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Deaf Faces of the American Economy

The Deaf Perspective Today, I got the CNN Breaking News announcement in my inbox. It’s official. The recession is here. Like many other Americans, I wasn’t surprised because in a way we had already been operating under a self-imposed recession for a while now. Making it official was just a matter of formality to me and to millions of other Americans who are feeling the pinch, losing jobs,...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Tech Culture Mon, Dec 01 2008

For the Deaf Republicans... What to Do Now?

The Deaf Perspective So you’re a firebrand Republican, your heart filled with the color red, and you voted for McCain/Palin. Some of you, like quite few Republicans I personally know, crossed party lines and voted for Obama. But you’re not willing to let go of your Republican brand and political identity. That’s fine.It’s important that you keep on calling yourself a Republican. No wait, ...
Language Culture Tue, Nov 18 2008

Obama Wins Election: Gallaudet Reacts Part 1

The Deaf Perspective Gallaudet reacts, part 1
Media Higher Education Legal Wed, Nov 05 2008

Obama Wins Election: Gallaudet Reacts Part 2

The Deaf Perspective gallaudet reacts to obama's win
Higher Education Legal Wed, Nov 05 2008

Wow.

The Deaf Perspective What an eventful night in SLCC!Just as the seconds were being counted down "New Years Eve"-style, the biggest TV screen on campus went dark suddenly. The room erupted into chaos and confusion and some people immediately went to smaller televisions in adjacent hallways and rooms. Then they ran out shouting OBAMA IS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT! ITS DONE!! over and over again.The...
Media Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

Turnout at Election Watch Party, Gallaudet University

The Deaf Perspective A Historic Night in a Historic Building!
Media Higher Education Tech Legal Tue, Nov 04 2008

Megan Matovich: About the Deaf View

The Deaf Perspective Megan Matovich explains about the wonderful technology that brings us the four-way conversation live in Sorenson Language and Communication Center
Media Higher Education Language Tech Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

Professors Gene Mirus and Joseph Murray Speaks at SLCC

The Deaf Perspective Gallaudet University's own ASL/Deaf Studies professors speak to the students about the importance of tonight and the history of Gallaudet University students finding out about election results before there were TVs.
Media Higher Education Language Tech Legal Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

The Deaf Perspective reaction to the big tv
Higher Education Legal Tue, Nov 04 2008

The Deaf Perspective A four-way conversation with the wonders of modern day video chat technology has brought us the Deaf View a Deaf twist on the TV talk show The View, in which four well known and respected ladies talk about issues with each other. In this version, we have four well known and respected members of the Gallaudet community chat with each other and discuss about political r...
Media Higher Education Tech Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

Leah Katz-Hernandez: In the Back Room

The Deaf Perspective I explain about the hidden room next to the room next to the voting booths. There's plenty to feed the volunteers and it's a nice place to take a break.
Legal Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

REMINDER TO DEAFREAD READERS

The Deaf Perspective Deafread's editors will NOT publish everything I write.So I strongly encourage you to click on the "The Deaf Perspective" link on top of this blog so you may view all of my blog entries. Or just bookmark my blog and check back on it frequently. Some of the entries I've posted include really important information, such as advice on voting and Election day, but due to D...
Media Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

Judy Stout: Long Lines on Election Day!

The Deaf Perspective Judy Stout describes her role in local politics and talks about the extremely long lines due to massive turnout. This was taken at 7:45 AM today.TRANSCRIPT:Judy Stout: Hello, I’m Judy Stout. I’m precinct chair of here, 9-26th of District 39. I’ve been the chair for almost one year now. I was involved with voter registration last January. Oh, that was a cold day! I was...
Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

The Deaf Perspective It's here!! After many months of speculation, excitement, and crazy events... It's finally here. The day of decision. It's time for America to go to the booths and choose their next President of United States. Not only that but also the Senators and House Representatives who will control the legislation for the next four years.Aren't you proud to be finally here? To f...
Media Higher Education Tech Culture Mon, Nov 03 2008

Latest Gallup Poll Says Minorities Likely to Factor in...

