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Deaf Foodies Savor Tasting Tour in ASL submit by: Anna Mindess A dozen Deaf Foodies relish the tastes and history of Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto in a 3 hour tasting tour presented completely in ASL - with video Sun, Mar 31 2013 First Person Report: Widex M-Dex Hearing Aid Streamer Woes submit by: Dan Schwartz Atlanta software engineer and applied mathmatician Rippah Ultmuncher shows in his stinging blog entry that although he is having great success with his Widex Clear 440 hearing aids, the same cannot be said of his M-Dex combination remote control/Bluetooth streamer. Wed, Mar 27 2013 Hearing Aid Frequency Lowering: Not All Work Equally Well submit by: Dan Schwartz In her own words London flautist and blogress "Deafinitely Girly" explains in her own words how Phonak, Siemens and Unitron non-linear frequency compression destroys the harmonic structure of music~ Wed, Mar 20 2013 DON'T OVERLOOK BLACK DEAF FILM! SUPPORT THE SHATTERED MIND! submit by: Jade THE SHATTERED MIND is a 30-minute short film that explores a black deaf family's journey while their daughter struggles to overcome adversity, hearing loss, and brain trauma. 9 days left to reach goal. Thank you. Fri, Mar 15 2013 Mocked and appreciated ironically submit by: CoolPJR What five DVTVers did was made fun using my sign name ridiculously at me. I also received a mail from Wayne aka Wnoakley and I really appreciate his time to give in. Enjoy ironically at the end with a token of appreciation. Mon, Mar 04 2013 KISSFIST Magazine: Issue 11 submit by: Rosa Lee Timm KISSFIST 11th Issue is now released. Check it out and share with your family and friends! Mon, Feb 25 2013 Telehealth for Programming Hearing Aids and MAPping CI’s submit by: Dan Schwartz Telehealth is coming to the hearing care profession and it will be everywhere. This article will show how ReSound and Widex hearing aids are programmed remotely Tue, Feb 19 2013 Deaf Surf Camp submit by: Jen Chica Surf Adventures is proud to present their first surf camp for the Deaf and signing community in beautiful Costa Rica on May 19-26. If you would like more details please check us outwww.facebook.com/deafsurfadventures and follow us on twitter @deafsurfcamp Come join us for a week of surf lessons, zip lining, yoga, massage, sunset sails, and more! This is a co... Mon, Feb 18 2013 ASL: When Will I Get My Refund? (Captions & Audio) submit by: ASL Tax Tips Find out when you can reasonably expect to receive your federal tax refund. Sun, Feb 17 2013 ASL: How to Get 1040 Forms (Captions & Audio) submit by: ASL Tax Tips Find out the quickest way to get the various 1040 forms from IRS.gov. Sun, Feb 17 2013 ASL: Earned Income Tax Credit - EITC (Captions & Audio) submit by: ASL Tax Tips Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Sun, Feb 10 2013 ASL: Where Taxpayers With Disabilities Can Find Online Help... submit by: ASL Tax Tips Lex and Lucy, the Tax Time Canines, introduce taxpayers with disabilities to accessible products and services from the IRS. Visit http://www.irs.gov/uac/IRS.gov-Accessibility Sun, Feb 10 2013 BSL Activist submit by: Ezio Savva (used to be John Savva) Campaign issues for British Sign Language, review deaf sites, challenge hearing people to change attidude among to Deaf People re Human Rights and Discrimination. Thu, Feb 07 2013 Sean Forbes featured on MTV submit by: Mark Levin D-PAN Co-Founder and artist Sean Forbes' song "Def Deaf Girls" has been added into rotation by MTV. This is the first time a deaf artist has been featured on MTV. Mon, Feb 04 2013 ReSound Alera & Verso Wireless Streamed Audio Bass Boost submit by: Dan Schwartz On occasion we get very interesting reader comments; and one from Hank led to this description of the Streamer BassBoost for ReSound Verso & Alera hearing aids… Tue, Jan 29 2013 Georgia Pathway to Language and Literacy submit by: Sophie Edwards We are an online community of practice. There are 3 components that support professionals’ knowledge and skill building for language and literacy development of D/HH students: 1) Professional network that supports interactive discussions among professionals working with students who are D/HH; 2) Knowledge center that provides information to advance instructio... Tue, Jan 29 2013 Gallaudet community mourns mother and daughter killed in... submit by: Washington Post Friends, family members and faculty turned into a sea of pink and yellow — Mary Ann’s favorite colors — as they gathered at Gallaudet University in Northeast Washington. They fondly recalled Snyder-Gardner’s generous and nurturing spirit, with many students calling the Gallaudet