Deaf Sports in Communities

        Many people and countries strive to maintain established Deaf communities to strengthen social connection. Because of Audism prejudices still exist today, these events should be supported by both deaf and hearing people to help create a safe environment for those who wish to bond over their similarities and strengthen the Deaf community as it thrives from year to year. Sports programs promote deaf awareness and provides a way for these people to mingle and share talent.
      Mike "Stinger" Glenn serves a great example for hearing people by teaching his skill in basketball by volunteering his time to coach a basketball camp for the hearing impaired. The program is completely free for "over 120 athletes" (Terrell, Rodney).

I know that if we all strive to act on this kind of charity and love towards other communities then our society can be strengthened through the love we show for others. Mike Glenn selflessly contributes his time to share his skill with young deaf athletes and we should follow his example.

Other countries make improvements within their communities as well as government leaders understand the need for deaf events. Saddened by the lack of effort from most of the Jamaican population, Danville Walker (a Jamaican Labour Party candidate) says to the deaf gathered at a sports event, ""I think that this gathering of the deaf here today serves as an inspiration to all of us because your action demonstrates that regardless of circumstances, we should put our shoulder to the wheel in the face of adversity and persevere, knowing that success is at the end of the road. So I salute you and promise to work hard to be a voice for your cause" (Kavanough, Peter J.). His words should prove to all that no trial withstands the determination of a human being-- and to me it means that the terms "disability", "impairment", or "impossible" cannot exist in any language or culture if we are willing to battle against stereotypes and false boundaries.