“ i'm hoh and new to gilbert and want to meet other hoh/deaf people, as well as anyone who signs. ”

“ I would love to see a deaf social start up at a local coffee shop in Tempe, maybe Cupz on 7th and college. I think it would be great to meet local Deaf and hard of hearing residents and maybe even students from ASU ”

“ I've completed 2nd level ASL and the teachers say that there are no further classes (unless I want to become an interpreter). I am HOH and gradually losing hearing, would love to meet people nearby who sign, to continue learning. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have attended groups downtown on weekdays, and that's hard for me because I live in Anthem. I would prefer weekend meet-up's, and I wish for something closer to North Phx. ”

“ I have a service dog in training and would like to meetup with others with service dogs or well behaved dogs. I am also HOH and need to practice signing. email me beaucepawssd@yahoo.com I would love to connect. ”

“ Signing is something that makes me smile from the inside out!! I've practiced ASL on and off since I was in the 4th grade. I love it and it's one of my passions in life. ”

“ Hey guys just wanted to let you know the Ahwatukee Angels has just started, come join the fun! ”

“ I am 25 years old and just moved to Mesa, AZ on Sept 10th from California. I am into rappelling/rock climbing, sign language, scrap booking and basketball. I used to geocache in CA w/my boyfriend and it was WAY fun. I would like to do it here too ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am travelling to Phoenix in September/October for 3 and a half weeks, and am keen to meet up with other Deaf people or hearing people who sign. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love ASL ”

“ I am a late deafened adult with an auditory brainstem implant who wants to meet others in a similar situation. ”

“ I am hearing, my wife is deaf and our daughter is hearing. We are looking to meet other sign language users with young children. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am recently deafened and I would like to meet other people who are going through a similar experience. ”

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“ I want local American Sign Language Meetups because I want to learn more ASL. And practice it inorder for me not to forget it. ”

“ Hi, I am 34 and have lived with ADD all my live. I need help on Time management and organize. I took Ritalin Sr for 20 years. Now I take ADDerall XR. ”

“ I want local Deaf & Hard of Hearing Meetups because both my parents are deaf and I want to become an interpreter, so being around deaf people helps me with my trainning and vocabulary skills. ”

“ I want local American Sign Language Meetups because i need to be a better signer and i want to meet new people and i cant travel very far because of transportation issues. ”

“ I want local American Sign Language Meetups because my son is deaf and I need to be able to communicate better with him! We're taking classes, but we need more practice!!! ”

“ Hi, I'm Benjamin Pena. Travel Agent for DeafCruise.com Nice to meet you! ”

“ Hey. I'm moving to Phoenix in May. I've just applied for work at the Phoenix Day Program for the Deaf. All indications say I've got the job, so my move is for sure. I'd like to meet up with deaf people or people who know sign. IM me: Concrete Hipster ”

“ I am hearing but I have been learning ASL for 3 years. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jackie, and am an ASL student. I am working towards a degree to teach special education (hoping to become reading specialist). I've been interested in sign language for a long time, finally started taking a class at Phoenix College. ”

“ My name is Christopher Jacobson, I am 38 years old. I am hearing, but I cannot talk due to vocal nodules. I am learning sign language, and I am looking for opportunities to socialize with deaf and signers and to practice my ASL. ”