Equal Opportunity for ASL Users and Learners
The videos found on my YouTube site, allyballybabe, are of various songs signed in American Sign Language. The YouTube is used for educational purposes all over the world, as well as a bridge between... continue reading »
"I agree whole heartedly with the petition and what its goal is."
"I am a hearing Chemistry teacher in Washington D.C. I use such Videos regularly in the school club I run where I teach hearing students basic sign. This is the perfect media for them as they can relate the signs to the vocals. The excitement a hearing stu"
"Why are deafs around the world being treated differently than everyone else? Just because they can't listen to the music doesn't mean that they can't still enjoy it."
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"I think that it is great to see a young person who is passionately trying to do something nice for her community of a very special group of people! Her very sincere efforts her are completely free from any copyright infringement as she is not profiting fr"
"In some ASL college courses it is even a requirement that a student interpret a song. Just as plagiarism doesn't occur when an individual properly sites the author and work, this should not be a copyright infringement as Ally properly acknowledges the art"
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"Ally's videos are very touching and helpful. I am an ASL student and really enjoy watching her videos. They help me reinforce the signs that I've learned in a fun way."
"Allyballybabe has help me through these ASL music videos. Its so much easier to learn something when you have something you love following behind it. I do not pay for the subscription which means shes making no money from us. This is extreemly educational"
"She is doing a good thing for the Deaf communtiy by doing this. The deaf are getting to enjoy part of what makes music great. They are getting the message that wouldn't be given to them if no one had taken the time to sign them. Also, the videos have been"
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"I Agree That Youtube Should Stop This Nonsense."
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"These videos are extraordinarily helpful, I love them. They are helping me learn ASL. My deaf friends and I can watch them together and they can understand the music while helping me figure out signs. These videos have helped so many people in this world,"
"I enjoy this site because I am in a college ASL class and the information on her viedos helps out a lot. I have also learned that the deaf community enjoys other people especially the hearing people to learn ASL and be involved. I think the songs should b"
"I think this is a beautiful way of getting music out to the Deaf community and I fully support Ally."
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"We need to keep this site up. Youtube is not only for the hearing. Millions of videos are posted on youtube that make no sense, that are silly, and useless, however you have a young girl here trying to help open the world of music up to the deaf and you w"
"These videos meet all 4 standards of the US Copyrights Act under the "Fair Use" clause"
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"Please, please, allow Allyson to keep the videos going...they are a true help with understanding of ASL and introduction to great music. Thank you!"
