When a Student is a Productive Member of the IEP Team
The hearing aid teacher I think it is very important for students, especially high school students, to attend IEP meetings and to be a part of making decisions about their educational plans. The meeting is about them, after all. Students are always invited to the meeting. It is really up to their parents on whether or not they can attend (unless they are 18). It makes me smile when a stud...
Wed, May 16 2012 · 13 minutes ago

Hinos em Sinais – América do Sul
Cultura Surda Categoria: Hino Nacional (Outros) País: Vários (América do Sul) Canções: Hinos Nacionais (...) Entre todos os nossos vizinhos, países do sul ou andinos, somos dos poucos que não partilhamos o espanhol como língua oficial. Mas se em quase todos os Estados fronteiriços com o Brasil o castelhano é língua corrente, em cada um vê-se uma língua gestual [....
Wed, May 16 2012 · 13 minutes ago

Deaf Man Scam Prank
Deaf YouVideo Supposedly Deaf man doing sign language asks people passing by for donations. Then he picks up his cell phone and starts talking to someone and the prank victims get angry. A presentation of the Just For Laughs Gags. The funny hidden camera pranks show for the whole family. Check 'em out: "DEAF" Funny Prank Videos A presentation of JustForLaughsTV, the official Jus...
Wed, May 16 2012 · 14 minutes ago

Only 280 Certified CART Providers in USA?
ccacblog HEAR THIS: In CCAC member discussions today, it's said, “According to the RID online database, there are 9,611 certified interpreters in the United States. According to the NCRA online database, there are 280 certified CART providers in the United States.” What? We know there are more providers of CART and similar services than are certified [...]
Wed, May 16 2012 · 4 hours ago

CART for Jury Duty – It’s Required for Effective...
ccacblog IF YOU need real time captioning (CART) to serve on a Jury (in the USA), ask for it and obtain it. If the request meets any confusion, contact the ADA person for the Court. Need more information? Join and read the great discussion in CCAC membership this month with specific information, encouragement, and support from [...]
Wed, May 16 2012 · 6 hours ago

Gallaudet University: Commencement 2012 Time Lapse
GallaudetVideo Gallaudet University: Commencement 2012 Time Lapse Gallaudet University was proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the undergraduate and graduate classes of 2012. View the time lapse to learn how many people were involved to ensure a successful Commencement ceremony! [link] From: GallaudetVideo Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:57 More in Education
Wed, May 16 2012 · 6 hours ago

Meet: Richard Scarlett, Health Care Assistant and Very Nice...
The Limping Chicken The weather outside is frightful... But in the name of journalism I have still ventured forth into the deluge to bring you the latest Limping Chicken interview. I know. I know. Today’s interviewee is a lovely young, slightly damp, man, Richard Scarlett. We shall jump straight in with the Random Question. Would you eat a [...]
Wed, May 16 2012 · 9 hours ago

HoodingGuestSpeaker
GallaudetVideo HoodingGuestSpeaker From: GallaudetVideo Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 14:24 More in Education
Wed, May 16 2012 · 9 hours ago

Around the Web Wednesday
Hearing Sparks I know, I know. "Around the Web Wednesday?" you say. "You haven't posted one of those since October 12, 2011." I know. And I'm flattered you remember. Ha. :)Speak Up Librarian shares a way to make YouTube videos turn captions on automatically when you embed them on a website. Very handy! Some deaf children in Riverside, California were given an awesome gift of dolls w...
Wed, May 16 2012 · 9 hours ago

In honor of all deaf moms out there…..
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here is the first part of a four-part a TV commercial of Ceelin Vitamin C Syrup aired on GMA Network Channel 7. Belated Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there and that includes all deaf moms! Filed under: Deaf Video Tagged: Ceelin, GMA-7
Wed, May 16 2012 · 9 hours ago

What is truth?
Show Me Deaf Community It is real facts about something. The things are true when it comes to real Deaf education.Since September 11, 1880 those hearing people lied about oralism. We have suffered 132 years of audism and oppression.NAD needs to do more activism to stem the 2nd wave of oralism! NAD wasfounded same year to stop audism and lies pe...
Wed, May 16 2012 · 15 hours ago

5 years of ASL classes - DONE!
A more silent world I simply cannot believe that five years has blown by like a freight train. It seems like yesterday I walked into that beginning class and took like 2 minutes to finger spell my 5-letter name. It has been a wonderful experience, and I have met some people I hope to know the rest of my life. Even after five years, I still feel like somewhat of a noob.  ...
Wed, May 16 2012 · 15 hours ago

