Toni Aiken interprets being raised by deaf parents to becoming an interpreter for deaf community!!

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Toni Aiken was born to both deaf parents and struggled in traditional learning environments. Facing many hurdles in trying to find her way in life, she became Jamaica's most recognised sign language interpreter. Having received a national award for her work with the deaf community, Toni shares her own journey, as well as gives insight on how we can create cultural changes to enhance inclusivity amongst the hearing impaired and disabled communities. Here is how Toni found Beauty In The Ashes!
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@samanthawilliams6658 2 года назад

Odyssey is destined for greatness. Yendi's choice of guests is so remarkable. They all have so much to share, messages/words to live by and there is no limit to what is discussed. They are given a space to be open and comfortable and so we get a chance to see a different side to all of them that is not always known. Girl...i'll be thanking you every week. I don't know if this happens to others, but interestingly, each guest leaves a message with me each week, that i needed to hear ...whether to start the new week or assurance, having had certain experiences the week before.

@K_Inspirations 2 года назад

Totally agree 💯

@dapoet1041 2 года назад

Truth

@shelletagordon1644 2 года назад

On point girllll!!

@carolperry2285 2 года назад

agree my dear.

@lorraineroyes8090 2 года назад

Her aunt stop paying her tuition might just be a blessing in disguise. Look at her now, creating history making an entire deaf community be inclusive where our television news is concerned. This was another great interview by Yendi.

@lapinkfox4615 2 года назад

So happy to say I registered with the Jamaica Association for the Deaf and had my first JSL level 1 class yesterday 😊😀😁

@keriduuh 2 года назад

Yendi I especially love how you stayed professional and stick to Toni and her purpose...she said mentioned her sexuality and you stayed on course like you would for someone else who chose the "straight way"...you didnt for a second ask her anything about her person life instead you highlighted her good works and acheivemnts...God bless you Yendi

@lammie_theone9173 2 года назад

So true.... I thought the same thing

@BashyDaisy 2 года назад

I had similar sentiments around Yendi’s professionalism around this topic, but a part of me wanted to hear more although I realize it’s ultimately Toni’s decision to discuss her sexuality or not. I hoped for further discussion around the discrimination she faced based on her “lifestyle” as it shows how the course of her life changed, in a good way in Toni’s case. It would have tied into the theme of challenges those with disabilities face, not saying that being gay is a disability, but it’s yet another way that Jamaicans often discount people. To me, Toni is a beacon of hope equally for the deaf and the gay community. I remember seeing her for the 1st time signing for the Prime Minister and thinking look how far Jamaica has come, a gay sign language interpreter, she made me proud!

@yaniqueboyd6184 2 года назад

I was thinking the same . Well done Yendi. Keep up the good workToni .

@Sup_ERS_Tar 2 года назад

This is a powerful interview. It was much needed and enlightening. Thank you.

@barbarastephens6448 2 года назад

I temember her mom and dad from Lister Mair. I also remember when her mom was pregnant with her. So proud of your achievements.

@kmc4735 2 года назад

I agree! Any change required must start with the children!

@JAmericanViewByRobertCGray 2 года назад

Toni deserved that national award and more. She pretty much pioneered professional sign language interpretation in Jamaica. Continued blessings to her in her endeavors.

@keriduuh 2 года назад

AGREEEEE

@aviaaiken-brown9774 2 года назад

TONI IS A NATIONAL TREASURE! SHE MUST BE PROTECTED AND CELEBRATED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE MAAM!🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

@teekay5286 2 года назад

Toni is a treasure..PERIOD! Making history in so many ways. Blessings Toni!

@Beingdarkchoklate 2 года назад

It is really sad that because people's sexual preferences they are held back from certain opportunities. I wonder how her aunt feels about her actions.

@Natzzro 2 года назад

Especially with everything she's doing now

@katherinetait3539 2 года назад

Maybe the silver lining was her Aunts decision. Maybe she wouldn't be where she is now if she became pilot. Don't get me wrong. Aunty did mess up still. The decision should have been Toni's.

@stephaniemcfarlane4518 2 года назад

It worked out. She was redirected to the path she is now on.

@melissalevy4091 2 года назад

@@katherinetait3539 i agree, i think it was destiny for her aunt to have done that. her purpose was to be exactly where she is

@od9912 2 года назад

Toni you are humanitarian and are very much appreciated. I’d say you’ve found one of your many your purposes! Way to go Yendi, loved the interview!!!!!

@doreensmith8810 2 года назад

I have been admiring her sign language gift for years. Awesome job Toni.

@nickellbailey942 2 года назад

Mi bawl right through dis, what an awesome interview. Toni is such a light. What a wonderful contribution to society. Big up the deaf community everytime. Big up her three parents.

