“Silent Odyssey, Journey Into the Deaf World” Trailer
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers May I promote to you this touching film about Filipino Deaf, their history and their current issues of discrimination and oppression? The movie was produced and directed by Mirana Medina, a famous Filipino film editor.
Media Culture Fri, Aug 29 2008 · 21 minutes ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Speaking Out - By Rodney Adams BA, DipEd, MstSpecEd
The Rebuttal Auslan translation  Click here. Recent Australian figures show that 25% of science teachers do not have a science qualification and about one quarter of maths teachers do not have a major in maths. I am sure that the statistics of teachers of the deaf with no expertise in Sign Languages would be far higher. Not [...]
Culture Education Fri, Aug 29 2008 · 23 minutes ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deaf Days 2008
submit by: Contact Deaf Days 2008 Big Deaf Events in Slovakia.
Language Culture Thu, Aug 28 2008 · 12 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Did you go to Deaf school or Mainstream school or both?
Rita's expressive vlog Hello all...  I wonder, when you were growing up, did u go to mainstream public school or deaf school or both?  please leave a comment...  I grew up in mainstream public school, i went to Prescott Elementary school with other deaf kids and had very good program for the deaf, from preschool up to 6th grade then [...]
Culture Education Thu, Aug 28 2008 · 13 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Hearing Woman Lauds Deaf DNC Volunteers
The Deaf Perspective This wonderful woman came up to us and gave this powerful and impassioned speech with absolutely no coaching from us! AND IT IS DIRECTED TO ALL OF YOU ACROSS AMERICA!!!
Education Legal Culture Thu, Aug 28 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deaf Power
Oh I See.. Deaf Power (a probable cause). More positive than negative. Nowadays we're more language based - ASL or Bilingual.
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Interpreting: All Work and No Play?
Jamie Berke (About.com) At my work picnic, I asked an interpreter what was important for new interpreters to know. She immediately replied, "Socialize in the deaf community. Don't just come to work and...
Language Culture Wed, Aug 27 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Spotted Online
Say What? Surfing the Internet, some gems to share — please click to read full articles on each: Deaf horse teaches children about disabilities - Cali, a deaf wild mustang that was adopted, responds to commands through hand signals and rope movements.  Young boy saves deaf sister from house fire -  In Kansas, a fire broke out in [...]
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How do I feel about this DVTV
submit by: LChaim2007 This is for our benefit and education. I just expressed my true feeling about this DVTV and applause Tayler Mayer for founding DeafVideo.TV for our needs!
Media Language Culture Education Tech Wed, Aug 27 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Me and my ideas
CD's Ear Blog Oh wow. Almost the entire summer has gone by, and not a single post from me. Whoops! Have been keeping myself busy, working, traveling, volunteering at the Humane Society a few Sundays, and even adopting a dog!Anyway, about this idea of mine. I don't know, maybe I'm just crazy or something. I'm sitting here at work, IMing with a friend of mine on MSN messenger on my S...
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More Deaf people given chance for work
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers To Nonito Visagar, Rona May Delos Reyes, Ma. Teresa Vicente, Rumijae Bubon, Emmanuel Cruz and of course to Renato Moran, I pray that you would be more faithful to your work. Love your work. It’s hard to find a job especially for the deaf. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you. Do your best!
Language Culture Wed, Aug 27 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

