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A story of a DeafBlind traveler who travels solo | PART 2
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- čas přidán 15. 01. 2020
- This is part 2 of Kevin Southworth's adventure as a DeafBlind traveler. There are a couple of more important things that he shared that I think it should his voice should be heard/seen. In this video, he shares how he traveled solo, taught DeafBlind education to different Deaf people and his advice for the DeafBlind community!
This video is in American Sign Language (ASL)
Support Kevin's journey by following Facebook page ( 2feeltheworld) and Instagram: @feeltheworldtraveler!
Transcription:
[A light-skinned Mexican-American with brunette hair, named Stacey who is the owes Deafinitely Wanderlust, is wearing colorful hoop earrings and a black tank top. A featured guest, named Kevin, will appeared in the video who is a white male with white scruff beard. He is wearing a black sunglasses, black shirt and a faded black hat turned to the back. Along with another female who slightly appeared in the video is his SSP: a white female with a mole on her right right chin. She is wearing a brown and black glasses, black sleeves with a rainbow on the front center of her shirt.]
[Clips of Kevin’s cane and walking through the crowd]
Hi, I'm Kevin.
I'm a DeafBlind world traveler.
[A faded black banner appeared on the bottom with his name, identity, and social media. “Kevin Southworth. DeafBlind. Feel the World. A logo of Instagram is shown with “@feeltheworldtraveler,” followed by a logo of Facebook “Feel the World”]
[Clips of Kevin’s travel in Asia]
[Cut to a film portrait of Kevin who is smiling at the camera. On the bottom right side of the screen, a black box appeared: “Don’t forget to watch part 1 to learn what is SSP and his adventure with Lia!” A white animated arrow then pointed at the Facebook video post of the part 1 which is on the left side of the screen.]
Stacey: you told me that you've already
solo travel to Japan, that's awesome!
[On the top right, an animated black box appeared with “Follow / Subscribe for more videos!” with two logos of Facebook and Instagram “@deafinitelywanderlust”]
so it means that: yes! It is possible!
[The screen split into half. Kevin resumed signing on the left side of the screen. Clips of Kevin’s travel is shown on the right.]
Kevin: I went to Asia for 10 weeks
as a solo traveler
and I visited different countries, like
Japan,
Bali in Indonesia,
Thailand,
Laos,
Vietnam
and the Philippines.
Also, lastly, I visited Hong Kong.
Traveling these countries were amazing
and a big accomplishment.
[Two split screens ended]
Kevin: They're behind on technology and everything -
and there are no services for the DeafBlind community
so this means that I need to be with a SSP
[The screen split into half diagonally. Kevin resumed signing on the left side of the screen. Clips of Kevin’s travel is shown on the right.]
The SSP would be traveling along with me
so that I can learn the environment
and meet different people and
and teach them about DeafBlind for a while
until they're ready and understand what to do
[A clip of Kevin’s friend is light brown-skinned Asian with a ponytail tied: “A Deaf person and a DeafBlind person can understand and communicate with each other.”]
[cut back to Kevin]
Kevin: And then after that, I can go traveling solo
I'd travel and meet the same Deaf people that already
learn how to interact with Deafblind people.
Stacey: If you approach a Hearing person, how do you do it?
Most of the time, I actually use my phone
to have a typed communication.
but that is only if that person knows English.
Otherwise, if that person does not know, then
I cannot communicate with them.
but I also sometimes can use gestures.
like...
For example,
On the paper, I see something that I want.
and I just pointed at it on the paper to show it to them
then the Hearing person would say something and
and use their fingers to point at different directions
and I couldn't see what they're saying
then I'd show them my cane too.
To show them that I'm Blind and use a cane
so they'll understand and then grab my arm
to take me to the direction to where I wanted to go
but sometimes I am with my friends.
My friends can assist me in communicating with
with Hearing people most of the time.
but with Deaf people, I can
communicate with them by myself.
Stacey: What is your goal every time you travel?
Kevin: my goal is to change their perceptions
about DeafBlind people.
And every time I visit different countries,
I don't see any DeafBlind people there.
like in Thailand.
Stacey: yeah, that's true.
Kevin: or in the Philippines.
I don't see them.
