Nicsmann 1940s By Lewré - The Starling Mall Uptown...
-Selina^Wing- When you and your friends want to drop at the Uptown, Petaling Jaya for the night life, I suggested you can try the Nicsmann 1940s By Lewré which is located at Ground floor in the Starling Mall there. You will have a great experience to enjoy your dining experience with your favourite wine or beer at same time, you can listen to the musical performance by the cool ba...
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 5 hours ago

Hearing aids: Don't benefit pre-school children.
At The Rim Infant who receive a hearing aid for mild hearing loss do not typically see significant language improvements once they reach school age, new research has found. The newborn hearing screening test has detected many more babies over the past 17 years with mild hearing loss, who previously would have gone undetected. They are receiving hearing aids earlier than ever ...
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 7 hours ago

Recognising Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
At The Rim Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. At 19 months old she contracted an illness, the exact nature of which is unknown that left her completely deaf and blind. After searching for help, the family found Anne Sullivan, a recent graduate of the Perkins Institute for the Blind who helped Keller overcome tremendous barriers with her ability to communicate.  Over the...
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 8 hours ago

VRS calls being ignored...
At The Rim A service that helps people who are deaf and hard of hearing make phone calls is being mistaken for a telemarketing service, resulting in slammed down phones and cut lines before the person has a chance to communicate. VRS, or video relay service, was introduced in September to allow Canadians who are deaf and hard of hearing to communicate in their first language ...
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 8 hours ago

The Deaf-blind experience.
At The Rim On Sunday, in honour of Deafblind Awareness Month, the Toronto Public Library and the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) ran what they called a human library.  Patrons could sit down with deafblind volunteers and openly ask questions about what it's like living with dual sensory loss. "I want people to know that deaf-blind people are wonderful," volunteer Bar...
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 8 hours ago

The challenge to accessing Justice...
At The Rim Mr Juventus Duorinaah, the Project Officer of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), has said many speech and hearing impaired people in Ghana, experienced challenges in accessing justice. He said a survey conducted by GNAD in the Upper East, Upper West and the Northern regions, revealed that 58.8 per cent of respondents who were deaf and dumb do not kn...
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 9 hours ago

Check out the services our supporters provide!
The Limping Chicken This site exists thanks to the support of our supporters, some of whom have supported us since we first began! […]
Sun, Jun 25 2017 · 10 hours ago

Governor Abbot Recognizes Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness...
Deaf Network of Texas Governor Abbot Recognizes Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week: June 25-30, 2017 Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. At 19 months old she contracted an illness, the exact nature of which is unknown that left her completely deaf and… Read more →
Sat, Jun 24 2017 · 21 hours ago

Town Hall Meetings for the TWC VR Services CSNA
Deaf Network of Texas Town Hall Meetings for the TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) The Rehabilitation Council of Texas and the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) divisions will hold five town hall meetings in July 2017 to inform… Read more →
Sat, Jun 24 2017 · 21 hours ago

Deaf History That — “Angeline Fuller Fischer”
Silent Grapevine [Video description can be found below. If you use a screen reader and need to access the caption file transcript, go to “More…” and click on “Transcript”] Have you read a poem written by Angeline Fuller Fischer? #deafhistoryTHAT #ASLstories VIDEO DESCRIPTION AND TRANSCRIPT: Linsay Darnall, Jr. stands in front of a wall of books. He […] The post Deaf Hist...
Sat, Jun 24 2017

RIT Hosts World Remanufacturing Conference
Silent Grapevine Nearly 150 industry leaders from around the globe came to Rochester on June 21-22, 2017 for the World Remanufacturing Conference hosted jointly by RIT and the Remanufacturing Industries Council. SUSTAINABILITY The post RIT Hosts World Remanufacturing Conference appeared first on silent grapevine.
Sat, Jun 24 2017

2nd Annual Tropical Party – Honoring DCARA’s 55th...
Silent Grapevine Buy tickets here: --- post 2nd Annual Tropical Party – Honoring DCARA’s 55th Birthday appeared first on silent grapevine.
Sat, Jun 24 2017

Oreo
Deaf Anthology Deaf family in an Oreo cookie commercial
Sat, Jun 24 2017

Charlie Swinbourne: Thanks to Facebook, deaf people are...
The Limping Chicken At weekends, we post some of the most popular blogs from our archive. It’s been a rocky few days in […]
Sat, Jun 24 2017

Vlog – LGBT Signs
ASL Deafined Blog Jenna took some time to show you guys some LGBT-friendly signs! Take a Look!
Fri, Jun 23 2017

DAC & Chipotle Fundraising Event 2017
Deaf Network of Texas Whacha having lunch for Saturday, July 29, 2017 Cause an Effect Please come and support the Deaf Action Center, a local Deaf-run and non-profit organization by dining at Chipotle Mexican Grill at 208 N Market Street Suite 100 in Dallas… Read more →
Fri, Jun 23 2017

Resource Specialists and STAP Outreach Services RFA...
Deaf Network of Texas Resource Specialists and STAP Outreach Services RFA Announcement The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (ODHHS) seeks qualified vendors to provide ODHHS Resource Specialist services and Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) Outreach… Read more →
Fri, Jun 23 2017

Maya at Perot Museum Deaf Day 2017 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas Hosted by Deaf Seniors of Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex DSDFWM: Maya Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Perot Museum of Nature & Science MAYA: HIDDEN WORLDS REVEALED Event Summary Uncover a world buried over time, in Maya; Hidden Worlds Revealed. 200 artifacts,… Read more →
Fri, Jun 23 2017

"A Heart Can Never Be Deaf"
Deaf Anthology A short film of a homeless Deaf beggar and the rich man.
Fri, Jun 23 2017

Malaysia: "Pekak"
Deaf Anthology A short film from Malaysia about an overprotective father who wouldn't let his Deaf son go outside, nor even have friends. The only time he sneaked out to explore the world is when his father is at work, but sometimes he get caught after forgetting to close the gate, or not doing his chores. He asked for a bicycle but father told him that he couldn't afford it, really...
Fri, Jun 23 2017

India "Handicapped Seat"
Deaf Anthology A short film from India of a stubborn Deaf father, of an overprotective daughter, wouldn't  give up his job as a draftsman, despite the fact he is going blind. The question we asked ourselves, are the Deaf handicapped?
Fri, Jun 23 2017

#whyisign
Silent Grapevine whyisign campaign Transcript: #whyisign I sign because I am deaf. When I was born, my parents had no idea if I was born deaf or hearing. My parents found out … The post #whyisign appeared first on silent grapevine.
Fri, Jun 23 2017

#WhyISign
Silent Grapevine Just something near and dear to my heart. The post #WhyISign appeared first on silent grapevine.
Fri, Jun 23 2017

WhyIsign
Silent Grapevine whyIsign. The post WhyIsign appeared first on silent grapevine.
Fri, Jun 23 2017

Can We Stand Together Against Hate?
The Last Hiccup Alexander Graham Bell (AGBell) wants to normalize hate ideology. Many parents of Deaf children fell prey to his tactics. AGBell is a hate group in many eyes. American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture has been threatened through horrifying words invoking the truth. We need to send a strong message to AGBell loyalists who encourage […]
Fri, Jun 23 2017