The Big Con....
Byddar - Cymru Yet the guidelines are based on a report that didn't include any consultation with deaf people or HI people in Wales, yesterday Mark Drakeford replied to Byddar Cymru STILL unable to state how a deaf or HI person can access ANY support to the NHS area in Wales.  Why is our access a GUIDELINE ?  It is a RIGHT Mr Drakeford, and a right backed by 3 UK laws your dept ch...
Thu, Dec 05 2013 · 2 hours ago

“Through my skills, I give people the opportunity to...
The Limping Chicken Richard Carter really was the poet who didn’t know it (as the English rhyming phrase goes). When he was a teenager, Richard would enjoy attending deaf storytelling groups. Anyone who has enjoyed a good story in sign language will know how addictive they can be and what makes it unique. The motion, the expression, the […]
Thu, Dec 05 2013 · 4 hours ago

Soneto de Separação
Cultura Surda Categoria: Poesia em Língua de Sinais País: Brasil Poema: “Soneto de Separação” (Vinicius de Moraes) Línguas: Português e Língua de Sinais Brasileira (Libras/LSB) (…) “Soneto de Separação”, um dos poemas mais conhecidos de Vinicius de Moraes, foi escrito em 1938, quando o jovem Poetinha – aos vinte e cinco anos – rumava para a Inglaterra […]
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 6 hours ago

"One Last Message"
Xpressive Handz Last night, I was asking my friend how her mom is doing. She told me she isn't doing well. I was so sad to learn this. Her mother is under excellent care while at John Hopkins, but they have done everything they could for her. They don't give her much time.Elizabeth went on to say how this was good in one way, because they know what to expect and they have this time t...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 8 hours ago

A Baby’s Language Development: Joint Attention
Forever Free What is Joint Attention? From birth, parents respond to their infant’s coos, smiles, and movements as though they are meaningful communicative acts, and may smile, vocalize, or otherwise imitate their infant’s actions. These types of exchanges, sometimes called “proto-conversations,” are … Continue reading →
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 11 hours ago

Asia
Life with a Cochlear Implant To be continued.....
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 12 hours ago

Building by Deaf workers at Leveque, Haïti - part 2 * The...
Uploads by IDEAFEorg Building by Deaf workers at Leveque, Haïti - part 2 * The concrete mixer has been given by IDE Building by Deaf workers at Leveque, Haïti - part 2 * The concrete mixer has been given by IDE From: IDEAFEorg Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:16 More in Nonprofits & Activism
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 13 hours ago

Operation Jasmine....
Byddar - Cymru New investigation into care home abuses in South wales, of our most vulnerable people. OPERATION JASMINE KEY FACTS SIX care homes investigated: • Bryngwyn Mountleigh, Newbridge • Brithdir Care Home, Bargoed • The Beeches Blaenavon • Belmont, Caerphilly • Grosvenor Care Home, Abertillery • Bankhouse, Ebbw Vale * 74 Suspects, 52 arrested, 20 c...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 15 hours ago

Shootout Near Gally
Deaf News Today Image from Google Maps A shootout with DC police took place last night just a few blocks from Gallaudet University. A suspect was killed in the exchange and an officer was wounded around 9pm, according to DC media reports. The altercation took place after police stopped a car driving throughout the area. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 15 hours ago

How to: Open a Bottle of wine.
At The Rim This will be handy for Xmas, I never knew how to do that ! (Next week:  How to blow up a balloon...)
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 16 hours ago

Finnish deaf advocate wins UN prize
At The Rim Liisa Kauppinen was Executive Director at the Finnish Association of the Deaf from 1976 to 2006, and became the first female president of the World Federation for the Deaf in 1995.  She has worked for the World Health Organisation and UNESCO, among other global NGOs.  She becomes the first Finnish recipient of the award. Previous winners include Nelson Mandela, M...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 16 hours ago

Students Make History in Hong Kong
Deaf News Today In a "city where sign language is still banned from usage in most classrooms and where there are only 10 officially licensed translators" seven deaf students are the first to complete a new program. They each have linguistics diplomas from Hong Kong's Chinese University. Read the story from the South China Post here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 16 hours ago

After all this time?
Cats and Chocolate What can I say? I was one of those people (with my Mum and sister) queuing up outside a bookshop at midnight to get the next Harry Potter book. The films are some of the best book to film adaptations … Continue reading →
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 17 hours ago

