Sam Allen
Anita Community College
Sophomore
3.5
Studying: Computer Science
About Me: I am Deaf and use American Sign Language. I am proud to be Deaf and the Deaf community is very important to me.
My Professional Goals:
My Personal Goals:
Start my own business
Work with Deaf youth
Develop a sign language computer program for kids
Inspire others Coach Deaf youth football
About My Family:
I live with my Mom, Dad, and sister. I wish they
knew ASL so we could communicate better. I feel left out at home pretty often.
Sam (age 19, community college; sophomore) What are some of the traits that make YOU unique? Big smile, brown eyes, short brown hair, goatee, outgoing What are some talents and skills that make YOU unique? Good at basketball, skateboarding, leadership, computers, math TEAM SAM Who is on your team?
How do they help?
When do you use them?
Parents
Support
All the time
Teacher
Teaches what I need to know
During the school year
Disability Resource Office Counselor
Approve my accommodations When I need accommodations
Friends
Make me laugh
Boss
Motivates me to keep going
When I feel stressed All the time
How does your communication make YOU unique? At school: Used ASL with all my friends and teachers in high school. If there were meetings with hearing people then I used an interpreter. Now in college use an interpreter for all classes. At home: Limited sign, gestures, writing messages on our phones With your friends: Some of my friends sign and some don't. The ones that don't sign‐ we text, write, do a lot of gesturing.
How do your values influence your choices? 1. I value my family so I choose to spend a lot of time with them. 2. Having close friends is something I value. 3. I value being Deaf and using American Sign Language. 4. I value hard work and practice‐ that will help me be a good coach someday. 5. I value honesty and respect. I try to be honest and respectful in everything I do. How does your personality influence your decisions about the future? 1. I am outgoing and friendly. This will help me be a good coach. 2. I like to help other people. I wouldn't like a job where I could not help people. 3. I am a natural leader. I need to work on being a better team player sometimes.
Actor 1: Extrovert (E)
Actor 1: Introvert (I)
I have a lot of energy
I am laid back
I prefer to be around people
I prefer to be alone
I do things without stopping to think
I like to think before doing something
I like to do many things at the same time
I need to focus on one thing at a time
I like when people pay attention to me
I like to pay attention to other people
4 E
1 I
Actor 1: Sensors (S)
Actor 2: iNtuitives (N)
I like clear and specific information
I like to be creative and come up with new ideas
I like clear instructions/directions
Directions? What directions? I like to figure things out on my own
I like facts, timelines, and details
I like to think outside the box/be creative
I always use past experience to make decisions
I follow my instincts to make decisions
I like to use data
I like more abstract ideas
2S
3 N
Actor 1: Thinkers (T)
Actor 2: Feelers (F)
I use facts to make decisions
I use feelings to make decisions
I think about different parts of the problem
I think about how other people feel
I use direct and honest language
I use vague and not direct language
I make decisions with using my head
I follow my heart to make decisions
I like to debate and argue with others
I don't like to debate or argue with people
5 T
0 F
Actor 1: Judgers (J)
Actor 2: Perceivers (P)
I like to make a "to do" list
I like to go with the flow
I like to have a schedule/plan for the day
I do not like to have a schedule/plan
I always study first, then play
I usually play first, then study
I start and finish all projects
I start projects but don't always finish
I think it is important to be on time
I think being late is fine
4 J
1 P
FINAL CODE: ENTJ
Our dreams make us unique. What are your dreams after high school: School/Employment: I want to finish college and start my own business. I want to create computer programs for Deaf/HOH kids. Relationships: I want to get married and have kids. Independent Living:
I want to buy a house. I want to have 2 or 3 cars (old classic, sports car, truck). I want to retire when I am 45.
Brooke Hill
About Me:
My Hearing Loss:
Age: 22
I enjoy sports
Graduated from: Elk High School
I am not in school
I have severe hearing loss
Educational Goal: I have had a few part‐time jobs Want to attend beauty school I am really close Personal Goal: to my family Get a job doing I don't want to hair and makeup move far away Job Experience: from home Restaurant and I am a leader library
I use ASL to communicate
I use interpreters My hearing loss makes me feel nervous around new people until I get to know them
Brooke (age 22, wants to attend beauty school) What are some of the traits that make YOU unique? Long hair, talkative, big smile, short, brown eyes What are some talents and skills that make YOU unique? Cutting hair, doing makeup, cooking, designing clothes, interior design TEAM Who is on your team?
How do they help?
Parents
When do you use them?
Motivate me to go to school
Daily
Former teacher
Provide information
Every once in awhile
Friends
Encourage me to go to school All the time
Hair stylist‐ Nancy
Explain what I need to know
When thinking of future
Grandparents
Financially
When applying for school
How does your communication make YOU unique? At school: Most people didn't sign so used an interpreter. In my beauty school program will need an interpreter and notetaker. At home: ASL With your friends: ASL mostly
How do your values influence your choices? 1. I think it is important to treat people equally‐ everyone has something to share. 2. I value being a leader. I work hard to make better choices because I want to set a good example. 3. I value my family. They help make me who I am. I try to always treat them with love. 4. I value creativity. I think this will help me be a good beautician. 5. I value my education. I didn't understand how important it was before, but now know how important it is to learn from others. How does your personality influence your decisions about the future? 1. I am a people person. I need to have lots of people around me in my future job. 2. I am a leader and like when my friends listen to what I have to say. 3. I like to talk a lot. Sometimes this can cause a problem because people don't feel like I am listening to them‐ so I am working on being a better listener. This is important in my personal and professional life.
