# I'm Deaf? and # Why Deaf School?

# I'm Deaf?

I was born deaf for no reasons.

When I was mainstreamed at Bracebridge Public School from 1970 - 1979.

I was isolated in the class room, recess time and lunch at class room and outside also School Bus.

 I had special class for 2 years (1973 - 1975) then regular class (1970 - 1972 and 1976 -1979).

That time I had NO ASL since 1979 in the Fall from Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf.  I was 14 1/2 years old.

I loved school because I didn't drop out school until I did graduated.

 I did gave to my children good examples was their graduated as my footsteps.

It's very important education.

# Why Deaf School?

I should have Kindergraten to Grade 12 (2)  from Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf instead mainstreamed Bracebridge Public School.

I should have more friends than real world to now.

Because I was not isolated at class room, lunch time at cafeteria, senior girl's residence and school bus.

I can understand teachers used sign language instead speak behind their back and without lipread.