math professor a “second mom.” And they mourned the loss of Mary Ann’s “ra... Mon, Jan 28 2013 Role Model Project, Sponsor Needed submit by: CoolPJR Hello all ! I am a motivational speaker and I am looking for a potential sponsor. Contact me if interested. Thank you for your time and consideration. Thu, Jan 24 2013 WFDYS Junior Camp 2013: Rome, Italy! submit by: Deaf Youth USA Exciting opportunity for Deaf youth ages 13-17 and 21-30: Junior Camp in Rome, Italy! Join the fun! Apply before February 5 Email if any questions, deafyouthusa@gmail.com Wed, Jan 23 2013 The Truth about Dawn Schriver submit by: G.Anderson Before you buy Dawn's story about being abused. Check court papers before you donate/believe. Tue, Jan 22 2013 Interview with "That Deaf Guy" creators Matt and Kay Daigle submit by: D-PAN Cartoon and comic strips are a part of our everyday life. We see them in the newspaper. We watch them on TV. They make us laugh, think, learn, and stir up our emotions. For the deaf community when we read this comic strip we are often reminded of things we experience most everyday. The comic I am referring to is ‘That Deaf Guy’, and is the brainchild of cartoonist... Wed, Jan 16 2013 Deaf Bocce League submit by: CoolPJR Greetings from South Florida ! While you are either a snowbird or want to get out of your older rocker, come and play this kind of league. It meets at the YMCA Boynton Beach (FL) in the back of the building where there are several courts outside to play bocce on every Thursday morning for a 15 week period (Nov - Feb or March). Come one Come all ! Wed, Jan 16 2013 London Marathon for NDCS submit by: Imogen Reid My friend is running the London Marathon for NDCS (The National Deaf Children's Society). Many of her family and friends are deaf and she really needs support! She needs to raise £2000 and would appreciate any donations, even £1 would help! http://www.justgiving.com/imogen-reid Thank you! Thu, Jan 10 2013 Why Write American Sign Language? submit by: ASLwrite Think about it -- why is ASL important to you, and what does being able to write mean to you? Feel free to respond and share! Thu, Jan 10 2013 Recognize Dr. Andrew Foster For His Contributions At The... submit by: David Bird Dr. Andrew Jackson Foster was an outstanding African-American individual whose accomplishments included being the first Black Deaf person to earn a bachelor's degree from Gallaudet University and establishing schools for the Deaf in Africa. In 1956, he established the first school for the Deaf in Ghana, which happened to be the first of its kind in Africa. In over ... Mon, Jan 07 2013 The impact of Dr. Andrew Foster submit by: Deaf Mr. Clean The impact of Dr. Andrew Foster Mon, Jan 07 2013 Free ASL Holiday Cards submit by: ASLwrite Looking for holiday cards that include American Sign Language? We have two cards that you can print out and mail today! Mon, Dec 24 2012 National Deaf People of Color Conference submit by: Laurene Simms This website is to inform about the upcoming National Deaf People of Color conference. We also have online registration. Sat, Dec 15 2012 The Importance of Recognizing American Sign Language as a... submit by: Deaf Mr. Clean Officially recognize American Sign Language as a community language and a language of instruction in schools. Sun, Dec 09 2012 HTC Rolls Out Windows Update For Hearing Aids submit by: Dan Schwartz HTC has rolled out an update to version 2.4.0 of its Hearing Aids app for the Windows Phone mobile platform. The app is a system tool to deliver higher in-call volume levels. Sat, Dec 08 2012 Don't wait for "Made for iPhone" hearing aids submit by: Dan Schwartz Several people who wear 5-6 year old hearing aids have written in asking if they should wait the 6-9 months for the "Made for iPhone" hearing aids to become available; and our answer is a strong NO, for at least five reasons… Wed, Dec 05 2012 PJ's in Public -- appropriate or not? submit by: Deaf Mr. Clean PJ's in Public -- appropriate or not? Mon, Dec 03 2012 For the Record NTD submit by: For the Record NTD Executive Director Betty Beekman & Actor Joey Caverly stop by to talk about the National Theatre of the Deaf. Mon, Dec 03 2012 National Theatre of the Deaf and the Ivoryton Playhouse submit by: NTD and the Ivoryton Playhouse The National Theatre of the Deaf takes a nostalgic journey back into time through the eyes of poet Dylan Thomas. Based on Dylan’s classic poem of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” this new adaptation has been expanded into a very special evening. Performed in both the beauty of American Sign Language and spoken word, it will prove to be “poetry for the eyes an... Mon, Dec 03 2012 Did Lydia