The Deaf Perspective In this blog entry, I will talk about polling, especially the Gallup poll and its most recent findings about the minorities’ impact on Election this year. Then I will tie into what that means for us as a group of deaf voters in America.Here's the LATEST Gallup Poll: [link] Gallup poll is well known in history for being one of the most stable, non-partisan, and thorou...
Legal Culture Mon, Nov 03 2008

The next president is likely to be (Open Captioned)

The Deaf Perspective An open-captioned video by an average-looking hearing person. He talks about his prediction on who will win the Presidential Election 2008. This video was taken in March 20, 2008.I decided to add this to my blog because it was interesting, open-captioned, and showed the relevant political opinions of the public. If more hearing people would caption their videos, more ...
Media Language Culture Sun, Nov 02 2008

Interview With April Jackson: The Missouri Deaf Community

The Deaf Perspective I interview April Jackson, who is a fifth generation from a deaf family in Missouri. The Missouri state is well known for being a "bellwether," which means it uniquely has been able to predict the national victor in elections. Whenever a presidential candidate wins Missouri, then there is a good chance he will be able to win the rest of nation. So that's why political...
Education Culture Fri, Oct 31 2008

Barack Obama/Joseph Biden on Disabilities: Policy Notes

The Deaf Perspective The information below is taken from the DeafNation's collaboration with NAD for the Deaf ViewPoints Debate. It's important to note the two presidential candidates' records on disabilities and this has been the best information I've found on the internet.Barack Obama and Joseph Biden Both men are not disabled; the same goes for their immediate families.Obama’s American...
Media Education Legal Fri, Oct 31 2008

John McCain/Sarah Palin on Disabilities: Policy Notes

The Deaf Perspective The information below is taken from the DeafNation's collaboration with NAD for the Deaf ViewPoints Debate. It's important to note the two presidential candidates' records on disabilities and this has been the best information I've found on the internet.John McCain and Sarah PalinSenator McCain himself is disabled, as a result of torture during the Vietnam War, when h...
Media Education Legal Fri, Oct 31 2008

Election 2008 and NAD

The Deaf Perspective Today, I got my NAD Magazine in the mail. I couldn’t be any more thrilled when I saw that the overall theme was Election 2008! And I’m proud to say that Deaf Campaign 2008’s The Deaf Perspective blog was featured in the NADmag through an excellent interview! It was an excellent piece and I was very pleased with NAD’s emphasis on the current Election season. I highly r...
Media Legal Tue, Oct 28 2008

Sarah Palin and Barack Obama Both Sign "I Love You" in ASL

The Deaf Perspective At a rally, the Democratic presidential nominee signs "I love you" with an interpreter. Meanwhile, at another rally - the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee signs "I Love You" with her children looking on. This is the perfect example why deaf people should actively participate within BOTH parties. I highly urge you to follow your personal beliefs, values, and politi...
Media Culture Wed, Oct 22 2008

Polling, Swing States, and Deaf People’s Impact

The Deaf Perspective As we enter what is widely called the “Last Lap” – the final two weeks of campaigning – the candidates will be embarking on their last sprint around America, holding rallies and stumping in every place where it matters. Money and resources will be poured into crucial “battleground states.” Political pundits will be saying everywhere: Every single vote counts. And know...
Culture Tue, Oct 21 2008

What Deaf College Students Can Do to Become Politically...

The Deaf Perspective Hey you, college students! College’s the best time of your life. I know plenty of you are out there, talking about politics among yourselves for November 2008. Some of you support McCain, some of you support Obama, and there’s a good chance that a strong percentage of you support Ron Paul also. Personal values, political beliefs, and leanings are always the main ...
Media Mon, Oct 20 2008

Leah Katz-Hernandez: How to Canvass

The Deaf Perspective I explain about canvassing. What's it really like? Find out by watching the Vlog! Transcript coming soonI'm REALLY sorry... midterms are coming up and I got so many major projects for school. I'll add in the transcript later! Meanwhile, enjoy the ASL :-)
Media Higher Education Tue, Oct 07 2008

Gallaudet Students at Springfield Headquarters

The Deaf Perspective 13 members of the Gallaudet community volunteered to come down to Springfield, Virginia to help with Obama's campaign. We ended up canvassing!NOTE: Just because this blog frequently shows the Democratic side does not mean that I'm pushing for you to vote Democratic. I highly recommend you to get involved with the party that most fits your political beliefs. There are ...
Media Tue, Oct 07 2008

Leah Katz-Hernandez: The New Media

The Deaf Perspective Leah Katz-Hernandez: Hi, if you’re curious about how politicians learn their game, how to win, how to perfect a successful campaign, how to get votes for themselves… then here is the answer. I was fascinated by what interesting things I learned today during an all-day seminar here in Washington DC. They explain so much through an intensive set of workshops all day. Ba...
Education Tech Culture Thu, Oct 02 2008

Senator Ken Salazar: Acknowledging the Deaf

The Deaf Perspective Below, here is the mini-interview I had with Senator Ken Salazar, D-CO. Do you have anything you want to say to the deaf people who are watching the convention? Salazar: "I am aware that we have deaf schools but they are not of as good quality as Gallaudet University." Will you encourage deaf people to become politicians?Salazar: "GO FOR IT!!!"Thoughts:It's interesti...
Media Higher Education Language Education Thu, Oct 02 2008

Voter Registration Drive at Gallaudet!

