Deaf people can talk Rikki Poynter 2024-05-17 | All the oral or hybrid communication deafies say “aye!” in the comments.I’ve been speaking since the age when kids traditionally start speaking. Not all deaf people speak, no. But many deaf people do. Oralism was and is still rampant in history.Video Description:Video is from May 16, 2022. Comment says, “If your deaf then you wouldn’t be able to talk cause you can here your own voice and the vibration so you can talk so (laughing emoji)”Rikki has no makeup on. Her dirty blonde hair is up in a bun.Transcript: Yeah, no. That’s not how being deaf works, that- They’re not connected in that way. If you’re deaf, you can still talk. It’s possible.#Deaf #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DisabilityAwareness #HearingLoss #HearingAids
that happy moment when your American Sign Language interpreter shows up to the dentist #GAAD Rikki Poynter 2024-05-16 | Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Today’s off to a good start since I requested an ASL interpreter for my dentist appointments for the first time ever and one arrived! She was lovely to have and the dentist appointment in general was lovely… despite the fact that I left with 3 cavities and they’re expensive to fill so I have to work on finding better insurance before I get that done. Let’s celebrate the day today! What’s your favorite accessibility tool? Let me know in the comments! Video Description:Makeupless Rikki (white woman in her early 30s) with her brown wavy hair down. She is wearing a Pink Floyd graphic tee. She is using American Sign Language (ASL) with a VoiceOver.Transcript: Hello! Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! So for the first time ever since moving to Nebraska, I went to the dentist. It was also my first time ever using an ASL interpreter. And yes, I was worried that the interpreter wasn’t going to show up, but she did. She was really nice. Everyone was really nice. And yeah, I was just laid back, looking up, but the interpreter was interpreting everything that was being said. It was a good time. Yeah. And in the future, I would definitely keep on using an interpreter, the same interpreter. So again, Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day. A long name. And let me know what your favorite accessibility tool is.#GAAD #Deaf #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #Apple #Samsung #Google #Technology #TechnologyNews #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness
Spotifys Monthly Limit on Lyrics Is Ableist Rikki Poynter 2024-05-15 | @TechCrunch Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywalltechcrunch.com/2024/05/02/spotify-is-quietly-moves-lyrics-behind-a-paywallSpotify's Monthly Limit on Lyrics Is Ableistpatreon.com/posts/103567484Spotify's Monthly Limit on Lyrics Is AbleistSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
first mothers day since leaving abusive mother Rikki Poynter 2024-05-13 | Growing up with physical, emotional, verbal, and mental abuse by my mother for 30 years, I never was a fan of Mother’s Day. I’d get jealous seeing everyone happily with their mothers, posting happy pictures. Etc. (Granted, of course, I know anything can happen behind closed doors and that pictures aren’t always what they seem.) I hated how it seemed like I had to pretend everything was okay especially on Mother’s Day and play into this role both online and offline. I hated knowing that there’s always people that will think I’m a terrible person because “well, it’s your mother!” even though I think that excuse is ridiculous. I hated knowing that I would never get that happy relationship with my mother, and I would always be awkward around other people’s mothers. (Not rude, just awkward.)This is my first Mother’s Day being on my own without all of that. In recent years, I never said Happy Mother’s Day. And today, I look at my phone and think, “Do I want to do that now? She’s been doing this strong attempt at being in my good graces since we no longer see each other and there’s a text every once in a while in case some information is needed, but other than that…” I mean, I know I don’t want to send anything. It wouldn’t be genuine if I did. But as it turns out, the guilt in the back of your mind doesn’t simply go away so easily! (well, maybe it does for some. But apparently not for me.) And unfortunately, I still get sad seeing the happy posts that are all on Facebook, Instagram, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for them. A little bitter and jealous, sure, I’ll admit to that. Hey, does anybody wanna be my mother today? I got a lot of food pantry canned stuff I can contribute to the dinner table.Video Description:Makeupless Rikki (white woman in her early 30s) with her brown wavy hair down. Her cheek is resting on her hand. Slow zoom effect is on. She puffs up her cheeks at the end of the video.Text says, “It took 30 years to be able to get out of an abusive home with an abusive mother and it’s your first Mother’s Day since.”#MothersDay #ChildhoodTrauma #TraumaHealing #NewLife #NewBeginnings #NewChapter #HealingJourney
spotify is putting their lyrics behind a paywall Rikki Poynter 2024-05-11 | I recently stopped being a premium Spotify user in order to save some money. Having the free version of Spotify comes with a lot of limits but now to add a limit on lyrics to that? That is a ridiculous move on their part. Lyrics are an accessibility tool for everyone: deaf and hard of hearing people, people with ADHD, auditory processing disorder, even non-disabled people. There is no good reason to have them be paid for. Yes, I can go to another browser on my phone while listening to the song, but why should anyone when the lyrics were right there to begin with?I wrote a piece about it on Patreon (free for everyone to read) and I will be having a long form video about it on my main YouTube channel next week.///\\\My YouTube Channels:http://youtube.com/@rikkipoynter http://youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Follow @accessiblepoynters.co for accessibility education.Support My Work On Patreon:http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter for semi-spicy content (you know how to find me)Video Description:Rikki with neutral makeup on, with a red lip. Her wavy brown hair is down. She is wearing an AC/DC graphic tee. She is sitting in front of her bookshelf.Transcript:So Spotify has decided that they will now be putting their lyrics under a paywall. There is now a monthly limit to being able to view lyrics if you are not a premium member. What is that monthly limit? I have no idea. And as someone who is still a free user, I’m not sure I wanna find out. Either way, this is a ridiculous move on Spotify because lyrics are an accessibility tool. They are very helpful for deaf listeners like myself. For anybody with a disability: ADHD, auditory processing disorder. But even then, it doesn’t- but even for non disabled people, for hearing people, why should they also be paying for this? Nobody should be paying for this. Why, Spotify, are we putting lyrics behind a paywall? I know you’re a business and you want money, but this is ridiculous. #Spotify #MusicStreaming #StreamingNow #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #GAAD #NewMusic #DisabilityAwareness #ADHD #ADHDAwareness
