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The Deaf And English Skills (By Theresa Handley)

Deaf Bison Network Theresa Handley June 25, 2007 In 1984, my family and I began a journey that continues today. My youngest child, Becky, was diagnosed with a severe to profound hearing loss at age two and a half. A hearing loss of this magnitude means that she had virtually no residual hearing. Up until the point of her loss, she was acquiring speech at a normal pace. Once she lost [...]
Education Culture Fri, Jul 27 2007

My Struggles with Social Life (Part Two)

Deaf Bison Network I remember participate in science program provided for disabled and deaf people (yes, they consider "deaf" as "disability" in their persepctive) and I met a deaf friend Cody who know ASL. One time, for a special event from science program, we went to bowling and I saw difference between my family and Cody's family. My mom and I were quiet [...]
Higher Education Language Audism Education Tech Culture Fri, Jul 27 2007

My Struggles with Social Life (Part One)

Deaf Bison Network When I was little, I was confused with my own identity as my parents took me to St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf for oralism program and I never understood why American Sign Language is such a forbidden language. I remember the kindergarten very well and I stayed there for about two years after I first enrolled there when I was about six or seven. Then I advanced to [...]
Language Audism Education Tech Culture Fri, Jul 27 2007

Can't Comments on my Blog and Third Update

Deaf Bison Network I realized commenting on my web site was off due to spams because I was not active in blogging for a while. For those who had trouble commenting, I'm really sorry!! If you want to share your thoughts, please do so! Please check my two previous posts regarding CI Activation link. Cringed with Cochlear Implant Youtube Videos Second Response to YouTube of CI [...]
Language Tech Culture Sat, Jun 02 2007

Second Response to YouTube of CI Activation

Deaf Bison Network There are good responses related to the link of baby's CI activation after my post. CI Implant Video Post from The Talkie Ben Vess's Response to Cochlear Implant Activation Post I want to add few more things. I wanted to see if Kathy is listening person or the ignorant one. I didn't do anything wrong like cussing or unneccessary comment but I did say [...]
Audism Education Tech Sat, Jun 02 2007

Cringed with Cochlear Implant Youtube Videos

Deaf Bison Network I'm shocked. I never felt so dirty in my stomach. I saw the link from deaf read and here it is Oliver Cochlear Implant Activation 12/2006 I decided to go ahead and leave comment like this: "You call that miracle? Wait till your baby grow up. I am deaf adult with cochlear implant and I stopped using it ten years ago because of frustrating experience [...]
Sat, Jun 02 2007

My Frustration with CI

Deaf Bison Network About few nights ago, I was being lazy on couch turning my head to the left, watching TV. I have cochlear implant on the left side of my head. Then I moved around, I felt something “pulling” inside my head and it is unbearable annoying feeling. No, it is not pain but it's the feeling. [...]
Fri, Mar 16 2007

New Candidates for Gally SBG

Deaf Bison Network I decided to post regarding two new candidates for SBG in order to spread the word. They are LaToya Plummer and Delia Lozano-Martinez. Their website is foudn at: [link] I decided to post this because it was last minute for them to join so it's best to have them known.
Tue, Mar 06 2007

Previous Post about Deaf Space III and SLCC

Deaf Bison Network One of my classmates from Deaf Space III shared concerns with meÂ about my previous post about the class and SLCC. Once he told me, I realized that he is right for few things. Now I must warn you. The previous post I made is my opinions alone and it does not reflect opinions of whole [...]
Wed, Feb 28 2007

Deaf Space, SLCC, ASL, etc

Deaf Bison Network I know I haven't updated lately as I'm focusing on doing well in school more than focusing on blogging. I am hoping to do more postings sometimes soon, but there are some things I want to say: Deaf Space III and SLCC I am currently in Deaf Space III class to study architecture and it was very [...]
Tue, Feb 27 2007

Jane Fernades? Project? For Real?

Deaf Bison Network I just happened found a source that Jane had send e-mail to one of her supporters who happened to forward to their friends and itÂ landed on one of my friend's inbox. I cannot verify if this is true because it doesnt contain any e-mail. Here's some good news from me that you can share with anyone [...]
Sun, Feb 04 2007

Are You Fan of 24? No CC!

