Young Australian of the Year ‘15. TEDx Talks. Motivational Speaker. Human Rights Advocate. Deaf Interpreter-Auslan, ASL, IS. BA (CmMst LwSoc)’19 ❤️@BraamJordaan
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24 Sep 2019
Hey @TEDx Please publish this TEDx Talk on TED website? Deaf children & families of Deaf children worldwide need to identify with their role-models and peers. This week is the National Week of Deaf People, yesterday was International Day of Sign languages
youtube.com/watch?v=ou1Me-4G…
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
1 Jun 2024
Content warning: shocking ignorance about sign languages and deaf people in the post, the quote tweets, and comments.
Right wingers punching down at inclusion is sadly not a new low.
31 May 2024
It's absolutely nuts that the deaf are a like 1% of the population and get maybe a fifth of the screen. Don't we already have a closed caption option? Do we really need to be distracting everyone with someone waving their hands in the air?
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20 Mar 2024
Appalling to see so many deaf people having to explain that MAKATON IS NOT A SIGN LANGUAGE in #SignLanguageWeek
Makaton are signs adapted from BSL (in a highly problematic way) used with spoken English. It's actually English with key word signing, not a real sign language.
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
28 Jan 2024
I'm sorry to say this is a really bad idea.
1. Makaton is not a separate language. It is a form of sign supported English, using some BSL signs, taken without consulting the BSL community.
2. The creators of Makaton mistakenly believed that BSL was 'too hard' for some children.
25 Jan 2024
I’ve started a petition to get Makaton recognised as a language in law.
The first step in helping make it accessible for everyone as languages cannot be copyrighted or trademarked.
#SEND #freemakaton #DownSyndrome
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
3 Dec 2023
We celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities alongside our partners in the international disability movement.
We also recognize deaf people with disabilities, who are important parts of inclusive #deaf communities.
"Nothing about us without" us is our motto.
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
10 Nov 2023
This is the worst ad ever. Never say no to sign language. You are encouraging to deprive the deaf children of their language and access to education.
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
23 Oct 2023
Convo Australia is coming to the Deaf Community Markets in Perth on Sunday 29 October 2023 at Shenton College, Shenton Park in Perth WA.
#ConvoAU #Auslan #Perth #AuslanVideoInterpreting
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12 Oct 2023
Need an Auslan interpreter when voting for the 2023 referendum? Visit hubs.li/Q0234Kdh0. It’s free, and you don’t have to download an app.
#ConvoAu #AEC #AuslanVideoInterpreting #ReferendumVote #2023ReferendumVote #Auslan @AusElectoralCom
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
29 Sep 2023
SEVEN different roles I play in The Real & Imagined History of the Elephant Man at Nottingham Playhouse.
3rd to 7th October - Final Week @NottmPlayhouse
17th to 21st October @BlackpoolGrand
6th to 28th October @BelgradeTheatre Coventry
You will be regret if you miss this show
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
29 Sep 2023
A big shout-out to the @ConvoAU #Interpreters!
We’re huge fans of your dedication, professionalism and ability to tackle new challenges. You work as a team with #DeafPeople to make conversations that transform lives!
#InternationalTranslationDay #Auslan #VRI #AuslanInterpreters
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
12 Sep 2023
Today is #RUOK? Day – a day to remind us to check on our loved ones. Let the people you care about know you're here to support and listen to them.
#ConvoAu #NDIS #EAF #Auslan #Deaf #Hardofhearing #AuslanVideoInterpreter #VRI #BeyondBlue #Lifeline #MentalHealth
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13 Sep 2023
One city done. Thanks Canberra for a lovely and productive morning. @billshortenmp maybe I’ll consider a career in politics as you’ve mentioned.
For now, see you super soon Melbourne!!
#LetsCelebrateAuslan
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11 Sep 2023
On my way to the airport. So excited to visit 4 cities on my 2 weeks adventure to the East and South of Australia.
First stop, Canberra. Then Melbourne, Sydney, and the last stop will be Adelaide!
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11 Sep 2023
I’ll also be selling my brand new Auslan products - tote bags and pouches at two Deaf markets in Adelaide!
Will I be seeing you in one of these cities??
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14 Aug 2023
Because I'm blind, an airline is saying I have to sit alone. We booked side-by-side seats. But when they found out I'm blind, they separated us. They're claiming it's their policy 1/7 #RightsOnFlights
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
8 Aug 2023
Discover @convoau! Join us for an info session with SaengJae on Aug 20, 3:30pm AEST at Mooroopna Education Centre. Learn about our app and offerings. Limited spots, register now: hubs.li/Q01-k0nX0
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🌟 Lucy's time at DCAL has been transformative. Dive into her insights on research, interactions with staff, and how her two-week experience has shaped her future goals.
📝 English and subtitles by @markrschofield for BSL content.
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
7 Aug 2023
23% of deaf youth aren't in school or working. That's 10% more than the national average! NDC aims to understand why this is happening. Check out the video to learn what we found.
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
7 Aug 2023
Discover Convo Australia! Learn about our app and services from Tiahna, Customer Support Officer. Join us on 19th Aug, 1-3pm AEST at Chermside Library. Limited spots. Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/info-ses…
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
2 Aug 2023
Just read the news of @AnneliesKusters promotion to (full) professor. Annelies is the first deaf professor in the UK in the field of Deaf Studies and sign language research. So very well-deserved! Congratulations!
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Drisana Levitzke-Gray retweeted
So delighted for our wonderful colleague @AnneliesKusters who has been promoted to Professor. Well deserved recognition of her world leading research & innovation in deaf studies & applied linguistics. The first deaf professor in the UK. Let the celebrations begin! 🙌🏻 🍾🥂
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