Blogger Gang Hand Signs
DeafJoke.tv Via innovations Creators. Tags: blog, gang, hands, networking
Art and Storytelling Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

Hello, Deafread.
Rachel's Blog Hi - this is my first blog at deafread.com. I have been reading/watching b/vlogs for a while now. So, I decided to get one of my own! =) I'm not exactly sure what to say yet - but I hope to have some interesting blogs for you guys to read. I also like to read comments [...]
Higher Education Language Tech Culture Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

A Question of Statistics ?
At The Rim I'm a supporter of deaf village (My blog isn't there !), AND deaf.read, mainly because I approve of those who are prepared to challenge the status quo anyway. Why should anyone put up with a refusal to provide access from anyone ? There is no 'Right' of entitlement to do that. However, I was looking at the statistics of the DV site, in relation to claims from some ...
Language Tech Culture Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

HUMOUR: ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES PRIDE MONTH
All The Young Dudes Saturday, 21st June: In a world first, Sydney, Australia, played host to the world's Assistive Listening Devices Pride March. Different assistive listening devices from the world over, gathered in Sydney for a celebration of their ability to bring sound, to the neurologically devastated peoples of the world. Thousands of spectators lined Oxford Street, the tradi...
Tech Culture Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

Letter in Norwegian to parties involved in my case (to be...
Becoming Deaf in Norway 2007 Brevet er redigert for å tilpasse det til bloggen og fjerne navn og roller: “Var på Rikshospitalet for å ”mase” i dag. Har rykket frem 10 plasser siden april, er nå på nr. 49 i køen. Med den farten (siden april) blir jeg operert høsten 2009 en gang.... Har nå vært i helsekø i [...]
Tech Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

What Is The Music? (Dactyl Tetrameter [?] )
Abysmal Poet What is the music, O! ‘Tis just the melody,Instrument playing in perfect accordance?‘Tis a vibration so complex to follow?Searching intensely inside soul so deeply?Beating profoundly relaxing persona,Soothes in one’s mind? True sound and so audaciouslyVibrating its true intention with heartfeltechoes of treble and bass so entwined, yesthat is the music and that is th...
Art and Storytelling Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

DeafAdvice: Fiancé's financial blowout before wedding!
DeafAdvice Dear Aslan,My fiancé and I just got engaged last month. We are both Deaf. We have both been working really hard to save up money to start our life together. The other night, he came home with a new (well, used, but new for him) car! I couldn’t believe that he would spend so much money on something we didn't need! I already have a car that we have been planning to shar...
Culture Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Advice: Wife growing distant from family.
DeafAdvice Dear Aslan,I really like this blog idea! Maybe you can help me. My wife and I are deaf. we have been married for several years, if I say anymore than that she might find out who I am :). I have a situation, I love my wife very much, she is currently working many hours a week for a non-profit organization with hardly any income. I support her very much but I’m starting...
Culture Wed, Jun 25 2008 hide this blog

Texas Brings Random Contemplations on CLT Access
We Cue! As I write this, I am currently in what amounts to the middle of nowhere, central Texas, working as a volunteer at an archaeological field school, ready to sell a kingdom for a good hot biscuit, and surrounded by colonies of fire ants. I also have very limited internet, so y'all are very lucky to [...]
Language Education Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Deafened Bahrain Teenager
Jamie Berke (About.com) A deafened teenager in Bahrain has literally withdrawn from life after losing his hearing. Hearing aids were tried, and failed. A cochlear implant is the only solution, but the family...
Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Stitches Out!!
icedpinkchampagne Yay!! I got my stitches out today! It is one week and one day since my surgery. But... why didn't anybody tell me it would hurt?! OH MY GOSH. It just really hurt because the stitches were tight and Dr. Rubenstein had to get little scissors and fit them under the stitches and snip them off, and of course the stitches moved a bit when he cut them.There was a point where...
Language Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Verizon’s Hands Slapped
Ed's Telecom Alert All.. Not related to relay service, but to consumer's choices and access to proprietary data by telephone companies to get hold of previous subscribers who changed to a new provider. FCC Scolds Verizon I found the article intriguing cuz I can see the same thing happening in Internet-based relay service industry where VRS or IP providers ma...
Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

...and then...
SURROUND SOUND ...as soon as we left the bilateral panel, Abbie and I ran to the CI Forum in the exhibit hall. This was a bit different. Wayne Roorda was the moderator and he had six people on his panel. He had recipients from all brands and a parent of a child with a CI. They all told their stories briefly then they took turns answering questions from the audience. This was suppose...
Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

