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A Boston Globe article: Researchers developing sign...
Here I am ... A Boston Globe article: Researchers developing sign language video dictionary. What do you think? [link]
Sun, May 25 2008 hide this blog

Hearing Signing Psychologist(s) should write the Deaf...
Here I am ... For Deaf psychologists Candance McCullough and Sharon Duchesneau. Again many Deaf/HH vloggers too.Do you think the hearing signing psychologist(s) should write the books about the Deaf Mental health? What do you think? In my opinion, I don't think it is a good idea because ........ here is my vlog concerning comment. Any comments if you already read his book(s). I...
Culture Thu, May 01 2008 hide this blog

A young hearing girl and I chatted thru her little...
Here I am ... ...... while we were on the plane on way here to Boston from Kentucky in 2004.   Won't throw out the note that she gave me. I won't forget the moments we had while we were on plane. I don't know her name but she is only 8 or 9 and has a curly hair.  www.deafread.com
Language Sun, Apr 20 2008 hide this blog

Clarification about myself and my perspective of CI
Here I am ... I want to clarify this to you all. Hope you have a good week!www.deafread.com
Tech Culture Mon, Apr 14 2008 hide this blog

Deafhood - Everyone is welcomed! Thanks Tayler!
Here I am ... Hearing aid users, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CI users, Deaf Oralists, Culturally Deaf, Coda, Koda, ASL Interpreters, Oral Interpreters, Deaf families, Deaf Oral Families, Deaf/HH of Hearing parents and many more = Deafhood. Thanks to Tayler to sacrifice his time to set the DeafRead.com and Deafvideo.tv.  Respect is a must.www.deafread.com
Language Tech Culture Sun, Apr 13 2008 hide this blog

The "Cold Case" show -- I am not satisfied.
Here I am ... Where are the Deaf teachers?Where is the certified interpreter?Hearing signing teacher interprets? Wrong!Hearing people are talking without signing while Deaf parents are in the same room with them!Cochlear Implant is an heavy issue for the Deaf Community. Put this CI issue on side and focus on something positive!This is my 2 1/2 cents! Smilewww.deafread.com
Media Audism Art and Storytelling Sun, Mar 30 2008 hide this blog

Experienced with the Deaf person who has CI
Here I am ... Currently working with the Deaf person who has CI offered to interpret for me and our instructor only if the certified interpreters are not available. He graduated from Gallaudet a year ago or two. He is a nice guy!www.deafread.com
Higher Education Language Tech Sun, Mar 23 2008 hide this blog

Marlee Matlin or Heather Whitestone? Which do you prefer?
Here I am ... For Tar and the rest of v/bloggers,I choose MM over Heather because she signs fluently. She also uses her voice but please respect her preference.  MM is a great role model to everyone including Deaf/HH children!   :)www.deafread.com
Media Thu, Mar 20 2008 hide this blog

For Deaf Yahoo chat room and V/bloggers --
Here I am ... High numbers of viewers for both: 1) The negative seeking behavior vlogger/blogger. 2) The upsetting vlogger/blogger.(Sorry but no offense). Best to ignore the obnoxious person who loves getting the high number of viewers -- to feel good about himself or herself.Keep yourself low if you are unhappy with some people who enjoy mocking you for some reasons in the Deaf Y...
Tech Culture Mon, Mar 17 2008 hide this blog

Embarrassment: The passenger door was left open for an hour...
Here I am ... ~~Embarrassment: The passenger door was left wide open while we were dining at the Chili's restaurant for an hour and half!www.deafread.com
Language Culture Sat, Mar 08 2008 hide this blog

Thanks MZ for clarify - Mom and his son/accuser at...
Here I am ... For MZ - Thanks for clarify thisIt is only a pre-trial -- . No jurors or anything else.   The son must say "guilty or not guilty" at the pre-trial while his lawyer is presented. That is it. The next court date will be given to the son for the trial. The interpreters were not available twice.  The interpreter was not available again (for the third time!)  - No choice b...
Language Legal Wed, Feb 20 2008 hide this blog

Mom interprets for her accused rapist. What about the...
Here I am ... Hello! Accused rapist's mother should have known better! If you were a victim -- would you allow this happen? Not! Shheeesh!!www.deafread.com
Legal Culture Tue, Feb 19 2008 hide this blog

