|
 Thank you for stopping by here. I
would like to tell you about us and myself. My
name is Wally Hodge. Most of you know me from very
first time my own business started in 1989 called T's
Love Co., then years later changed to DeafMerchandise.com, and
then years later changed to ILYInternational.com. Now this is a
new website is here
www.Deaf-Start-A-Business.com!
Wally Hodge, CEO of
www.Deaf-Start-A-Business.com and
MCCSDHH
And I'd created a website
was DeafMinistryChurchesOfChrist.org but now there
are no support me so I deleted a domain. Also,
I'd created DEAFreebies.com and DEAFundraising.com
but its not good in the future so I deleted it.
Most of you also know me as the
artist of ILYdesigns (see the picture of ILYdesigns
at
http://www.deaf-start-a-business.com/logo_designs.htm). Some of you don't know me.
That’s okay! We’ll still get acquainted! I want to
tell you about myself and my business.
Most of time I'm designing a website for MDC (MDC
stands for Memphis Deaf Community). Right now I work
for Memphis Deaf Community for an Organization. I'm
looking forward to get a grant for Memphis Center
for the Deaf here in Memphis in the future!
Anyway, I go back in the beginning about business.
I sold ILY and ASL products for more
than 18
years. (Of course you know “ILY” means “I love you”
and "ASL" means "America Sign Language") My previous
businesses were called DeafMerchandise.com (was
ILYInternational.com also). But I no
longer sell ASL and ILY products due to my health
problems. Then a few months later. Recently the deaf communities have been
emailing me about starting my business again. But I
can't, so I will be starting a new website at DSAB
(Deaf-Start-A-Business) and MDC (Memphis Deaf
Community) that will
feature business information for anyone interested.
Also I creating a website for my customs.
I'm thrilled to be helping you start your business,
business' website, and
or personal website. We will offer information and
links to other helpful websites. DSAB's website is
for the deaf and hard of hearing who are interested
in starting a business. We offer information for
anyone who is interested! Of course the hearing are
welcome too! Also I'd created a website for the
Memphis Deaf Community at
Memphis Deaf Community
and MCCSDHH.
DSAB services is a nonprofit
organization with experience I gained in my
experience of working a business for more than 18
years since 1989. Deaf communities are excited to
learn about Deaf-Start-A-Business. But in about
early 1987. I was tried to become Comic Strip
newspaper called "Sunflower". I drew several comic
strips and send to newspaper company then they said
its a great idea. They almost accepted me but now
they said its not ready. Maybe I will go back and
try!
Many have asked me questions like
these: "Who are you?", "Where are you from", "When did
your business start?", "Are you married?", "Are you
deaf?", "How old are you?", "Why did you move to
Memphis?", and so on! I'm glad to tell you about my
family and myself. I'm totally deaf from the day I
was I born (September 23, 1961). I graduated
from Thornridge High School (Dolton, Ill) in 1980 and lived in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois area until I was 18 years old. Then I
moved to Memphis, Tennessee where I went to Memphis college studying art 2 years. Why did I move
to Memphis?... I followed my girlfriend who later
became my wife! We married in 1981 in Memphis.
What happened to my old jobs in the
first place?... I was having a lot of frustration in my
jobs reason I'm deaf and hard to find a job for many
years so I decided to start a business to sell ILY
products. In this business I printed my own
ILYdesigns. I
started my business in 1989. These were: "T's Love, Co",
"DeafMerchandise.com", "ILYInternational.com",
"DEAFreebies.com" and now
www.Deaf-Start-A-Business.com
and now both DSAB and MDC (Memphis Deaf Community at
www.MemphisDeafCommunity.org and
MCCSDHH.
Who am I?... I'm part of Cherokee an
Indian. Much
of my family is descended from the Cherokees in AL
and TX. Do I have deaf in my family?... Yes, I have
several deaf relatives in NC, TN, MI, IL, and MD
(maybe some other more states if I don't know.).
These relatives are: Crystal Pearsall and Jennifer
Pearsall, both sisters and they
were in GU; my nieces in NC or SC, Sue Doyle
(my baby sister in MD), Kenny Metevia (my uncle in
IL), Edwin Metevia (my uncle from WI, who has
two brothers Kenny and Edwin, Ruth Metevia (my
 aunt from WI, husband of Edwin but is now dead),
Michelle Metevia (my cousin in IL, she was at NTID),
and myself. Also my wife Suzanne :o)
My wife is deaf also, her maiden name is Suzanne
Vanderpool. She was born in PA, PSD (Pennsylvania
School for the Deaf), then moved to Boston, BSD
(Boston School for the Deaf), then moved to Arizona,
ASDB (Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind), and
finally moved in Memphis. Why did Suzanne moved so
much? Because of her father's job. Suzanne is now
work at FedEx HQ in Memphis for 27 years since
we were married. We have 2 kids, Both kids are hearing as
well. My
son James 17, born in September 23 1990 and James is
an
amputee
 A
warning: Before you click on the link "amputee"
to a warn its
will show the pictures make you will feeling sick to
see the pictures talking about a story before James amputation. If you not
want to see it then do not click on the link where
its says a word "amputee" above because I don't want
you make upsetting with me.
James is still living with us and Luanne is on her
own independent. As you notice
James and I are both same day birthday. Its happened
born in same day on my birthday when James were
born. My daughter Luanne is 24, born in November 5,
1983. She is work in Special Education teacher. She
will studying more another year at University of Memphis.
If you have any questions or comments
please feel free to ask me. VP at 901-682-3552 or
email to
DeafCommunity@comcast.net. Again thank you for
stopping by here to visit our websites.
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