Tracy Stine
Bio
Freelance Writer. ASL Teacher. Disability Advocate. Deafblind. Snarky.
Stories (45/0)
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 Stine27 days ago in Motivation
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 Stine4 months 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 Stine5 months ago in Humans
7 Ways to Adapt Your Home for those with Low Vision
The first rule to remember is that vision loss is a spectrum. their vision loss and their accommodations will vary widely from person to person. Some prefer dark spaces as brightness hurts their eyes while others require brightness to see "clearly".
By Tracy Stine7 months ago in Humans
- Top Story - August 2023
"True Biz" by Sarah Novic
As a Deaf reader, I've read plenty of stories with characters who have hearing loss. Who wouldn't want to read books that represent me as a Deaf person? But time and time again, I've been disappointed by hearing writers who portray Deaf characters as stereotypes. These stereotypes are often inaccurate and harmful, and they do not reflect the diversity of Deaf experiences. These writers leave me feeling frustrated and angry at society's view of deafness.
By Tracy Stine9 months ago in BookClub
5 American Sign Language Myths Debunked
ASL is gaining popularity as more and more Deaf people are represented across the media. But myths about signing still remain. I want to bust these myths and help people understand that sign language is more than "waving hands around".
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Humans