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Tayler Mayer

From a small, comfortable home office in an attractive but unassuming apartment in Southern California, Tayler Mayer maintains a platform and offers elegant organization for a vibrant online Deaf community. Whether reviewing the latest blogs/vlogs on DeafRead, or posting video updates to DeafVIDEO.TV, Mayer's sites offer customized views and a variety of topics from every corner of the country.

"For some, DeafRead takes the place of the deaf club, offering a meeting place where everyone can share ideas, debates, or encouragement. The difference with DeafRead is that participants come from all over the U. S. and around the world to connect."

An alum of both RIT and Gallaudet University, with degrees in information technology and administration, Mayer has always enjoyed technology. But only recently did he find a way to apply technology to simultaneously connect the community, while helping to support his growing family. It was on a brisk walk during his lunch hour one day that Mayer had the brainstorm for DeafRead. "I stayed up late to work for one week straight to finish the site. This was while I had a full-time job. It was a lot of work, but the timing turned out to be perfect."

DeafRead's traffic picked up from the moment it went live in July 2006, just in time for events catapulting the site to the top of all deaf-oriented sites worldwide just a few months later. As DeafRead's reputation and traffic grew, Mayer was inspired to take the first steps toward the American dream, leaving his job at the entertainment company to run a web development business, introducing DeafVIDEO.TV last year. Today, Mayer works with a variety of clients, including individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. As he considers other entrepreneurs who might follow in his footsteps, Mayer marvels at the technology that will make this possible. "It's really amazing, the tools that exist today and did not a few years ago. It's a new frontier and opportunities are there for people today to achieve whatever they set their minds to."

CUSTOMER COMMENTS

9/5/2009 9:17 am76whatever from RUSTBURG, VA

I am looking forwad you come down in Washgton, DC, in oct 17. I will meet you vlogger and own Deafvideotv. god bless you

8/28/2009 4:07 amNick Vera from Cheverly, MD

I admired your purusing career in DeafRead and DeafVideo.TV to achieve and to preserve our culture and language to engage for all of our passionate audience's desire for the media information. Climb toward the tophill to success.

8/27/2009 9:21 amdana howard from south bend, IN

i am full deaf and i was born whole deaf. my family really hearing. i work at hacienda mexica resturant for three years and i am in dishwash and busser. i love work there. i really chat on videoaphone lots.

8/1/2009 5:13 amSocorro McGill from Woodland, WA

Hello, I wonder if you work for sudio stage like acting as actor or actress in the area... I figures its diffcult to be one of actress which I always want to be actress for long since i was five. hope i hit a luck charm to be one.

7/22/2009 2:42 pmDeafDixie from Calhoun, GA

kissfist @ DVTV!!!! Glad that you did make that happen on website. Good Luck!!

7/13/2009 8:13 pmLindsey from West Hartford, CT

Hey Tayler,

I used to follow DR but lately I follow DV, but I think both are great sites. Your site was one of the most popular followers back during Gallaudet protests in 2006. Good Luck!

7/12/2009 5:47 amDavid Holderread from Euclid, OH

Wow I know you are great in DeafVIDEO.TV and Helping the commination with the deaf people .I would to see DeafVIDEO.TV in our City of Euclid,Ohio.

6/29/2009 3:39 pmCESAR ANICAMA from NEWBURGH, NY

HELLO I VERY NICE COOL GOOD YOU COMPUTER MORE I NEED LIKES IS COMPUTER UR WANT HELP FOR ME THANK YOU NICE

6/22/2009 5:23 pmmelvin guillory from Lafayette, LA

need purple

6/19/2009 8:38 pmDeafcomputerguy and palmtreeman73 from Daytona Beach, FL

Tayler,
WOW you are most amazing DeafVIDEO.TV owner. You are champ of master of Deaf Vlog sites ever I saw!! I saw DeafVIDEO.TV grew bigger and Bigger. I was member of DeafVIDEO.TV almost two year! I voted you & gave you 5 Star!

6/19/2009 1:28 amDJ Deaf Joey from Bellflower, CA

Bravo! to Tayler! I am thrilled to be a part of Tayler's Deaf Video TV ASL family as I am able to reach out all over USA and even the world. It surely brings the deaf world culture together as a whole International culture. It provides challenges. Wi

6/16/2009 2:55 pmKamela S LaSorte from drumright, OK

I surely amazing about you as owner of DVTV...Im member on DVTV and love to be on DVTV and you doing very awesome job on DVTV...I'll never forget about you as DVTV owner ... keep that up and successfull for your future.....

