Listen Up Doc.....
At The Rim I’m waiting to be called for a smear and I have a couple of concerns to discuss. I’m on high alert. Not for me a browse of last year’s magazines; I need to be sure that I know when I’m called, and that means keeping my eyes peeled for the nurse.  Having made it to the consulting room, the next obstacle is the “confidential tone”—the enemy of every pa...
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 4 minutes ago

New Ears for Sophie...
At The Rim Sophie Aldred recently became a UK first after having a new pair of "ears". The 23-year-old was born with moderate hearing loss and after years of grommets, hearing aids and getting regular infections in her ears, she has had a bi-lateral bonebridge implant fitted, meaning that she can hear properly for the first time in her life.  The implant has been available to...
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 4 minutes ago

Funny or Not ?
At The Rim Deaf humour is gaining pace with a new breed of stand-up comedians. But is it possible to get the jokes across to a hearing audience if they are performed in sign language? COMMENT: Signed or spoken, I think deaf comedy is a cul-de-sac and mostly not topical.  To the uninitiated, it looks like a deaf 'In' thing and partial lecture with laughs.  Basically ...
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 34 minutes ago

Deaf News: Thieves act deaf to steal iPhones from Essex...
The Limping Chicken A video clip on the BSL Zone site shows gangs in Paris who act Deaf to con money from tourists. Now it seems the trend of acting deaf in order to commit a crime has spread to the UK too. The Braintree and Witham times (who’ve unfortunately used the term ‘deaf and mute’ in their article) […]
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 1 hour ago

Pasta Bake
Liz's Deaf Blog Just before the New Year, I tried something a little different. Although I have had many pasta dishes, I had not tried this one before. It is a lovely, tasty dish, that is quick to make, which will serve approx 4 people.200g dry pasta shapes e.g. Fusilli450g jar of Homepride Creamy Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce100g of your favourite cheese1. Preheat your oven 200C/Gas m...
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 3 hours ago

Samuel Dore: The Frustrations of being a Deaf Cinephile,...
The Limping Chicken In my last article of The Frustrations of being a Deaf Cinephile series I wrote; I want to watch any film I want to wherever I want to and whenever I want to. For this article I’m writing about home entertainment, which includes VHS, DVD and Blu-Ray. So the quote should resonate nicely, especially when […]
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 5 hours ago

Book Review: The Chosen, by Chaim Potok
Lorilyn Roberts Book Review by Lorilyn Roberts The Chosen was written in first person and the many themes were handled realistically and authentically. I felt like I was reading a memoir from the protagonist, Reuven. Chaim Potok writes in a matter-of-fact style with a smoothness that is comforting and reassuring. I could relate to and understand the protagonist’s problems as wel...
Fri, Feb 27 2015 · 6 hours ago

Secretariado Nac. Reabilitação e Integração
Cultura Surda Categoria: Propaganda País: Portugal Anunciante: SNRIPD Línguas: Português e Língua Gestual Portuguesa (LGP) Em um mundo às avessas, onde os surdos fossem maioria – e a língua de sinais, hegemônica -, a experiência da exclusão se daria para os ouvintes, como mostra o anúncio do Secretariado Nacional para a Reabilitação e Integração das Pessoas com ...
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 8 hours ago

Deaf Driver faces charges
Deaf News Today A deaf man who drove through a crowd at the "Zombie Walk" during last year's Comic-Con is facing a felony charge, reports San Diego's 10news. He'll be arraigned a week from this coming Monday. Here's a video report. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 9 hours ago

Megan MacKay
Captioned Web TV Sure, she likes cheeseburgers. Who doesn't? She does comedy, beauty tips, and discussion on social issues, to name a few. [link]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 12 hours ago

Yeah. Okay Here Goes...Back to Blogging...Really
The hearing aid teacher Over a month ago I announced I will start blogging regularly again. It has not happened yet. It takes a while to get back into it I suppose. I have forgotten how much I enjoy blogging. I like learning and hearing from everyone who reads this blog and those who blog/write about their experiences. I just received an email, well, actually, I just checked my email and s...
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 13 hours ago

