I think the biggest misconception is that people think deaf people are not able to do things. Nyle DiMarco bigdeafmisconception Change image and share on social
In middle school, I had the best math teacher I've ever had, and he was deaf... and I felt inspired by him. I knew from then on that I wanted to be a math teacher. Nyle DiMarco deaffelthave Change image and share on social
We have over 25 deaf individuals in my family. Nyle DiMarco deaffamilyindividual Change image and share on social
Own your identity. Love who you are in the world. Love your deafness. Nyle DiMarco deafnessidentitylove Change image and share on social
My mom did a great job because ever since I was born, she would put me into any type of sporting activity with hearing teams. Nyle DiMarco activitybeargreat Change image and share on social
When I signed up for 'Dancing with the Stars,' I was nervous. If I threw everything off, there are 10-15 million people watching, and that would be a negative viewpoint of deaf people, and I didn't want that. Nyle DiMarco dancedeafmillion share on social
Am I complaining about my deafness? No, I am not. Nyle DiMarco complaindeafness Change image and share on social
Right before 'ANTM,' I was offered a recurring role for the TV show 'Switched at Birth.' I had to pick one because both of the shows were happening at the same time. I couldn't choose, though, so decided to let my dog Foxy decide. She picked 'ANTM!' Nyle DiMarco antmbirthchoose share on social
If I'd been born into a hearing family and went to a public school, I would have probably felt much more isolated, and being deaf would have become my identity. Nyle DiMarco beardeaffamily Change image and share on social