Awesome (and Free) Theme Options You Might Not Know About
DeafGuy Blog Did you know, that of the 217 themes available on WordPress.com, 64 offer free options such as custom headers, colors schemes and palettes, and customizable layouts? There are plenty of ways to make your blog your own without spending any money. Here’s just a few ideas to prime your creative …
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 17 hours ago

Giving Time
The Deaf Bee Everyone has something to give. We may not all be able to afford to give donations of money to a cause or an organization like Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, but we can give in other ways. Your TIME can be a donation, even if it is 15 minutes of volunteering Consider taking […]
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 17 hours ago

Gallaudet University: Iconic Images: One Button at a Time
GallaudetVideo Gallaudet University: Iconic Images: One Button at a Time Gallaudet University: Iconic Images: One Button at a Time From: GallaudetVideo Views: 7 0 ratings Time: 04:02 More in Education
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 17 hours ago

Last post from my garden
Liz's Deaf Blog Since this last post last year where I shown you my birdbath now filled with plants. I thought now it was time for an update on that.This was when I first planted them last year. Here it is now. It did not take long for Sedum album to establish itself not long after planting last year.Because of me one day moving should the right downstairs flat come along, I decide...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 20 hours ago

Making connections – what causes auditory neuropathy?
Action on Hearing Loss blogs Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder which causes people to experience hearing loss as well as difficulties distinguishing speech from other sound. The underlying causes of auditory neuropathy are still unknown, however recent research has offered up some clues which may lead to a better understanding of the disorder. Tracey Pollard, from our Biomedical Researc...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 20 hours ago

Bliss Found: Travertine Hot Springs
doozeedad From Manazanita Lake, we drove to Reno. Through huge meadows full of snow, heavy sky. Trees. The air felt blade-cold, like it could slice through you if it wanted to – but it smelled so sweet from the trees, it didn’t seem cruel.   When we arrived in Reno, little city in the big desert, […] The post Bliss Found: Travertine Hot Springs appeared first on With a ...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 20 hours ago

Iowa School Super to Retire
Deaf News Today The superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf is retiring. Iowa's Gazette reports that Patrick Clancy will end his less than two years term in the post on June 30th of next year. The board was criticized when it appointed Clancy because he does not sign and did not seek input from the deaf community when making the decision. The search for a new superintendent be...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 21 hours ago

Keith Wann’s ASL Comedy Tour – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Keith Wann's ASL Comedy Tour DATE: January 25, 2014 TIME: 630-830pm ADDRESS:  Tarrant County College Fort Worth, Texas WEBSITE: [link] All day ASL Workshops for interpreters and then Keith Wann's ASL Comedy Tour starring Fred Beam from Wild Zappers. Plus special ASL Music opening with Ally Townsend. CONTACT PERSON NAME: Keith Wann CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: keith@Keit...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 22 hours ago

NLDF Dinner and Movie 12/6/13 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas NLDF Dinner and Movie 12/6/13 – DFW Everyone is welcome!   Friday, December 6th at 730pm Bring your favorite Popcorn, Soda, Candy or Dinner. Then sit back and enjoy a free family friendly movie.  This months selection is:  The Sons Of Mistletoe    The Sons of Mistletoe boy's orphanage is a happy place. Run by […]
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 22 hours ago

Women’s Retreat 2014: Great Presentations
Deaf Network of Texas Women's Retreat 2014: Great Presentations! DATE: January 16-20, 2014 ADDRESS:  4862 Snowmass Creek Road Snowmass, Colorado 81654 Due to popular demand, Women's Retreat has been rescheduled to January 16-20, 2014 to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr's weekend. We're super excited about this not only because we have a great schedule but because we have […]
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 23 hours ago

U.K Wooden spoon awards for bad service: vote now
.D.A.R.G [link] to-day's mail  they are asking for votes on worst service companies in  UK.  The top ten list to vote from are:AXA --- NPowerBritish --- OrangeBT --- --- HM Revenue and --- If you  take part you might win a  case of champagne.They also ask who is the best company in UK for customer service.Please tell them who deserves this year's Wooden spoon. vote...
Wed, Dec 04 2013 · 24 hours ago

China: Hearing Han does the signing...
At The Rim In the beginning, when Han Qingquan first learned to sign, he practiced it at every opportunity.  One day, while on a bus with a friend, their sign language conversation drew stares - and perhaps some pity for these poor deaf-mutes. Then Han's phone rang and he answered the call. The other passengers were stunned. Han, 28, now teaches full-time at Sign Langua...
Wed, Dec 04 2013