#DeafJamaicans
this is for you… To all my fellow
#Jamaicans
when you watch this video, please think about how inaccessible it is to you, and remember this is what a
#Deaf
person faces everyday.
Once a
#DeafChild
says I understand when you interpret that is my greatest joy...I went to
#CaribbeanChristianCenterforTheDeaf
and all the children came running out to tell me they saw me and they understood. That for me is the best feeling, indescribable!
I love my job, it feeds my very soul. I definitely had to have
#DeafParents
, I love who I am, the whole fiber of my being, I am because of my parents and family.
#Ubuntu
"I am because you are"
If only people knew the struggles I have faced while making interpreting a career. Underpaid and overworked is an understatement, I have done jobs that up to now I haven’t been paid. If I was to start naming organizations, state agencies and private companies..
I feel honored to receive an award, this award is for the entire
#DeafCommunity
of Jamaica! Life has a funny way of showing you that efforts are never in vain, hold the fort, because good things come to those who wait.
#Humbled
#Jamaican
#Honored
Yesterday was nostalgic for me, growing up I was always watching Oliver. My grandparents loved him. My granny and aunts love him...He was so warm and he will never truly understand my excitement last night. It brought back fond memories of my grandparents and childhood.
25 (3xl) vs 32(l) I get extremely conscious about my weight
@_ms_jonas
can tell you, it’s a sore point for me. I have always struggled with weight as far back to the age of 6. The fact is you alone can decide when you want to make a change,
#fit
not fat for 2021!
As an adult, one of the fondest memories I have of my Dad, was him taking me to the movies as a Deaf Father. It had no benefit to him (or so I thought) he took me because he knows I love the movies. He also made me interpret a lot of the scenes. My Daddy is a great father.
#Aiken
Jamaica thanks for your concern. I am fine and the service I provide is critical to my community. I have been getting a lot of messages, about being tired, rest will come after
#Jacovid19
the fact is the
#Deaf
community needs the info first hand. Finally they’re not forgotten!
#CountrySign
absolutely different from JSL, he’s explaining the devastation that took place what he witnessed and the place mash up. He spoke about getting wet and witnessing the wind take away his roof.
#CountrySign
is from
#StElizabeth
which influences
#JSL
The love on
#JamaicanTwitter
has been nothing short of breathtaking. Thanks to all who think I deserve a National Honor, thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support and encouragement. Love my island and I love my fellow countrymen....
Going to St Elizabeth tomorrow to carry clean water and nonperishables for the Deaf Community down there, if anyone wants to assist reach out to me here. Those who have my number you can contact me directly.
I don’t want nobody to con me with adding
#SignLanguage
to the curriculum. I need a timeline, I need some answers before Election Day.
#Deaf
people for too long has been the unforgotten community it’s time to get it right!
I will reiterate, before I die things will change for the
#DeafCommunity
. They will become a permanent feature in society and not an after thought. Time to include and not segregate, my life’s work will be inclusion for every
#Deaf
person in the Caribbean. I’m not going to stop!
One of those long nights in the
#Parliament
, normally on nights like these I have a hard time sleeping when I reach home..too much to think about. Love my job, "to whom much is given, much is required"
The most beautiful girl I have ever known,
#Loyalty
knows no bounds with her. U know how hard it is to find a woman who discloses everything no matter how I may feel? Love and love alone
@_ms_jonas
only you and I know the journey, one day chapters will be shared. 🤟🏼
Can I just say, I feel overwhelmed but at the same time comfortable. The government is proactive, the
#DeafCommunity
is a part of the conversation,
#Jamaica
has grown and I am glad to be a part of the change. Thank God that they see the need for inclusion.
The first rose 🌹 I have ever received from a man was today. From the Most Honorable Andrew Holness wishing me a Happy Valentine’s Day…
#HappyValentinesDay
The Deaf people who teach at the government
#DeafSchools
are so happy with the increase they received before the holidays… My phone rang the whole day yesterday with smiling faces…
My brother looks like he’s getting a beard 🧔, 16 years ago on Jan 21st my heart stopped. I won’t go into details but I had to interpret for my mummy while she was in labor. I have loved him since I first saw him. Love you
#AbrahamAiken
you a get too big....