Callis see SNL? submit by: passingthru Did Lydia Callis see SNL? Click and see what she said to Mayor Bloomberg! Sun, Nov 11 2012 Hearing Loss top Tips submit by: Chris Evans Atrium are experts in helping workers avoid developing hearing loss or giving them legal advice if their employer has failed to protect them. See Atrium's Hearing Loss Top Tips on prevention, protection and hearing loss regulations in the workplace. Tue, Oct 30 2012 Petition: Support Deaf Truck Drivers submit by: Ted Holcomb The law prohibits Deaf truck drivers from being awarded Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) because they are deaf. The law is unfair and discriminatory. Deaf truck drivers deserve the same opportunities, especially when you consider their driving record is as good as hearing drivers. First, go and sign the petition. Second, forward this link to your list and contacts. ... Tue, Oct 30 2012 New Sean Forbes Music Video submit by: Mark Levin Deaf rapper, Sean Forbes released a new music video with an inspirational message, "Don't Let Anything Hold You Back". Wed, Oct 24 2012 Jehovah's Witness - You have been.... submit by: CoolPJR Don't you think it is appropriate to contact me without my consent ? Someone who supplied my VP number is very insensitive and disrespectful. You guys need to change how to approach people like us. You are sure annoying. Unless we want your services. Wed, Oct 24 2012 Gallaudet Prez Jordan at UNCA on Tuesday submit by: Passingalong His coming speech is seems to be titled, "The Deaf Community at a Crossroads". Wed, Oct 24 2012 A Deaf Couple Realize a Restaurant Dream - NYTimes.com submit by: David Rosenbaum MY parents have owned restaurants in Hong Kong and San Francisco throughout my life. So it was reasonable that I dreamed of running my own someday. I wasn’t going to let the fact that I was born deaf deter me from realizing that dream. My route to becoming a restaurateur was circuitous. Owning any restaurant is risky. It’s even more treacherous in ... Mon, Oct 22 2012 Gallaudet's Chief Diversity Officer Signs Anti-Gay Petition submit by: Planet DeafQueer On November 6th Maryland voters will decide whether the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which was enacted by the Maryland legislature and grants lesbian and gay couples the equal right to marry, is upheld or rejected. While there are many that support overturning this important civil right legislation, one of the last people you would think would wish to do so is Ga... Tue, Oct 09 2012 ASL & Deaf Studies degree- what for ? submit by: CoolPJR Even thought I am deaf using ASL fluently. Why did I take them for ? It was an unique experience and a role player in helping students. Mon, Oct 08 2012 London Olympics 2012 and Inclusion submit by: Sveta The London Olympics impressed me with being inclusive for more participants and visitors. I was pleased to see the British signing choir and Evelyn Glennie, the deaf percussionist from Scotland, participating in the ceremonies as well as people with other disabilities. Mon, Oct 01 2012 London Paralympics 2012 submit by: Sveta After enjoying the recent Olympics on captioned TV broadcasted by NBC and admiring athletes and performers with disabilities, I got disappointed with Paralympics. Mon, Oct 01 2012 Air Travel Accessibility submit by: Sveta When taking long flights, it’s both exciting and frustrating. Exciting because you get to visit far away places and meet new people or see old friends/family members. Frustrating because you have to go through long security check lines, deal with delays, cancellations, and jet lag. Mon, Oct 01 2012 Deaf Equality and Accessibility Forum submit by: Dan McClintock The Deaf Equality and Accessibility Forum (D.E.A.F.) is a national virtual think tank where we collectively create dialogue and plans of action to address misconceptions and develop solutions of issues impacting the Deaf community. Its mission is totransform the nation’s understanding of Deaf people in society; empowers our community and culture as a whole; and prom... Fri, Sep 28 2012 Deaf Education Program at Kent State University submit by: Dru Kent State University's ASL program is nationally recognized and our Deaf Education degree can be obtained at either the Bachelor's or Master's level. KSU is located in Kent, Ohio. For more information, please contact Dru at droney1@kent.edu. Thanks! Fri, Sep 21 2012 Adaptive Season Passes for skiing/snowboarding
submit by: Lauren Deaf people qualify for an adaptive season pass at Vail ski resorts. Plan a ski/snowboard vacation and take advantage of cheap passes/tickets! Wed, Sep 19 2012 |
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