Algoma University

Disclosure Matters: How Self-Disclosure Statements in Song Signing Videos Shape d/Deaf Audiences’ Acceptance of Culturally Sensitive Content

Song signing videos have grown in numbers on YouTube, with much of the content created by amateur non-d/Deaf signers. However, the Deaf community has voiced concerns over misrepresentation and cultural appropriation in these performances. We explore self-disclosure as a way for performers to clarify their motivati…