Deaf Man Shot and Killed in Indiana Because of Road Rage Rikki Poynter 2024-05-08 | Ryan Hawkins and Family GoFundMegofundme.com/f/ryan-hawkins-and-familyAll AdSense made in this video will be donated to the GoFundMe on top of my personal donation.Victim of fatal road rage shooting was deaf, killed after ‘honking incident’wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/victim-of-fatal-road-rage-shooting-was-deaf-killed-after-honking-incident'I did it': Driver allegedly admits fault in fatal road rage shooting on I-65 last weekwrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/i-did-it-driver-allegedly-admits-fault-in-fatal-road-rage-shooting-on-i-65-last-weekDeaf Man Shot and Killed Because of Road RageSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
omaha coffee shop with disabled employees, inclusive coffee shop Rikki Poynter 2024-05-07 | Continuing my series about accessible and/or businesses, etc. with fellow disabled representation! Pause Coffee Shop is a coffee shop located in Ralston, Nebraska. The shop was opened with a son who has Prader-Willi Syndrome in mind.I’ve been meaning to give them a try for a while and finally got the chance to since they were close by to the place I was getting a massage from. I also really wanted a chicken salad sandwich and they were running those on a lunch sack special. Good coffee, good sandwich. The best paart is you got the sandwich deconstructed so it wouldn’t get soggy on the way home!I did go in voice on so no experience firsthand going in voice off as of right now, but I’m sure when that happens, it’ll be a breeze.Be sure to follow my new Instagram account with a more business approach and solely dedicated to accessibility: accessiblepoynters.co Video Description:Zooming in on Pause Coffee Shop, a beige building with the sign shop: dark brown with the shop name and a steaming cup of coffee outline in the middle. Title card says, “Pause Coffee Shop - Ralston, NE”Rikki starts showing the coffee shop, zooming through shelves of books, some employees, the overall kitchen, merch. Text says, “A coffee shop with disabled family & employees.”Zooming in on some pastries, and a sign that says, “No coffee, no workee.” Rikki holding a small coffee cup of a hot americano. A screenshot showing their mission says, “About. Our mission: our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive space for all, pouring love and acceptance from every cup.” Rikki, wearing no makeup and her hair up in a ponytail, sitting in her car, takes a sip. She gives a smile and nod of approval.
Experiencing My First Midwest Tornado Outbreak | April 26, 2024 Nebraska Tornadoes Rikki Poynter 2024-05-02 | Being raised in the south, I've experienced severe storm and tornado outbreaks, but nothing like a midwest tornado outbreak.2024 tornado outbreak: How to help — and find helpwowt.com/2024/04/28/2024-tornado-outbreak-how-help-find-helpTornado Relief - Relevant Community Churchrelevantcommunity.org/tornado@MaxVelocityWX @RyanHallYall Experiencing My First Midwest Tornado Outbreak | April 26, 2024 Nebraska TornadoesSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
when cats get in the way of (non-explicit) onlyfans Rikki Poynter 2024-05-02 | It’s been a long time coming with a lot of thinking, but yes, the time has come to create content on *that* website. You won’t find anything explicit, but you know I’ve been a fan of doing boudoir shoots here and there and thought it would be fun to create some content around that. Of course, there is no obligation for you to sign up. I understand people will be taken aback by the fact that this option exists. But it is what it is.Some info:“your favorite little chunky deaf demon. let me read you a bedtime story.”- boudoir shoots- underwear shoots- reading time videos- custom & premade content- responds to messages(semi-spicy to spicy, no nudity)The link you seek - http://linktr.ee/rikkipoynterHire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki, a young white woman with neutral makeup and long-ish wavy brown hair down. She is wearing a dark-ish blue-gray shirt and black bike shorts. She is standing up, getting ready to film something when her black short hair cat jumps off the bed and does something off camera. Rikki is amused, hands covering her face before she goes to turn off the camera.Text says: When you’re trying to film OF Customs but you have a silly needy cat in a small studio apartment.
The Struggle of Getting Interpreters at the Doctors Office (But It Worked Out Well This Time!) Rikki Poynter 2024-04-28 | When I first walked into the room, I was surprised to find an interpreter. Now, I can’t remember if I requested one personally when I made the appointment or if they decided to bring in VRI (video relay interpreting) because they knew I’m deaf and it would’ve been easier to bring it in since I had some struggles understanding the doctor last time as she’s pretty soft spoken. Either way, it was nice to see even though, yes, an in person interpreter is usually preferred. But the guy wasn’t bad! It’s just easier for me to focus on and understand interpreters in person. Don’t worry, I’m fine. (I mean, if you ignore my stress and mental health, haha.) I wanted to make sure a bruised muscle I have been dealing with for a month wasn’t doing too bad. It’s healing, but very slowly. And then I got my tetanus shot since I haven’t had one since I was a kid and yeah… my arm still hurts a good 24 hours later.What is your experience with VRI like?Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description & Transcript:Video shows a computer at the doctor's office. The desktop is an ordinary computer desktop. The VRI camera is currently off.Text says: Went to the doctor and was surprised to find VRI ready for me. (The camera goes off when the doctor leaves the room.) I actually can’t remember if I requested an interpreter or not but nice to see! QOTD: What is your experience with VRI/getting interpreters like?#DeafCommunity#DeafAwareness#AmericanSignLanguage#ASL#SignLanguage#LanguageExchange#LanguageLearning#LearningLanguages
This Vampire Hater LOVED Abigail | Abigail (2024) Movie Review Rikki Poynter 2024-04-24 | Abigail (2024) is a new horror comedy movie starring Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, and more. As a vampire hater, I'm usually not drawn to these types of movies, but I got intrigued and I... well, here's my review.This Vampire Hater LOVED Abigail | Abigail (2024) Movie ReviewSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
