Oh I See..

Deaf Driver's Ed
Oh I See.. Some funnies for a change. Story of being stuck in traffic gridlock and busted by cop at airport to drop my Deaf friend off for DBC conference last Thurs. Bonus video: Who's speeding? (Please fasten your seat belts)
Language Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Jun 28 2008 hide this blog

DBC don’t need walls!
Oh I See.. Why is AGB organization still intent on building walls? Recent reports from a blog, AGBell.info has informed their readers that the Deaf Bilingual Coalition has learned from the Hyatt sales manager that they were compelled by the AGB conference organizers to "close off the inside walkway" that will block access from each other. Seriously, one has to wonder why do they...
Language Audism Legal Culture Thu, Jun 26 2008 hide this blog

You're crazy
Oh I See.. My response to Deaf Village's requirement to add CC in vlogs.Intended to create apathy toward ASL or drive ASL vloggers away? No thanks. Once again folks, your choice is optimal.
Language Audism Tech Culture Sun, Jun 15 2008 hide this blog

The Color Test
Oh I See.. Do Deaf people have a colorful mind or rely on visual cues?Can you guess which 3 colors I'm thinking?This is an experiment of how schemata - "mental file folders"works. Whenever we need information, we review data fromour schemata, decide, and respond accordingly.How we interpret our immediate observations is basedupon our previous learned experiences.When it comes to...
Sun, Jun 15 2008 hide this blog

Double Oppressed?
Oh I See.. Can oppression cause deaf members of a certain group to seek and select alternate communities?Click here for video.Image from Crossing the T
Audism Culture Fri, Jun 13 2008 hide this blog

Natural Device
Oh I See.. ASL, a device of the hands, hands signing, technology free, a natural language of,sign language. ASL is an organic art form.
Language Art and Storytelling Wed, Jun 11 2008 hide this blog

AVT = "Seal Training" (Rehabilitation)
Oh I See.. Reward the Deaf child's academic progress rather than the child's auditory-speech progress. Language development for Deaf children via ASL remains a priority today!
Wed, Jun 04 2008 hide this blog

My best friend
Oh I See.. One of the empowering essentials for any Deaf students or adults and a long time friend. BTW, school's out!
Language Education Sun, Jun 01 2008 hide this blog

Identity and Conformity
Oh I See..
Culture Thu, May 22 2008 hide this blog

Societal attitudes toward the disabled?
Oh I See.. This story came from "Living in The State of Stuck: How Assistive Technology Impacts The Lives of People with Disabilities" book by Marcia J. Scherer (4th ed., 2005). This excerpt came from a 1992 article in the New York Times that according to Scherer: "shows the public's apparent lack of sympathy for an individual with a disability who was innocently injured in an a...
Audism Culture Sat, May 17 2008 hide this blog

"The Flower and weeds"
Oh I See.. ASL hands story.
Language Art and Storytelling Mon, May 12 2008 hide this blog

Meeting local vloggers!
Oh I See.. A nice lunch 'n greet with local vloggers today.
Culture Tue, May 06 2008 hide this blog

Don't backwards "V" to me!
Oh I See.. A little sign humor for a change. Explaining to store clerk to sign right way to me. Numbers 2 and 3.
Culture Thu, May 01 2008 hide this blog

My Deaf-Blind cultural encounter
Oh I See.. "Deaf ahead.. Deaf-Blind behind!" That recent strong statement was from a Deaf-Blind person whom I've met at an event last Feb. The reason I went was part of my cultural encounter assignment. There was a list of potential group encounters and I chose to visit a Deaf-Blind event hosted by Northern California Association for the Deaf-Blind (NCADB). I learned a lot from ...
Culture Sat, Apr 26 2008 hide this blog

The power of being bi-lingual
Oh I See.. Simply put, a Deaf child can learn English best through ASL. (Partly subtitled).
Language Education Culture Wed, Apr 23 2008 hide this blog

