Seriously, I don't find not being able to hear an obstacle or a boundary. For me, and for many of us, it is an advantage, and it's a part of my identity, in fact. It's a huge part of who I am. Nyle DiMarco advantageboundaryfact 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
As a sexually fluid deaf man, I know that embracing all our identities is the way to thrive and to overcome the limitations and prejudices that surround us. Nyle DiMarco deafembracefluid Change image and share on social
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
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
I grew up with deaf teachers, and I thought all deaf children should have exposure to deaf educators. Nyle DiMarco childdeafeducator Change image and share on social