Larry Gray
@you9me9.bsky.social
Deaf Gay/married Latino in the DMV area.
ASL professor and sometimes Deaf interpreter. Ed.D. in higher ed.
I can do conversational IS - beginner level. I enjoy chatting with international Deaf people.
Whenever I can, I travel the world.
ASL professor and sometimes Deaf interpreter. Ed.D. in higher ed.
I can do conversational IS - beginner level. I enjoy chatting with international Deaf people.
Whenever I can, I travel the world.
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Hand Lilies Pillow for sale
Hand Lilies Pillow 13 inch by 21 inch. 100% cotton pillow. Hidden zipper enclosure. Machine washable.
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Hand Lilies Pillow 13 inch by 21 inch. 100% cotton pillow. Hidden zipper enclosure. Machine washable.
nancyrourke.square.site/product/hand...
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Hand Lilies Pillow for sale
Hand Lilies Pillow 13 inch by 21 inch. 100% cotton pillow. Hidden zipper enclosure. Machine washable.
nancyrourke.square.site/product/hand...
Hand Lilies Pillow 13 inch by 21 inch. 100% cotton pillow. Hidden zipper enclosure. Machine washable.
nancyrourke.square.site/product/hand...
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FRIENDS Tote bag for sale.
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Tote bag size: 16 inch length by 16 inch wide. Strap size: 43 inch length (fully extended). Material on the exterior is 100% sturdy brushed polyester. Interior is 100% polyester sheeting. Strap is 100% polyester with plastic buckle.
nancyrourke.square.site/product/frie...
Tote bag size: 16 inch length by 16 inch wide. Strap size: 43 inch length (fully extended). Material on the exterior is 100% sturdy brushed polyester. Interior is 100% polyester sheeting. Strap is 100% polyester with plastic buckle.
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
FRIENDS Tote bag for sale.
nancyrourke.square.site/product/frie...
Tote bag size: 16 inch length by 16 inch wide. Strap size: 43 inch length (fully extended). Material on the exterior is 100% sturdy brushed polyester. Interior is 100% polyester sheeting. Strap is 100% polyester with plastic buckle.
nancyrourke.square.site/product/frie...
Tote bag size: 16 inch length by 16 inch wide. Strap size: 43 inch length (fully extended). Material on the exterior is 100% sturdy brushed polyester. Interior is 100% polyester sheeting. Strap is 100% polyester with plastic buckle.
Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets was disappointing. It’s time to be done with the Robert Langdon series.
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets was disappointing. It’s time to be done with the Robert Langdon series.
Question for CPAP users:
After using CPAP through the night, do you smell rubber, or any other persistent odor, throughout the day?
If so, tips?
#CPAP
After using CPAP through the night, do you smell rubber, or any other persistent odor, throughout the day?
If so, tips?
#CPAP
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Question for CPAP users:
After using CPAP through the night, do you smell rubber, or any other persistent odor, throughout the day?
If so, tips?
#CPAP
After using CPAP through the night, do you smell rubber, or any other persistent odor, throughout the day?
If so, tips?
#CPAP
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Happy Trans Awareness Week!⠀
We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️⚧️
We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️⚧️
![Happy Trans Awareness Week!
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[image: ASL alphabet letters spelling “deaf trans” on a transgender flag. Text at bottom, “Deaf Trans Pride Deaf Queer Resource Center deafqueer”]
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#TransIsBeautiful #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #TransgenderDeaf #TransDeaf #DeafNonbinary #NonbinaryDeaf #DeafGenderNonConforming #DeafGenderFuck #DeafGenderExpansive #DeafQueer #DeafGenderQueer #DeafLGBTQ #TransAwareness #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #Trans #Transgender #Deaf #ASL #TransWeek #TransAwarenessWeek #FingerSpelling #TransgenderDayOfVisibility #AmericanSignLanguage #TransgenderAwareness #TransPride #DeafQueer #DeafTransPride #DeafTransgenderPride](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:afkgyahmxm2vikgytv4m3g7x/bafkreibtf7fpoeu22btekczqewiz74ib5khtse4vs5b3triocodipb25rm@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Happy Trans Awareness Week!⠀
We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️⚧️
We love you. 💜🤟🏽🏳️⚧️
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86% of Deaf Ecuadorians who don’t know sign language want to learn Ecuadorian Sign Language (LSEC) but access and affordability remain major barriers.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
86% of Deaf Ecuadorians who don’t know sign language want to learn Ecuadorian Sign Language (LSEC) but access and affordability remain major barriers.
When the hubby and I are already discussing summer trips. Getting closer to have visited all 50 states. (Will have 4 states left after Summer 2026). So excited!
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
When the hubby and I are already discussing summer trips. Getting closer to have visited all 50 states. (Will have 4 states left after Summer 2026). So excited!
A must-read for those who teach ASL and/or interpreting!
Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education | MultiLingual
The author examines the underlying reasons behind the ASL interpreter shortage and suggests strategies for creating a more robust pipeline.
multilingual.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A must-read for those who teach ASL and/or interpreting!
Last weekend was the annual Deaf LGBT Social during the Gallaudet Homecoming. It was held at Kiki bar as was last year. Damn, drinks were $$$!
One had teq sunrise (double) and it was $45. Another had rum & Coke and it was $26.
Bars are gonna lose business if drinks are this $$$.
One had teq sunrise (double) and it was $45. Another had rum & Coke and it was $26.
Bars are gonna lose business if drinks are this $$$.
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Last weekend was the annual Deaf LGBT Social during the Gallaudet Homecoming. It was held at Kiki bar as was last year. Damn, drinks were $$$!
One had teq sunrise (double) and it was $45. Another had rum & Coke and it was $26.
