Profile of a Cool Cat: Carrie Griffin Basas
doozeedad I know Carrie through our mutual friend, Corbett O”Toole. The details of the introduction are hazy…I know it was on that universal connector, facebook. It was probably something to do with Carrie’s adopting her daughter (that is a beautiful story – you can read it on her blog, Adopting Delilah). But however it was, I...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 1 hour ago

The Secret is in the hands
Deaf News Today To best understand someone, don't look at their face, look at their hands. That's the finding of Stanford University researchers. Here's why: Michael Slepian and his team showed videos to volunteers from the World Series of Poker. Some videos showed player's faces, other clips showed their hands. Some clips showed chest, arms and head. The volunteers weren't very goo...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 3 hours ago

Another out Of Hours Medical Horror Story
.D.A.R.G [link] story raises  some very interesting and serious questions, which unfortunately, the newspaper concerned, fails to address, either because  its journalist did not have  the requiste knowledge of 111 helplines or out of hours care in Lincolnshire, or because the person writing the story lacked the savoir-faire of  national newspapers. Elsewhere, we have alre...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 5 hours ago

Edmonton: Deaf flash dance
At The Rim Dozens of people took part in a sign language flash mob Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a local organization that helps deaf Edmontonians and their families. The Connect Society is an organization that provides programs and services to help deaf children, teens and adults.  “We’re the only ones providing services to meet the needs of the deaf com...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 5 hours ago

Regal and the Dame Edna look
At The Rim accessible Cinema, but unfashionable and attention-grabbing eye wear ?
Sat, May 18 2013 · 6 hours ago

News...
Life with a Cochlear Implant My Cochlear Implant is back to normal meaning I am used to the volume levels and it need adjusting since things are quiet again but NO fluctuations(touch wood)I quickly sent an email requesting another appointment and this is my reply..I’ve sent your request to Cochlear so I can check if there’s anything else we can do to improve the loudness. I’m not sure there...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 6 hours ago

This week completely d r a g g e d. But I do love my...
Life with a Cochlear Implant This week completely d r a g g e d. But I do love my weekends. I get to watch films on netflix, go into town with my family, see my sister and watch Doctor Who! Series Finale is tonight and the Doctor's name will be revealed...  Oooh doctor who is one my highlights of the weekend :)We're in May and I still have not accomplished anything this year... Maybe this is my ...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 6 hours ago

Wow I wish I was deaf.
Life with a Cochlear Implant True story. .. Tuesday's conversation between me and a new colleague She asked me if I was totally deaf, when I got my hearing aids etc. screaming kids playing around us made her ask. She said wow I wish I was deaf so I can turn my hearing aid off. Deafness isn't all fun and games at all, it's a constant struggle to hear, understand and to be understood. I never...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 7 hours ago

Reminder to All DSA2013 Registrants! Deadline: May 24
Deaf Seniors USA ATTENTION to all DSA 2013 Registrants You have one week left to complete your DSA 2013 Survey. You are asked to choose only 15 workshops you want to attend during the Deaf Seniors of America 2013 Baltimore Conference this August. Holly Macfadden, Registrant Chair sent you a survey link for you to open the survey and choose only 15 workshops.It will take only few minut...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 10 hours ago

Deafinitely theatre summer school
PDDCS News Deafinitely Theatre are running a two-week Summer School for young deaf people aged 13 to 18 at RADA in Central London. After oberving Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre Paula Garfield and actress Charly Arrowsmith run an inspiring drama workshop at DeafFest's Young Actors & Scriptwriters Day, the summer school should be an amazing opportunity. And it is free!Da...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 10 hours ago

Proposed Ohio law on hearing aids
Deaf News Today Ohio lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would stop the sale of hearing aids online in the state unless the user first sees an audiologist. The bill is considered an effort at consumer protection by supporters. Republican Rex Damschroder of Fremont is sponsor of House Bill 109. The Ohio House Health and Aging Committee is hearing from medical professionals and co...
Fri, May 17 2013 · 17 hours ago

Update News: 05-17-2013
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Fri, May 17 2013 · 17 hours ago

ebBay updated iOS with multiple item checkout, driver’s...
Apple Deaf News eBay released updates to iOS devices yesterday to offer a redesigned user interface which includes multiple search views, an improved bidding process for ending auctions, new shopping cart functionality and others. Click here for further reading. Source: The Next Web
Fri, May 17 2013 · 17 hours ago