More Big Rock Stars Acknowledging ASL Interpreters and the...
Xpressive Handz Here is a short clip of Bruce Springsteen dancing with the interpreters at one of his performances and joining in with the signing! It's time camera men and media catch interpreters at work and acknowledge the deaf audiences and their language and share them in the media, don't you think?"Dancing in the Dark" with the Boss himself:Here is the article with the story be...
Wed, May 16 2012 · 15 hours ago

Maurizio e la Pallina Rossa
Cultura Surda Categoria: Artistas Geral (Outros) País: Itália Línguas: Italiano e Lingua Italiana dei Segni (LIS) Site oficial: [link] (...) Maurizio Scarpa, eis o clown-mímico italiano responsável pelo projeto solo “Maurizio e la Pallina Rossa”. O artista surdo nascido em 1966 em Taranto (Itália), licenciado na área da odontologia, já visitou uma série ...
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

South Dakota Governor to Address NAD Conference Plenary...
National Association of the Deaf blogs The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard will address a plenary session on Friday, July 5, at 3:45 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom during the 51st Biennial NAD Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, July 3-7, 2012. read more
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Usher Syndrome Registry
Fille Sourde I've been following The Coalition for Usher Syndrome and the blog which has been keeping us updated on research and clinical trials.They've just tweeted about the Usher Syndrome Registry - where you can register so you will "receive "information on clinical trials and the latest treatment advances. You will have access to the world’s leading experts on Us...
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Cash boost is a 'lotto' help for deaf children's charity
Byddar - Cymru A CHARITY providing support for deaf children is opening its own resource library after securing lottery funding.Flintshire Deaf Children’s Society was set up last year by the parents of two toddlers left deaf because of life-threatening illnesses.Nicky Valentine and Vicky Morrell started the charity as a way of providing information, support and a meeting place for...
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Deaf News: The Government’s SEN proposals “offer little...
The Limping Chicken The National Deaf Children's Society has said that the Government's Special Educational Needs proposals, which were announced yesterday, “offer little for the vast majority of families of deaf children,” and that while their SEN proposals (which give parents control of budgets) may give parents more choice and control, “in reality there w...
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

A Poem of "DEAF"
Deaf YouVideo Video with Subtitles - "Deaf" poem. 2009 By SuroalGal© Alexa wrote this poem and Robin film Alexa doing the sign language the poem, This video are actually for other film "Proud to be Deaf" check it out, part 1: [link] and here link for part 2: [link] This videos is about Deaf people. Enjoy it! Thanks. Subscriptions: SuroalGal© Filmmaker by SuroalGal©
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Do you have trouble accepting your hearing loss?
Liz's Deaf Blog Do you have trouble accepting your hearing loss?Did you once have trouble accepting, but now accept your hearing loss?Then this post is for you.In this post My day at Nottinghamshire Deaf Society which I wrote on 14th April this year, I said how my Mum came out with accepting her hearing loss. Now when my boyfriend knew about this, he had doubts whether she really acc...
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Maggi Summerhill: Floating away
The Limping Chicken I have started floating! Yes, you read that right and I mean it literally. It’s wonderful. Us deaf folks have a very stressful life trying to keep up with what is happening in the hearing world. Getting introduced to people called ‘Malcolm' is particularly stressful – if you want to check it out have a [...]
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Russian Cat Signs "Food" or "Eat"
Xpressive Handz I'm so pleased to see this adorable video is still making the rounds. This Russian Kitty is signing "food" or "eat" to its human. Simply adorable!
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

People Hearing Better is the Talk of the Town
SpeakUpLibrarian Last Friday my hearing loss story was featured on the People Hearing Better blog sponsored by Second Sense Hearing Solutions. If you're interested you can read the story here.You may also be interested in their summer Talk of the Town contest. Three winners will receive an iPhone 4S. All you have to do to enter is complete a form and answer one of the following quest...
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Brasil Libras 10 anos
submit by: Antonio Campos Bem vindo visitar Brasil
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago

Dine And Sign!
submit by: Alex Hello everyone! I wanted to reach out to the wonderful Deaf world and showcase the Deaf YouTube show I'm hosting with my Deaf Father. I am a rising Coda filmmaker and we have been producing this show for 33 weeks! Here is episode one, and I hope you'll join us Every Tuesday for a new meal and a new episode! Thank you so much -Alex
Tue, May 15 2012 · 23 hours ago