Actor 1: Extrovert (E)
Actor 1: Introvert (I)
I have a lot of energy
I am laid back
I prefer to be around people
I prefer to be alone
I do things without stopping to think
I like to think before doing something
I like to do many things at the same time
I need to focus on one thing at a time
I like when people pay attention to me
I like to pay attention to other people
3 E
2 I
Actor 1: Sensors (S)
Actor 2: iNtuitives (N)
I like clear and specific information
I like to be creative and come up with new ideas
I like clear instructions/directions
Directions? What directions? I like to figure things out on my own
I like facts, timelines, and details
I like to think outside the box/be creative
I always use past experience to I follow my instincts to make decisions make decisions
I like to use data
I like more abstract ideas
0 S
5 N
Actor 1: Thinkers (T)
Actor 2: Feelers (F)
I use facts to make decisions
I use feelings to make decisions
I think about different parts of the problem
I think about how other people feel
I use direct and honest language
I use vague and not direct language
I make decisions with using my I follow my heart to make decisions head I like to debate and argue with others
I don't like to debate or argue with people
2 T
3 F
Actor 1: Judgers (J)
Actor 2: Perceivers (P)
I like to make a "to do" list
I like to go with the flow
I like to have a schedule/plan for the day
I do not like to have a schedule/plan
I always study first, then play
I usually play first, then study
I start and finish all projects
I start projects but don't always finish
I think it is important to be on time
I think being late is fine
1 J
4 P
FINAL CODE: ENFP
Our dreams make us unique. What are your dreams after high school: BROOKE School/Employment: I want to go to beauty school. I want to be a hairdresser and do makeup. I want to open my own studio. Relationships: I want to have a family Independent Living: I want to own two homes‐ one on the beach and one in the city. I want to be my own boss.
Patrick Richers
Who Am I?
What People Say:
17 year old male, actor, artist, mime performer, activist ….I AM JUST ME….
If you can't hear, you can't act If you live in foster care, nobody cares about you If you are deaf, you can't read well
Personal Goals:
What I Say:
Act in front of an audience Act in a movie Write and direct a screenplay
Academic Goals/Future Goals: Score a 1200 on my SAT Go to an Arts college Train actors with hearing loss
I CAN DO ANYTHING, BE ANYONE, GO ANYWHERE. JUST WATCH ME
Patrick (age 17, high school; senior) What are some of the traits that make YOU unique? Brown eyes, curly hair, outgoing, dimples, short
What are some talents and skills that make YOU unique? Actor, good leader, skilled writer (poetry and stories), set design for a play, designing costumes TEAM Patrick Who is on your team?
How do they help?
When do you use them?
Foster parents
Support and love me
Now, every day that I can
Case worker
Keep me safe and in a home
School teachers
Keep me busy and out of trouble
Jake‐ Acting Coach
Inspires me
Beth‐ Photographer
Teaches me about creativity
When I get moved around When at school
Daily When I need to
How does your communication make YOU unique? At school: I use interpreters at school because I use ASL and don't use my voice. At home: My foster parents are learning sign language but for now we gesture and type back and forth With your friends: We use ASL.
How do your values influence your choices? 1. Is having fun a value? I like to have fun and laugh. 2. I like to act and entertain other people. Making other people laugh is something I value. 3. I am learning to value family. I never knew what family meant until I met my foster parents. They are teaching me it is important to have people you can depend on. 4. I value working with other people. This will help me when I become an actor or director some day and have to work with many different people.
How does your personality influence your decisions about the future? 1. I have a LOT of energy and am always on the move. This is a great fit for an actor or director. 2. I like to go with the flow. This is important because acting/directing will require me to get used to change. 3. I am persistent. I never give up even when people tell me I can't do something. I like to prove people wrong and change their views of me and other people with hearing loss.