People hide behind comments on social media, certain things will never be said to your face only behind your back. Have to be comfortable in my skin, I won’t allow other people’s fear make me live a lie or be unhappy. I will always walk in my truth.
Go and get vaccinated and stop hold the country to ransom. Our children neeeeeeeeed to go back to school, many children have not been learning since the COVID pandemic. Stop being selfish and start being selfless! I took it months ago and I’m quite fine. Go tek yuh vaccine!
The age of consent is 16, you can have sex at 16 however you cannot vote and you cannot drink.
Wise enough to have sex but not wise enough to vote or drink. I wonder who this law was created for, uno no see sumn wrong with this....
That have taken me for granted, you would be in shock. Everyone looks in and think it’s all gold but I guarantee that a lot of people couldn’t last a day in my life. I keep going not for me but for a
#Community
that has often been forgotten.
Y is it that we have so much homophobic people in health care? Yet still you want this homos money.... tired of the society I live in, why can’t I just be treated fairly with no judgement? What is so hard in treating me as a human?
@burn_rise
Just to be clear
#JSL
is not English, it has its own grammar and structure. So when you see me pause it’s for a reason, additionally
#FacialExpressions
are apart of
#JSL
not separate so yeah my face might look a little weird to the hearing public but not the
#Deaf
!
My son is so disappointed but I’m super proud of him, he was placed close to his school in which he attends he is a
#BridgeportHighSchool
boy…… He wanted to attend
#STGC
I told him life is full of disappointments but everything happen for a reason!
Looking better with age...PICs in the bottom right corner was me in my younger years clocking over 300 pounds...Pics on the left and top right is me at 32....
#ProudofMyself
#JamaicaMoves
If everyone who can make a difference leaves Jamaica, what’s going to happen to
#Jamaica
. People have been complaining my whole life that Jamaica is just not good enough for them they want to live somewhere else, why not make it good for you?
Transformation is coming, it’s not a diet it’s a lifestyle....
#HardWorkPaysOff
#JamaicaMoves
#HealthIsWealth
The heaviest I weighed was 317 pounds and I am now at 239, there are days when I hate going to the gym, and days when I just want to eat
#Junk
, but I’m never looking back.
A couple years ago I did an event,
#TEDTalk
Jamaica, I am yet to be paid and the gentleman who was in charge said to me "I am doing you a favour". I have never forgotten that statement and I honestly believe people feel inclusion is a favour. NO its not, its a
#RIGHT
!
Some days I feel extremely proud of myself and overwhelmed at the fact that it took me so long to make the necessary changes in life, we are all responsible for what we choose to consume. I am eating to live...
#HealthIsWealth
#JamaicaMoves
60 pounds to go.....
So my brother did a thing and made my parents super proud, I am so proud of my Little Brother him mash up
#CSEC
on to the next chapter lil bro……(Daddy always gwaan tough but it works out for his children)
#AbrahamAiken
at dem….
My mum said today she was almost robbed downtown, someone grabbed after her bag and she kicked him. After doing that the
@JamaicaConstab
saw and came immediately and cuffed the thief. Thanks for the protection and service you provided to my mum.
One day left to exercise my right, I already know who I’m voting for, have known for quite some time. There is nothing that can change my mind, absolutely nothing...
☝🏼
#KatheLyn
, my mummy, my rock, my source of light when things seem dark, my biggest fan, my number one supporter. She’s my "why," she’s one of the strongest people I know, she’s the driving force for allllll I do, big up my mother. A strong
#DeafWoman
. Happy Mothers Day
#Queen
"It takes some intelligence and insight to figure out you're gay and then a tremendous amount of balls to live it and live it proudly."
