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 »
"she has a right without her i wouldnt be able to understand the music she has a ability to sign dont take that way from her let her do what is right.Will you guys take the only chance hard of hearing and deaf childern have of listening and understanding t"
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"Please do not remove these videos. I too am a sign language Interpreter and I agree that these videos are a great way for the deaf community to share a love in music too. Keep up the great work."
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"Our high school sign language class has learned from and enjoyed this site!! Please keep it going!!"
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"Ally helps sign students become more proficient and gives Deaf people equal opportunities to enjoy the same songs that hearing people do. I know that I personally had never heard some of the songs before and I bought them after watching Ally sign them"
"I enjoy watching her videos even though i am not deaf. I have been learning bits and pieces from the videos. please dont take them away."
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"I cant believe that with all the different videos that people have created out there with music (recording themselves dancing, lip singing, etc.), that you would have to create a petition for something like this. I think it is absolutely ridiculous!"
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"Ally's videos have really opened up a new line a communication between my Deaf cousin Selina and I. We can now talk about music!!! We both love Ally and would be really sad to see her go."
"I'm a ASL instructor at Community College...I used those videos to educate my ASL students and it very helpful tools to help my students improve their ASL. Also I love ASL songs and i'm deaf and this is my way to express arts ....let me sing thru my hands"
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"I honestly can't understand why anyone would want to block songs from youtube. Video content i can understand but how on earth are bands suppoed to sell music when no one knows about them? Allowing these songs to be played on youtube creates more attentio"
"Ally helps deaf people experience music in a way that they would not be able to, with out her. Please let her keep her videos for the deaf people. There are many people who are so inspired by her work that they too start signing songs for the deaf communi"
"I believe there is no real reason for the account of allyballybabe to be removed. Thes account is nothing more than educational. It interests more and more people to join our Deaf community and also helps the deaf community intertwine with the hearing wor"
"Please allow her to keep her videos on YouTube. It is extremely important people are aware that the Deaf Community can enjoy music just like the Hearing! We could use more wonderful videos like these to educate people and bridge the gap between the Deaf a"
"I love making fan videos because I do it as a dedication to the shows and songs I love, please don't deny us that, we don't do any harm, we don't make money of off it, we only do it for fun, please stop removing us!"
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"Her account and videos shouldn't be deleted, because I enjoying learning about ASL in music. I have more interest in learning sign myself to talk to other people who only communicate in sign language. Her videos are also very educational and inspiring."
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