Why Deaf Model Nyle DiMarco Doesn't Wish He Could Hear | Personal

Actor and model Nyle DiMarco is Deaf. He doesn’t understand the concept of silence - it’s just his default mode. DiMarco went on to win “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Now, he uses his platform to help Deaf children who don’t have the same access to sign language and community that he did as a child. | For viewers who need sound to access this video, a version with the subtitles read onto a soundtrack is available here: bit.ly/2FJoNVK
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[@lavellans]

It’s amazing that he can recognize his own privileges even being deaf. Coming from a warm loving family that understands him, not all deaf kids have this. And not all parents understand their dead children. His work is important! I want to learn sign language :)

[@snakm]

might want to change that "dead" at the 2nd sentence to "deaf" lol

[@Cryptonymicus]

Being able to hear would mean having to listen to all the stupid crap that comes out of people's mouths, plus telemarketers.

[@danieldulivero]

Wow, lol, that’s another true benefit for all of us (deaf people)! Lol

[@moxie7896]

A very powerful and smart to choice to have the video be silent. To have empathy people need to put themselves in another person’s shoes. Nyle is amazing.

[@brojoe44]

Wait the video was silent?

[@citrinedragon1466]

Am I alone in thinking all children should learn basic sign language in school as it is used in their country? What possible harm can there be? Teach it to six, seven or eight year olds... and refresh every two years.

[@danieldulivero]

citrine dragon Yes, that’s what I thought when he brought it up few years ago!

[@puffthemagicdragon2665]

I couldn’t agree with you more. The society we live in is very self centric. We have to teach kids to be more open minded and to accept the “different” in any form. Autism is another form of “different” like being deaf is. Actually many kids with autism communicate using ASL. Empathy will save our world. Do you agree?

[@LeeMilby]

I was thinking about this recently when riding on the subway. Two deaf men were signing to each other subtly. It got me thinking about this as well... why not teach a little sign language to everyone? What an amazing ability to be able to communicate non-verbally? It would actually be such a useful skill for hearing people as well as open up the world to communicate better with the deaf community

[@Anna-pj8te]

citrine dragon no, there’s over 300 registered different sign languages in the UK, guess how many it would be in the whole world.

[@TheICEgirl6100]

i don't think that's necessary, i do think the classes to learn sign languages should be cheaper for those who want to learn.

[@tanwepaul6740]

Hi Nyle.. I am deaf too.. You are really inspiration for me..wish I could be like you.

[@deleted4437]

This guy is inspiring and breaking barriers between hearing and deaf people. We all live in the same world. So why not try to be more insightful? I learnt some ASL. :)

[@deleted4437]

ASL - American Sign Language, wisenheimer.

[@taralang8854]

i would love to meet him he just seems so genuine, because of him i got back into learning sign language again , it is so much fun to learn.

[@simonwilliams7237]

He fine asf

[@kanukulgood]

What a kind and handsome man! Love you Nyle 😁

[@Selyidar]

Wow, having to pay attention to something signed for 5 minutes WITHOUT A SOUND was definitely an _experience_

[@kalemorgan4576]

This really touched me.

[@joncasson2781]

in life you always have to work with what you've got, you do, & you're lovable x

[@natasiac.2081]

He’s so handsome 🥴🥰

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

He looks gorgeous with a clean shaven face. Wish he would model that way more often.

[@DM-bj8wt]

God I love that look at the beginning!😍

[@Marixpress2]

Those last few seconds tho

[@Skiptondesigns]

What a great role model for everyone really. But I would not like to be deaf. I like that I can hear and have all my 5 senses. Nyle inspired me to learn Auslan (which is the Australian version of ASL).

[@tashadent150]

Trust me, you are not missing anything

[@JadedChameleon]

I just love him! I'm almost jealous, for real. I wish I didn't have all this noise in my life.

[@jamesbizs]

Sorry, but what a disgusting thing to say. You’re almost jealous of a disability? You can wear noise cancelling headphones. Ear plugs. But to not even have the option of hearing? Never hear your child laugh or cry? Never hear the fire alarm going off? You don’t want to lose one of your senses. Do not be jealous

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Very nice...

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Nyle is a very good actor and a very very nice person..

[@margaritatalamantes]

I love him

[@cristianortegalgbtq458]

Yes bonita 😍👌🙏🤗🙂👍💋💖si

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

I don't blame him. Too much evil s*** being said anyway.

[@soehokgie]

Now i can not stop wondering, how does his eldest brother feels, being the only hearing person in the family?

[@israelbeta]

His eldest brother is deaf as well.

[@DDRWakaLaka]

i think the audio is broken! ;)

[@stoneyj1a1]

Why not do a story on a normal guy who's deaf?

[@freshavocado2519]

Because views

[@snakm]

he is a normal guy. besides, even if they make stories about other things, it would be with celebrities too.

[@fthurman]

He IS normal.

[@jamesbizs]

@@snakm lol no. He’s not

[@jamesbizs]

@@fthurman yeah. And brad Pitt is just a normal guy that you’ll see at your local Walmart.

[@1fandomqueen806]

Wow, and um, who had an add at the end and was like, "Man, it's weird hearing something."? Oh and in you're case is it genetic for you to be deaf? If so I had no idea that could happen.

[@80sDECADEshouldNEVERLEFT]

He’s a million times better looking without FACIAL HAIR😡😡😡😡 he’s gorgeous yes; but BOYS PLEASE SHAVE YOUR DAMN FACES DAILY 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@jamesbizs]

Lol lies.