PDX Loves Signing

So, this site is closing down (mostly due to my progressive hearing loss, but also due to some health issues)

I did want to make sure that any Deaf/Interpreter/ASL folks who wanted to benefit from the LLC's 10+ year history, domain name, etc, have a chance to take it over

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Hey, y'all!

Wanted to talk to you about this book, I'm Having Top Surgery: An Illustrated Guide For You and Me, by Rimona Eskayo. They are showcasing their book, and doing a reading, this Saturday at Open Hand Health...and I'd like to offer you a chance to get a signed copy for free!

1) Consider coming to the reading. People will be masked, there will be an interpreter, and it'll be great to show that kind of support. Plus, free.

2) If you can't come, share this post with people you know might like it.

3) Tag me when you do, and I'll collect those folx, do a drawing, and then send the book to whomever that person chooses.

Thank you so much

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BOOK RELEASE!
Come celebrate the release of a new book about top surgery! Designed, illustrated and written by with contributions from a handful of trans folks across Portland, the illustrated pages of I’m Having Top Surgery interrupt the sterile, dehumanizing realm of the operating room to offer a meditation on the political dimensions of medical gatekeeping and trans liberation.

Part-essay, part-handbook, and full-on love poem to their community, this project draws upon Rimona's experiences alongside the knowledge of trans scholars, healthcare experts, and friends. Filled with practical insights like the difference between periareolar and keyhole procedures, how to get a therapist’s letter of approval, and what to expect from recovery, the work also delves into the personal, guiding conversations for talking about top surgery with loved ones. Join us this June to get your copy and learn more about the book!

Saturday, June 25th 5-8pm with a reading and Q+A session at 6pm.
Hosted by Open Hand Health, 2410 SE 10th Ave. Portland, OR.
Free books for trans people! Masks required, ASL interpretation, ADA accessible
💸 Books will be sold on a tiered pricing system! A portion of the funds from each book sold will go to

LIMITED SEATING FOR Q&A, MAX CAPACITY IS 25, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED OR EMAIL [email protected] TO RESERVE A SPOT

Risograph printed and bound with care with funding from

My AMAZING Dragonboat team is comprised of Deaf/HOH/Hearing women who sign...and we're doing a really cool fundraiser. If you'd like to participate, head on over to the link and look at the necklaces that are going out to people!

A Shui Life (ASL) Deaf Women' Dragonboating, organized by Carissa Martos Hi, this is Carissa. A Shui Life is a Portland Dragonboating team for wome… Carissa Martos needs your support for A Shui Life (ASL) Deaf Women' Dragonboating

Hooray!!!

Limited in-person interpreting is finally possible (and I am also happy to do virtual meets as well).

Due to symptoms, members of this household are self-isolating. This means that (until further notice) no interpreting services will be available.

(IF you need a video interpreted for access, do please let me know, as I can do that from home)

Deaf Culture was first truly recognized in 1965 (only about 55 years ago!) This was a huge step for Deaf people.

The idea that Deaf people had a culture of their own was first written in the Dictionary of American Sign Language by William Stokoe (who was the Founder of Sign Language Linguistics) and his colleagues Carl Croneberg, and Dorothy Casterline.

First job with hearing aids was amazing. Room full of people, environmental noise, and every word was intelligible.

How is your fall going?