@petarenesenior 2 года назад

I met Toni as a child as I know her parents quite well. I am really proud of her growth and this interview was very well done. Well done Yendi Well done Toni.

@k.t.1184 2 года назад

Signing "milk" @ 9 mths and throwing the bottle to hit ur mom & beibg aware that ur oarents are deaf... Wow!!! It's amazing how much Intelligence & and survival instinct babies are born with❤❤

@jenisarchibald4198 2 года назад

This is such a wonderful interview. I cried from the moment she said she repeated 5th form. I did too and it's humbling as a teacher while some of my students see me as a failure most of them feel that I can empathize with them. Boii this had me crying a lot. Your journey was divinely guided being a pilot was an excellent dream that still can be pursued but the world needed an interpreter more than a pilot in your time. Miss Yendi, you did again!

@bever-leighwisdom5157 2 года назад

She’s a national treasure. Big love Toni

@yvonnewilliams4352 2 года назад

I really admire her job on the TV every night it's great to see her on your platform yendi

@Hfh415 2 года назад

She is such a great Ambassador for the deaf communities and the disabled community in Ja. Big up Toni👍 Thank you for all of us.

@dallasfarms1907 2 года назад

Your so right ❤❤❤❤

@danibry 2 года назад

Toni is such an inspiration. Very deserving of the award and all the praise. Toni's service to the deaf community has been beneficial to Jamaica as a society. So genuine and true! Loved this episode

@alliouaganapearl2939 2 года назад

Awareness, enlightenment, progression, etc etc etc!!! Two pioneers breaking boundaries. Best of luck for the future Toni and for Toniterp to achieve all that you are hoping for. Another groundbreaking interview to shatter a ceiling and set new goals. Thank you

@MA-yh2ko 2 года назад

Who knew u could sign in patwa? Love this! Big up uself Toni!🙌🏾🇯🇲💪🏿

@rahiemdidthat5996 2 года назад

I have been watching Odessey with Yendi since forever ,and I must say this is literally one of my favorite interview, very touching and massively impactful ,Toni you are powerful, this was mind blowing .

@ReneeGiselleTV 2 года назад

It does make me feel proud to see my Peter and Paul classmate making such impact in the world and TO the world. Toni was always outspoken and had a big personality. All the blessings on your life Toni.

@mzstibbz1 2 года назад

Yendi another great one. Loved Toni!! She's beautiful in and out. Thanks again

@yvonnewilliams4352 2 года назад

Tony you' were so emotional at the interview it 'tells me you do your job from your heart Jamaican love you ,we need more Tony for Jamaica further ...

@Tiadom1 2 года назад

Congratulations Toni....this conversation should have been longer

@almamorgan3462 2 года назад

You deserve your award Toni. Congrats. Keep doing your best

@TheDelaveaus 2 года назад

This was absolutely beautiful, all the best toni all i wanted was it to be longer i could listen to you all day.

@tiraetara 2 года назад

Toniiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!! Super proud of you! Hands to speak and my eyes to listen ❤

@keyanewen9736 2 года назад

Beautiful. I would agree that basic sign language should be taught in schools. Toni is a beautiful soul, love her story. Great guest Yendi, well done.

@loveinthewebb6168 2 года назад

Thanks for adding the interpreter!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@velmahall2733 2 года назад

So proud of you Yendi congratulations on your very Inspirational programne

@TheKingkingg 2 года назад

Another awesome inspirational story 👏 congratulations Ms Yendi and guest

@myrtecampbell7083 2 года назад

Toni is an inspiration to Jamaica, she is one of those Jamaicans who is moving the country forward. Thank you.

@NYKIRA 2 года назад

Yes!

@keriduuh 2 года назад

Wow what a beautiful selection. So so nice of you Yendi to select her as one of your nuggets. We really needed to hear her story. So much to learn from your interviews

@gillianlee9541 2 года назад

Absolutely loved this interview! So proud of you Toni!!!

@sofiamarsden2251 2 года назад

Toni I'm watching you from Belmopan Belize. I've often seen you on Jamaican news. Your shared experience is appreciated and you deserve that special award

@benyaw8769 2 года назад

Another masterpiece of an interview. This is quite an adventurous journey

@dainiellecoco720 2 года назад

This is powerful. Loved this interview. It was needed. It was enlightening. Thank you

@TSC.80 2 года назад

Lovely interview! It was not only motivational, but educational as well, because i learnt a few things throughout. Congrats on getting that well deserved award! It shows that u are doing what u do from your heart. Hoping that one day Yendz will be awarded for these great i interviews...

@Stylingirl13 2 года назад

Absolutely uplifting and inspiring. This just warms my heart. The Deaf and Disabled Community really needs more recognition.

