this since everything else was such a struggle.

[@tudormiller8898]

What is the law in the US regarding employment rights for Deaf and HoH individuals ? What percentage of them are in full time or part time employment ?

[@Nikotastik]

It’s wonderful to hear that you have found fulfilling work! I hope in the future it becomes easier for deaf people to find jobs. I am hearing, but I have a dead co-worker, and he is very good at his job. We mostly type through an instant messaging system since we work from home now. A lot of the new employees didn’t even know he was deaf until he told them recently. When we have meetings, we make sure to each type out what we say when we say it so he can also contribute. It has not been hard at all to provide the accommodations he needs, and he contributes a lot to our team. I am really grateful that my company was not concerned he was deaf and hired him. I hope other companies will soon realize that there are many ways hearing and deaf people can communicate and work together well.

[@deafgirlinahearingworld1950]

Volunteering is sooo important! Experience is the best teacher and it truly helps me to learn the norms of the climate I am in. Being Deaf, I miss out on a lot of non-verbal communication of hearing people. Volunteering puts me in these setting at no cost to the employer and prepares me for the real job.

[@frankiec5726]

It’s such a shame you’ve faced so much discrimination! I’m hopeful the world will soon change for the better, and I think these Deaf awareness videos will definitely help. I was in Tesco the other day and saw a store assistant signing to another, and I was impressed to see that they hired someone who uses BSL as their first language! I hope more opportunities are given and that more companies follow suit. It’s ridiculous that this level of discrimination is still present this day and age!

[@aurorablom2199]

I’m 19 years old and deaf. I’m still struggeling to find a job, but here in netherlands is a lot discriminatie to deaf people so it’s very difficult to find a job. I’m been 4 years to look for jobs. And i’m so mad bc my brother is 1 year younger than me has already a job. We are like same person but difference is i’m deaf and he’s hearing. I just don’t understand!

[@JazzyWhipps]

I definitely can relate to you. I hope my video will maybe give you some ideas. You’ll get there eventually, never give up ❤️

[@asmasworld4284]

@@JazzyWhipps I'm really so sorry

[@jasonwright9405]

Same everywhere including Australia here. Businesses are bastard. They don’t care and sympathetic SUPPORT hearing people

[@Nikotastik]

That is very unfair. I’m sorry you are going through that. I hope you get a position soon! 🤞

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Sorry that you have struggled to find a job. 3 years on have you managed to find work?

[@KoriJaiden]

I sign ASL but have picked up some BSL from you. It’s interesting to see the differences and similarities between the two. And thanks for sharing the story. I can related to how you felt during the whole college situation. Took way longer than I expected to find work.

[@tudormiller8898]

Why do Deaf and HoH Americans sign with one hand, rather than with both like here in the UK ?

[@KoriJaiden]

@@tudormiller8898 ASL has two handed signs as well, but yes, the alphabet is different. American Sign Language uses a different alphabet because it actually developed from French Sign Language not British Sign Language.

[@KoriJaiden]

@hawky2k215they are not nearly the same. They are unrelated languages. That have a couple similarities.

[@Deaf2workCoUk]

That's a lovely vlog, Jazzy. You're a very positive and inspirational person. I'm going to share this as an example of never giving up and sometimes you do have to do things, that you don't want to, to progress with your life and work opportunities. Getting out there, paid or unpaid, keep you employable.

[@salvatorecirino563]

Me too and i got job 3 year ago assistant facilities at university and enjoy working with people and they don't know deaf awareness then now they know deaf awareness 100% like text messages and emails and Interpreter too

[@ToriRaeMusician]

Your hair looks so cute like this!!!

[@amywestbeld9968]

Enjoyed watching this! Thank you for sharing.

[@Naehh2]

Thank you for sharing this, you have a such a powerfull story that will give hope and courage to many. You are a blessings to uss ❤❤

[@returnoftheredeye]

That's really cool that you got to be there for the little girl like that

[@erindrawsabit804]

I think I discovered your channel back in 2018 or 2019 when I suddenly became interested in learning sign language :D

[@_judge_me_not]

Same story as mine😀

[@tudormiller8898]

Great video Jazzy, really informative. Please do more videos like this one. Life as a young Deaf woman.

[@celticraven8523]

I started losing my hearing at 14 and now as an adult I find it easy enough to land a job as I can speak clearly and do not necessarily need interpreters or need sign language at work, however I’ve noticed it a lot of colleagues don’t take the fact I can’t hear serious, and just act as if I can hear then get annoyed when I don’t respond to them talking from behind me with nothing to tell me there even there.

[@graceverdon8835]

I’m not deaf, but I have a suggestion for fluent/native BSL speakers if they want to have a go at tutoring - there’s a site called italki where you can sign up to give conversational lessons (you don’t need to have teaching qualifications but if you do that’s a plus) I’ve used it a lot in the past to take french lessons and I’ve recently applied to be an English tutor. I just had a quick look and there aren’t many BSL teachers/tutors signed up (I could actually only find one). This is just an idea- I don’t have any experience actually teaching on italki yet since I’m waiting for my application to be approved, but if you’re considering tutoring BSL it might be a good starting point and a way to get some income!