The Deaf Perspective On Monday, September 22nd we had a massive voter registration drive at Gallaudet University. As a result, over 150 students were registered to vote for the first time. It was hugely successful and we are very proud of our hard work. Nothing feels better than looking at the face of a person who has just registered to vote and his or her expression is one of inspiration...
Higher Education Wed, Oct 01 2008

Joel Garcia: The Deaf Box

The Deaf Perspective Transcript:Hello, Im Joel Garcia and I'm a Gallaudet University student. Here we are at the SLCC building its nice and luxurious. Now, I would like to explain about The Deaf Box. Whats that? In a box, you have great benefits, resources, leadership, talent, and many other great things. However, remember to acknowledge that outside the box there are hearing people who l...
Culture Thu, Sep 18 2008

How to Register to Vote - The Deaf Way

The Deaf Perspective Here’s the online way you can register to vote yourself – through Rock the Vote website. All you need to do is fill out the online form, print out and mail it. [link] It’s so incredibly easy you won’t believe it! Spread the knowledge of this website by traditional deaf gossip – through emails, IM, word-of-mouth, VP, anything! For in-person voter regist...
Higher Education Education Legal Mon, Sep 15 2008

Winning by the Numbers

The Deaf Perspective November is coming. We are now in the fall and our presidential candidates are traveling, stumping, and campaigning at full speed. One interesting thing I found out recently was that Barack Obama alone has registered 4 million first-time voters. The politicos are discussing that’s a high number – but is it enough come November? Are four million votes enough to wi...
Media Legal Mon, Sep 15 2008

A New Direction

The Deaf Perspective Hello all,I know I promised to update about INVESCO soon after the last post, but after the long flight there were repercussions – jetlag, sheer exhaustion, catching up for one week worth of missed classes, additional homework and paperwork for Gallaudet, and of course having in-person ASL conversations with a zillion people about my DNC experience. It’s good to be ba...
Higher Education Language Fri, Sep 05 2008

WHAT HAPPENED AT INVESCO: Accessibility Problems

The Deaf Perspective This is not an easy post for me to write.The day of Barack Obama’s acceptance speech dawned on all of us and we were truly excited about it. Everything was historic about this day – the fact that an African American would get a nomination from a major political party for the first time on the day that Martin Luther King JR made his “I Have a Dream” speech 45 years ago...
Higher Education Language Audism Legal Culture Fri, Sep 05 2008

Hedy and Ronald Stern: Accessibility at Invesco

The Deaf Perspective Ronald and Hedy Stern both answer Gallaudet University professor Mairin Veith's question about accessibility at INVESCO Stadium on the eve of Barack Obama's nomination speech and about seeing their daughter Shoshannah Stern perform on the stage. TRANSCRIPT:Ronald Stern: Hello, here's Hedy Udkovich Stern. I'm Ronald Stern and we're at the Invesco Stadium for DNC. Mairi...
Language Art and Storytelling Legal Culture Fri, Sep 05 2008

Leah Katz-Hernandez: I Have a Dream II

The Deaf Perspective TRANSCRIPTLeah Katz-Hernandez: Hi, I'm here at Invesco field in the Stadium to watch Barack Obama to give his acceptance speech for the Democratic Presidential nomination. It's truly a historical day... Even more significant that today falls on the anniversary of the years since Martin Luther King Jr gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. One thing that's important for you...
Legal Culture Fri, Sep 05 2008

Cristina Cabral: A Message

The Deaf Perspective Cristina Cabral is a veteran on the campaign scene, having worked in the Democratic campaigns since 1992. She has a message to you about the Gallaudet students at the Democratic National Convention in Denver 2008. Gallaudet University Government Department Professor Dr. Frances Marquez interprets.
Higher Education Thu, Aug 28 2008

Hearing Woman Lauds Deaf DNC Volunteers

The Deaf Perspective This wonderful woman came up to us and gave this powerful and impassioned speech with absolutely no coaching from us! AND IT IS DIRECTED TO ALL OF YOU ACROSS AMERICA!!!
Education Legal Culture Thu, Aug 28 2008

What Happened Tonight!

The Deaf Perspective Blog entries? Noo I am going to sleep! Tomorrow, I gotta get up at 5 to work at the INVESCO field all day! How exciting! However, I need my rest so I can get you champ information on this blog tomorrow... Keep your fingers crossed for excellent footage!Here's a list of who I shook hands with/ have pictures of from tonight's personal interactions:Jesse JacksonJamie Fox...
Media Thu, Aug 28 2008

The Deaf Perspective is Officially on BBC's Website!

