A Universal Message
The beauty of It's DEAF-initely My Life lies in its universal message. While Jody's journey is unique, it resonates with people from all walks of life.
Welcome!
Organization’s Mission:
At TaylorMade Visual Productions, our mission is to create positive change by empowering young individuals (deaf & nondeaf) and communities through education, support, and advocacy. We are dedicated to fostering inclusion and enhancing lives, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
Organization’s Vision:
As a visual and performing arts company:
- Our vision is to empower youth (ages 7-18) by fostering character development, inspiring creativity, and teaching self-empowerment. We aim to help young individuals recognize their unique strengths, take control of their choices, build unwavering confidence, and develop resilience. Through these efforts, we aspire to ignite a sense of purpose and equip youth with the tools they need to confidently navigate life's challenges and create a positive impact in their communities.
- Provide opportunities for self-expression through various art forms---music, acting, painting, drawing, decorative and graphic arts.
Your donation will help us provide free or low-cost artistry courses, fostering self-expression and personal growth for the next generation of artists.
About the Author
Candance is a Sibling Of a Deaf Adult (S.O.D.A.). She grew up living within the Deaf community, later became a certified and licensed American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, working in various settings for 17 years and has now transitioned to become a certified SPED teacher within the public school system teaching English and ASL. She's passionate about working with the Deaf community and one day hopes to work with deaf students whether in the K-12 or postsecondary setting. She has worked with both children & adults, develops modified educational curriculum for autistic students, creates online educational resources for educators and parents that can assist with bridging the gap between the Hearing & Deaf communities.
Blogs
The Importance of Self-Love
The Importance of Self-Love
Family Support
The Role of Family Support
Resilience as A Lifelong Champion
Resilience as a Lifelong Companion
Overcoming Adversity
Overcoming Adversity: A Family's Story of Strength and Resilience
The Unbreakable Bond of Family
Love that Transcends All Boundaries
At the heart of this touching narrative lies the theme of love. Love is a universal language, and the book beautifully illustrates how it transcends all boundaries, even those seemingly insurmountable as deafness.
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Resilience is a quality that defines us as humans. It's the ability to bounce back from life's challenges, no matter how daunting they seem. The deaf child at the center of this story exemplifies extraordinary resilience.
The Power of Definitely
Let's start by acknowledging the brilliant wordplay in the book's title. It's DEAF-initely My Life cleverly encapsulates the essence of this heartwarming story.