ASL Films Unveils New Look and Announces New Film in...
Sprint Relay Blogs and Vlogs ASL Films, widely known for its groundbreaking films of Forget Me Not and Wrong Game that brought a new light to Deaf cinema, unveils new look with its new logo and redesigned website consulted and created by Sweetwater Media.     “The new logo symbolizes ASL hand shape sign film, which represents ASL Films’ commitment to produce top-notch [...]
Media Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Sprint Relay Store Sales extended to July 11th
Sprint Relay Blogs and Vlogs Sprint Relay Store has extended the sales of the popular Blackberry pagers until July 11th due to high demands for the products. Visit www.sprintrelaystore.com to order your wireless device online or get more information. For technical support, go to www.sprintrelaystore.com.  
Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Do-Not-Call-Register
Ed's Telecom Alert All.. This bears worth repeating as I get emails and video calls every so often asking for the information on do-not-call registry. I saw this article and thought worth sharing with y'all. It contains a phone number for deaf/hoh. Easier to use Internet, though. Article mentions that just because one is on the do-not-call-list does n...
Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

HUMOUR: How Many Deaf Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb
All The Young Dudes There are so many variations of the “How Many.....” jokes. Recently, there was variation called “How Many Internet Group Members Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?” which appears at the end of this post. I present to you, a Deaf version of the joke, that I used to tell many years ago, when [...]
Tech Culture Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Musings of a Village Idiot (III)
At The Rim WorkI've led a chequered work life, my first real job was as an apprentice doing motor-control wiring. It was the best job I ever had, the factory I worked at was a family affair, I had Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a parent there, so my diminishing hearing was accepted and made allowance for, in as much as they spoke to my workmates instead of me, to 'make sure' he und...
Language Culture Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Surfer
That Deaf Cartoonist Wouldn't that be a groovy invention for a deaf surfer? The lifeguard could simply push a button to get the surfer's attention! Surf's up...'til next time—Matt
Art and Storytelling Tech Tue, Jun 24 2008 hide this blog

Doctors and the relay - Hung up? - Part 2
RSGeo-007 Those of you who were following my previous post can relax. As it turns out, I went in today (Monday morning June 23) after they opened and talked to the front desk person. She took one look at my paper and computer records and realized that she had neglected to call me to reschedule. Since the doctor was there, they were able to get me in for a checkup of my knees an...
Legal Mon, Jun 23 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Immmigrant to stay in UK because of CI?
The Deaf Sherlock G'day Everyone!When I speak about immigration issues, I need to say this: Every illegal immigrant ought to be punted right back to the end of the line of those seeking LEGAL immigration. Especially if they come in the country illegally or overstay on expired visas.But here is where it gets twisted: As reported on Deafness.about.com's feature article : (see the guardia...
Media Tech Legal Mon, Jun 23 2008 hide this blog

Access Denied
Bionic Ear This won't surprise you. We love technology, but technology also brings more problems. The internet makes it possible for us to chat online like everyone else, send e-mail, and so on. Online technology has encouraged many to create videos that...
Tech Mon, Jun 23 2008 hide this blog

George Carlin and Deaf Comedians on Edge
RLMDEAF The recent death of George Carlin, controvestial and thought-provoking "stand-up" comedian brought me much memories of deaf comedians on the edge. George Carlin was a hearing person himself anyway. The concept of stand-up comedy for past 50 years boldly challenged the definition of profanity, inapporiate language usage and crudeness. Numerous deaf comedians come t...
Higher Education Language Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Jun 23 2008 hide this blog

Confusing Identify? Deaf? deaf? Hard of Hearing?
Waving With My Deaf Hands Losing a true identify is a confusing reality without a key.Looking for a real key and using it to eliminate your inner identifyKnowing your identify by finding the right keyIdentify is the key to be found The lock of your hidden identify to be openedNo matter if you’re Deaf, deaf, deafening, or hard of hearingYou’re always a person Show a true identifyEach one is un...
Art and Storytelling Mon, Jun 23 2008 hide this blog

Now That's Over - Till We Meet Again in 2010
Utah Deaf Genealogical Association The family history conference went well despite new organization glitches.Success stories?Ron Sutcliffe found his Sutcliffes in Lancashire with assistance of a Deaf CSM mentor personally assigned to him. He's coming back for the spouses of his Sutcliffes.Alice Frick found her Swedish great grand uncle on the last day and sacrificed her banquet ticket to continue in th...
Culture Mon, Jun 23 2008 hide this blog