Going Deaf

All about Interpreters
Going Deaf So this post will be about interpreters. I've had some interesting encounters recently that I would like to share.As some of you know, I recently was fitting fo rmy first hearing aid. I brought along my trusted friend and interpreter that goes to all of my appointments with medical. So we got there and got up to the receptionist. This poor woman *laughs*. She mus...
Language Audism Culture Fri, Sep 19 2008

I'm Loud?!
Going Deaf Sorry for the lack of posting lately. I have been busy with school and work life, but here is a sort of update and story.I tend to be very self concious when it comes to my voice. I can speak so people assume I can speechread everything. Not so. Additionally, if I talk in class, they assume I can hear them. I have an interpreter for 2 out of 3 of my classes, so I...
Higher Education Language Culture Tue, Sep 16 2008

Accessibility on the Internet
Going Deaf Hello all. Today marks the last day that chairman Bill Gates sits in the hot seat at Microsoft. Lots of journalists, enthusiasts, and writers have done extensive montages dedicated to BillyG, so I won't bore you with it all. So today being the day, I figured [link] would get in on the action as well. They have, and right up on the first screen is ...
Tech Fri, Jun 27 2008

My Lousy Signing Skills
Going Deaf In reference to a comment on this blog (note that it is a comment left on the blog and not the actually blog post.) If you need a transcript, let me know, but I think you can gather what I'm trying to say.
Language Culture Tue, Jun 24 2008

Where I Am
Going Deaf I've sat here for about a week wondering what to think and do over all of the mess with DeafRead, people getting ousted, leaving, attacking each other, etc. It's all very much to take and to be honest, in the end, it doesn't matter. At least, I thought it didn't.Then DeafVillage came into the picture and then things really got confusing for me. I guess maybe it's b...
Culture Sun, Jun 15 2008

Fed Up With Sorenson!
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Tech Thu, May 29 2008

Learning New Signs
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Language Thu, May 22 2008

Tips on Meeting Deaf-Blind
Going Deaf Hello again! I'm sorry, I know it has been a long time since i have written in my blog, but life happens sometimes!Last night I went the the Deaf Advisory Committee for the Illini Deaf and learned so much on the Deaf-Blind community. I wanted to let you all know what I learned so that maybe we can all pass this information on to the people who have yet to know.1. T...
Language Culture Tue, May 20 2008

Bad Relay Service
Going Deaf Today I woke up needing a haircut. Yes, needing. I was still in my sleep clothes, so I decided to just text the call to my favorite salon. Normally, I walk in and they see me on the spot, but I wanted to have other work done as well, so I thought I had better make the block of time for them. I called and the front desk and I exchanged the services I needed. She a...
Language Tech Mon, Feb 25 2008

The Long Goodbye
Going Deaf Hello! How are you all doing? I know it’s been a long time since I’ve vlogged. I’ve got something to explain to you. Tonight my husband came back from Chicago on the train. He asked me “Why is the house so dirty?! Didn’t you clean?!!” Well, you know the Yahoo Live! Chat? I’ve been in there for about 3 or 4 days now. I didn’t do anything else. I didn’t clean ...
Tech Culture Tue, Feb 19 2008

The Day DeafRead Went Dead
Going Deaf It all started with a harmless link. The editors sent a link to the Main Page informing everyone about a new video chat service by Yahoo that we should try and since they were on there, we could try it then. So of course I clicked. What I didn't' know was that I was going to be there for the next 7 hours having the time of my life! So many people joined into the c...
Media Language Tech Culture Sat, Feb 16 2008

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Media Language Tech Fri, Feb 15 2008

My 2 Cents On Captions/New Vlog Format
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Media Language Tech Culture Wed, Feb 13 2008

A Few Questions
Going Deaf Just a few questions for the community because I really need to know!
Media Language Tech Fri, Feb 08 2008

Take away the Muslim...Just Deaf
Going Deaf So I think the time has come that I stop talking about islam this and Muslim that. Deaf Read readers apparently don't want to hear about my endevors on completely translating on my own the entire Quran? Fine. Deaf first. i get it. Let's stay equal, after all we are all deaf. Are we? i go back to my first post, you read it right? oh you didn't? Ah, see that's ...
Culture Thu, Feb 07 2008

