Guide By Your Side Deaf/Hard of Hearing Guides

Hi, my name is Kaye Wallace, I am profoundly deaf. I communicate through ASL, orally or both (total communication). I attended mainstream classes all of my life with sign language interpreters so I could have complete access. In high school, I also began to use notetakers to ensure I didn’t miss anything. This helped me tremendously, as when I watched the interpreter it was difficult to write notes. When I would look down, I missed what the interpreter signed. I did well in high school, graduating from high school in 2014. I attended McNeese State University for three years and my grades were good. I found my passion for working with animals, especially horses. I rodeo and train horses as often as I can. I am currently working as a notetaker at the high school for deaf and hard of hearing students.

 

As a LA H&V Deaf Guide, I share my personal life experiences of growing up deaf. I hope to create a safe place in which families can ask questions about hearing loss or deafness. I am also a positive role model for children and families for hope and optimism.  Feel free to reach out to me. I am here to help.

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kaye.wallace@la.gov