Bars are gonna lose business if drinks are this $$$.
One had teq sunrise (double) and it was $45. Another had rum & Coke and it was $26.
Bars are gonna lose business if drinks are this $$$.
Bring Her Back on HBO Max was one fucked up movie! Had me peeking through my fingers at times.
October 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Bring Her Back on HBO Max was one fucked up movie! Had me peeking through my fingers at times.
There’s a special place in hell for ICE agents. May they never ever find peace in sleep for the rest of their lives.
ICE detains mom of 3 at green card interview after 35 years in US—Family
A mother who was reportedly at a green card interview was detained by ICE officials, according to her family.
www.newsweek.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
There’s a special place in hell for ICE agents. May they never ever find peace in sleep for the rest of their lives.
Dune Prophecy on HBO Max was so good! It takes place 10,000 before Paul Atreides. But, only six episodes?!?!? C’mon! We better not have to wait 3 years for another short season.
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dune Prophecy on HBO Max was so good! It takes place 10,000 before Paul Atreides. But, only six episodes?!?!? C’mon! We better not have to wait 3 years for another short season.
My ASL students told me they learned the sign for Labubu this past weekend from Deaf people at an ASL social event. I bet now that I have seen it, I’ll see it everywhere.
October 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
My ASL students told me they learned the sign for Labubu this past weekend from Deaf people at an ASL social event. I bet now that I have seen it, I’ll see it everywhere.
Reminder: National Coming Out Day is next week Saturday (10/11).
October 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Reminder: National Coming Out Day is next week Saturday (10/11).
It’s October! Means what? The annual Gallaudet Homecoming social for Deaf LGBTIQA+ community! Last year, we had a huge turnout! Let’s do it again!
Sean Norman, Bradley Brown, and I will serve as your hostesses!
See you there! Spread the word to your rainbow brothers and sisters!
Sean Norman, Bradley Brown, and I will serve as your hostesses!
See you there! Spread the word to your rainbow brothers and sisters!
October 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It’s October! Means what? The annual Gallaudet Homecoming social for Deaf LGBTIQA+ community! Last year, we had a huge turnout! Let’s do it again!
Sean Norman, Bradley Brown, and I will serve as your hostesses!
See you there! Spread the word to your rainbow brothers and sisters!
Sean Norman, Bradley Brown, and I will serve as your hostesses!
See you there! Spread the word to your rainbow brothers and sisters!
Last night, I posted on FB about having psoriasis. Really awesome to see people commenting that they have it too. Sometimes, we have to take that brave step by talking about it and then everyone chimes in.
October 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Last night, I posted on FB about having psoriasis. Really awesome to see people commenting that they have it too. Sometimes, we have to take that brave step by talking about it and then everyone chimes in.
Interesting how, on Facebook, NAD turned off comments in their videos related to the board’s hiatus. They say they’re being transparent but when you don’t allow the public to comment, how is that fostering transparency? Transparency is not a one-way street.
September 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Interesting how, on Facebook, NAD turned off comments in their videos related to the board’s hiatus. They say they’re being transparent but when you don’t allow the public to comment, how is that fostering transparency? Transparency is not a one-way street.
HONEST! I was watching a video on FB and an ad popped up in the middle. WTF?!?!
September 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
HONEST! I was watching a video on FB and an ad popped up in the middle. WTF?!?!
Dear white people interpreting virtually,
Please pre-check your appearance. Being bright white is hard on the eyes.
Thank you!
Please pre-check your appearance. Being bright white is hard on the eyes.
Thank you!
September 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Dear white people interpreting virtually,
Please pre-check your appearance. Being bright white is hard on the eyes.
Thank you!
Please pre-check your appearance. Being bright white is hard on the eyes.
Thank you!
Today is our 25th anniversary! It all started with a friendly encounter at a Halloween party. A year later, he asked me out for a date. The rest is history.
It’s been a wild ride with ups and downs but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s to more adventures with love everlasting!
It’s been a wild ride with ups and downs but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s to more adventures with love everlasting!
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today is our 25th anniversary! It all started with a friendly encounter at a Halloween party. A year later, he asked me out for a date. The rest is history.
It’s been a wild ride with ups and downs but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s to more adventures with love everlasting!
It’s been a wild ride with ups and downs but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s to more adventures with love everlasting!
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Screwing over DeafBlind kids, a fun little eugenic/anti-woke cocktail 🫠
NEW: Federal funding for organizations that help students with hearing and vision loss across eight states will stop at the end of the month, according to letters sent by a top Education Dept. official and obtained by ProPublica.
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. “How low can you go?” one advoc...
www.propublica.org
September 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Screwing over DeafBlind kids, a fun little eugenic/anti-woke cocktail 🫠
Hate wasting an appointment because the interpreter didn’t show up.
September 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Hate wasting an appointment because the interpreter didn’t show up.
Who decided that ASL interpreters should wait out of the office when doctors and nurses are not present? (I suspect Deaf stakeholders didn’t endorse this.)
September 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Who decided that ASL interpreters should wait out of the office when doctors and nurses are not present? (I suspect Deaf stakeholders didn’t endorse this.)
These catfishing documentaries on Netflix are mind-blowing! Like, “wait, whaaaaa?!?!?” when they reveal who was behind these messages.
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
These catfishing documentaries on Netflix are mind-blowing! Like, “wait, whaaaaa?!?!?” when they reveal who was behind these messages.
The Giant store near my home now requires you to purchase gift cards at the Customer Service register and not with the cashiers. Like, huh?
September 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Giant store near my home now requires you to purchase gift cards at the Customer Service register and not with the cashiers. Like, huh?