Profoundly Deaf need ASL not C.I.
Oh I See.. A beautiful mid-day after working part-time hours this morning, I've decided to vlog outside, and share my observations and thoughts as a former hard-of-hearing hearing-aid user from deaf parents. I conclude that the best treatment for profoundly deaf children is ASL. Language rather than technology makes sense for them as it does for me. Quantification of hearin...
Language Tech Culture Fri, Apr 11 2008 hide this blog

The psychology of hearing parents for C.I.
Oh I See.. Sharing some expectations of hearing parents for deaf infant before C.I. surgery as told by a seasoned MFT counselor during panel presentation at university. Most parents do not want ASL training for their infant before implantation. They only want "magic" and immediate results. Magic is deceptive and illogical. ASL is not. Parents often do not realize the magic of li...
Language Tech Sat, Apr 05 2008 hide this blog

The Deaf Poles
Oh I See.. A musing: Whether we are acquired Deaf (become) or congenital Deaf (born) and despite our differences and processes, what do we understand? The bottom line is.. we are all Deaf. Come together.
Culture Thu, Apr 03 2008 hide this blog

Native Americans and Deaf, an analogy
Oh I See.. A parallel of socio-cultural beliefs from Pre-Europeans Indians (the Indigenous peoples of the Americas) and Deaf people. Native Americans recognize themselves as “the People.” Deaf people take pride in their own collective identity and self-regulation as Deaf people. Native Americans adapt to a worldview perspective of themselves and their surroundings through obse...
Culture Thu, Mar 27 2008 hide this blog

C.I. is automatic!
Oh I See.. C.I. is automatic choice for many hearing parents. ASL never stood a chance! Sharing my gripes from one class.
Language Education Tech Culture Tue, Mar 11 2008 hide this blog

DeafRead is Deaf Culture
Oh I See.. What I've learned from my previous Deaf Culture class parallels with what I've read from DeafRead over the years.
Media Language Tech Culture Mon, Mar 10 2008 hide this blog

The right fit
Oh I See.. A reminder: Deaf Child fit parents, no. Parents fit Deaf child, yes. See the person. Access the Deaf soul within child.
Language Art and Storytelling Thu, Mar 06 2008 hide this blog

Seeing is believing
Oh I See.. Having to write a reflection paper based on an article on invisible versus visible disabilities for my medical aspects of disability counseling class some weeks before, I did a little social experiment when the packed bus stopped at the school for the blind. I was asked to move my seat away from disabled and elders seating section. People tend to conform to logic of "...
Culture Fri, Feb 29 2008 hide this blog

Deaf soul.. communicates!
Oh I See.. Sharing my experience working with multicultural students in college and witnessing the power of ASL.Deaf soul.. communicates! Pah with ASL, no matter where from.
Language Culture Fri, Feb 29 2008 hide this blog

"I Love Jews"
Oh I See.. The number one video today at youtube, "I Love You (Happy Valentine's Day)" A comedy piece of a young couple about to “do it” on the special holiday. The actress is a hearing girl was acting deaf by signing and using a "deaf voice." The girl told the guy, "I love you" but the guy struggled with reflecting that statement back to her. So, he came up with "I love Jews" v...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Thu, Feb 14 2008 hide this blog

Who to watch and learn ASL?
Oh I See.. ASL students need ASL teacher's approval to watch certain vloggers to learn correct ASL usage, IMO. Avoid learning incorrect signing or reliance on subtitles.
Media Higher Education Language Tech Thu, Feb 14 2008 hide this blog

Wish You Were Here 3
Oh I See.. My DeafRead Conf Video Diary 3 - Sat, Feb 2, 2008 (Final entry).This is where I'm gonna refer you to visit here for LaRonda's vlogs of the Banquet/Awards part.Photo: Me and Carl Schroeder (Kalalau's Korner) (finally meeting each other since our Gally days)Photo: Me and Colleen (exhausted but pleased with our long conference weekend experiences)Thanks to the v/bloggers...
Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Feb 04 2008 hide this blog