6/16/2009 7:45 amKATHY LARA from ANAHEIM, CA

I HOPEFULLY YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFU THIS YEAR AND WE WILL CONACT WIH YOU AND WE HAVE GOOD TIME AND MEET NEW FRIEND OF DEAF OR HEARING IMPAIRED AND HARD OF HEARING AND HEARING PEOPLE WE HOPEFUL PEOPLE WILL GO THERE .

6/15/2009 12:03 pmAnne Reeves from West LA, CA

You rock! We are so proud of you! Best of luck to you!

6/12/2009 10:26 pmLauren Maucere from Burbank, CA

You changed the world. Thank you for bringing the Deaf community together through technology. You so deserve this honor.. Congratulations!

6/12/2009 9:48 pmLisa Rettino from Fullerton, CA

Tayler ~ Your ideas are the best since sliced bread. I don't think we will ever be able to live without DeafRead & DVTV. You are a true trailblazer because others are now copying your ideas. Congratulations!

6/11/2009 9:07 amRobyn Parker from Alabama, AL

Wow! You've succeed already! So, Tell me how you did it? how long you walk through and catch up your dream? how did you grab your dream?

6/11/2009 6:50 amKarla Bell from Lynnwood, WA

Hi I never met you before I had been watch dvtv long time maybe one year and half year I think.. I enjoyed to watch your vlogs you have hard work for deaf community and pleasure for us Congrats and Good Luck thanks karla

6/11/2009 4:35 amAmy Wilson from Washington, DC

Hey Tayler! Thank you for all the work you've put into DeafRead - I refer to it often as I know my students do, too. Keep up the good work!

6/10/2009 4:21 pmGinnie from Port Richey, FL

I forgot one more add comment. I always watching DVTV. I wrote some comments to the vlogs too . I am fan for DVTV. I support DVTV Have a nice summer

6/10/2009 4:16 pmGinnie from port richey, FL

I want to vote tayler.He really work so hard because he have his own DVTV and DeafRead and You Tube too and hes traveling Usa and meetings . Best of Years to Tayler

6/10/2009 3:04 pmMargaret Adamski - Deaf Pixie from Seattle, WA

Taylor,I have seen your sweet comment and good feedback with who is complaint about avoid to discrimination. or whatever. you took take care of your blog into DeafVideo.TV. I thought you are ROCK!I thought you also running with DR

6/10/2009 2:21 pmInsaneMisha from Fairfield, CT

Tayler,
You really deserve this honor. If not, I would have honor and award you with this special brand award, "Truly Insane Vision of the Insane Year"! Ok, ok you know me as a kidder. Anyway, congrats! Best of luck to you!

6/10/2009 2:19 pmPatti McLellan from Santa Barbara, CA

This is to congratulate you and celebrate your success. DeafRead is just so huge that is a cause for big celebration.

6/10/2009 5:03 amAmanda Rogers from College Park, MD

Tayler- You are awesome and inspire person to us. I vote you already. God bless you.

6/9/2009 10:08 pmenaid1434 from Rockford, IL

I never thought good goal in the future come true ur wishes dream our deaf support community Congrats U are proud of can do it something different good life belong our deafvideo.tv really really .Like wow! be wonderfully ..

6/9/2009 6:30 pmPAOLA from LOS ANGELES, CA

YOUR STORY IS GREATT

6/9/2009 1:18 pmK.J. McCune from Fullerton, CA

Tayler- You sure rock and inspire to me! Indeed we need a great role model like you for our young generation. Keep up with your imaginary vision & bigger DREAM in "DeafRead"

6/9/2009 1:01 pmpatricia anne from carslbad, CA

I love your story you have motivated me to do what has always been my deep desire that is to become a part of the deaf community. Now I do not even know a single person whom is deaf.. but i want to help. where do i start?

6/8/2009 6:02 pmJune Henkel from anahiem, CA

Hello. i real want see u on june 13. my family will see u on june 13 at 6:45 pm ok. thank u bye

6/8/2009 4:20 pmMichelle from Los Angeles, CA

Taylor is from the heart of Hollywood who wants to be treated like anybody else. He's meek, courteous and personable. He has been the same since I knew him as one of amazing news frontrunners at 2006 Gally Protest.

6/8/2009 7:34 amCarole-Ann (CAK) from Murrieta, CA

Congratulations on this exciting and momentous achievement! No one could have done it better! I wish you the very best!

6/7/2009 9:48 pmYael Herman from Reseda, CA

Tayler, I am more so prouder of you! I am looking forward to see you getting bigger who knows I can get to work with you somehow or whenever I am looking forward to see you get BIG!

6/7/2009 10:28 amJose Soriano from Petaluma,CA, CA

He is a damn intelligent, and love his biggest dream.