South Koreas First Deaf KPOP Idol Group Is Here! | Big Ocean 빅오션 Rikki Poynter 2024-04-20 | Big O!cean (Big Ocean), formerly known as S-Boyz, is South Korea's first Deaf KPOP idol group that officially debuted today! Let's talk about this!Their first performance:Big Ocean (빅오션) - Glow | Show! MusicCore | MBC240420방송youtu.be/9aO2P5Tby-4?si=ZkFIxqEDsvjuUD6mSouth Korea's First Deaf KPOP Idol Group Is Here!SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
when deaf people struggle to choose between speaking & using sign language Rikki Poynter 2024-04-19 | @deafinitelydope original video was about feeling conflicted with what language to use when being interviewed. It’s hard when you first grew up speaking English and then learned ASL (American Sign Language) later in life, or are still learning it. You don’t want to be seen as a “fraud,” but you run into that risk too if you do sign and end up making mistakes and sign the wrong thing. It’s a battle I’ve been dealing with myself for a long time too. We both relate to that. A lot of you know that part about me already if you’ve been around long enough, but a percentage of you are new, so… let me just talk about it again, haha.Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description & Transcript:Stitched video is of Matt Maxey, a young Black man, using American Sign Language. He is wearing a hat and a hoodie. Text says, “So, the struggle is real. Just finished doing an interview and I always feel conflicted every time.”Video switches to Rikki, a young white woman with no makeup, brown wavy hair down. Text says, “It’s true. I grew up voicing and with English. I’m fluent in English, not ASL. I’m still learning ASL. I’m speaking English in most interviews because it’s easier to express myself that way. And yes, I’ve been seeing the comments people leave for the last 10 years. ‘Why isn’t she signing! She’s not deaf! She’s not signing!’ And it’s hard because, yeah, I wanna sign more too. But the fact of the matter is English is my native and fluent language. And that doesn’t change how deaf I am or my deaf identity journey.”#DeafCommunity #DeafAwareness #SignLanguage #AmericanSignLanguage #ASL #DeafCulture #HardOfHearing #LearningLanguages #LanguageLearning #SelfDiscovery #DisabilityAwareness
when hearing people stare at deaf people signing Rikki Poynter 2024-04-18 | I don’t mind people having glances. I glance at people too. I people watch. But sometimes, I think staring at them the entire time they’re just trying to socialize with each other and eat is a little… uncomfortable. Your own food is getting cold.Original video I stitched:tiktok.com/t/ZPRw8wyFkHire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description & Transcript:Stitched video shows an older couple (but one woman is in the frame) staring with a sort of disgusted or confused facial expression. Text says, “Was eating breakfast out and the couple next to us just stared the whole time”Rikki with no makeup, wavy brown hair down. She is wearing a blue t-shirt with cassette tapes on it. She is using American Sign Language in the video.“So one of my other deaf friends and I went out to eat. Of course, we were signing to each other. We weren’t alone. We were sat and two other tables were sat on both sides of us. So we’re signing and everyone else, like 4 people, stared. They were dead set focused on our signing.#DeafCommunity #DeafAwareness #SignLanguage #AmericanSignLanguage #ASL
What Foodie Beauty and My Abusive Mother Have in Common Rikki Poynter 2024-04-17 | Foodie Beauty (Chantal Marie) and my abusive mother have a lot in common in regards to moving to other countries, how they treat the people there, and their flip flopping between countries. I couldn't help but decide to talk about that part of my mother when I watched this new re-era of Foodie Beauty and that got me wondering how common this is.What Foodie Beauty and My Abusive Mother Have in CommonSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
morning skincare routine of a disabled content creator, writer, public speaker, & consultant Rikki Poynter 2024-04-16 | or what is a morning routine I'm actually trying to be consistent with, anyway.
What’s your favorite ASL sign? Happy American Sign Language Day! Rikki Poynter 2024-04-15 | What’s your favorite ASL sign? Happy National ASL Day!Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description & Transcript:Rikki with no makeup on, hair in a bun and some strands falling beside her ears. She is wearing a distressed maroon Def Leppard t-shirt. She is using American Sign Language.“Hi, everyone! Happy American Sign Language Day! I’ve a question for you: what’s your favorite ASL sign? Comment below. Mine’s soda/pop.”#DeafCommunity#DeafAwareness#AmericanSignLanguage#ASL#SignLanguage#LanguageExchange#LanguageLearning#LearningLanguages
Buck from 9-1-1 Is Not Gay, He Is Bisexual Rikki Poynter 2024-04-13 | It’s frustrating that bisexual erasure is still a thing in 2024. Buck, or anyone for that matter, having their first encounter with a gender they have never had a romantic/sexual encounter with before does not mean they are suddenly only attracted to that gender. My bisexual self has never been on a date with a woman, but that doesn’t mean I’m a lesbian because I have a date or a relationship with a woman now when I’ve only had dating experiences with men. It’s LGBT, not LGT. The “B” stands for something- bisexual.Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReadsBecome a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description & Transcript:Stitched video begins with a young white woman with red hair. Text says, “Buck being bi came out of nowhere (angry emoji). She says, “What I wanna know is the people who say that Buck being bi came out of nowhere…”Rikki, a young white woman with brown hair says, “My other ‘favorite’ thing is seeing comments on, like, Facebook and stuff where people keep using the word ‘gay’ for Buck and saying, ‘I’m not homophobic, but this gay thing came out of nowhere.” Bisexuality exists. So everybody saying, ‘Buck has only ever looked at women,” da da da. Also, hey, bisexual people. Okay, listen. I’ve dated men all my life, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t looked at a woman either. That’s- that’s how bisexuality works. But it doesn’t require having to date men and women and whoever, whatever.#911OnFox#911OnABC#EvanBuckley#Bisexual#LGBTQ
Leaving an Abusive Home after 30 Years and Feeling Guilty about Them Struggling Rikki Poynter 2024-04-12 | It's been almost a year since I've left an abusive home of 30 years. I've definitely felt a lot of guilt during this time and it's something I'm trying to work through knowing that I don't need to be feeling the guilt and that it's finally my time to work on myself and have a life I've been missing out on. But there are things that make it harder to do so, like dealing with their finances, and I know that's something I should probably cut the cord on. But let me go ahead and just have a casual talk about this with you all.Leaving an Abusive Home after 30 Years and Feeling Guilty about Them StrugglingSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
