Deaf Stories: Deaf experiences in a pre-digital world | Video Podcast | SBS x Deaf Australia

In episode two of Our Deaf Ways, learn about some of the techniques and devices used by Deaf people before digital technology became so integrated in daily life.
Deaf community elder David Peters, who is from a third-generation large Deaf family, and certified Deaf interpreter Natalie Sandon-Stanhope, who is part of a mixed Deaf and hearing family discuss a wide range of experiences with technology, driving, communicating with hearing people, sign names, and jokes.
David tells a story about driving with a former hearing colleague of his, who was very nervous to be driving with a Deaf person, despite Deaf people being great drivers who use their peripheral vision a lot and actively monitor what’s happening around them.
“It was the first time he'd seen a Deaf person drive a car. You could see the anxiety in his face.
The next day, he left me a note in the workplace saying, ‘I just couldn't believe how good a driver you were and I told my wife, I was in such culture shock.’”
Our Deaf Ways is a series by SBS and Deaf Australia about everyday life as a Deaf person. Over this six-part visual podcast series, Deaf people from all walks of life will share stories and perspectives on Deaf Ways.
The video podcast is created for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing people who use Auslan, but we also invite hearing people to watch and listen. The series doesn’t explain ‘Deaf things’ to hearing people, or communicate ‘hearing things’ to Deaf people, but seeks to share pride in Our Deaf Ways and celebrate Deaf culture and language.
Hosted by Shirley Liu, with Darlene Thornton and James Blyth in episode one.
Produced and Directed by Paula Thornton.
Edited by June Stathis.
Deaf Australia and SBS acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are watching with us.
Deaf Australia and SBS celebrate Auslan and recognise all Deaf leaders in Australia who have advocated for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing communities. Deaf Australia is proud of everyone’s contribution, whether big or small, in preserving our language, community and culture.
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