Actor 1: Extrovert (E)
Actor 1: Introvert (I)
I have a lot of energy
I am laid back
I prefer to be around people
I prefer to be alone
I do things without stopping to think
I like to think before doing something
I like to do many things at the same time
I need to focus on one thing at a time
I like when people pay attention to me
I like to pay attention to other people
5 E
0 I
Actor 1: Sensors (S)
Actor 2: iNtuitives (N)
I like clear and specific information
I like to be creative and come up with new ideas
I like clear instructions/directions
Directions? What directions? I like to figure things out on my own
I like facts, timelines, and details
I like to think outside the box/be creative
I always use past experience to I follow my instincts to make decisions make decisions I like to use data
I like more abstract ideas
0 S
5 N
Actor 1: Thinkers (T)
Actor 2: Feelers (F)
I use facts to make decisions
I use feelings to make decisions
I think about different parts of the problem
I think about how other people feel
I use direct and honest language
I use vague and not direct language
I make decisions with using my I follow my heart to make decisions head I like to debate and argue with others
I don't like to debate or argue with people
2 T
3 F
Actor 1: Judgers (J)
Actor 2: Perceivers (P)
I like to make a "to do" list
I like to go with the flow
I like to have a schedule/plan for the day
I do not like to have a schedule/plan
I always study first, then play
I usually play first, then study
I start and finish all projects
I start projects but don't always finish
I think it is important to be on time
I think being late is fine
2 J
3 P
FINAL CODE: ENFP
Our dreams make us unique. What are your dreams after high school: School/Employment: Go to an ARTS college Write/Direct a play Act in a movie (Deaf and Hearing) Relationships: I want my foster parents to adopt me. I want to provide foster care to other kids who need a good home like I did. I want to adopt children one day. I would like to settle down with someone special . Independent Living: I want to earn enough money to pay the bills and let me travel Advocate for people with hearing loss I want a place in the New York City
Allison Siri
Chadwick School for the Deaf Sophomore Age: 16 GPA: 3.4
About Me:
About My Family:
I am very independent
I live with my Dad, Grandma, and brother
I use ASL and tactile sign to communicate
I am the only person with vision and hearing loss in my family
I have Ushers but can hear a little with my hearing aids
My family knows a little sign language
I am training a service dog named Winston
Personal Goal:
I love to travel I love to act I don't believe in giving up when others tell me I can't do something
To show the world people with hearing and vision loss CAN DO ANYTHING!
Educational/Future Goal: Attend college and join the National Theater of the Deaf
Darcie (age 16, HS sophomore) What are some of the traits that make YOU unique? Glasses, curly short hair, lots of energy, thin, small nose What are some talents and skills that make YOU unique? Creative thinking, problem solving, acting, meeting new people, taking care of animals TEAM ALLISON Who is on your team?
How do they help?
When do you use them?
Mom
Always
Daily
Support
Melissa‐ my SSP
Navigate the world
Donna‐ from Helen Keller Ntl Center
Teach me to be independent Occasionally
Brothers
Make me laugh
Guidance counselor
Make decisions about future
Make sure my aids are working
Always This year When needed
How does your communication make YOU unique? At school: I use an interpreter. I have Ushers so am losing bits of my hearing and vision. I go to a school where there are other Deaf and Deafblind students as well. I have a notetaker too.
At home: My parents and use signing. I have a little hearing left so they can yell for me to get my attention. With your friends: Tactile signing ( I am still learning!) or I can use other assistive technology. How do your values influence your choices? 1. I value experience. Every experience gives me an opportunity to learn more about myself and others. 2. I am hard of hearing and losing my vision. I value learning ways to communicate so I won't feel disconnected from the world when I can no longer hear or see. 3. I am very independent. I value making my own decisions and working hard to reach my goals. 4. Creativity, acting, and activism are important parts of who I am. I value those traits and want to keep working on them so I can be the best ME possible. How does your personality influence your decisions about the future? 1. I am motivated to succeed. People have always told me I CAN'T, but I know I CAN. 2. Losing both my hearing and vision is making me more sensitive to other people and their life experiences. Being able to connect with people is important to me.
3. I am outgoing and believe in change. This type of personality is important because working to change something about the world requires talking to a lot of people. Actor 1: Extrovert (E) I have a lot of energy
Actor 1: Introvert (I) I am laid back
I prefer to be around people
I prefer to be alone
I do things without stopping to think
I like to think before doing something
I like to do many things at the same time
I need to focus on one thing at a time
I like when people pay attention to me
I like to pay attention to other people
3 E
2 I
Actor 1: Sensors (S)
Actor 2: iNtuitives (N)
I like clear and specific information
I like to be creative and come up with new ideas
I like clear instructions/directions
Directions? What directions? I like to figure things out on my own
I like facts, timelines, and
I like to think outside the box/be
details
creative
I always use past experience to I follow my instincts to make decisions make decisions I like to use data
I like more abstract ideas
3 S
2 N
Actor 1: Thinkers (T)
Actor 2: Feelers (F)
I use facts to make decisions
I use feelings to make decisions
I think about different parts of the problem
I think about how other people feel
I use direct and honest language
I use vague and not direct language
I make decisions with using my I follow my heart to make decisions head I like to debate and argue with others
I don't like to debate or argue with people
3 T
2 F
Actor 1: Judgers (J)
Actor 2: Perceivers (P)
I like to make a "to do" list
I like to go with the flow
I like to have a schedule/plan for the day
I do not like to have a schedule/plan
I always study first, then play
I usually play first, then study
I start and finish all projects
I start projects but don't always finish
I think it is important to be on time
I think being late is fine
5 J
0 P FINAL CODE: ESTJ
Our dreams make us unique. What are your dreams after high school: School/Employment: Go to college Join National Theater of the Deaf Work for an advocacy group Relationships: I want the right to marry who I love. I want to have or adopt kids. Develop a better relationship with my Dad, Grandma, and brother.
Independent Living: I want to continue to be independent even if I lose all my sight. Continue raising service dogs Change policies and raise awareness for various causes/groups