celebrating deaf culture with deafinitely dope matt maxey, and nico dimarco! Rikki Poynter 2024-04-11 | On Saturday, I went to the Deaf Culture Celebration at Iowa School for the Deaf. Matt and Nico were performing (there was a magic show by a couple as well). I met Nico a few years ago at NCSD. With Matt, we’d been online pals for essentially a decade but never got to meet in person until now! Both are fantastic. I even danced for the first time in probably about 6 years! The electric slide got me, man. Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Outside of the Iowa School for the Deaf building, camera panning to three parked food trucks. Text says, “Deaf culture celebration at Iowa School for the Deaf with “Deafinitely Dope” Matt Maxey & Nico DiMarco!Performances from Matt Maxey, a young Black man, and Nico DiMarco, a young white man. Matt is performing songs in ASL. Nico is a DJ. Clips of Matt dancing with people in the audience. Nico dancing on stage.#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#AmericanSignLanguage#ChanceTheRapper#SignLanguage
gossiping in ASL is not safe when everyone in the room knows ASL Rikki Poynter 2024-04-08 | I am no stranger to people saying mean things about me on the Internet, and I can’t stop you from doing that, but when you decide to do it at an event that we’re all at, and you know I’m there because we’ve crossed paths and words at each other just minutes to an hour before then, and it’s right in my line of sight and everyone else’s, that’s just… a little awkward for everyone potentially but especially me, lol. We’re all signers here. The one “negative” to knowing ASL or at least enough of it is when you’re in the line of sight, everybody is going to know your business! Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki with no makeup, hair down, sitting in front of a brick wall and window. She is wearing a grey-blue shirt. She is using ASL (American Sign Language).Transcript:If you want to talk crap about me at an event, that’s fine. But maybe don’t do it in front of me where I can see you (and you know I’m there lol)#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#ASL#AmericanSignLanguage#SignLanguage
Madonna Yells at Disabled Fan in Wheelchair at Her Concert Rikki Poynter 2024-04-05 | Madonna yelled at a disabled fan in a wheelchair to stand up.Madonna's comments at concert points out larger impact of casual ableism and accessibility issuessalon.com/2024/03/13/madonnas-comments-at-concert-points-out-larger-impact-of-casual-ableism-and-accessibility-issuesMadonna Yells at Disabled Fan in Wheelchair at Her ConcertSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
when having chronic pain puts a pause on your life Rikki Poynter 2024-04-04 | It has not been a great two weeks for me, both emotionally and physically. Emotionally, things are looking up. Physically, I think a lot of it is from what went wrong emotionally so that’s been heavy. Plus my usual chronic pain woes. But now I’m also stressed about upgrading to a one bedroom apartment, finding jobs, finding more business, etc. I’m up and running a little bit more now. My neck still hurts a little bit and is still going through a pulled muscle, but I’m able to move around a little bit more. Although, maybe I shouldn’t be because now my spine hurts a little again… but a lady’s gotta try to get some work and make some money.Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki laying down in the dark(ish) in her bed with her two black cats.Transcript:Spent the entire weekend in bed due to spine pain. Was able to move Monday and Tuesday. Somehow pulled neck muscle overnight and now here we are again.#DeafCommunity#ChronicIllness#ChronicPain#DayInTheLife#DailyRoutine#Lifestyle
Deaf Man Stabbed, Given No Interpreter, and Sent Home Without Anyone Knowing What Happened Rikki Poynter 2024-04-02 | Family not informed deaf relative was stabbed, hospitalized due to no ASL interpreterkfor.com/news/local/family-not-informed-deaf-relative-was-stabbed-hospitalized-due-to-no-asl-interpreter/?fbclid=IwAR2uz-j6p6yiPH3o4jZUMmpv-WNmE76P7RFWDxXcRKScU0B9z7Zg-EF6ApIDeaf Man Stabbed, Given No Interpreter, and Sent Home Without Anyone Knowing What HappenedSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
Admitting I have a problem Rikki Poynter 2024-04-01 | Having a drink or two when I’m content, happy? At a dinner? With a friend? Good. Having a drink when I’m going through a mental health spiral and usually at a bar? Not so good because it doesn’t turn into one. Sunday night was an experience I’m not really fond of, although I don’t know if it was all myself because I was socializing with someone I had just met at the bar that night, but still… I’ll speak more on this later. But the fact that I almost lost someone dear to me (on an emotional level- don’t worry, nothing happened like any accidents or anything) was a wake up call that I need to reel it in and really be aware of what I’m doing when I’m going through a mental spiral and how I treat myself when doing so. But here we go.Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki with her hair up in a high ponytail, some strands fallen out.. She isn’t wearing makeup. She is wearing a Def Leppard t-shirt. Her face is red and puffy from crying.Transcript:So today is the day that I admit that I have a huge problem with using alcohol as self medication. That’s my confession. I’ll go more into it later, but…#MentalHealth#MentalHealthAwareness#Depression#MentalIllness#HealingJourney
Google Sued By Black Deaf Woman For Discrimination Rikki Poynter 2024-03-28 | Jalon Hall, a Google employee, is a Black and Deaf woman who is suing Google for racial and disabled discrimination.Google Used a Black, Deaf Worker to Tout Its Diversity. Now She’s Suing for Discriminationwired.com/story/google-black-deaf-worker-diversity-suing-discriminationGoogle Sued By Black Deaf Woman For DiscriminationSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