Deaf Bison Network My girlfriend Becky and I are big fan of 24 (Twenty-Four) series that aired on Fox channel. TheÂ current season is sixth. However, she happened bought a DVD which is Season 6 Premiere (6:00AM to 10:00AM) or four beginning episodes. We decided to watch it tonight, but we were disappointed that there is no Closed-Caption. I [...]
Tue, Jan 23 2007

IKJ?s Hidden Audism

Deaf Bison Network IKJ's infamous article can be found at MishkaZena's “Jordan: Gallaudet Not Inclusive” When I read the whole transcript, there are a lot of contradictions in the article and I will reveal something. 1) Also, after the termination of president-designate Jane Fernandes, IKJ send email to everyone in this university. Remember he mentioned about “Now we [...]
Mon, Jan 22 2007

Response to Woparsb

Deaf Bison Network Hey Woparsb, I don't think you are being reasonable in why there are no heroes in UFG protest. There are groups. One believe thatÂ UFG protesters, especially those who are arrested at 6thÂ Street,Â are heroes and other don't believe they are. It sounded a lot like you are trying to shove your little fact that they are not [...]
Sun, Dec 24 2006

Washington Post on Interim President

Deaf Bison Network The Washington Post Sunday, December 10, 2006; 10:12 AM ET By Susan Kinzie, Davila Offered Gallaudet Post, Sources Say Renowned Deaf Leader Would Start as Interim President in Jan. Robert Davila, a nationally known deaf leader, has been offered the job and is expected to be the next leader of Gallaudet University, sources said, starting as interim president of the [...]
Sun, Dec 10 2006

What?s My Choice?

Deaf Bison Network Everyone at Gallaudet are really busy with studying for final exam next week. I will be very busy as well. Yesterday, I went to Marketplace and saw there was meeting with BOT about concerns on reprisals. I didn't stay that very long as I have other errands to run. If you are curious about what's [...]
Sat, Dec 09 2006

Sound and Fury in my Classroom

Deaf Bison Network I am taking Moral Philosophy course under Teresa Burke. She made excellent brief presentation about surrogate cochlear implant decision before showing the video of Sound and Fury. I have never seen this video until now and I've heard about it many times. It's good video to watch but I kept laughing throughout the video. Why? [...]
Thu, Nov 30 2006

Media Articles Relating to CI

Deaf Bison Network In case you are wondering why I am bringing this up, go check Ridor’s post here. I thought exactly same thing when I saw the link at front page go by “Mom cries when deaf baby hears her voice”. I read the whole article and there are so many things in my mind. Well, I am [...]
Tue, Nov 28 2006

Need your Help for Audism Questions

Deaf Bison Network I received emails from Glena asking for answers to her questions for her research. I already answered so it is your turn. You may answer some of them if you like. Questions: 1. Have you been a victim of audism, if so how? 2. Do you think it is descrimination when a hearing person helps a non-hearing person without [...]
Tue, Nov 28 2006

Lindsay Dunn Response to Zoltan

Deaf Bison Network Dr. Szekely; I happen to be the advisor to the Latino Student Union and the International Student Club. Prior to that I was also advisor to BDSU and ISC. Thuan Nguyen is advisor to the Asian Pacific Association and along with Dr. Laurene Sims, is co advisor to the Black Deaf Student Union. I believe you are [...]
Sun, Nov 19 2006

Jarom?s Experience of Audism

Deaf Bison Network Remember Elisa’s post about Heather Whitestone? I got comment from Jarom and I asked him to write statement about his experience of audism of deaf against deaf. Why am I doing this? I am trying to help unify all deaf people regardless of their differences and it is time for us to learn. Here it [...]
Sat, Nov 18 2006

Apology for my Recent CoSC Post

Deaf Bison Network I want to say that I am sorry for misinformation I made in my recent CoSC post. I do not believe in giving false information which I did by accident. There are 127 views on that post from deafread.com and probably more from direct link to my site rather than deafread.com. It wasn’t David King who [...]
Fri, Nov 17 2006

CoCS Issue and Link Referal

Deaf Bison Network Yesterday, I was reading some blogs relating to CoCS and it was about LaToya and Delia’s Memo to BOT to not to recognize CoSC. I understood the history of CoSC during the protest and how it came out and I understood David King’s personal attacks on protest supporters especially Zoltan on GallyNet-L happened in the [...]
Fri, Nov 17 2006