A guy quotes "Jessie is DeafBlind and can't speak". Not ASL.
Here I am ... Why not use "ASL" instead "can't speak"? One of the guys in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show quotes "Jessie is DeafBlind and can't speak". I don't think he mentions "ASL". Did he? Thankswww.deafread.com
Media Audism Mon, Feb 18 2008 hide this blog

Watch the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Caught the...
Here I am ... Watch the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Caught the DeafBlind Artist in that show. Who is Jessie? What is his last name? Anyone cares to share this with me? Thanks!www.deafread.com
Media Mon, Feb 18 2008 hide this blog

Bring your own pen and pad is your job
Here I am ... Please be sure to bring your own pen and pad with you. Cashiers don't understand you and even many hearing customers. Workers need to learn to be pleasent you and the rest -- no matter what. Many untrained and high turnovers always happen out there.www.deafread.com
Culture Mon, Feb 11 2008 hide this blog

AGB controls us? NOT! Let's Enjoy our precious Deaf time!
Here I am ... We CAN enjoy our precious Deaf time here. Good Riddance AGB!!www.deafread.com
Media Language Audism Tech Culture Sat, Feb 09 2008 hide this blog

Hearing people are illiterate too! Don't be discouraged!
Here I am ... The v/blogger mentioned about the specific person who mentions about the high percentage of Deaf who can't read and write. He is NOT a linguist!! Let him go otherwise our self esteem will be worsen. Let him go. Focus on your Positive areas and be bless that we have friends in DR! Hang in there! Don't forget many hearing people can't read and write out there. Wat...
Mon, Feb 04 2008 hide this blog

ASL "spoken" language is here!
Here I am ... LOL *no offense*www.deafread.com
Language Culture Sun, Feb 03 2008 hide this blog

Giants - Congrats! It is only a game but where is Bob's...
Here I am ... It is only a game ... no winning or losing. Where is Bob's House, the Pepsi commercial? Anyone cares to share this? :-(www.deafread.com
Media Sun, Feb 03 2008 hide this blog

My life went upside down when I first learned ASL at...
Here I am ... LOL Enjoy my vlog?www.deafread.com
Higher Education Language Mon, Jan 28 2008 hide this blog

Is Insulting/Bashing to the b/vloggers accepted in the...
Here I am ... Here is my 2 cents ... I strongly recommend the DeafRead moderators to set up the new guidelines -- no insulting or bashing out to the others. It is okay to disagree or agree but make comments nicely. Please reconsider this. It is hurtful to all of us here. It has to be stopped. Thanks. Have a good evening. Note: If anyone makes insults at anyone here will be remo...
Language Tech Culture Sun, Jan 27 2008 hide this blog

TTY or TDD?
Here I am ... Which do you prefer? TTY (Teletypewriter) or TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf)? Inputs and Pros or Cons are welcomed.www.deafread.com
Tech Culture Wed, Jan 23 2008 hide this blog

Kathy, a long time hard of hearing friend and classmate of...
Here I am ... Kathy and I grew up oral in our same school. After we graduated from the high school, we drifted apart. She stayed home and worked in her home area while I went away to college in DC. Today Kathy still doesn't sign and has a few hearing friends of her own. We've kept in touch ever since. I respect Kathy and her life as an hard of hearing woman. www.deafread.com
Culture Tue, Jan 22 2008 hide this blog

Deficit Thinking --- Action: Making a great gift!
Here I am ... Enjoy! Happy Holidays! DianePardon my poor ASL fingerspelling :)www.deafread.com
Thu, Dec 20 2007 hide this blog

Getting an ASL interpreter for our family during the...
Here I am ... My big hearing family and I agree to hire the interpreter for the Christmas gathering party this Saturday. Last year It went very well! This year is my second time so far. Hope you will do the same here. It is worthwhile. Happy Holidays.www.deafread.com
Language Culture Wed, Dec 19 2007 hide this blog

Acupuncture for me as a young Deaf girl in the early 70's.
Here I am ... What an unhappy experience. My parents took me to see the Chinese doctor for acupuncture in the dry cold Fall/Winter of the early 70's--- Every Thursday for a few months. I had no fun going there. We went there by the train to meet my father at the office. I had to pretend I become hearing to stay away from the prickly needles! The last day of my acupuncture appoi...
Audism Art and Storytelling Sat, Dec 01 2007 hide this blog

www.Deafs.com?
Here I am ... Any inputs about the Deafs.com? I am not sure about that website because it will cost us to pay to email someone.www.deafread.com
Tech Culture Sun, Oct 28 2007 hide this blog