Deaf people cant hear sirens so they shouldnt drive Rikki Poynter 2024-03-27 | I do not understand the hearing people logic because y’all have the things you say we should have in order to drive yet when you use them, you don’t do what you’re supposed to do! Silly people. Anyway, stop for emergency vehicles when they have their lights on, thank you.Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki with her shoulder length and wavy brown hair down. She isn’t wearing makeup. She is wearing a plain black t-shirt. Video text says:Hearing people say deaf people shouldn’t drive because of emergency vehicles & sirens and yet…Transcript:So you know how not too long ago, my videos went viral about how, like, yeah, deaf people can drive. And even when emergency vehicles come around, we know what to look out for. But people kept saying that, “Oh no, it’s so unsafe.” Now tell me why this morning, I saw an emergency vehicle, a fire truck or an ambulance, come by, right? And I stopped. Yet everybody else around me was still going. Still driving. Explain that one, hearing people.#DeafAwareness#DisabilityAwareness#SocialJustice#Discrimination#HumanRights
getting lucky with your very first apartment Rikki Poynter 2024-03-26 | When I saw the reviews for this complex, they were so high and so good with a high number of reviews and I thought it was too good to be true. But the reviews were right. I got so lucky with the location and employees (rent is so-so but that’s for everyone anyway lol) and I don’t want to leave this complex for as long as I am in apartments.Hire me for your accessibility consulting, brand deal, and/or public speaking needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@rikkipoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki uses the Green Screen filter to show a text from her property manager telling her that she will text ahead of time when maintenance is on the way.Transcript:Listen, I got so lucky with my complex. The first complex I applied to when I moved to Omaha. The reason why I would never wanna leave here. Why I’m trying so hard to find a consistent “normal people” job so I can also upgrade to a one bedroom and never have to leave here. In this entire building. Is because the property manager is amazing. She always texts me. I’m deaf. She gave me an alarm. Legally, she has to, but. And then she’ll text me when maintenance is on the way. Granted, she did not work, end up working this way so I didn’t get a text, but because I have my hearing aids in and I live in a very small studio, the knocking on the doors can be heard. But we get general texts, you know, regardless. And then for me, especially, she makes sure- she tries her best to make sure I know that somebody could be coming in. Love this place. I got so lucky.#OmahaNebraska#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#DisabilityAwareness#DowntownOmaha
Laverne Cox Gives Mic to a Deaf Woman at the Oscars Rikki Poynter 2024-03-22 | Laverne Cox was interviewing Marlee Matlin, a well known deaf actor, at the Oscars. Some people had some not-so-great comments about it, but honestly... was it really that big of a deal?YouTube wouldn't let me upload this as a regular short because of the resolution of a TikTok duet, so posting it as a regular video, I shall... I might make a full length video about this next week though.Transcript: Okay, this is funny. Really, it's an honest mistake. Laverne is just used to holding the mic toward someone. To people who usually speak as communication. So an honest mistake. Or it's possible they made this joke up for the audience. We may never know. But it's a funny and cute moment. Original video from the right is from stayathomegays.http://rikkipoynter.comhttp://patreon.com/rikkipoynter
Child Abuse Survivor Living on Her Own for the First Time | Food Pantry Haul Rikki Poynter 2024-03-20 | Being a child abuse survivor after three decades, there finally came a time I was able to be on my own and have a chance of it staying that way. Of course, times are hard and work is extremely hard to come by when you're disabled, don't have college degrees, etc. Owning your own business is hard. Having two sick cats with lots of vet bills that you didn't anticipate is hard. So I've been looking for help while I look for consistent full or even part time work, etc. I've been so curious about the food pantry for so long but didn't think they would help me because, I don't know, was I "good enough" for the food pantry? But I finally bit the bullet and here we are with a food pantry/food bank haul.Child Abuse Survivor Living on Her Own for the First Time | Food Pantry HaulSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2🔀 PLAYLIST:Child Abuse Awareness:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ1ryc-95BmFhY29AbarGEu5JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
trying to get back into a routine after depression Rikki Poynter 2024-03-19 | Been overwhelmed by the stress of trying to find consistent work as I aim to move into an actual one bedroom apartment in July. Been overwhelmed by how messy my space is and shut down when trying to do something about it. Add in depression, pain, and fatigue flares which contribute to the mess and it’s… something. But slowly chipping away at it all little by little everyday. Making an actual to-do list has helped a little bit. Support your favorite content creators if you can. There’s free and paid ways to do so. Patreon, Super Thanks tips, tips via other platforms. Watching ads on videos, sharing the content you see is free and helps with exposure so more work can come in.Not sure if I got rejected for this writing job and they didn’t want to tell me or they’re still going through the process, but also put in two apps for other jobs so… fingers crossed.Hire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki with no makeup on, wearing a Pink Floyd crewneck sweater. Her hair is up in a high ponytail with some straying strands. She is sitting at her desk in her studio apartment.Text at top right corner:Trying to get back into routine after big depression flare for weeksTranscript:So I’ve been in a super depressed flare lately. Also a pain flare. Also fatigue flare. My little studio is an absolute mess. You don’t need to see it. But just imagine you can barely walk on the floor because that’s how messy it is. That does not include the kitchen and the bathroom. Also, I am behind on work because I’ve been trying to find work. Thus my main gig, if you will, that actually doesn’t even pay me– let’s be honest– had been put on the back burner and I just look at my stuff and I’m like… why. But I am happy to announce I did some writing yesterday that’s been published. I’m working on videos now. And I’m actually doing some laundry and clean up. So we are ever so slowly getting up there.#MentalHealth#MentalIllness#DisabilityAwareness#WorkFromHomeRoutine#SmallBusinessOwner
