Melanie Page

“My ability to cope with my Deafness in the Hearing world is a powerful opiate for everyone around me.” — thoughts by Melanie Page, originally published at Grab the Lapels

“Even with language, some deaf people never understand hearing. The idea to a person born deaf that meaning can be carried via sound is ludicrous.” — thoughts by Melanie Page, originally published at Grab the Lapels

“. . . my two front teeth were fangs because I’d whacked myself in the mouth with the vacuum cleaner handle I’d used as a bazooka during a game of war.” — thoughts by Melanie Page, originally published at Grab the Lapels

“I was largely writing for hearing readers, because it’s not immediately obvious that I’m deaf, and I wanted to explain to hearing people how hard I have to work to remain involved in the hearing world.” — interview between Jessica White and Melanie Page, originally published at Grab the Lapels

“…remember disability activist Stella Young, who coined the term ‘inspiration porn.’ People with disabilities aren’t put on earth to inspire other people; we’re just trying to get on with our day in a world that ins’t designed for us.” — Jessica White in Hearing Maud — thoughts by Melanie Page, originally published at Grab the…

“We are good and smart deaf people and have much to give.” — thoughts by Melanie Page, published at Grab the Lapels