Muslim Sign Language?
Going Deaf Funny things have happened these past few days. Last week, I was browsing all over the internet for Deaf and Muslim resources to find some more information on a sign for "muslim" or "islam". I came across a few KSL (Kuwaiti Sign Language) resources, but nothing I wanted or needed at the time.Then I came across the website of the Global Deaf Muslim and I clicked on t...
Language Wed, Feb 06 2008

My First Deaf Event In Champaign-Urbana!
Going Deaf My first deaf event in Champaign-Urbana. I was so excitied while signing, so if I was unclear, sorry!
Language Culture Wed, Feb 06 2008

Captioned - Introduction/The Deaf Label
Going Deaf Here is the captioned version of the Deaf Label from my blog for those who need it. Enjoy!
Higher Education Language Education Tech Mon, Feb 04 2008

My thoughts on AGBell, the Coda Brothers, and Karen from...
Going Deaf My thoughts on AGBell, the Coda Brothers, and Karen from DeafRead.
Culture Sun, Feb 03 2008

What is the best texting phone?
Going Deaf I'm thinking about getting a new cell phone soon, but it has to be hearing aid compatible. I use a Windows Mobile device right now, which isn't compatible, and I don't have my hearing aids yet. It's got to have a keyboard for good texting! What is the best phone in your opinion?
Tech Tue, Jan 29 2008

Thank you for your Support
Going Deaf This vlog is a response to the nasty comments that have been left in "Your Deaf Muslim Sister".
Culture Mon, Jan 28 2008

My Husband Is Learning ASL!
Going Deaf My husband has decided to learn ASL, I'm soooo happy! I bought him a book tonight that comes with a dvd, and he can practice with me. I'm glad he wants to take the time to learn more about the language I prefer to express myself in.
Language Mon, Jan 28 2008

Going Deaf Goes To The Cinema
Going Deaf It was really a great day out today (above 40 degrees!), so my husband and I decided to go on a date. We wanted to see a movie since we had not been in a very long time. I don't go to the cinema often, not only because of my hearing, it's more like I have other things to do. So today was to be a special treat. I called ahead on my videophone to see if what I wante...
Media Tech Mon, Jan 28 2008

Censorship? You bet!
Going Deaf It took me a while to catch up on the week's news about censorship on DeafRead but I didn't think it was going to happen to me. Of course, it happen to happen to my most important post. Last night, when I made the Deaf Sister post, I wanted lots of people to comment, get the most exposure out there because i know and understand that not a lot of deaf, even hearing p...
Culture Sun, Jan 27 2008

Your Deaf Muslim Sister
Going Deaf Many people have asked me why I am Muslim and I've gotten some really rude comments from both hearing and deaf. If you have any questions at all regarding Muslims, please ask. I'll do my best to answer them. Please support your Deaf Muslim Sister!
Language Culture Sun, Jan 27 2008 · Moved from DeafRead Extra

Deaf, Muslim, and Darned Proud
Going Deaf I've been searching an awful lot on the internet today and yesterday and I can't seem to find a good sign for Muslim or Islam. The most interesting one I found was in Dutch Sign Language: [link] I'm leaning toward that sign, or the 2nd sign in my video blog (if you haven't checked it out, please do so).Please send me a vlog, let me know what your sign is for Muslim ...
Language Fri, Jan 25 2008

Re-reading History
Going Deaf Last night for my reading, I decided to go back into my list of deaf books and re-read "Train Go Sorry" by Leah Hager Cohen. I haven't picked this book up since I finished reading it for an assignment in high school. I'm 25 now. Ouch! So it was time to pick it up again. I don't think the first time I read it, I understood that in the beginning of the book, Leah w...
Art and Storytelling Culture Fri, Jan 25 2008

The Deaf Label
Going Deaf Labels and I have never really mixed. Growing up, I was never the "in" crowd, but I wasn't an outcast either. Now that I have been diagnosed with significant hearing loss, things have started to get more difficult, not easier. I grew up H/hearing but had many problems due to ear infections, which led to ear tubes, drainage, and scaring. I think this contributed lar...
Thu, Jan 24 2008

Pah! For PepsiCo!
Going Deaf Today, PepsiCo and Lay's Potato Chips announced that during the pre-game show on FOX sport of the Superbowl on February 3rd, they will air a 60-second advertisement entirely in ASL. There will be Open Caption for the ASL-Impaired.The ad will feature some deaf employees by the company, which makes me very proud. They didn't not hire actors to fill the places of worke...
Thu, Jan 24 2008