Fighting for Reproductive Rights at Lincoln Women’s March in Lincoln, Nebraska Rikki Poynter 2024-03-18 | On Saturday, I went to the Lincoln Women’s March. If there’s one thing I’ve been wanting to do since moving to Omaha, it’s getting more involved with the community and politics here. As a woman, the battle against reproductive rights is incredibly important to me. As a deaf woman, having accessibility at events for people whose rights are being spit on is also important to me. And as you can see from the video, there were no ASL interpreters. Allegedly, there were captions on the livestream portion on Facebook and in the “accessible” room they provided, but there is no way for me to confirm that.For a full article on the accessibility at Lincoln Women’s March, including comments and messages from myself and the organizers, please visit my Patreon. The article is free and available for everyone to read! (Although, if you’d like to support the work I do, I’d definitely appreciate you becoming a paid member and you’ll get extra and exclusive content in return.) http://patreon.com/rikkipoynterHire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Panning the camera from right to left, showing a crowd of people meeting up in front of a university campus. Text graphic says, “Come with me to the Lincoln Women’s March in Lincoln, Nebraska.”“But first, coffee” graphic along with Rikki, a young white woman, holding a small cold brew, panning the camera down and up to The Coffee House banner.Camera from left to right of the crowd, still waiting before we set off. The organizer is speaking on her megaphone. There is a person petting her dog. Crowd members are talking to one another.Rikki is in the bathroom in front of the mirror, giving her cold brew a little shake.Crowd has started their march. They are stopped momentarily. Leader is speaking into the megaphone. Final shot zooms in on the State Capitol building.March goes by a woman holding a sign that says, “Honk 4 choice.” The crowd is getting close to the Capitol building. The President of Lincoln Women’s March, a Black woman, introduces herself and the event. Camera moves over to the crowd who claps. Remaining speakers (all but one): two white women, one Native American woman, one Black woman, and one young white high school girl who is the main speaker with four other young white girls holding signs. There is another clip of Rikki behind the crowd looking toward the Capitol building.At the end clip, text says, “For more information on the (lack of) accessibility, read the caption below.#WomensMarch#AbortionIsHealthcare#DeafAwareness#SocialJustice#ReproductiveRights
Deaf friendly & accessible coffee shops in Omaha, Nebraska | Rally Coffee Co Rikki Poynter 2024-03-13 | I’m starting a little series showing off deaf friendly/accessible places in Omaha! Let’s start with some coffee shops, of course.Hire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Deaf accessible/friendly places in Omaha, Nebraska(Rikki shows some buildings downtown)Rally Coffee Co(Rikki shows the coffee shop building)The manager here knows ASL. He wasn’t working when I was here though.(Rikki shows the inside, showing off some plants and the counter where baristas are making her drink. She then shows the merchandise section which has shirts, coffee mugs, coffee beans, and then a fridge with other cold drinks.)The employees there will write and gesture/point/show to communicate.(Rikki shows her iced sea salt caramel latte with a post-it note that says ‘have a good day!’ She then pans the camera to the coffee shop again.)#Omaha#DowntownOmaha#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#SmallBusinesses
get ready for work with me! Rikki Poynter 2024-03-09 | I spoke on a panel this morning about accessibility. It was a great time and you know Simon got to be a part of it with his screaming and being held. Good thing everyone loves cats on Zoom meetings, right?Hire me to be your next public speaker on a panel, workshop, or literally anything! Send an email to rikki@whalartalent.com. I’m always open for public speaking work. I miss it and have been making some new presentations behind the scenes!Hire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:“Get ready with me for work”Rikki is laying in bed with her two black cats (one fluffy, one shorthair)Rikki stands in front of the leasing office coffee machine, brewing espresso. She is back at her desk drinking the coffee out of a white mug with multiple black cat silhouettes on it.“Going over panel questions prep”Rikki is looking over graphics of questions, etc. Lots of pastel colors and various graphics, like a vision board for work.“Changed into appropriate shirt”Rikki with her hair down, wearing a plain black cropped shirt. She is showing her black shorthair cat.“Waiting for panel to start”Closed cams/videos in a Zoom meeting“Panel is done. Cuddle time.”Rikki holding her black shorthair cat, cuddling him.#GetReadyWithMe#MakeupOfTheDay#CrueltyFreeMakeup#MakeupRoutine#SundayReset
My Hearing Aids Are Still Broken... And Phonak Customer Service Is Bad Rikki Poynter 2024-03-06 | My hearing aids are still broken... I've had my first pair of hearing aids for almost three years now and they have been breaking consistently with no real fix in sight. But this time, it seems to be a (widespread) Bluetooth issue. We thought we fixed it, but as it turns out...My Hearing Aids Are Still Broken... And Phonak Customer Service Is BadSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:My Phonak Hearing Aids Keep Breaking And I'm Tired Of It // American Sign Language Vlogyoutu.be/GOwWTS6r1vI🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
Get ready with me to film YouTube videos all day Rikki Poynter 2024-03-04 | Filmed about 7 or 8 videos on this day. One of them is up right now on my book channel!Hire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki puts on makeup: face primer, foundation, eyebrow gel, eyeshadow primer, eyeshadow, mascara, bronzer, blush, highlighter, lipstick. Her hair is originally up in a bun but then taken down at the end.Text at the top says: get ready with me for an all day filming sessionOne caption from ASL says: but first, coffee (and then she drinks coffee)#GetReadyWithMe#MakeupOfTheDay#CrueltyFreeMakeup#MakeupRoutine#SundayReset
youtube failing at accessibility again Rikki Poynter 2024-03-03 | Just another day of YouTube dropping the ball and messing up when it comes to accessibility. Yes, there are other options like moving to Chrome browser and using Live Captions, but I and nobody else should have to take the time to move onto other options or find other options when the option should already be right there.Hire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterTranscript:So I’ve been noticing lately with YouTube videos that now even the automatic captions aren’t even showing up. So I have this video right here. The auto captions are on. And then it plays a little bit and then it will just stop. (shows the video) YouTube, what the hell is going on now?Video Description:Zachary Michael’s YouTube video showing automatic captions for a few seconds before it suddenly stops showing. Text at the top says: YouTube being inaccessible with non-working automatic captions.#DeafAwareness#YouTube#TechologyNews#AccessibilityAwareness#Technology