I wondered, where are they??
They said that they'd isolate
and that's not okay.
so, I tried to teach Deaf people about SSP
and DeafBlind education.
so they can understand them better.
I've taught over 3,000 people.
well, Deaf people.
So, I've met over 3,000 Deaf people and taught them
and I hope that they continue to show interest
in the DeafBlind community.
Stacey: So, have you wondered if
SSP is a fit for all DeafBlind travelers?
[The screen split into half. Kevin resumed signing on the left side of the screen. Clips of Kevin’s travel is shown on the right.]
Kevin: it's important to find someone with
a similar personality.
with similar interests.
that's really important, because
if there are conflicts between you, then
you'd have a lot of problems with SSP while traveling
you wouldn't want that.
For example:
A DeafBlind person loves to go out hiking,
and that person wants to hike more in Asia,
which means you have to find SSP who loves hiking too
[Two split screens ended]
Stacey: what's the benefit as a DeafBlind traveler?
Kevin: well, touch and feel.
There are certain situations where Deaf people
and Hearing people cannot touch.
so they're unable to touch certain things, because
they can SEE.
that's their privilege.
but what about me?
I cannot see.
so, they'll allow me to touch things.
because that's only fair.
For example, when I went swimming with the dolphins
and a trainer was explaining the dolphin's body
the eyes, ears, and everything else.
and they were showing the dolphins.
And the crowd can see
the dolphins and understand it.
but for me, it was hard to see.
so the trainer realized that and told me to come
closer and grabbed my hand so I can touch the dolphins
I learned the dolphins' body through touching
and it was amazing.
Through touching it, I can visualize it.
and share the same experiences with others.
touch and feel is my benefit.
I really encourage DeafBlind people
to travel the world.
with their SSP.
but I can see that many DeafBlind are really scared
they refused to go because they think it's not safe.
or whatever reasons there are.
but I'd tell them to do not listen and depends on
what the news is saying.
I suggest you find an SSP who is familiar
with traveling around the world.
Someone who connects with you and
and go with you.
this way, a DeafBlind can break their fears.
and become familiar with traveling.
and then you'd fall in love with traveling.
that's the best way.
Stacey: and it's really good to....well, you know,
to show them hope too.
Not by a Deaf person.
it's time for a Deaf person to step away from that.
It's from a DeafBlind person
who know from their own experiences.
Stacey: the world is very visual and audiocentric
we have to learn how to break the barriers.
Is it impossible?
No! It's possible!
we just have to navigate ourselves with the barriers
[cut to a dark brownish-yellow and white frame with a centered video of Stacey who is walking through a geopark in Taiwan. In the yellow frame, a white text appeared on the top center: “follow or subscribe for more stories!” The logo of Facebook, Instagram, CZcams and Twitter are also shown on the top left of the video screen with “@deafinitelywanderlust.” On the bottom center of the white frame, it says “www.deafinitelywanderlust.com”]
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I think these videos are very valuable as well in understanding how the brain works. You all have very unique experiences that I think help understand how our brains work as well. Something super valuable for AI/AGI/ASI. Hopefully you all release more content as time goes on. I know it's been a few years. But I'm a subscriber. Also, I'm excited to see what companies like Neuralink can do for sight and hearing. I think it's probably safe to say that no one has ever been born blind (deaf too) has gained those senses. But the day that happens, would be very interesting do understand what they thought things were vs what they actually were, especially for the blind.
It was cool to see you learning tactile ASL.
I really adore this content. Very interesting to say the least
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CC VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested to translate International Sign or ASL to any language, please feel free! You can create CC via my video yourself or you can send me .SRT file via email (deafinitelywanderlust@gmail.com). I’d love Spanish, Korean, Chinese (traditional or simplified), Hindi, etc. Thank you!
Wow! That’s so inspiring! I loved this video💕💕
God bless you strongly
What happen to Lilo?
I've written a post on my blog about it, so if you like to read here: deafinitelywanderlust.com/2018/01/end-deafinitely-wanderlust/
If not: for short story, she has found her own passion that doesn't relate to travel vlog/blogging, and we want to focus on our friendship.
No captions?
Yes, there are captions. Click "CC" on the bottom right corner of the video.