Hi everyone! I'm Olivia, a 27-year-old Deaf ASL teacher living in Seattle. As someone born into Deaf culture, I've always communicated through American Sign Language, and finding love meant finding someone who could truly connect with me in my native language - whether they were Deaf or hearing.
Teaching ASL and Living Deaf Culture in Seattle
🤟 My Deaf Community Life:
- • Born Deaf, grew up in Deaf family
- • Graduated from Gallaudet University
- • ASL instructor at Seattle Central College
- • Active in Pacific Northwest Deaf community
- • Advocate for Deaf rights and accessibility
- • Freelance ASL interpreter for events
- • Volunteer at Deaf youth programs
- • Passionate about Deaf culture education
Dating in the hearing world as a Deaf person comes with unique challenges. Many hearing people are curious about Deaf culture but few take the time to learn ASL or understand that being Deaf isn't a limitation - it's a rich cultural identity with its own language, traditions, and community.
Meeting Alex: Love That Speaks All Languages
Through MatchJunction, I connected with Alex, a 29-year-old hearing software developer who had learned ASL to communicate with his Deaf cousin. His profile showed genuine interest in Deaf culture, not just curiosity about dating someone different.
🤟 First Date: Coffee Shop ASL Conversation
Alex signed fluently during our entire first meeting, showing respect for my communication preference and Deaf culture.
🎭 Deaf Community Integration
He attended Deaf events, learned about our history, and made friends within my community naturally.
Find Inclusive Love on MatchJunction!
The platform where Seattle Deaf teacher met her ASL-fluent partner
Read MatchJunction ReviewBuilding Deaf-Hearing Partnership
Alex and I are now planning our wedding, which will be fully bilingual ASL-English. Our relationship shows that love transcends communication differences when both partners respect and embrace each other's cultural identity.
To the Deaf community and allies: love doesn't require sound - it requires understanding, respect, and the willingness to communicate in whatever language brings hearts together! 🤟❤️🌊