Deaf Teen's New School

Seems like the mom was just waiting for her to leave to do her own thing. She could have at least help her learn sign language. How do you tell your kid there's nowhere to come home. That's not tthe way to encourage your 13 year old who already has all these problems already. God be with you girl.

This is what I call inspirational. She's 13, has cerebral palsy and is deaf Yet she is so so resilient and works hard to succeed in her community and at school in general. Her mum could've been much more supportive and nurturing, but despite that fact, Gaby still loves her dearly and seeks to make her proud. I'd love to meet this girl. She's got a beautiful soul. Good on her for learning sign language so fast, she's truly one bright cookie!

I found an article on Gaby, the Mazda Foundation is gave her a scholarship in 2018 to pursue a master’s degree in audiology

I think the kids in the deaf school were so sweet to her. They all seemed so kind and patient. They included her knowing that she would learn and that she needed their help. I was very impressed. Also, way to go Gaby!! What a huge change in your life. Learning sign will be a great help to you in your life. I wish you the best!

i feel sad for gaby cuz her mother don't want to learn sign language and she is DEAF, treat her like she is hearing person which she is not hearing person. her mother should LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE

Why didn't they keep up with sign language? I just can't get that. It's so much harder without sign language and trying to learn later on.

Poor girl, it'd be nice to get an update because this video doesn't make her mother look good at all. Edit: there's an article she wrote, she's 16 now and seems to be doing very well. She tried to get a cochlear implant.The article also explains better her mother's care and decisions and how doctors actually let them down initially.

The mother seems so uncaring, I’m not far in but so far I see a mother of a hard of hearing girl talking so quietly! She looks like she cares more about image than actually trying to to what’s best for her daughter.

Well I'm deaf so reading all about her is really cool. I am at a hearing school and it's tough. I've been deaf since I was born. People look at me weird when I sign and since I ride horse people think I just do pony rides but nope being deaf doesn't stop me. I am a professional barrel racer and I'm only 14. Don't stop trying girly😘❤️

I just ended my first semester of ASL(I'm hearing) and the journey has been amazing so far!!😀😀

Is there any particular reason a story about a hard of hearing student with limited access to resources for the deaf community is being presented without captions? YouTube automated captions are not sufficient.

Really sad that her mother knows her daughter is deaf and will not do anything to have a connection with her daughter and teach her the way that she can also communicate with others and mom wants to say how bad she feels for Gabby yet it’s her fault because she wasn’t there for her daughter like she should have been. What I find really amazing is that Gabby speaks with an accent even though she hasn’t heard how others speak.

I hate that she’s had to wait so long to learn sign language. I understand she’s in a area and community where there aren’t many resources for her pertaining to the hearing impaired but I’m shocked her mother didn’t try and start learning sign as soon as she found out her daughter was deaf. I’m glad she now has the opportunity to learn and make friends who are navigating life the same way she does. She will now just be another student and friend and not the “dead girl” at school. It’s so sad people judge based off of differences instead of taking the time you realize everyone is the same they might just do things differently

I have deaf cousins and I made it my life mission to learn. This mom needs to learn. She's upsurd.

I am very proud of Gabby!

Very interesting! There are levels of deafness - mild, moderate, severe and profound. So hard of hearing is basically deaf! I have attended different schools - oral deaf, deaf ASL, hearing, mainstream - they all have pros and cons. Every individual is unique. I look forward to seeing more of Gabby!

I feel like her mother kinda abandoned Gaby. made me sad

Why didn't her mother continue with sign language, am happy that Gaby settled in and learnt sign language again, I hope she sees her mother sometimes

I feel like the mom was happy to send her to the school. I do feel bad for Gaby because I don't think she feels like she belongs in the hearing or deaf world. Her self esteem is so low. I hope she finds a place in this world where she feels comfortable.

My dad use to bring a tape recorder to his university classes and record the teacher. He'd bring it to my grandmother and she'd write out the notes for him.