why you should learn sign language Rikki Poynter 2024-03-01 | Reasons why learning ASL can be dangerous:sometimes you hit yourself in the face while signingReasons why learning ASL can save you:sometimes objects hit you in the face and it hurts to talk with your mouth
Can Colleen Hoover Write A Deaf Character? (Maybe Someday Review) Rikki Poynter 2024-02-27 | Colleen Hoover's novel, Maybe Someday, features a deaf character named Ridge who is also a musician. Of course, I had to read it and answer a question I had to myself: can Colleen Hoover write a deaf character and write one well?0:00 Intro1:12 The Review15:31 Conclusion18:27 OutroDeaf Persons Reads Colleen Hoover's Book A With Deaf Guy In It || Maybe Someday Book Reviewyoutu.be/5ExARj7YKpo?si=SyLBj0pCAB9H_54oCan Colleen Hoover Write A Deaf Character? (Maybe Someday Review)SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
awkward encounters with hearing people Rikki Poynter 2024-02-26 | Sometimes, I don’t want to announce to people that I’m deaf because it can get awkward, but at the same time… it’s probably bound to happen. I mean, my social anxiety (that is probably just general social anxiety but also stemming from my deafness and ableism from society) would also just prefer nobody talk to me while I’m just trying to read books and watch the news, but I also want to get to know more people since I’m finally out on my own and living in a new city (and, well, state). But yeah… things can get awkward when they don’t know one of the most vital things about you, haha.Hire me for your accessibility consulting needs:http://rikkipoynter.comSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterTranscript:So I am popular in my building’s laundry room slash community room because I go in there almost every single night to watch the news because I don’t have a TV in my apartment. And to read because I also don’t have a couch. So as a deaf person, sometimes I go in there with my hearing aids in. And there’s this guy that has come in about two times, uh, the previous week and at the same time that I was there. So finally, he sees me and he’s asking me, you know, “Do you just come in here to just chill out?” I’m like, “Yeah.” We had a little bit of a conversation. And the thing is, man doesn’t know I’m deaf. So I go in there last night, I don’t have my hearing aids in. He goes in there and now I’m wondering if maybe, possibly, he’s tried to talk to me. But I didn’t have my hearing aids in and now this is awkward. Oopsie daisy. Video Description:Rikki, a young white woman, wearing neutral makeup and wearing a black crop tshirt with a silver chain necklace. She is holding a cold brew coffee. She is sitting in front of her bookshelves.Text at the top says:Deaf vs. Hearing Person Awkward Encounter#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#SignLanguage#AmericanSignLanguage#BusinessConsulting#Business Consultant#Accessibility
The Truth Behind Quitting Gaming: My Comeback as a Disabled Player Rikki Poynter 2024-02-24 | Being a gamer on the Internet was an unique experience as I came into the industry as a disabled gamer, a deaf gamer. I played games to have fun and connect with people and my viewers in another way, but I also played with accessibility in mind which led me to a few opportunities in accessibility in gaming. Eventually, my Twitch/streaming journey had to come to an end and I wasn't playing games anymore aside from the occasional Animal Crossing and Pokemon, and testing a game or two on my PS5.But now we might be making a gaming comeback...Book a consultation with Easy Surf:http://easysurf.caThe Truth Behind Quitting Gaming: My Comeback as a Disabled PlayerSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:[video link]🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
Inclusive organizations are not always inclusive. Rikki Poynter 2024-02-23 | Accessibility will never be 100%. Accessibility needs are so different for every person, even if two people have the same disability. But when you’re actually slacking on even the bare minimum of accessibility, of inclusivity, there’s something to be skeptical about. How inclusive can you say you are when you leave out a large marginalized group you claim to be fighting for?Subscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterTranscript:As a disabled person and accessibility consultant, if you’re an organization that calls yourself inclusive (especially in the name), you talk about supporting marginalized communities, etc. If you’re not captioning your videos, you’re not really inclusive. Captions and/or transcript is the bare minimum. Especially when I’ve seen that you recently had a disability panel with deaf panelists. And yet you’re still not captioning your videos? You’ve never captioned a single video? How can you call yourself inclusive? You’re not even trying.Video Description:Rikki, a young white woman, wearing neutral makeup, hair down. She is wearing a Pink Floyd t-shirt. She is sitting in front of her bookshelves.. She is using American Sign Language in the video.#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#SignLanguage#AmericanSignLanguage#LearningLanguages#LanguageLearning#LanguageExchange
American Sign Language Is Not Short English Rikki Poynter 2024-02-21 | Also, in case it wasn’t obvious that I think so, ASL is not a shortened version of English. There is a deaf creator on TikTok that has been saying that ASL is English, a shortened version of English, etc. and it’s mind boggling. Please stop it.Subscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterTranscript:Y’all, I am so confused. I just saw a comment from someone- I think a hearing person- say that ASL stands for American Short(ended) Language. And that’s why (to them) ASL is “shortened English.” Apparently, a deaf person (who is notorious for saying stuff like this on here) told them that. They (deaf person) were serious too. They weren’t joking. ASL is short for American Sign Language, not American Short Language.Video Description:Rikki, a young white woman wearing no makeup and her hair up in a ponytail, sitting in front of her bookshelves. She is wearing a black tank top, showing her black/grey illustration tattoos. She is using American Sign Language in the video.#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#SignLanguage#AmericanSignLanguage#LearningLanguages#LanguageLearning#LanguageExchange
Come with Me to Silent Book Club | Omaha, Nebraska Rikki Poynter 2024-02-20 | Joined my very first Silent Book Club Omaha at Hardy Coffee Co. I’ve joined every single one that has happened in February and I can’t wait to show you those videos in the future.If you’d like to be a part of my BookTube channel, consider subscribing:http://youtube.com/@RikkiPReads @RikkiPReads Video:Silent Book Club Omaha #1Location: Hardy Coffee CoVideo shows a wall of plants, moving down to people in a coffee shop. A woman is speaking to the crowd. Text says, “Beginning our one hour of silent reading time.” Pile of books on the table. “Book swap table.” Rikki sits in her car. “I got two new books [from the book swap]. She shows “The Other Boleyn Girl” and “Divergent”#Bookstagram#ReadersOfInstagram#BookCommunity#WritersOfInstagram#WritersCommunity