[@curtisstarkey3361]

@jazzy hello good evening, I can't find job near 1 year but been interviewing 5 times and I been college 6 years mean 3 years college in Brighton also 3 years college in Kent.

[@jasonwright9405]

🥲 how typically of hearing people’s attitude towards disabilities

[@Thejustnat]

As I’m deaf, I really really want to be an actress/actor but I’m afraid that people won’t be happy with it just because I’m deaf and though I use BSL and I speak normally, well not entirely normal but 90% because of my deafness. But I’m just afraid to do what I want to become in the future of mine 🥺

[@ecologist_to_be]

Marlee Beth Matlin is one example of a deaf actress it is definitely possible even if harder. Never give up on your dreams xx

[@professorcharliebeckett]

I like the storytime vids 😃

[@satviknaren9681]

your amazing !!

[@sherry9627]

Lucky you. I still haven't got a job yet since 4 years. Its hard and I'm getting depressed now.

[@Elizabeth-yx5on]

What did you study at university? I'm in the USA so it's a bit different here.

[@cawhalen2000]

If you don’t know sign language you can turn on cc and it will show you on screen

[@kurasan_croissant]

Yeahhhh, I mostly work with birds

[@ttvobeyvesqq9455]

Does jazzy ever reply to her fans ?

[@_judge_me_not]

I am a lucky one

[@traceystanton4932]

Nope

[@JazzyWhipps]

Hi, I hope you have a lovely day 🤟🏻✨

[@asmasworld4284]

@@JazzyWhipps I'm really so sorry for this I love your vidéos so much It's juste a question

[@Lucky0670]

I'm deaf and think most jobs prefer hearing people to work rather deaf people but deaf peolle do have great skill to work also should equally. I do have numbers of skill for any work but jobs still not offer for deaf people thar bad one. Should give deaf people to work... I was work as maileoom at university as I was only staff person to control all mail system but university cut numbers of staff included me to boot out. I was work at mailroom for 15 years as all mail systems was my work to created that how it working

[@asmasworld4284]

I understand french sign language

[@salmankhaliq883]

Great it 😋

[@_judge_me_not]

Had this question for looong Are you a book person or a movie person?? Btw greattttt video as always 😀

[@JazzyWhipps]

I’m definitely a movie person! 🎥 thank you, have a lovely day ✨

[@_judge_me_not]

Okk I am a book person 😁😁 📚...Yes I am having a lovely day Hope you are too😊

[@daisysboomer5907]

Hi guys u don’t khow what’s she saying just turn on captions and it will show u what she is saying hope this helps😁/stay safe

[@daisysboomer5907]

@4ever jimenez your welcome😊

[@nbze1641]

Why you don’t use the electric device that help you to hear

[@ecologist_to_be]

Not everyone gets full hearing using "electric devices" for starters. Plus that is basically like saying you're not good enough being deaf you must try and fit in with the hearing.

[@PaulaRomero-gz7um]

Right force you speak? Just berly can hear?, that is bull crap. It make sound like you not good enough to. I hate parent who put implant as infants child who can't make decisions for themself

[@lilliemaeclark3192]

Hi jazzy I know how to sign my name

[@justyasmin1]

well done - keep up :)

[@marklouth3655]

❤

[@Hamad_IRAQ]

I am 100% deaf in both ears because of meningitis I left my country, Iraq, because of terrorism. I live in Ankara, Turkey, and I am looking for a job I find it difficult to find a job because he is deaf I don't only speak Arabic

[@Hamad_IRAQ]

😥😶😶😶

[@LIVISLAYER]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vaithynathannathan1356]

Hello!

[@nuvaidalikhan]

For want job uk

[@asmasworld4284]

Your vidéos is so beautiful jazzy I wanna juste Ask you a question please why the deaf peoples hâte me and reject me although that i love them where is the wrong I'm so sorry for this question m'y sister with all my respect

[@Emma-vo3qy]

just a tip: when you do a video the background is a little distracting, maybe next time you could do it when its plain background, you did a good job!! love your videos!!!

[@calvinliu6304]

Im first

[@jordan-q2907]

Yes

[@rid1coza]

Hello First, who is Calvin then if you are First?

[@jasonwright9405]

What are you on drugs? Hehe 😜

[@rid1coza]

@@jasonwright9405 Jason, you are Wright wrong?

[@jasonwright9405]

@@rid1coza whhhhhaaaattt? SMH 🤦‍♂️

[@buseboskurt8233]

7:43 No offense but they were kinda right,think objective.If you didn't apply for that job someone hearing was going to do it so don't take it personam

[@jasonwright9405]

Is it my fault deaf since birth? Well hearings are bratty and stubborn. look, nothing personal

[@ecologist_to_be]

Rude!

[@SimpleLifeAlways81]

Well, I tell myself if the employer doesn’t call me back after interview, then it could mean he would be hostile .. if he did hire me. Best not to make any effort to try working with him/her. Just keep looking … everyday, 8 hours a day.

[@Hannahorse715]

That weird clicking noise and buzzing noise that sounds like some one peeing is annoying

[@charliegarrard7388]

I’m first