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 think WMG has really got to learn some stuff about marketing. I mean have they not realized that when we put songs on our youtube videos we are advertising songs for them. Usually when I hear a good song I find on youtube I will buy that song on itunes."
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"She is amazing!"
"She really helps us a LOT!"
"The sign language videos on YouTube (specifically allyballybabe) are a vital aspect to learning the way that the deaf community communicates through sign language. They are a wonderful learning tool."
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"These videos are essential. Entertainment value is only the first step to a much broader education value...What is ASL? Who is impacted by it? What is that background? Do I know people who may benefit from this? Can I learn myself? How can I get involved "
"Youtube is turning Video makers into a diying race, we cant have this!"
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"I think that this is a good way for the deaf to "hear" music and for the hearing to learn ASL. i can tell from personal experience that these videos have helped me with ASL. i have been able to do songs a lot smoother and my expressions during the song ha"
"love the work, keep up the excellent work, u are truly a inspiration"
"I am a Deaf Education teacher for grades K-12. I have been teaching for 7 years. As a teacher, you are always learning and trying to find creative ways to encourage and inspre your students to grow. These ASL videos are great in doing just that.! Not only"
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"Deafs have right to look at YouTube in sign language (ASL) so we can understand watever they saying, singing or anything..... for watever purpose YouTube post on sites."
"Growing up with a family member who was born deaf, this issue hits home. My family decided to work as a unit and took sign language classes. What Ally is doing is selfless. My cousin can now view the songs instead of merely reading the lyrics. Do you rea"
"I don't know if this is still an issue or not, but I am the hearing parent of a deaf child, and I always wanted to figure out how to convey songs to him. Ally does this. Don't take this opportunity from other children or deaf adults or for that matter the"
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"TO BATTTLLLEEEE!!!"
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"Ally is doing a beautiful thing. She is bringing the enjoyment of music to a group of people that otherwise may never experience it. It is sort of like Kareoke, but instead of being in a bar... she is in her dorm. To Ally- God bless you for being a dedica"
"YT will remove anyone these days....unbelievable!"
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"Knowledge is power. Do not prohibit the expansion of ASL learning by taking stated actions..please."
"Through her videos i have been able to learn how to sign songs to my infant daughter. She will never be able to hear music, but it is her right as a baby to have her mommy sing to her. Because of these vidoes, i am able to do that. Please don't take them "