Deaf Player Fulfills Dream of Playing at Penn State
Deaf YouVideo Video with Caption - Penn State Harrisburg freshman Doug Persing is one of the few Deaf student-athletes in the entire nation playing college basketball, reports CBS 21 News Sports Director Jason Bristol. Video by CBS21News
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 1 hour ago

How long did it take for you to be happy with the way your...
deafness and hearing aids Some questions for you, dear reader. I'd love to get some responses to this, I get lots of viewers but rarely any commenters, would love to know what you think! 1. Are you happy with the way your hearing aids sound? 2. If so, how long did it take for the dispenser/audiologist to set your...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 1 hour ago

Chasing the glory days
deafness and hearing aids It is much harder to fit hearing aids to someone who has a severe hearing loss than to someone who has only a minor loss. Seems logical, right? Turns out that a lot of the time it isn't like that, it's just as hard, or even harder, to fit a hearing aid to someone who [...] You can read this article in full at Chasing the glory days
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 1 hour ago

“He’s Deaf, And He Can Drive?”
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Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 2 hours ago

Folklore and Stories...
The Deaf Project Today is devoted to practicing role shifting and nms/facial expressions so I can tell better ABC stories, narrations, and fingerspelled word characterizations. I so love creative expression! Back to practicing:D
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 2 hours ago

Harrowing evidence from the Deaf Slave ...
At The Rim 'She (Tallat Ashar) used to hit me with her ring, she used to hit me in the face and cut my face with her ring. It hurt. She would scratch me.'I would be down in the cellar, sitting alone and very upset.'I would sit there for a long, long time, really upset and crying. I could not get out.'The girl, being deaf, would put cups and crockery down on tables but Tallat Ash...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 2 hours ago

India: Howrah Bridge
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Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 8 hours ago

Lip-Reading body responds to complaints by deafened people.
At The Rim "I write as secretary of the trustees/committee of ATLA. in response to your e mailOn the subject of monitoring. (1) Any lip reading (Americans call it speech-reading),teacher who works for a local authority or college is subject to Ofsted monitoring as well as being regularly observed internally.(2) Those teachers who, because the above bodies have either failed to ...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 8 hours ago

Another Hearing Aid That Doesn't Look Like a Hearing Aid
Hearing Sparks Take a look at this - the new "Panasonic JZ Power WH-105JZ hearing instrument with binaural audio headset."(Picture via medGadget) Doesn't look much like a hearing aid, does it? According to the press release, this hearing instrument is intended for mild to severe hearing loss. You have your little unit, which looks more like an mp3 player than what it is, and a ...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 8 hours ago

From This Moment On (Keith Wann's ASL version for lovers)
Xpressive Handz Many know him as being the "bad boy" of "Deaf comedy", but he has many facets, from his radio show (Keith Wann Cultural Bridges), to performing children's ASL stories (NADINE), to advocating for ADA legal rights (Legal Shield) and this, a love song:(Lyrics are below the video) [link] do swear that I'll always be there. I'd give anything and everythin...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 8 hours ago

How Do You Provide Unbiased Information in the Field of...
Eh? What? Huh? We are all biased, no doubt about that. I think it would be impossible to remain unbiased at all times. However, the only time I am not biased or try not to be biased is when I am giving information to parents as a deaf and hard of hearing itinerant teacher. I usually don't tell parents what to do; I give suggestions. I also give a truck load of information. I encour...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 8 hours ago

Love Valentine's Day? Dine and Sign Episode 20
Xpressive Handz Alex and his dad discuss their thoughts about Valentine's Day. Be sure to check out their channel and see other episodes of discussions. [link]
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 12 hours ago

Deaf production company searches for actors – could YOU...
Charlie Swinbourne Deaf production company VS1 are searching for deaf and hearing actors to play a number of roles in their new drama, Life's Out There, which will be funded by the BSLBT and shown on the Community Channel in Autumn 2012. ... Continue reading →
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 12 hours ago

HB1367: The Question of Validity of the OMB Report and the...
Deaf Progressivism Dear Indiana Senators, When reading The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), I could not help but raise questions even my eyebrows leading me to skeptical acceptance of the figures provided in regards of the expenses for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in Indiana. Please allow me to present the facts, as only the facts speak for itself. 1. The Office and Man...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 13 hours ago

A 'Deaf' village for ASL learners.
At The Rim Mary McLerran came up with the name for her idea from Thomas Jefferson’s reference to UVA as an ‘Academic Village’. For most students, classroom learning doesn’t truly take effect until later, when real life situations bring the need for what was learned. For one student, the “norm” wasn’t enough.Mary McLerran, a senior majoring in Deaf Studies Educatio...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 13 hours ago

Signs of Love: Again
adreanaline Signs of Love is a short series of signs for Valentine's Day. Check out today's sign: Again!
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 13 hours ago

"Help" seals for Deaf/HoH disaster victims
Deaf Japan News The seal tells "I am Deaf. Help me with sign language or writing." February 7, 2012 Since it was reported that the Deaf and hard of hearing victims were troubled at the time of disaster, or in the shelter in northeastern Japan, "Better Communication Society," an organization located in Tokyo that serves the Deaf/HoH, has made the "Help" seals to let surrounding people...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 13 hours ago

Travel To Cambodia In Sign Language
submit by: Ronise Barreras CDT will take you on a captivating journey filled with culture, history, food, arts and unique experiences, including meeting Deaf Khmers through our wonderful Khmer tour guide, Meng Sek. And, CDT is proud to provide tours for all Deafblind travelers. Please check our website for more info! Thanks.
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 13 hours ago

Urgent HB 1367 Update
Deaf Bilingual Coalition HB 1367 Public Hearing Set February 16th, 9:00am at Indiana Statehouse HB 1367 is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Appropriation...
Mon, Feb 13 2012 · 13 hours ago

Hamburger In Stana Fe, NM Stinks!
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Sun, Feb 12 2012 · 20 hours ago

Finally Got High Definition Webcam!
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Sun, Feb 12 2012 · 20 hours ago

There’s A Ghost On Third Floor!
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Sun, Feb 12 2012 · 20 hours ago

Did AMC TV Finally Listen?
Closed Captions Watch Right now I am watching AMC's Walking Dead marathon. I am very pleased with the fact that none of the curse words or inappropriate language that can be heard are censored in the closed captions. I am hoping that they are no longer censoring just the captions on their other television shows as well. I hope this isn't just a fluke and that on Season 3 of Walking Dead, p...
Sun, Feb 12 2012 · 22 hours ago

Deaf Jam Documentary Film
Amy Cohen Efron All, I just got home from viewing a 70-minute long documentary called Deaf Jam. . I was so impressed with this film. Please watch my video reaction/review in American Sign Language. This film presented American Sign Language as a beautiful language, and it gives us an intimate look into a small group of Deaf High [...]
Sun, Feb 12 2012 · 22 hours ago

Mata Expo invitation in Philippines
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys, Mata Expo will be held on February 4 at World Trade Center in Pasay City. I invite you to go there and witness many technology related activities for our Filipino Deaf. Filed under: Blogroll Tagged: Filipino people, Pasay, Pasay City, Philippine, SM Mall of Asia, World Trade Center
Sun, Feb 12 2012 · 23 hours ago