#JasonBateman
Photo courtesy of the
#Bae
@_ms_jonas
Why is it that our media cannot get terminologies right? It’s just
#Deaf
never mute, you cannot mute individuals only devices and it’s never dumb, Deaf people are not stupid, and it’s never hearing impaired, there is no impairment, they don’t want to be fixed. Just
#DEAF
!
This is a description of an Olympic race with
@usainbolt
such a good representation. JSL is so beautiful 😍, the visual representation, bringing a story to life can only be done through JSL...one of the reasons
#WhyISign
@julietcuthbert
I am not a councilor or an MP I think you should arrange with your councilors and caretakers to walk and meet with the residents. I am just a resident, I however look forward to you coming by, it is said that you have never been around here. I want to believe otherwise.
Thank you all again for the donations it was felt and appreciated. We continue this Saturday with the rebuilding of the Deaf Bible Church and all donations are still welcome no matter how small from a pin to an anchor will be accepted. You can donate at the OpenDoor Foundation.
#Grateful
#Appreciative
, "Dweet fi di love mi nuh dweet fi the likes" I love the fact that I was born in the
#DeafCommunity
! I am because of every single
#Deaf
person! I owe my life to my community.
For all the panelists on the
#JamaicaDebates2020
my question is, What do you have in store for the
#DeafCommunity
and how do you plan to give full Access to said community especially in terms of Education?
@JamaicaDebates
Red Hills has a problem, we have absolutely no representation on this side, no good roads, no water and no proper lighting. Did you know that red hills square has no running water? We need a proper
#MP
one that cares!
What a night, I’m blessed to hear these men speak in parliament on a consistent basis. I respect the both of them so much big up yourself
@MarkJGolding
and
@NigelClarkeJa
#Jamaica
has two brilliant men when it comes to the economy...
Found a picture of me at a very young age with one of the greats
@PSimpsonMiller
, she has always been such an inspiration. This would be my earlier days of interpreting, I would never change who I am, "A mans gift opens doors for him and brings him before great men"
#Prov18
:16
Barbados is certainly looking like the Caribbean country in which I want to reside.
@miaamormottley
you are an amazing leader and a phenomenal source of change and strength for Barbados. It takes guts to stand up for human rights that have been overlooked and scorned.
When the rest of the community expresses that sentiment, it’s still an awesome feeling...I take pride in what I do not only for me but for my
#Parents
. I am a complete reflection of them and as it stands
#GratitudeIsAMust
!
Sometimes I forget how and where I’m coming from and it’s the
#HUMAN
in me, as I realize my purpose is far from finished. I have another book that has yet to be written.
#Grateful
#Gratitude
is a
#MUST
Its an exciting day for me, crazy love from
#Jamaicans
all week. Thank you for the
#Love
I received this week from everyone.... thanks
@FaeEllington
for this opportunity. It’s every
#Jamaican
dream to be on
#Profile
and I was able to share a little piece of who I am....😊
I’m healthy and taking all the vitamins my body can handle. I just really miss the gym, so now I have to be trying workouts at home. Honestly, I’m not worried about getting
#Covid19
I feel as if
#God
has my back and I take the necessary precautions. Thanks for the concern.
Gordon Butch Stewart is synonymous with success and building an empire. He is who most entrepreneurs would hope to be like, did you know
#Sandals
was a big sponsor of the
#JuniorAchievement
program that lead to Deaf people being hired by the sandals group.
#RIP
, never forgotten.
The animals are happy, my ears are at peace today no loud bikes, no loud trucks. As I have been saying this pandemic happened because the earth needed a break from humans, we are destroying this planet.
#CODA
I hated the idea of working in an office everyday between the hours of 8-5 it mash up my creativity. Now I work just as hard if not harder. However it’s never a burden it’s always a pleasure. Get you a profession that never feels like work!
#SignLanguageBoss
#Deafness
I used to be uncomfortable sharing interviews, accomplishments and just good things that happen. Now the problem has now been removed. Ensure you find someone who’s not afraid of your success but someone who celebrates with you. If we are partners my success is equally yours.