The Vagina Monologues 2/28/15 – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas The Vagina Monologues 2/28/15 – Austin Deaf Students Association (DSA) presents: The Vagina Monologues A production by Eve Ensler In ASL Saturday, February 28, 2015 We have an amazing cast of ASL-fluent Women in all sizes, shapes and colors!!  Voice Interpreters provided. All ticket sales ($10 each) will be donated to SafePlace.  Food and drinks […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 15 hours ago

Gallaudet to Host Shakespeare's First Folio Exhibition in...
Gallaudet News Theme will be "Eyes on Shakespeare" and will offer visitors a unique cross-cultural experience featuring Shakespeare's works, particularly within the deaf community.
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 15 hours ago

Concealed Handgun License (CHL) classes conducted in ASL...
Deaf Network of Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) classes conducted in ASL – DFW Next Class: March 28, 2015 @ Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine. 8am – 4pm Hello All! I’m Lara Wagner, a certified firearms instructor as well as a nationally and state advanced certified interpreter. I combined these two skill-sets and established a company named All Can […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 16 hours ago

Dallas Deaf Club: Upcoming events – February & March...
Deaf Network of Texas Dallas Deaf Club: Upcoming events – February,  March and April 2015 * The General Meeting at the Dallas Association of the Deaf is CANCELLED by President Jesse Carrizales. The concern is the snow may come again Friday or Saturday. The General Meeting will be resumed on Saturday night, March 28th at 7:30. Have a safe […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 16 hours ago

Talk of move raises alarm at TSD
Deaf Network of Texas Talk of move raises alarm at Texas School for the Deaf February 21, 2015 By Julie Chang – American-Statesman Staff “A good number of deaf people, including myself, have moved to Austin specifically to attend our children at TSD, and many of us changed jobs, sold our homes, and left behind our relatives in order […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 16 hours ago

New Theme: Lyretail
The Chronicles of Garg.. Lyretail is a stunning visual treat for your personal site.
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

WordPress for iOS: New Visual Editor and More!
The Chronicles of Garg.. Version 4.8 comes with several exciting updates.
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

Five Themes for Poets (and Other Text-Loving Bloggers)
The Chronicles of Garg.. Whether it's a haiku or an epic, your words should look great on all screens.
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

McKinney Deaf Club Announcement 2/18/15
Deaf Network of Texas February 18, 2015 McKinney Deaf Club Announcement I have to make this announcement to inform you all that McKinney Deaf Club is being dissolved due to lack of membership’s participation and their motivations. For the past two years, there has been NO general meeting, executive board meeting and no activities for the numerous of times […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

Is That a Vole Outside My Window?
Sudden Silence A few weeks ago, Dave noticed a flash of movement in the snow outside our front window. He kept watch and eventually saw a small dark brown mammal dart out of a tunnel in the snow. He called me over to watch, and after a few boring minutes I saw it as well. After we […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

Celebrate Captioning Happening with the CCAC
ccacblog CCAC is so busy making captioning happen that we don’t have time to write a new post! Yet we hope you find this short one good enough to re-blog and share in your own networks, newsletters, and more – around the world. CCAC has awarded funds to three Conferences in recent days so they can […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

Announcement: New website for TAD-SC
Deaf Network of Texas Announcement: New website for TAD-SC WEBSITE: [link] A new website is out on behalf of Senior Citizens of Austin (Travis) and San Marco (LaVista). We will eventually change this name from the Texas Association for the Deaf- Senior Citizens. Current members will still receive printed monthly copies of TADSC. Here are these three website links […]
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 17 hours ago

Job Opening: Convo Call Center Manager – Austin
Deaf Network of Texas Job Opening: Convo Call Center Manager – Austin Call Center Manager – Full Time Location: Austin, Texas Description Convo Communications, deaf-owned and deaf-operated, is an FCC-certified company that provides 24/7 Video Relay Service (VRS). We are looking for a talented and driven individual to embrace an incredible team here at Convo, and to join the Convo […...
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 18 hours ago

New Theme: Lyretail
The Chronicles of Garg.. Lyretail is a stunning visual treat for your personal site.
Thu, Feb 26 2015 · 19 hours ago