@iamjasonjoel 2 года назад

I can never get enough of Toni's story, every moment is inspirational and refreshing🤧❤️ #odyssey

@monicab9108 2 года назад

What an amazing person she is! Keep doing what you're doing Toni! 👌

@lanardogordon6668 2 года назад

Yendi this was such a great interview wish it was longer. Keep it going 🥰😍♥️

@Favouredandree 2 года назад

She is beautiful & brilliant...

@carolperry2285 2 года назад

Yendi if a love you one more time..You are doing a great job child!!.Thank you.

@marvajohnsonairey9716 2 года назад

Happy 100K Yendz. Great interview as usual. A big big win for the deaf community 🤟

@ourieldussard 2 года назад

This was a Breath of fresh air Type of interview I've never seen anyone interview her before But once we are watching When the Prime Minister is given a speech A lot of time you see her in that little Box Good job yendy that's thinking out of the Box

@Usernotfoundhereany76 2 года назад

I think I saw her on Smile Jamaica few years ago.

@mariejohnson7491 2 года назад

Congrats 👏 Toni, well deserved. Thanks Yendi 😊 and keep up the great work.

@suzettepowell2848 2 года назад

Yendi, you do it again. Toni you are so expressive. Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤️ you

@garret8946 2 года назад

so articulate. I'm impressed. x

@KevinTheFoodExplora 2 года назад

Happy 100K Yendi. I am surprised you have hit 1M already. Great interview. First came across her on Meet The Mitchels. This will help normalized and debunk the misconception around people living with similar disabilities.

@kehenamartin-robinson 2 года назад

I'm truly inspired by this interview. I had the opportunity to work with hearing impaired students and they were the sweetest. The little I know in sign language I have used it to teach others. However, I do believe and agree that signing should be implemented in the curriculum.

@angellamarston4873 2 года назад

i always admire Toni ...Continue to inspire

@SeenAndHeardTamiAndTessanne 2 года назад

Amazing Toni. Your story is so inspiring and I am always so grateful for your willingness to help us all understand more about the deaf community. 🙏🤟

@madlineadonis2748 2 года назад

I love her wow shes amazing ❤❤❤❤👌👏

@nickolawatson1115 2 года назад

I really admire this young lady and I'm so proud of her achievements. I love what you do Toni.

@charlenepalmer8934 2 года назад

Your such an inspiration Toni, keep doing what your doing.

@SimplyGrethel 2 года назад

Priceless! Thanks to the both of you for this beautiful conversation

@keriduuh 2 года назад

This is deep I have to comment twice....I felt emotional when Toni said, the deaf person goes to the supermarket who is there to help, a deaf person going to the hospital who is there to help? I Cant imagine how the deaf must feel excluded or saddened how bascially nothing is in place to faciliate them when they are not the cause of their disability....thank you Toni for all you do

@jamirie61046 2 года назад

Great interview!!!!!! ❤️

@kimberleystanbury91 2 года назад

I'm so happy to see you doing this interview. You are awesome. Happy I was able to meet you. Big up Toni. Continue doing this amazing thing.

@annmariepatterson7037 2 года назад

Excellent interview Toni. I do agree that you are one of the best sign language interpreters in the world. Your expressions on the screen are priceless. I spend more time watching you sign instead of paying attention to what is being said. Great job. Looking forward to your certification courses.

@mariarosariamele3850 2 года назад

Love this interview 🙌 👏 ❤ I admire Tony and her job😍😍your passion and voice truly shines through in your words ❤ blessings 🙌 ❤ ♥

@valeciataffe1084 2 года назад

Thank you both for this interview, it was really refreshing.

@TheLoriannnnn 2 года назад

Yendi it's such a pleasure to watch your show, I have tried to view your vlogs at least once per week. I love the interviews and the life experiences most of all your innovative styles, background, content communication skills etc. Keep up the good work 👏👏 👏👏👏👏

@kenizeroye6905 2 года назад

Have always admired her ! She’s so pleasant

@ShevyCardoza 2 года назад

Beautiful heartwarming interview. ❤

@gela7265 2 года назад

Wonderful interview. All the best Toni.

@lifewithbritney6286 2 года назад

This is one of the best interview's Yendi i love this

@jaynelouis2059 Год назад

Yendi, absolutely awesome job. If l may send a message to Toni: PLEASE include an online option so those of us in the diaspora can participate in your courses. You are on your way up to the skies, signing! No pilot's license required...

@Yakhanna 2 года назад

Hey Antoinette.... i know her from high school she was always in nurse office chatting it up. Big up yourself girl, what you do is important.