Elisa?s Post About Heather Whitestone

Deaf Bison Network I really like the post Elisa Abenchuchan wrote about Heather Whitestone. I believe it’s important to start knowing about getting aware of audism of deaf people against deaf people. I wish I could make comment on her blog so I decided to create post of this. Allow me to make statement of my experience. When I [...]
Thu, Nov 16 2006

New Revolution of Deaf Blogging (DeafRead)

Deaf Bison Network I am very proud of DeafRead.com. Without it, many people wouldn’t aware of my web site or getting more hits. It save my time for advertising, but we are thankful for human editors from DeafRead.com I MUST advertise this: DeafRead is now offering opportunity for any deaf people who do not know much about setting up [...]
Thu, Nov 16 2006

Captioning Exemptions

Deaf Bison Network I haven’t covered the issues of captioning exemptions and I’m not really expert in finding out information but I can start by digging information via other bloggers. So these links are worth to make research abotu why it’s happening right now. So How Much Does It Cost to Caption Anyway?Â Poor Churches Never Required to Caption? We Must [...]
Wed, Nov 15 2006

My Quick Statement and ?Are you Victim of DPS Assault??

Deaf Bison Network Quick Statement from Me: I am overwhelm with my school so I am limiting myself to run this blog but I decided to pick some daily dates that I will do posting. Anyway, I have essay in progress and it was for Moral Philosophy. I will post this essay when my teacher finish criticize the essay. [...]
Wed, Nov 15 2006

From Protesting to Normalcy

Deaf Bison Network Since the protest ended, the whole campus returned to normal, but there are some questions remained unanswered. I decided not to blog for a week because I don’t want to continue talking about Jane Fernandes and I. King Jordan. I wanted to heal myself from suffering the damages the administration had done to us. I [...]
Sat, Nov 04 2006

The Day We Found Out JK OUT.

Deaf Bison Network We were at the Field House when we received the news of JK’s termination so I had an opporunity to use my digital camera to use video on people’s reaction before my digital camera went die on me I’m sorry if the video looks too dark to you. (I wish there would be light [...]
Tue, Oct 31 2006

Pictures of JK Out Day (Part II)

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Tue, Oct 31 2006

Pictures of JK Out Day (Part I)

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Tue, Oct 31 2006

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JK IS OUT offically! WE WON!

Deaf Bison Network Got a email from deafbisonlive@gmail.com:———- Forwarded message ———- From: Office of Public Relations Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 17:32:39 -0500 Subject: Office of Public Relations - Gallaudet’s Board of Trustees votes to terminate Dr. Jane Fernandes’ appointment as president To: “public.relations@gallaudet.edu” [...]
Sun, Oct 29 2006

Did We Make A Difference Today?

Deaf Bison Network I had a great time with Aaron & my roommate, Marie today. We show up at the front gate @ 3pm and discovered that we would head to the Hyatt Hotel where the BOT is at so we went there to pay our respects. We listened to fine guest speakers such as Mayor Chris Corrigan, [...]
Sat, Oct 28 2006

LaToya Plummer?s Free Speech

Deaf Bison Network Here is LaToya Plummer’s Free Speech on CBS News with Katie Couric at: CLICK HERE!Good Job, LaToya! [...]
Fri, Oct 27 2006

Supporters from Denmark!

Deaf Bison Network [link] Inspiring video! Unity for Gallaudet!
Fri, Oct 27 2006

Conspiracy Theory: Tower Clock Burglary

Deaf Bison Network Something kept bothering me about the break-in burglary of Tower Clock computers for two weeks. I kept asking myself: Did one of students really stole the computers? Was it student? It is hard to believe that any student would do anything to get money for stealing Tower Clock computers, but willing to make history of [...]
Fri, Oct 27 2006

My Relationship with my Mom

Deaf Bison Network When I was little, I really don’t understand the whole world and I didn’t understand the realities of oppression. I was send to oral school at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis from around 1988 until I got expelled from dormitories, not school, in 1996 for my out of control temper tantrum. [...]
Thu, Oct 26 2006

