“ There are no Meetups in my area. I live in the Westchester area and have to travel long distances in order to participate in deaf events. I am a student, level 4, that needs to practice outside of the classroom. ”

“ Hi. My name is Jesse. I started to learn sign language to communicate with some people I work with. I joined this group to meet more people, make new friends, and to help me better learn the language. Jessbass19@aol.com ”

“ Hello everyone. I am a student of ASL and I would like to be able to practice outside of the classroom. I would love to have a meetup someone in the Selden area, and I would love to do it as soon as possible. Hope to have one soon! ”

“ I am a level 2 ASL student at CSI and I would love to have people outside my class to practice with. If people are interested in a Staten Island meetup email me ettabettaepk@aol.com ”

“ Hi, 2 years ago my mom passed away and last year my sister passed away and my days and nights were empty, so I signed up for a class that I felt would keep me busy and that was ASL. I love it and eventually hope that it would help me to help others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am HH and want to learn ASL. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am taking ASL classes and I can't practice what i've learned outside of the classroom. ”

“ Hi Im deaf single guy from New York and would like to meet new friends or would like to go out on date possible same time somewhere dating possibly ! Please feel free to chat on email smile ! If you wish to write my email is Hnw007@aol.com ”

“ hello i am deaf barryj.1974@yahoo.com and barryjohnson.1974@hotmail.com ”

“ I am currently studying ASL and I need someone who has taken a college class of ASL level three or higher to practice with. Making new deaf friends would also be nice. ”

“ i am interested in meeting people in town. ”

“ Hi everyone, I am organizer for NYC ASL Meetup and now I organize Young Adult Hard of Hearing Meetup. Try to join both, NYC ASL for ASL lessons and practice and YAHH for a social hour with Deaf and Hard of Hearing get togethers. Pool, Bowling, etc. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am trying to learn ASL. Its hard to without being around native users. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn sign language and meet others who are deaf. ”

“ i want to meet other Deaf and HOH people. ”

“ I m Daniel and im hard of hearing nice guy, im looking for hard of hearing nice girl for serious relationship and some friends. you can aim me to danielinyc ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my 5 month old son was found to have a severe hearing loss ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am in a sign language ministry in my school and I would love to learn how to sign fluently so that I can communicate with the hard of hearing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to meet ppl here and love to me someone special ”

“ I host monthly events for Deaf professionals. http://nycdphh.blogspot.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have a natural passion for sign language and being a hearing person, i'm not really surrounded by that as much as i'd like to be. ”

“ I am a hearing teacher working with Deaf and hard of hearing students in the mainstream environment. This gives me little opportunity to practice my signing skills. I thought this would be a great way to meet new people, have fun, and practice ASL! ”

“ because i am a partially deaf person who wants to learn to communicate with full hearing people alot better ”

“ I currently work with Deaf/Blind individuals and I am learning ASL. It would be awesome if I could meet some new people to practice with:) ”

“ I want local Deaf & Hard of Hearing Meetups because we have a deaf family member and would love to practice our signing. Also looking for people to go to deaf events with. ”

“ Hi all, my name is Asha and I am deaf. I would like to meet deaf/hard of hearing/hearing people in NYC area. I had been stayed here for 4 months in NYC as I am from London, England UK. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I NEED NEW DEAF FRIENDS ”

“ my hearing daughter is teaching herself sign language, and needs to meet friends she can sign with ”

“ I wanna practice my skills and learn as much as I can about ASL ”

“ I want these local Meetups because these are good topics ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm working on a Web site for people who are Deaf and HoH and would love to have people participate. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Iam currently taking ASL courses and would like to practice signing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am really looking for a deaf relationship and one to take care of my and my son ... caering and honest woman ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am Deaf and my friend and I are starting Deaf Tutoring Services for Deaf children & adults. We also can provide help for those who want to improve their ASL. ”

“ I can't wait to meet other Toby fans ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am currently going to school for asl interpetor. I have many friends that are deaf and would love to meet more and learn more about the deaf community. I am new in the area. im from oklahoma and now live in nj ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to improve my signing skills. They've become worse since I graduated Gallaudet. ”

“ I am from the 'hearing culture'. I am currently enrolled with Empire State, studying 'Deaf Studies and Education'. I have always been infactuated with the Deaf culture. ”

“ I'm starting a sign interpreting program in September, and I want as much practice as possible. ”

“ I want local American Sign Language Meetups because I am currently a student in an Interpreters program and would like to meet new friends. We have a sign club and are interested in setting up a mentor program with students & deaf community. ”

“ I live in bklyn and I am eager to find some ppl with like interest of ASL.My name is Rudy I have completed ASL1-4,I work in the ER of a bklyn hospital and have occassional contact with deaf, I can be available to help teach ASL to anyone interested. ”

“ i am learning sign language to help the HOH& deaf from discriminatory practices.And i need to practice what i learned. ”