Wish You Were Here 2
Oh I See.. My DeafRead Conf Video Diary 2 - Sat, Feb 2, 2008.
Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Feb 04 2008 hide this blog

Wish You Were Here
Oh I See.. My DeafRead Conf. Video Diary 1 - Fri, Feb 1, 2008
Culture Sun, Feb 03 2008 hide this blog

And the envelope please..
Oh I See.. I am honored to present the nominees for 2007 Best v/blog category this Saturday night. Best of luck to the nominees! Kim Ward"Living The Questions" from Washington state (Blogger) General topics of self and deafnessRoger Desmarais "Deaf Roger" from Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Vlogger) Comedy via storytellingJeannette Johnson "The Deaf Edge" from Michigan (Blogger, some...
Language Tech Culture Fri, Feb 01 2008 hide this blog

Once in Vegas, keep it in Vegas?
Oh I See.. Transcript:Hello, sometimes a group discussion can get heated, but do you think a person has the right to bring issues out of the group toward another person's employer or school (in spite)? I myself personally would never do that to anyone. I'll keep the discussion within the group. Keep it separate. What do you think?Ed: Slanderous comments will be deleted.
Wed, Jan 30 2008 hide this blog Moved from DeafRead Extra

Subtitled vlogs produce lazy ASL learners?
Oh I See.. ASL and English have different syntax. Monolingual people rely heavily on English and will be in a disadvantage of learning syntax of ASL if they read and think in English. Is the best education of ASL is through classes or social interaction with Deaf people rather than watching subtitled vlogs? Good for basic learning only? Or it reinforces just plain ignorance or l...
Language Tech Culture Mon, Jan 28 2008 hide this blog

Entertainment than Social Justice?
Oh I See.. DeafRead's more entertainment based than social justice? Is that a good thing? 50/50? What do you want from DeafRead?
Language Tech Culture Mon, Jan 28 2008 hide this blog

Advocate positive prototypes of a Deaf person
Oh I See.. Sharing a study on perception of attitudes toward disabled people I have used for my presentation in VR counseling grad class last year. My premise is that most people tend to consider a disabled person (i.e., Deaf) as a problem rather than a person affected by the system. Advocacy is required because of typical indirect assumptions from employers. Disabled people are...
Sat, Jan 26 2008 hide this blog

All aboard!?
Oh I See.. Ride the Deaf train! Which side of the caboose will you stand to enter? There are 2 steps to enter the car on either sides. Deaf(hood) or Deaf(ness)? Where do I stand? The front side, of course - the ASL engine car. ASL is the engine that leads the way for all people entering the DeafRead train - from either sides. Oh, I See.. vlog is nominated for "Best Concept/Idea....
Culture Wed, Jan 23 2008 hide this blog

Thank You
Oh I See.. Thank you for nominating: Oh, I See.. Vlog for "Best Concept/Idea!" for 2007 DeafRead Blog Awards. It have been quite a year for vlogging and your support is very much appreciated! Once again, thank you! It's time to vote. Go here. We live in society that is very visual heavy yet still discriminatory toward visual language. I ASL, therefore, I vlog. The concept behin...
Thu, Jan 17 2008 hide this blog

Gallaudet rugby 1981
Oh I See.. In 1981 when Gallaudet had no football team, a rugby team was revitalized by Paul Singleton (kneeling in center) and some people. My scrawny head is above him in center back row. Can you find John "ABC" Lestina?
Higher Education Mon, Jan 14 2008 hide this blog

IP for pizza? revisited
Oh I See.. 1st vlog: IP for pizza? (12/04/07).
Language Audism Education Tech Sun, Jan 06 2008 hide this blog