In the News...
Deaf Bilingual Coalition The Deaf Bilingual Coalition was featured in the August 2008 issue of Deaf Life. The Deaf Cover Story included...
Media Language Audism Culture Education Wed, Aug 27 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Windy City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Summary: Interviewed with Vicki Kirkpatrick, co-president of WCRAD (Windy City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf), www.wcrad.org and wcrad.org/rad2009.htm
Culture Wed, Aug 27 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Ask The Deaf - Sounds Vs Images
Teej42 Question: If you have always been deaf, what is your experience like with words? I mean, when you think a sentence does it run through your head as “sounded out” words, or is it more the concept of the symbol? This is difficult to describe. It is like the “is the yellow you see, [...]
Language Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Ask the Deaf - Introduction
Teej42 It is natural to be curious. To be able to learn more on the difference between people, I find it to be encouraging, as this kind of knowledge would help expand our minds toward new things that we may never experience in our life. Someone on a geek forum (arstechnica.com) took the step to ask me some [...]
Language Art and Storytelling Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Textwalking, Textdriving, textwhatever...
RSGeo-007 Sherlock Steve has had some pretty good points when talking about texting while driving. The recent Washington Post article, Textwalkers: Do They Need A Heads-Up? talks about things like this including textwalking. There's even mention of laws being passed related to texting.Folks, put down your pager and walk normally. You really do not want to be in NYC or other cit...
Tech Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Rachel and the Italian Asshole
An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear I'm on Luca's archaic work computer because my internet has been down for six days. FRUSTRATED! I have so much to say and five minutes until some pop-up on his computer erases what I've written. Typing my ass off, right now.I miss Rachel. The Italian guy was a first class Asshole. He called Friday night to try to get together, but we were in Siena, Pienza and Montalci...
Language Tech Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A Close Call
Blue Jeans Guy Hi...I want to tell you about a miracle I had when I was about to drown at young age at a public swimming pool. First, I will be typing the details in this post this time instead of the optional subtitling. This will cover pretty much what I said in the video. I want to see how this turns out.Alright, this has to do with a vlog at YouTube I just watched...it was fr...
Art and Storytelling Education Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

News Online: UFC Fighter gets hero's send-off
submit by: Anthony UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - In 12 days Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighter Matt Hamill, of Utica, will be involved in his biggest match of his career. But Monday night, before full preparations could set in, Hamill had a hero's send-off out of Utica.
Media Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deaf Tennessean Expo
submit by: Paul Robertson Hello for everyone! On behalf of Tennessee Association of the Deaf, We are proud to host our second Deaf Tennessean Expo on September 27 2008 in Knoxville, TN. Please check our Deaf Tennessean Expo web site for more information. Anyone are welcome to attend our event! Free Admission!
Language Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

An Interview with Deaf Gay Model Martin Ritchie
Deaf Queer News Martin Ritchie, left, was initially rejected by Janice Dickinson because his tummy wasn’t too firm. But he returned, and is now a “new model” on season four. Deafinitely By Daniel A. Kusner Queer Texan Martin Ritchie hopes to impress Janice Dickinson. He’s got one advantage the other models don’t — he can’t hear her scream Rejection can’t stop Martin [...]
Media Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Introduction to Deafhood: What is Deafhood?
Dr. DonG.'s Deafhood Discourses In this continuation of my Introduction to Deafhood series, I explain what Deafhood is in terms of what it is not as well as what it is.         Play Quicktime version
Language Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

First Night of DNC 2008 Through Deaf Eyes
The Deaf Perspective Tonight we had the first series of speeches celebrating the Democratic Party and Barack Obama’s upcoming nomination. I was lucky enough to work inside the Pepsi Center, on the second floor! I could see a lot of what was going on and I had an interpreter with me so she interpreted all of the speeches. WOW! Let me give you my observations… The first comparison in m...
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DNC 2008: A Glimpse Inside the Pepsi Center Arena
The Deaf Perspective VIDEO:You can see just how many people are part of this and you can see what one of the media stations' set-up looks like in the hallway.Here's some numbers from DNC 2008:15,000 MEDIA PERSONNEL10,000 VOLUNTEERS35,000 ATTENDEES10 from Gallaudet University$16,000,000 projected positive impact on Denver economyIf you happen to know any deaf delegates or anybody else who ...
Media Culture Tue, Aug 26 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deaf Horse Used as a Model
Deaf Animal Row A wonderful article on how Cali, the deaf horse, have contributed to the understanding of disabilities and how they can function equally if allowed and given the opportunity. The emphasis is on the abilities of each individual as everyone has their own limits. Even hearnig animals and people have limits and we are not quick to call them as someone with disabilites. At...
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