A Deaf Oral Program - I remember a sweet innocent girl.
Here I am ... 4 years in Deaf Oral program - My last year of the school had gotten worse. Mrs. Burke was not a good teacher to many of us. Especially she often mocked the sweet skinny girl - Corinna (sp) with a bright orange hair. I felt bad for the girl. I hope her well in her new life in Floridawww.deafread.com
Language Audism Education Sun, Oct 28 2007 hide this blog

"I love you" handshape sculpture at the Home Goods store
Here I am ... Enjoyed shopping at Home Goods -- saw "I love you" handshape sculpture and others (For Geo Seek -pls watch at the end) lolwww.deafread.com
Language Mon, Oct 22 2007 hide this blog

Comparing to the Deaf Artists is worthless and unhealthy
Here I am ... It is the best to keep yourself busy and stay healthy. Jealous and Comparing with others is worthless.www.deafread.com
Art and Storytelling Culture Tue, Oct 16 2007 hide this blog

Been to the Deaf school or Deaf mainstreamed program? Nope!
Here I am ... Regarding to MKraj's experience as a Deaf Oralist -My life would be different if I had gone to the Deaf school or Deaf Mainstreamed Program. Never too late - I am glad I had gone to Gallaudet when I was only 19.www.deafread.com
Language Education Fri, Oct 12 2007 hide this blog

10th Anniversary of In Honor of Marie Philip event
Here I am ... Deaf gathering, activities, and refreshments. The Late Marie Philip, a well known Deaf woman who studied Bi-Bi. The event was held at the Learning Center for the Deaf, MA on October 6th, 2007. Marie is greatly missed by her wonderful Deaf family and the Deaf Community.www.deafread.com
Sun, Oct 07 2007 hide this blog

I am upsetted by Richard's comment about ASL and so on
Here I am ... Richard ~(I don't want to offend you but I have to tell you this) Your cognitive thinking is extremely distorted. You watch ASL Vloggers and you mention that ASL is to be blamed? You depend on ASL in your own daily life. You work with various of consumers. You go way over the line a big time. You insult ASL-ers, KG (Kappa Gamma), and so on. Apparently, you surely...
Language Audism Thu, Oct 04 2007 hide this blog

Smoke/Fire Alarm-As a Deaf teen, I slept thru the night at...
Here I am ... As a Deaf young oralist- many years ago, my family did not wake me in middle of the night when the alarm went off. I asked one of my sisters why didn't they wake me. She said it is only a false alarm due to the dying batteries and they didn't want to wake me up. I was not too happy about this. Sigh ... The reason is why I brought this up because I recently read the...
Art and Storytelling Tech Fri, Sep 28 2007 hide this blog

Pizza or Diamond shaped in ASL signing - A funny story.
Here I am ... Caution: Vulgar LanguageMy co worker Jane asked me what's the sign for pizza. She guessed it wrong. I warned her it is not pizza but it's a female's private area. She gulped with a red lobster face! A few months later - again Jane asked me what's the sign for Pizza. With my smiling face, I replied back to her a diamond shaped in my signing . She immediately knew it...
Language Art and Storytelling Thu, Sep 27 2007 hide this blog

For Doug Bahl and his family
Here I am ... To Doug Bahl and his family, I am so sorry for the terrible incident. Hope all go well for you and your family. The Deaf Community and I are rooting for you. Hang in there and Be Strong.www.deafread.com
Legal Wed, Sep 19 2007 hide this blog

"Excuse me" For Deaf and Hearing -
Here I am ... Like to hear from you on "excuse me" when approach the hearing people.www.deafread.com
Language Mon, Aug 27 2007 hide this blog

Re: Farting Behavior (Deaf and Hearing) Embarrassing but...
Here I am ... A funny experience but embarrassing! Two of us Deaf went to the D'Angelos for our lunch. We ordered our meals then we sat down at the table. My friend who has some hearing sat across from me. She decided to let the "air" out but suddenly the very loud noise came out unexpectedly. I got confused by her looks and asked her what's wrong. My friend laughed nervously. [...]
Art and Storytelling Mon, Aug 27 2007 hide this blog

