Just Deaf

"People looked at me funny when I said I didn't think it was sad to be deaf at all."

Van Kampen-Bolier Family

"I think it's important for them to learn to be around hearing people as well."

"We simply went to visit all sorts of schools."

"I notice that Bob and Sophie are very visually oriented."

"You end up in this medical scene, I almost forget to enjoy having my child."

"People looked at me funny when I said I didn't think it was sad to be deaf at all."

"I think bonding and interacting with your child is the most important thing."

"At the day care they watched the Lotte & Max DVDs with the children, and that's how they learned how to sign."

"It's vitally important that they're able to play with other deaf children."

"We often have the computer turned on: the archives of the Handtheater has lots of fun things for the children."

"The advantage of deafness is easy international communication, I want them to know that."

"The children don't care if you're hearing or deaf, it's about someone being able to sign."