Jillian GTZ

Unapologetically Deaf. Never content. (English: she/her; ASL: 👉🏼/✋🏼) Content Creator. Consultant. Advocate. #DeafMade 📧[email protected]

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

It’s more than just a human right. Sign language is also the deaf child’s BIRTHRIGHT. It was created FOR US...BY people like US. #signlanguage #deafgain

[WNBPA @TheWNBPA]

We post everyday in support of Brittney Griner. We won't stop until she is home and reunited with her family. We tag any and everyone who we believe can help. We will do whatever we can, and we need your help. Share a post in support. Share one of ours. (🧵1/2)

#WeAreBG

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

@Verity_Holloway @LordAttercop @RemindMe_OfThis tomorrow

[Jon Henner @jmhenner]

Many SPED and SALT beliefs about the magic of inclusion as desegregation comes from thinking that only certain kinds of bodies are acceptable to be around for a quality education. And from only talking to parents and family members of disabled people instead of disabled people

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Cancel student debt. If we can subsidize banks, chipmakers, pharmaceutical companies, big oil, wind and solar manufacturers, telecoms, aerospace, defense contractors, and big agriculture, why not our students?

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

Too many places use the excuse of contract exclusivity when it comes to using other interpreting agencies outside of their contracted agency & this harms Deaf consumers. This is not legally defensible in court but we need more resources that clearly explain this. #HelpPlease!

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

Does anyone know of any resources pertaining to how contract exclusivity doesn’t apply when providing accessibility services?

[Linda Lou @lgnkc1]

@JoJoFromJerz 60 days?? Wtf there’s people doing 20 years for Marijuana

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

Lol so easy to spot if you know!!!!

[Marlena Stell @MarlenaStell]

I wanted my baby. My husband and I have tried for years. I got pregnant in august 2021 and then miscarried. My body doesn’t naturally expel so I needed a D&C. I was denied one because my doctor was worried about the laws here in Texas. I waited for 2 WEEKS carrying my loss while

[ASL Connect @aslconnect]

Julie Rems-Smario, co-founder of LEAD-K, shares the importance of ending language deprivation for deaf children.

ID: A white woman w/ black shirt & red scarf in front of a gray wall.

#SpecialEducationDay #SpecialEducation #SpecialEd #DeafChildren #LEADK #AmericanSignLanguage

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

#truth!

Communication is a two-way street…& it definitely becomes more complex when more are involved. And the power dynamics? Whoo…don’t get me started!

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

@Quinns_quirks @mrhuwmorgan @s4x110 However, if I grew up in a different environment…things could have gone another way. I actually haven’t worn mine in more than a decade. Totally needed that break. Might go back to it one day.

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

@Quinns_quirks @mrhuwmorgan @s4x110 Agree with you! My parents had me make the decision about getting mine. One of the best things they ever did. It’s MY body and MY life, not theirs. I don’t really have regrets (altho I went through a lot of trials with my CI) cuz, ultimately, I had made the decision for myself.

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

“We ask our teachers to do so much — to be educators, caregivers, counselors, nurses, peacekeepers, custodians, disciplinarians.  And now we ask them to be human shields.” https://t.co/dEuOtyayir

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

@s4x110 @Quinns_quirks This is a very tricky question to me cuz oftentimes such “informed consent” is unable to be given by children, who are often the recipients of CIs due to the decisions made by their parents. Who are also often Hearing & come with their own biases.

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

@Apple I want my refresh button back! I’m even more annoyed with Siri now. Useless iOS upgrade.

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

Must read thread about language and modality biases!

Trust me…being able to speak and hear isn’t everything. We can and DO exist and thrive in this world. I consider the existence of Deaf people and signed languages to be a treasure, one worthy of protection and understanding.

[Mallorie Evans @malbeckford]

Well, I’ve been saying this for a long time. Oralism and white supremacy align in frightening ways.

[Jillian GTZ @MissJayGiGi]

Great thread about the harmful truth of so-called neutrality in the rearing of Deaf children!