Evolution of Hearing Aid however ASL is still existed!!
Here I am ... Evolution of Hearing Aid however American Sign Language is still existed!! ASL is forever!www.deafread.com
Language Audism Tech Mon, Aug 20 2007 hide this blog

For Deafread members, Where is Lois, the Deaf elderly...
Here I am ... I realized Lois who is the Deaf elderly v/blogger hasn't been around in the DeafRead.com lately. Where is she? I hope Lois is doing okay. I miss seeing her unique shows. In my opinion, Lois is the oldest Deaf v/blogger of all.www.deafread.com
Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Aug 18 2007 hide this blog

Can CI (Cochlear implant) stop the Tinnitus?
Here I am ... Any suggestion? Is it true? Like to hear from the viewers. Tinnitus is no fun. Dizzy is also no fun either.www.deafread.com
Tech Sun, Aug 12 2007 hide this blog

Free laundry for us at Memorial Hall - Gallaudet NWC
Here I am ... At NWC, My friend and I had cheated this for a year! A free laundry for us! The laundry basement was very quiet. The flat slot machine was easily tampered too. We used the clear scot tape to pull the quarters back to us. It was a pretty tricky but we did it without any problems! We finally stopped as we entered Gallaudet Main campus because there were many students [...]
Sun, Aug 12 2007 hide this blog

Where do the whistling sound come from? Bird whistling or...
Here I am ... In the Library at my hearing high school, my sister's friend kept asking me where the whistling sound comes from. I had to lie and gave her a terribly hard time. It was my hearing aid that whistled. It was covered by my thick hair due to my embarrassment. I wanted to fit into the group of hearing friends. -- My earmold was terribly bad and it got my ear [...]
Education Tech Sun, Aug 12 2007 hide this blog

Some Deaf VP (videophone) call late night!
Here I am ... Usually after 9 pm everynite-- I like to spend my quiet time at home - Surfing the internet, Tv-ing, and my bedtime. I need to be respected by the VP callers. Only if it is a serious emergency such as a death or serious illness of the family, a car accident and so on. That is fine with me. Anyone experienced this situation?www.deafread.com
Sat, Aug 11 2007 hide this blog

2 Parallels of Hearing child and Deaf child
Here I am ... For Commonsense of the Deaf child. (on MZ's blog - Demonstration .... )www.deafread.com
Language Audism Education Culture Sun, Jul 29 2007 hide this blog

In my Opinion, PSE is not a such thing.
Here I am ... During my '84 NWC of Gallaudet, As a new Deaf signer, I was pretty baffled by one of my friends who grew up in a small Deaf school. She told me she signs PSE which I had never heard. (I learned that later on). The Total communication (speech training, PSE, English, etc) was used in her school. Thru my childhood years, I had seen that words - "American Sign Language" [...]
Higher Education Language Audism Education Fri, Jul 27 2007 hide this blog

For Deaf/HH viewers *Wriggling fingers* Who are they?
Here I am ... *Wriggling Fingers* Who are they? Everyone is unique!www.deafread.com
Culture Fri, Jul 27 2007 hide this blog

SSI + Volunteering a job = Perfect for Resume!
Here I am ... Collect SSI bec Can't find a job? Why Not volunteering! Less Guilty and perfect for your resume! It helps!www.deafread.com
Education Culture Sun, Jul 15 2007 hide this blog

What is the sign for objective (goal)?
Here I am ... Share my story about my Gallaudet hearing professor who signs SEE/PSE. Today I occassionally watch Bob's vlogs -- Deja vu! No offense but I thought it is funny anyway.www.deafread.com
Higher Education Language Art and Storytelling Sun, Jul 15 2007 hide this blog

For Ruth - ASL Expo 2007
Here I am ... I agree with Ruthie in 110%. Cochlear Implants advertisement definitely triggers some of us. We had been oppressed by the teachers and parents who forced us to talk, wear hearing aid(s) and so on. I am sure some of us want to spend our time in the Deaf social events. CI advertisment should be at the Deaf/HH Health Fair or workshop. ASL is a true language for all [...]
Language Audism Education Tech Wed, Jul 11 2007 hide this blog