Interviewed with Demir Bekiri
Fookem and Bug Contact Demir Bekiri at demetra776BC@yahoo.com Please leave ur name and vp number By Jimactor
Fri, May 17 2013 · 17 hours ago

DBC Newsblast: May 2013 #2
Deaf Bilingual Coalition Douglas Tilden 5K Walk/Run 10K Run Here is an announcement about this year’s Tilden 5K Walk/Run 10K...
Fri, May 17 2013 · 18 hours ago

Deaf International Festival at UGA: Connect with Your...
Forever Free If you combine summer + food + beverages + culture + the Deaf community … you get the 2013 Georgia Deaf International Festival! With the kids out of school, you’ll want something fun to do come July 20. Trust me. … Continue reading →
Fri, May 17 2013 · 19 hours ago

Deaffest review: Retreat, directed by Ted Evans
The Limping Chicken Ted Evans’ last film, The End, was an incredible success, winning numerous awards around the world for its depiction of the decline of Deaf culture when a ‘cure’ for deafness is found. Evans went on to direct the film for the Paralympics opening ceremony and this time last year, won Deaffest’s Ben Steiner bursary of […]
Fri, May 17 2013 · 19 hours ago

ASL Rose: Two Deaf Babies
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Fri, May 17 2013 · 21 hours ago

I live in the Garden of Eden
Bring Me That Horizon I live in Munich, Germany or the Garden of Eden (as it will henceforth be known). Moving to Germany was one of my earliest recorded dreams…and now I’m actually here! [May 16] Yesterday I escaped the city limits and traveled by train to the outskirts of Munich (Herrsching in Upper Bavaria). Green fields as far […]
Fri, May 17 2013 · 21 hours ago

Deaf Christian Single Fellowship 5/25/13 – DFW
Deaf Network of Texas  Christian Single Fellowship Men and Women who are singles are welcome. Deaf or hard of hearing When: Saturday- May 25, 2013 Time: 5:00p.m. -?? R.S.V.P. By May 18th or May 23rd, 2013 Where: Texas Road House (steak restaurant) 2536 Interstate 20, Frontage Rd. Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 (972) 206-0860 [link] Please send text to 469-360-3661 or [...]
Fri, May 17 2013 · 21 hours ago

Grad Gifts at Harris Communications
Deaf Network of Texas  Grad Gifts at Harris Communications Do you have a friend or family member graduating this year? Honor the graduate with a gift from Harris Communications. Shop our Grad Gift Guide for some of our most popular products and save 15%! The Sonic Bomb Jr. (SA-SBJ525SS) Amplified Alarm Clock is great for getting to class on [...]
Fri, May 17 2013 · 21 hours ago

Men over 45: Do not have more children..
At The Rim More blame heaped on older parents as yet another 'expert' suggests the rates of autism are down to older fathers.  Funny, at my son's school there are next to NO older parents over 45 to 55,  they all had their autistic children younger...... nice try expert ! but it isn't how many rogue mutations you may pass on, it is the type.  I recall Chaplin a dad at...
Fri, May 17 2013 · 21 hours ago

Penarth youngsters at the Sennedd...
Byddar - Cymru Caitlin Dando, Leam Tucker, and Ryan Payne are urging the Welsh Assembly to support deaf children in schools. THREE local deaf young people have presented a video to the Welsh Assembly's Petitions Committee. Leam Tucker, 13, Caitlin Dando, 14, and Ryan Payne, 12, who all attend St Cyres school in Penarth, also appear as some of the experts in the video, which ...
Fri, May 17 2013 · 22 hours ago

Ofcom: Give us your view on poor subtitles...
At The Rim Ofcom today announced proposals to improve the quality of subtitling on UK TV to benefit deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Subtitles are used by over a million people with hearing impairments to watch TV[1]. While pre-prepared subtitling is generally of a good quality[2], viewers have made clear that there are continuing problems with the speed, synchronisation, ac...
Fri, May 17 2013 · 22 hours ago

Employment Opportunities
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Fri, May 17 2013 · 22 hours ago