@kerrygoodas 2 года назад

So awesome and she can tap into other markets remotely providing services to hospitals and doctor offices by video… I’m hopeful and very impressed with her! All the best Toni ❤️

@kareenthompson-willis6478 2 года назад

This is so enlightening. God bless her and you Yends

@trishawncunningham7665 2 года назад

Another AWESOME interview. GREAT JOB TONI

@vanxssa9188 2 года назад

For the longest while I actually thought she was verbally and Hearing impaired ,but she made me teary, we appreciate you Toni best in the game,we need more interpreters for tru things like these needs to be in the schools curriculum and not all the other wrong things, my aunty is impaired also and back in the days I wish signing her language was 1 thing she had gotten a chance it but ppl were backwards then it's always amazing to see them in the streets communicating with each other its mind blowing your like what they saying

@kadykkconnell 2 года назад

Such a beautiful person. I admire her , she does an excellent job and her expression is priceless.

@georgiasheckleford-drofelk1942 2 года назад

This is another amazing interview I learn something today . Big up Yendi keep them coming. Congratulations Toni 🎊

@samanthakthompson4354 2 года назад

Jesus Loves you Such an inspiration God bless you Yendi and Toni

@dorrettbrown6102 2 года назад

Hey Yendi, your choice of guest continues to WOW me each week. Jamaica people nice bad enuh. Toni has been blessed with these wonderful attributes of, caring, loving ,warm, down to earth and I could go on. It's easy to listen to her articulation for hours and for been so young she has...'A WORD', as you would say Yendi. Another thing I found is, she is so relaxed and comfortable in her skin. It's like you either like me as I am or you don't. Am saying, Toni, gwaan do yu ting and live out yu purpose. This is what God wanted for you and He connected the dots in the universe for you so it could happen. MAKE HAPPEN. TOUCH LIVES.

@kam15 2 года назад

Yo dis tuff. Mi need fi learn. Thanks for highlighting.

@janineellis-davidson3777 2 года назад

Great interview Yendi with Toni! Saw her on mtmfamily at the Cafe for the deaf in Toyota! Nice to see how the journey started 😀

@shachar777 2 года назад

Attitudes need to change. We are all chosen for different tasks in this world by God's grace.

@andreamiller135 2 года назад

I love her!!!!! Oh my God I ❤️ her!!!!!!!! I first saw her on Meet the Mitchells.

@Limitlesskkz2022 2 года назад

Love Toni's energy. Had to come watch😁

@shelletagordon1644 2 года назад

Amazing!!! I love people!

@dewdneygold 2 года назад

Started watching Toni during covid 2020 OPM media conferences. She was such a pleasure to watch although I don't understand sign language. She signs more than words. She conveys emotions and attitudes; very captivating Signer. God bless you and keep going. Wishing you every success in your upcoming institution and chicken farm.

@chevyceeofficial 2 года назад

This is really nice keep up the great work Toni.

@reckaewhite6251 2 года назад

I enjoyed every min of this... I love Toni.. I remember her story from profile with Ian but ofc Yendi always brings put another side. Keep up the good work Yendi 🤟

@shanbunny_tv 2 года назад

Toni I hope your aunt watched this interview....one more time for Odyssey!

@davidbromfieldjr.234 2 года назад

This was my favourite! 🤩🥰Love her!

@k.t.1184 2 года назад

Wow! Powerful and deep interview. Regardless of the circumstances why u had to return to Jamaica, it was all part of your Destiny. God had work for you in Jamaica that only YOU could do.

@hadiyapowell9298 2 года назад

💛:) this is so pure and nice i love her energy

@monickporter262 2 года назад

Toni your energy to educate and bring awareness to the hearing impaired community is so refreshing. Awesome interview Yendi. Move forward with your initiative to educate our diaspora and love you chicken farm 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@warriorcell9418 2 года назад

Very interesting topic

@keithaogilvie99 2 года назад

I have always admired this young lady. Really proud of her.

@donnetlawrence424 2 года назад

I watch her all the times.. signing is her gift. Yendi featuring this talk is awesome. Toni’s contribution is awesome to Jamaican population, particularly the deaf population. I need the information for the classes

@paulachambers5822 2 года назад

This is amazing Yendi, bless you. My heart is touched. That young woman has touched so many ,because we have a while lot of individuals in Jamaica who are hearing impaired. Thanks Yendi, keep doing an awesome job 👏.

@lisa6982 2 года назад

Toni Aiken your purpose in life is "AWESOME"!! This interview was truly inspirational & very informative. Thank you.

@gailbetty3847 2 года назад

Sign language should definitely be taught in schools . Yendi I like how you did not dwell on Toni's sexsuality when she mentioned it.

@allisonblenman8865 2 года назад

Ms Toni, I met you on MTMFamily vlog and I must say you are a wonderful advocate for for the deaf community and it no wonder why that is. Blessings to you. Congrats on the award. Great job Yens!