Another Assembly Tonight Summary

Deaf Bison Network Marketplace @ 8pm Tonight:Mayor Chris Corrigan came on, started to intimidate Jordan and Patti’s behaviors earlier at the college hall today this afternoon. Corrigan also stated that he knows how exhausted we are and continuing fighting for...25 days now. SBG President Noah Beckman came on the floor, said he will give away CDs to us - the [...]
Thu, Oct 26 2006

Updated Media News

Deaf Bison Network “Officials Try To Open Gallaudet’s Brentwood Gate” “Gallaudet Protest Students Confronted With Construction Equipment” “Gallaudet Protest Faces Heavy Equipment” “Gallaudet razes ‘tent city’ at gate” [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

If You Protest, You need Protection?

Deaf Bison Network Ask your lawyers to obtain emergency injuctions against the university to prevent any representative of the university from approaching protesters without either i. Qualifications in ASL or ii. An interpreter present with them? It is up to the students to decide for themselves too, because they all are involved [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

The Assembly of FSSA and Students? Development Plans

Deaf Bison Network We supposed to be at Elstad Auditorium at 6:30pm, but we were told that we have to go to Marketplace instead because DPS won’t let us go in Elstad. Lot of people have shown up. What happened at 6:30 & 8:00pm was: -Ryan Commerson came out and explain about what happened with MSSD gate. -Carl Dupree, Jr [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Corrupted Adminstration

Deaf Bison Network That’s what the emotions are swirling around Gallaudet University and the deaf community globally after the morning’s incident. I cannot believe how the whole situation was handled this morning- they knew better. Absolutely NO EXCUSES! Since then, some of the student leaders have met with IKJ, JKF and Paul Kelly- so far they has been despicable [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Occurances at Gallaudet this morning

Deaf Bison Network As of now, there has been some confirmed injuries (with some injuries being that bad to a point where there were blood on the floor near mssd gates) from morning’s incident with rent-a-cops and DPS trying to break through the MSSD Gates with protestors being near it. It was done without a warning- any kind [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Please come to Elstad Auditorium Tonight.

Deaf Bison Network A source from Mishka Zena again: 6:30PM Meeting For All Gallaudet Community Every one of our Gallaudet Community (not just FSSA) is invited to an information meeting at 6:30 tonight in Elstad Auditorium. This is where to go to get the 411 on what is going on with this Unity movement. Please spread the word, especially to staff and [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

A Concern Voice From Gallaudet Teacher

Deaf Bison Network I found this source from Mishka Zena (great job, Mishka!) and decided to post this to share with you all too. ================================ 1:30 PM Urgent E-Mail From Gally ProfessoreOctober 25, 2006 1:30 PMDear Colleagues, Gallaudet Faculty Who Voted to Remove Dr. Fernandes from Her Post as Gallaudet?s Incoming President:I apologize now for what will be a [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

My Mother?s letter to Jordan Today.

Deaf Bison Network Dear President Jordan, From all accounts, it appears that things are way out of control at Gallaudet. As the parent of one of Gallaudet’s students, I am concerned about her safety and the status of her education. I can only imagine how disconcerting it is to be there with all the turmoil and disruption. [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

College Hall Lockdown Success!

Deaf Bison Network We had two days discussion about strategies of lockdown and we had talked about cons and pros. Ladies and Gentlemen, they have decided to lockdown College Hall. At first, I thought it was 4am plan, but instead, they decided to do it at midnight. I talked to few of my friends and they said that [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

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I finally got Jordan?s response!

Deaf Bison Network I hope everyone did see my letter to Jordan and Fernandes in previous entry.Ã‚Â To be honest with you all, I was very anger with them for choosing Fernandes to be our ninth president.Ã‚Â I DISAGREE with his choice, because I knew Fernandes didn’t do anything for Gallaudet and this community for several years.Ã‚Â I [...]
Tue, Oct 24 2006

Deaf Bison Network There is no UFG T-shirts for order online YET! I do not know where but I am still trying to ask around. There are only UFG sweatshirts that you can order from Riverside for FSSA. I apologize since I receive few demands for that kind of T-shirts.
Mon, Oct 23 2006

Deaf Bison Network There will be upcoming rally at midnight at SAC.
Mon, Oct 23 2006


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