in response to JoeyBaer's recent vlog, I share a bit of my journey after graduation from Gallaudet to working with ASL and eventually appreciating the concepts behind Deafhood as coined by Paddy Ladd.

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1. deafornot7 said on 18 Sep 2011:

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2. heeheeluck said on 31 Aug 2011:

HeeHee (Thanks to Joey) You were so young! At that time I was 13 yrs old. LOL But Chamba you had profound thinking and today your wisdom is priceless! ;-)

3. DPeachlady said on 31 Aug 2011:

Ella, I really enjoyed watching your vlog very much I admit I did recognized you on the interviewing video because of your facial expressions before Joey mentioned your name. Wow! I'm impressed. Your goals don't change at all since 1977. Glad that Joey brought it up in his vlog That's amazing. Thanks for telling us your story of your experiences in your early years. That means a lot to us.

4. CinNASTELLI said on 31 Aug 2011:

mrjoeybaer, thanks

5. WECoyote67 said on 31 Aug 2011:

Yes, I have seen a small part of you in Joey's vlog a while ago. I always find you an amazing woman with a lot of experiences with deaf community. I thank you for your wonderful sharing with us on vlog. Deafhood will rise and break through. Peace-WEC

6. ASLSkuzzy said on 31 Aug 2011:

Saw his Vlog then I watched your. Very nice and experiences does us beautifully! Thank you for sharing!

7. DrDonGCSUS said on 31 Aug 2011:

It really is amazing how our experiences shape where we are now. I have a similar story about how my different work experiences and personal experiences have led me to where I am today in my thinking. I'm sure many of us can say the same thing.

8. mrjoeybaer said on 31 Aug 2011:

you can find my vlogs at either joeybaer.com or mrjoeybaer (youtube).

9. mrjoeybaer said on 31 Aug 2011:

Excellent vlog - it is VERY important to look and learn more about how all of this and that started! Yea - we need to keep on PUSHING PUSHING!!! :)

10. TheStralie said on 31 Aug 2011:

wow! you was and is strong peson! I have watched joey´s vlog. Keep on you, Ella :)

11. CinNASTELLI said on 31 Aug 2011:

I missed to watch joeybaer's vlog. what is his screenname on youtube? I would like to watch since you shared with us about your experience work.. Amazing that you been through hard time while they dont believe or not trust. but you keep on to push push.. people understand better and trust. wow..

12. NorthBraveheart said on 31 Aug 2011:

Hi Ella!

A very interesting story. I did not know that you four have worked together, Grosjean, Lane, Phillip and you. I have heard many nice things about Marie Philip but have unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet her. After your story I become more curious about her. Is not much to ask you to tell us more about her?
/Patrik Nordell

13. LChaim2007 said on 31 Aug 2011:

Big Wave to our Dear Friend, ASLElla! Blessing your heart for reaching many deafies to learn about our Deafhood! Keep up ur working to help others to understanding our Deafhood and ASL!