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 »
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"I feel strongly that music should be accessible to all. Unfortunately, music, by definition, is usually only available to those of us who can hear. For any person without that capability, music is woefully inaccessable. Unlike television, radios do not pr"
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"Girl you keep up the good work alot of deaf people depend on you to connect with music. You are very clear on your sings and are not changing the the meanning at all. I admire what your doing cause i enjoy signing songs too but i dont think i could ever s"
"she's great,luv luv her video.make me wanna ASL!!"
"ASL User and Learner should of the right."
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"These videos bridge the gap between mainstream music and the deaf community. Deaf people enjoy popular music and chose alternate methods of feeling or participating in the music. I do believe these videos actually expant the population that is exposed or "
"it's really unfair how they are deleting videos that we worked really hard to make!! THIS SHOULD STOP NOW!!!"
"I love Allys videos.Seeing them has made me want to learn sign language.I think what she's doing is such a great thing.Deaf people should be able to enjoy music just like the rest of us hearing people do and Ally is making that possible for them.Don't rem"
"Let us do what we enjoy doing, without profit. We're not hurting anyone, so let us and our fans be!"
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"As stated in the petition, (as a viewer) I have purchased certain songs that have been featured in allyballybabe's videos. Seeing her videos expressed in ASL only helps to expand the industry by attracting viewers from both signing and hearing communities"
"As a teacher of teenage students with multiple disabilities, having popular, age appropriate music interpreted into ASL available online is an absolute miracle! Please do not take the gift of language and music away from those who cannot hear!"
"I'm signing this petition because Ally's videos in no way violate any law. What is the deal with companies trying to censor everything. She never claims any of the songs as her own. It's kind of ridiculous and I strongly feel that more "people" lose respe"
"I agree to this 100\%, something must be done!"
"fair use!"
"As a deaf person these videos help me to understand the meaning behind these songs.I believe it is a wonderful resource for the deaf and hard of hearing. Please allow her to continue on You tube Thank You"
"please do not delete ally's videos. they are a huge blessing to those who want to learn asl and to the deaf community."
"Please do not shut this down, I am currently learning ASL and these videos are extremely helpful!"