People of language - ASL
Oh I See.. Impromptu vlog response based from v/blog discussions from ASLPRIDE, Netripized, and People of the eye (ASLan or ASLian or Ameslan). This ongoing discussion merely SUGGEST shift of focus on us as people of abnormalities. As a member of linguistic minority, ASL determines my being. I see myself as a person of language model (linguistic) rather than person of medical m...
Language Culture Sat, Jan 05 2008 hide this blog

2008
Oh I See.. Update vlog wishing you a Happy New Year in 2008 and DR related stuff.
Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Dec 29 2007 hide this blog

Greener pasture
Oh I See.. An analogous story inspired by deficit thinking discussions. When a sheep sees a fence post, it thinks it sees a wall. The grass CAN be greener on the other side. Some sheep chose to see "walls." Join together for the common good.
Wed, Dec 19 2007 hide this blog

Oh I See, revisited
Oh I See.. Retro-video of first 3 months of "Oh, I See.." vlog. It's time to nominate favorite bloggers and vloggers from 2007! Go here for further instructions how to nominate v/bloggers for DeafRead 2007 Blog Awards. Good luck!And oh, keep me in mind, too. ;)
Art and Storytelling Culture Tue, Dec 11 2007 hide this blog

IP for pizza?
Oh I See.. A rude awakening for a Deaf TDD user ordering pizza.
Language Tech Tue, Dec 04 2007 hide this blog

Christmas Time (Is Here Again)
Oh I See.. It's Deaf Beatles time! Do some Deaf people dig The Beatles? Sure they do! To kick off the final month of the year, I have bunched together all Beatles videos I've done signing since 2006 onto one page for your viewing pleasure. From 1962 to 1970. What's your favorite?"Love Me Do" (1962) (from the archives, 1993) "I Saw her Standing There" (1963) (live w/ The Clockers...
Art and Storytelling Sun, Dec 02 2007 hide this blog

Change Machine
Oh I See.. An analogous vlog from my travels. Invest in language (ASL) rather than technology for Deaf people. Placing higher focus on technology can be deceptive and is not always accommodating. I put trust into language than technology.
Sat, Nov 24 2007 hide this blog

Video Video Video!
Oh I See.. Video diary: -hanging out at youtube/deafvideo.tv, -new video response option for v/bloggers, -different viewers for deafread and deafvideo.tv?, -using video for counseling coaching sessions, -challenges of transcribing signed video, -counseling is easy? HA!, and -traveling to Riverside for the holiday.
Language Education Tech Culture Fri, Nov 16 2007 hide this blog

See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me
Oh I See.. I want to bring up this exploratory dilemma of mine of how much physical contact (either holding hands, petting, patting or rubbing back, or hugging) with Deaf person (client) whos upset (crying) in the counseling session is reasonably allowed. Especially for a Deaf male counselor (either straight or gay) can show empathy without retaliation. Im assuming that into the...
Culture Mon, Nov 05 2007 hide this blog

Washoe, free at last!
Oh I See.. After watching Carl Schroeder's enlightening vlog, "Washoe, Parrots, and my Dogs" last night, I unexpectedly find myself with mixed feelings about the meaning of Washoe's life. Washoe, (a female chimpanzee who knew some commands or signs) may be free at last, but we still have many little Washoe's today. Who are they? Hearing babies with signs and Deaf children with C...
Language Thu, Nov 01 2007 hide this blog

Code of ethics issues for deaf professionals via vlogging...
Oh I See.. Code of ethics issues for deaf professionals via vlogging and counseling via videophone services? Pros and cons, please share. Thank you. References:Duchesneau, S. (2007, January 26). Does Videophone Counseling Work?. ASC on the Couch. Retrieved October 26, 2007, from ASC Vlog: Sharon Duchesneau answers a frequently asked question about videophone counseling for Deaf ...
Language Tech Fri, Oct 26 2007 hide this blog

Prejudice and Racism are learned cognitive errors -...
Oh I See.. Vlog response to Stephen Hardy's "Re: Theory: Hatred and Oppression is within our DNA."
Wed, Oct 17 2007 hide this blog