My disability

My name is Natalia and I'm 16. I became disabled two years ago in a car accident and I became deaf. Now, I can speak well because I could speak before the accident. I had to learn new skills, like the sign language for deaf people. Life's a beat different for me, I'm studying in a special high school. I can't listen to music or listen to my family and friends. I have to look at special programmes and films on TV. I can look after myself well but I need a person that helps me learning the sign language.

There aren't many things that annoy me because the people don't know that I'm deaf, but when I use sign language, people stare at me strangely. There are many people who help me and look after me, too.