an awkward experience with American Sign Language interpreter Rikki Poynter 2024-02-19 | It was an awkward moment and the tone was weird and… I don’t know. I’ve never had an interpreter ask me if she was still needed regardless of how often I was looking at the interpreter (or how often I wasn’t). I wrote a bit more about this on my Patreon. The post is public and free for anyone to read: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynterSubscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterTranscript:Okay, so, I had this very awkward experience with a new- for me- um, interpreter at the audiologist on Friday. She knew I was mainstreamed, speaking English as my first language. I told her this before the appointment actually started. So, naturally, when I have my hearing aids in, I end up looking at the audiologist a lot but I’m still using the interpreter. Although, my audiologist is like (gestures in front of me) here and the interpreter is (gestures away from me) over there. So I’m ha- having to look like this (moves head back and forth). So, anyway, at one point, the audiologist is gonna go out onto the phone and she looks over and she’s like, “Do you still… do you still need me?” And I was, you know, explaining to her like, you know English is my first language. She was like, “Yeah, I can tell.” Video Description:Rikki, a young white woman wearing no makeup and her hair down, sitting in front of her bookshelves. She is wearing a black cropped t-shirt with a broken heart over the chest and olive green sweatpants. She is signing and speaking in the video.#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#DisabilityAwareness#HearingLoss#HearingAids
Deaf people forgetting how loud they can be Rikki Poynter 2024-02-18 | Throwback to a video of a situation that still happens today… especially with my hearing aids in.Subscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Stitched/duet video.A man going into his car. When he turns it on, the music is blaring loudly. He gets scared and jumps in his seat, throwing/dropping stuff in the air.Rikki stitched onto the left side of the video, sitting in her car, watching and laughing.Text says:Literally what happens in my own car as a deaf person. Sorry about it! Laughing emoji.#DeafAwareness#DeafCommunity#DisabilityAwareness#HearingLoss#HearingAids
Elon Musk Wonders Why ASL Is Important, Fires Accessibility Team Rikki Poynter 2024-02-17 | Elon Musk recently asked, "What's the point of sign language in a video if you have subtitles? Am I missing something?" Deaf people were upset. Many criticized him. Some defended him. Let me explain my stance as to why I don't think he cares and why he does actually know (but again, doesn't care). Let's talk about his firing the Twitter accessibility department/team.Twitter’s Layoffs Are a Blow to AccessibilityThe company recently took major steps to make the platform more inclusive after pressure from disabled users. Then Elon Musk gutted its accessibility team.wired.com/story/twitter-layoffs-accessibilityTwitter Faces Criticism After Disbanding Accessibility Teamdisabilityscoop.com/2023/03/08/twitter-faces-criticism-after-disbanding-accessibility-team/30278Elon Musk Wonders Why ASL Is Important, Fires Accessibility TeamSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subrikki | PATREON: http://patreon.com/rikkipoynter⏪ PREVIOUS VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=GepxPgeqyYo&list=PLa2HGeuqKyQ119f65O7Gd0ThCj9XWmV62&playnext=1&index=2⏩ WATCH NEXT:Why We Needed Barbie (2023) In American Sign Language // American Sign Language Vlogyoutu.be/oqtCTievVlY🔀 PLAYLIST:JOIN CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP & GET EMOTES/BADGES & OTHER PERKS ($2/$5) ➞youtube.com/channel/UCS7wVohIwd66b95xyuw7DFQ/join🛍️ MERCH STORE:bonfire.com/store/rikkipoynter📧 CONTACT ME (Business Inquiries ONLY!):rikki@whalartalent.com💻 HIRE ME:http://rikkipoynter.com📱 SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/rikkipoynterTwitter: http://twitter.com/rikkipoynterInstagram: http://instagram.com/rikkipoynterFacebook: http://facebook.com/rikkipoynteryt
Is Apple causing a hearing aid & Bluetooth issue since the last iOS update? Rikki Poynter 2024-02-12 | For once, my hearing aid issues are not because of moisture. Now, we cannot *confirm* that it is an iOS issue as I have seen from one Pixel user that they've been having an issue as well, but we have a theory, at least. We have a possibility to look into.Subscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterTranscript:So I just had my hearing aids sent in for repair and now I have loaners. And these loaners have been acting up and disconnecting. And I’m like, why the hell is it disconnecting? They thought my actual hearing aids have a Bluetooth issue. These cutting out? Bluetooth issue. I just had a meeting with somebody about something completely irrelevant to this. But my audio got cut out for them and also, they were cut out for me. So I brought that up and they said, do you have an iphone? And I said yes. And they said, ever since the last iPhone update, we’ve had customers complaining that the Bluetooth keeps disconnecting from their hearing aids ever since the last update. Now I keep having problems with my hearing aids, but these last two weeks specifically? Has to be the iPhone update.Video Description:Rikki with hair down, no makeup.#DisabilityAwareness#AccessibilityAwareness#DeafAwareness#HearingLoss#HearingAids
Come with me to get my hearing aids fixed… again Rikki Poynter 2024-02-09 | I will have another little video on an update soon, but apparently… this time it’s a Bluetooth issue and a new client of mine just told me about how customers for their app are having issues with their hearing aids and Bluetooth since the new iPhone update… hm…Subscribe to my main channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPoynterSubscribe to my book/writing channel:youtube.com/@RikkiPReads Become a Patreon member:patreon.com/rikkipoynterVideo Description:Rikki’s hearing aids on her desk. Rikki shaking her fist at hearing aids.Text says: Come with me to get my hearing aids fixed… again.Rikki drinks from her coffee mug.Text says: Gotta consume all the coffee I can to keep me sane during these trying times.Rikki pets her cat.Rikki shows off her outfit in the mirror- oversized tee and bike shorts.Rikki sits in the audiologist office.Rikki sits in her car, showing her hearing aid loaners.Text says: Got my loaners until mine come back. They think it’s a Bluetooth issue this time.#DisabilityAwareness#AccessibilityAwareness