My Dream is, i want to have a work with him.6/6/2009 9:45 pmJean Boutcher from Washington, D.C., DC

Tayler,

I have cast a vote for you -- a vote which you so richly deserve. You have been an inspiation not only to deaf people but also to hearing parents who have deaf children. Keep dreaming bigger dreans, Tayler!

6/6/2009 8:58 pmBernard Bragg from Los Angeles, CA

You have come a long way since I first met you. Heartiest congrats and best wishes for continued success with your fabulous DeafRead!

BB

6/5/2009 8:14 pmLYDIA OLIVAS from HAWTHORNE, CA

I LIKE ENJOY CHAT AND WILL BE THERE BY JUNE 13 TH ALLRIGHT SMILE

6/5/2009 7:42 pmMark Schwartz from Faribault, MN

Congratulation Tayler!! Keep inspiring the many!!

6/5/2009 5:21 pmJon Savage from San Diego, CA

Deafread.com and Deafvideo.tv is my school of ASL and deaf culture! Now, I see Deaf Community is get more closer to each other as forgot where they come from! Thumbs up x 4! (yes, included my toes!)

6/5/2009 3:56 pmFrancine Stern from Lake Balboa, CA

Taylor~ You rock! Thanks so much for all you do, your wisdom and vision are an inspiration. I am in awe of you!

6/5/2009 3:41 pmkiara calloway from phenidx, AZ

hello how are u doinh i need more deafread pls me my name is kiara but me deaf yes if but yes good asl not more me hard okay so for poeple today pls i need help for me asl that how thanks by kiara calloway

6/5/2009 2:48 pmLatoya from Tampa, FL

I WOULD LOVE TO DREAM BIGGER!! I never thought i would do anything like hearing person does til i met alot of deaf that can do what hearing can do! it is so amazming!! i want to be actress or help make the dream bigger for people!

6/4/2009 11:24 pmJohn Fenlon from Mill Valley, CA

Wow Love it! It was so Super! I had good time chat on vlogs at deafvideo everyday. I enjoyed chat with them. I met them from vlogs at Deaf Expo, ASL Festival, etc. Cheers!

6/4/2009 10:40 pmDonna Avent from Los Angeles,, CA

That is good! You did help deaf people to see Deafvideo.TV. every day.
Thank you very much.
Donna Avent

6/4/2009 7:57 pmBen Watts from Lakewood, CO

I am able to meet people from across the United States and Britian because of Deafvideo.TV. I am also able to have a wide audience to share my thoughts. Many thanks to Tayler for making this happen.

6/4/2009 7:19 pmCarol mullinix from Frederick, MD

Continue from other: Explain them that i feel in love with DVTV! Hopeful will keep it going..... Don't give up or shut it down. :o)

6/4/2009 7:18 pmCarol Mullinix from Frederick, MD

Honest, This is an Amazing in world! I really so enjoy Watch all is the DVTV, It's Very Wonderfully! Wow! I will supporting for this! Keep it up! I will keep spread all over in maryland, and tell them how amazing DVTV Information.

6/4/2009 6:37 pmLaRonda from Fremont, CA

Tayler is definitely a trailblazer. His vision has created a medium that has made advocacy, education, communication, language and culture sharing possible for the diverse deaf community whether they are rural or live in the city.

6/4/2009 4:02 pmMATILDA PORTER from HOUSTON, TX

I STILL LIKE TO INTEREST YUR STORY WOW THT WONDER.

6/4/2009 1:52 pmAmberly Carlton (FrogTigger) from Jonesboro, AR

Hey Tayler.. Congrats!! Good luck!!! We are here support you!! Good luck!!

6/4/2009 9:30 ambgmaron8 from Fort Lauderdale, FL

If no DVTV then I never meet vloggers. there are so greatly networking for general issues and educational purpose. DVTV is great to stay inform what's going with deaf community.
Bravo Tayler!

6/4/2009 7:20 amRLM from rlmdeaf@hotmail.com, FL

Tayler,

You richly deserve the Purple's "Trailblazer" Awards which you are truly the deaf trailblazer in many ways.

I always feel guilty for not thanking you very much for giving the deaf com

6/3/2009 5:43 pmProud Aunt Patty from Elko, NV

You amaze me & inspire so many people!
Keep it up!
Love always, Your F. Aunt
P.S. Great job on a beautiful new daughter. She's a lucky little lady!

6/3/2009 5:15 pmcharles katz from simi valley, CA

He is Johannes Gutenberg of the Deaf.

6/3/2009 2:03 pmAmy Cohen Efron from Tucker, GA

Tayler is indeed visionary person and I am proud of him. DeafRead is so important to all of us and it brings the community closer.

Congratulations, Tayler!