The Deaf Perspective Big Hands wave!! [link] of my videos is officially featured on the BBC website!- Leah
Media Thu, Aug 28 2008

Leah Katz-Hernandez: Inside CNN's Building!

The Deaf Perspective TRANSCRIPTLeah Katz-Hernandez: Hi!! Guess where we are right now??? Take a look around... Ahhh, we're at CNN's Grill! We're actually right in the CNN Building! Wow... how did we get here? You remember yesterday's interview with a Deaf CNN worker Joel Garcia? He talked with his superior and explained about the Deaf Campaign 2008's blog, about how it's deaf-centered, ha...
Media Tech Wed, Aug 27 2008

DNC 2008: Gallaudet Students on TV with Donna Brazile

The Deaf Perspective VIDEO:Donna Brazile worked alongside with Gallaudet University students in early preparations for the sign/banner distribution. A CNN cameraman was there to document it and we ended up being filmed.TRANSCRIPT:Olivia Liang: We're on the TV.(panning around)
Media Higher Education Wed, Aug 27 2008

The Deaf Perspective Tonight! Tonight was awesome! Too many things happened! Here’s a little list of what happened and what I do indeed HAVE videos of, from just today: Hillary Clinton’s speech ASLized through my interpreterBill Clinton in personExclusive access on ground floor of DNC A view of the “Boiler Room” (the internal organs of the DNC’s functionality) ...
Media Wed, Aug 27 2008

First Night of DNC 2008 Through Deaf Eyes

The Deaf Perspective Tonight we had the first series of speeches celebrating the Democratic Party and Barack Obama’s upcoming nomination. I was lucky enough to work inside the Pepsi Center, on the second floor! I could see a lot of what was going on and I had an interpreter with me so she interpreted all of the speeches. WOW! Let me give you my observations… The first comparison in m...
Media Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008

DNC 2008: A Glimpse Inside the Pepsi Center Arena

The Deaf Perspective VIDEO:You can see just how many people are part of this and you can see what one of the media stations' set-up looks like in the hallway.Here's some numbers from DNC 2008:15,000 MEDIA PERSONNEL10,000 VOLUNTEERS35,000 ATTENDEES10 from Gallaudet University$16,000,000 projected positive impact on Denver economyIf you happen to know any deaf delegates or anybody else who ...
Media Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008

A More Perfect Union: Why it's Important for the Deaf and...

The Deaf Perspective This entry is reposted because it was written several days before I joined DeafRead and it's important for all of you to read this piece: This morning I was listening to a very good speech when I heard the words "New Mexico voted Democratic in Presidential Elections for a while until 2004, it turned red with 500 votes."Just 500 votes?!?Immediately, what popped in my m...
Media Legal Tue, Aug 26 2008

EXCLUSIVE!! Interview with a Deaf CNN Worker

The Deaf Perspective Leah Katz-Hernandez interviews Joel Garcia, who works at CNN during the Democratic National Convention 2008.TRANSCRIPT:Leah Katz-Hernandez: Hello - I'm here now to interview a CNN worker, Joel Garcia. We are all very proud of him and eager to listen to your experience. Now, tell me about your work -- what do you do at CNN?Joel Garcia: I work as a Runner. That means th...
Media Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Aug 25 2008

Howard Dean's Speech - Part Two

The Deaf Perspective It was a truly wonderful speech and it is made accessible to the deaf by including the interpreter in the frame. Notice how many of his speech's themes and talking points really applies to the deaf community!
Language Culture Mon, Aug 25 2008

Howard Dean's Speech - Part One

The Deaf Perspective It was a truly wonderful speech and it is made accessible to the deaf by including the interpreter in the frame. Notice how many of his speech's themes and talking points really applies to the deaf community!
Language Culture Mon, Aug 25 2008

DNC 2008: Howard Dean Meets Gallaudet University Students

The Deaf Perspective VIDEOHoward Dean shakes hands with several Gallaudet University students.Howard Dean is well known for being the Governor of Vermont, running for the President in the 2004 primaries (which ended with his now-famous "scream"), and is currently the Chairman of the Democratic Party.
Higher Education Culture Sun, Aug 24 2008

We Should Have Deaf Delegates!

The Deaf Perspective Everyday at work, we have discussions with our co-workers. These discussions range from anything from wildly speculative “What-if-Hillary-Clinton-stole-the-nomination?” to more serious subjects such as Bobby Kennedy’s legacy. Today, we talked about delegates. During the primaries, the super-delegates got an enormous amount of attention from the press because of t...
Culture Sun, Aug 24 2008

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