Drisana Levitzke-Gray

Young Australian of the Year ‘15. TEDx Talks. Motivational Speaker. Human Rights Advocate. Deaf Interpreter-Auslan, ASL, IS. BA (CmMst LwSoc)’19 ❤️@BraamJordaan

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

Hey @TEDx Please publish this TEDx Talk on TED website? Deaf children & families of Deaf children worldwide need to identify with their role-models and peers. This week is the National Week of Deaf People, yesterday was International Day of Sign languages
https://t.co/ipNpIUXQnF

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

@AdamCSchembri Made the mistake of reading comments. It gets worse and worse. To the point where people are adamant that ASL is just English on the hands. One even said it is English creole and has the same language structure, syntax and grammar as English 🫠🫠🫠

[Adam Schembri @AdamCSchembri]

Content warning: shocking ignorance about sign languages and deaf people in the post, the quote tweets, and comments.
Right wingers punching down at inclusion is sadly not a new low.

[Adam Schembri @AdamCSchembri]

Appalling to see so many deaf people having to explain that MAKATON IS NOT A SIGN LANGUAGE in #SignLanguageWeek
Makaton are signs adapted from BSL (in a highly problematic way) used with spoken English. It's actually English with key word signing, not a real sign language.

[Adam Schembri @AdamCSchembri]

I'm sorry to say this is a really bad idea.
1. Makaton is not a separate language. It is a form of sign supported English, using some BSL signs, taken without consulting the BSL community.
2. The creators of Makaton mistakenly believed that BSL was 'too hard' for some children.

[World Federation of the Deaf @WFDeaf_org]

We celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities alongside our partners in the international disability movement.
We also recognize deaf people with disabilities, who are important parts of inclusive #deaf communities.
"Nothing about us without" us is our motto.

[Nadia Nadarajah @NadiaNadarajah]

This is the worst ad ever. Never say no to sign language. You are encouraging to deprive the deaf children of their language and access to education.

[Convo Australia @convoau]

Convo Australia is coming to the Deaf Community Markets in Perth on Sunday 29 October 2023 at Shenton College, Shenton Park in Perth WA.

#ConvoAU #Auslan #Perth #AuslanVideoInterpreting

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

@EriksonYoung @POTUS @FLOTUS Oh wow!! Thanks for sharing.

[Convo Australia @convoau]

Need an Auslan interpreter when voting for the 2023 referendum? Visit https://t.co/0mV7Gvzuhj. It’s free, and you don’t have to download an app.

#ConvoAu #AEC #AuslanVideoInterpreting #ReferendumVote #2023ReferendumVote #Auslan @AusElectoralCom

[Nadia Nadarajah @NadiaNadarajah]

SEVEN different roles I play in The Real & Imagined History of the Elephant Man at Nottingham Playhouse.

3rd to 7th October - Final Week @NottmPlayhouse
17th to 21st October @BlackpoolGrand
6th to 28th October @BelgradeTheatre Coventry

You will be regret if you miss this show

[Convo Australia @convoau]

A big shout-out to the @ConvoAU #Interpreters!

We’re huge fans of your dedication, professionalism and ability to tackle new challenges. You work as a team with #DeafPeople to make conversations that transform lives!

#InternationalTranslationDay #Auslan #VRI #AuslanInterpreters

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

@ANZ_AU Missed out on getting points as I had a big purchase that needed to be paid for, ended up paying with my other bank card (not ANZ). When will you reimburse the points I was meant to get but couldn’t because the systems were down for so long.

[Convo Australia @convoau]

Today is #RUOK? Day – a day to remind us to check on our loved ones. Let the people you care about know you're here to support and listen to them.

#ConvoAu #NDIS #EAF #Auslan #Deaf #Hardofhearing #AuslanVideoInterpreter #VRI #BeyondBlue #Lifeline #MentalHealth

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

One city done. Thanks Canberra for a lovely and productive morning. @billshortenmp maybe I’ll consider a career in politics as you’ve mentioned.

For now, see you super soon Melbourne!!

#LetsCelebrateAuslan

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

I’ll also be selling my brand new Auslan products - tote bags and pouches at two Deaf markets in Adelaide!

Will I be seeing you in one of these cities??

[Drisana Levitzke-Gray @Drisanalg]

On my way to the airport. So excited to visit 4 cities on my 2 weeks adventure to the East and South of Australia.

First stop, Canberra. Then Melbourne, Sydney, and the last stop will be Adelaide!

[Haben Girma👩🏿‍🦯 @HabenGirma]

Because I'm blind, an airline is saying I have to sit alone. We booked side-by-side seats. But when they found out I'm blind, they separated us. They're claiming it's their policy 1/7 #RightsOnFlights

[Convo Australia @convoau]

Discover @convoau! Join us for an info session with SaengJae on Aug 20, 3:30pm AEST at Mooroopna Education Centre. Learn about our app and offerings. Limited spots, register now: https://t.co/bDVJVxmsLd

[DCAL @DCAL_UCL]

🌟 Lucy's time at DCAL has been transformative. Dive into her insights on research, interactions with staff, and how her two-week experience has shaped her future goals.

📝 English and subtitles by @markrschofield for BSL content.

[National Deaf Center @NationalDeafCtr]

23% of deaf youth aren't in school or working. That's 10% more than the national average! NDC aims to understand why this is happening. Check out the video to learn what we found.