Deaf411Online Blog

Visual Alerts, a “must” in fast-paced audio world!
Deaf411Online Blog Living in a fast-paced audio world, visual alerts are great solution alerting deaf people or hearing people in noisy environments when the doorbell or telephone rings either at home or in workplace. Weblog discusses brief signed & captioned video, "Living in an Audio World" as part of "Deaf Living Solutions" series of internet video reports.
Tech Wed, Jun 03 2009

Getting a Wireless Device and a calling plan that meets the...
Deaf411Online Blog [DEAF411] – Just as hearing people have many phone models, calling plans and options to choose from, deaf users also have many options when choosing wireless devices, also known as pagers, and calling plans that are deaf-friendly. Deaf users may qualify for a free wireless device with the help of a rebate, special offer or [...]
Tue, Jan 06 2009

REVIEW: T-Mobile introduces “Sidekick 2008”
Deaf411Online Blog [DEAF411] - The latest release of T-Mobile’s new Sidekick 2008 on July 28th as an “all-in-one” communication device with many upgraded features is enough to spark interest in the deaf community, most notably being able to record, playback, and send video e-mails! The T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 is an upgraded version of the Sidekick LX, based on [...]
Thu, Aug 28 2008

Make it Deaf-Friendly, or just go into “Deaf Cyberspace”?
Deaf411Online Blog Can we use the Internet as a solution to living in deaf-friendly environment? With the Internet becoming a common household “must-have” in homes, Americans spend about 15.3 hours per week online. More Americans now work at home and earn a living, thanks to the Internet. Studies also show that Americans spend 24 minutes shopping online on [...]
Language Tech Culture Tue, Jul 22 2008

“What should you consider when considering a new City?”
Deaf411Online Blog [DEAF411] Researching and finding the right city to live is challenging and exciting at the same time! Collecting good information will help get a feeling if your life in the new city will be what you expect – and if the city can deliver on your expectations and needs. It makes it easier to reach a [...]
Media Education Tech Culture Fri, Jul 11 2008

“Does job availability influence whether Cities become...
Deaf411Online Blog [DEAF411] Jobs have big influence on where people live. Searching for a job is neither easy nor fun. This task is even more stressful for a deaf person. Employers try to avoid hiring deaf people because their knowledge is limited and they prefer to avoid something that they are not familiar with comfortable with. They may [...]
Education Culture Fri, Jun 27 2008

“Deaf-Friendly Recreation Places In America”
Deaf411Online Blog [DEAF411] While collecting information for the “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” project, we came across Branson, Missouri. Branson, located south of Springfield, MO is a popular vacation spot in America known for magicians, comedy, variety, dinner shows and musical events i.e. rock ‘n’ roll, country, gospel, and performances targeted at families. Branson claims they...
Culture Fri, Jun 20 2008

Large vs. Small City: How Does it impact the Deaf...
Deaf411Online Blog [Deaf411] Living in a large city has benefits. With a larger population, there is more variety in places to see, areas to live, choices of restaurants, recreation, and people. Yet living in a small city has its own benefits – people taking the time to know and help each other, giving more attention and devoting [...]
Culture Fri, May 30 2008

A Deaf Town, or Fully Deaf-Accessible Town?
Deaf411Online Blog [Deaf411] As you walk down the street to the grocery store, you pass other deaf people. A deaf postman puts mail in a mailbox and waves to you as you walk by. He signs “Good morning” and you reply back the same. At the grocery store, you walk up to the meat department. A deaf [...]
Fri, May 16 2008

Deaf and the City
Deaf411Online Blog Deciding whether your city is deaf-friendly? [Deaf411] You have a date with your city, Rochester. All of your friends are busy and you are alone, so you decide to enjoy the evening yourself. You are about to experience a city and whether it is deaf-friendly. As you walk by a restaurant, you read their specials on a [...]
Media Language Tech Culture Fri, May 02 2008

Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
Deaf411Online Blog Research shows that you will move an average of twelve times during your lifetime. Each move is a major commitment of time and money. How do you know if the new city you are moving to is ideal for your needs? What should you look for? Most people base their decision to move on their personal [...]
Mon, Apr 28 2008