African Journal #20: The Passionate Worker
Tactile The World July 5, 2008   I have dreams. Everyone does. Mine is about traveling the globe; seeking adventure, uncovering mysteries, aiding the needy, and making a difference. It is a guarantee that I will leave my footprint in undiscovered countries until the day it leaves no more on earth. My path is often planned yet unknown, I make [...]
Language Education Tech Culture Tue, Jul 15 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

African Journal #17: The Straw that (almost) Broke the...
Tactile The World June 12, 2008   In most northern African countries, camels are used as tools in agriculture and the trade markets. Kings and peasants use camels alike, however, it costs a pretty penny to own one. Camels carry so much weight and trudge on for days without water or support from the shepherds. They bear the heat, the [...]
Language Education Culture Tue, Jul 15 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Oh Amy, Aidan, Ben, Ella and You!!!
Gary Brooks Show
Language Education Tech Culture Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Another Website on Deaf Characters in YA Literature
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Here is another website to find research on Deaf Characters. Stephanie Anne, a graduate of Humboldt State University's English/Language Arts Education program, created a Deaf Young Adult Literature page for one of her English classes. Her site reviews A Maiden's Grave, Feathers, Finding Abby, Graffix: The Listener, and Rally Caps. It's a bit humbling to see my researc...
Media Language Education Tech Culture Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deaf Anthology # 72: "Ugh!"
Deaf Anthology I ma terid fo rdnieag na actrilce ni eht npaepsewr taht agvreae daef psosen gertadaud form hgih soochl ta hte fturoh gdrae rdniaeg lveel, fi taht si ture, tehn I wlil dorp tou fo wmenarltey shocol rthear tahn wtsae teh nxet eghit yraes fo ym lfie fro ninthog.Fi uoy anc raed tihs, uoy porve tehm ala worng, taht daef rae mroe itenillengt tehn tehy thhuogt!Daef bineg vus...
Language Education Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Motion: Be Dumbledore's Phoenix Bird: Resurrect Ourselves...
PreciousASL I make a motion: START A FORMAL ORGANIZATION TO SERVE THE DEAF CHILDREN IN THEIR BILINGUAL EDUCATION.Purpose: To promote bilingualism in deaf children; to remove the misconception that oral-only approach enhances English mastery. To act as advocates for pro-option for the parents of deaf children; to present them with other alternatives/options to oral-only approach. ...
Media Language Education Tech Culture Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Blogs Preach to the Choir?
Mr. Sandman Yesterday, while relaxing and reading the Sunday paper, I read an interesting Op-Ed piece in the Los Angeles Times. “Who listens to blogging heads?” by John Sides and Eric Lawrence is an interesting read, and addresses an issue that's been bouncing around my head for some time now. While computer ownership has increased over the years, [...]
Media Language Education Tech Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Honk if you support the DBC
People of the Eye hi all yesterday i was really sad when i saw some of the stuff on Deafread and i composed a long response and then just saved it in word and went out and lived in the real world. it has been crazy-busy at my house this week but some of the stuff i glanced at hitting all [...]
Language Education Tech Culture Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

How screwed is our Deaf Community?
Deafeye After observing vlogs and blogs at DeafRead and other section in world wide web portal. I feel that I need to give all of you pointers on how screwed our usage of words or sign language. I will list words or expressions below and explain its meanings. pah -adjective (used as an exclamation of disgust or disbelief.) [Origin: 1585–95] deaf adj. deaf·er, deaf...
Language Education Culture Mon, Jul 14 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Pee at Deaf Oral school
submit by: LChaim2007 When I was pre school student at deaf oral school in 1969. I pee on my wet pant because I did not oral or sign at that time in front of teacher.
Language Art and Storytelling Education Sun, Jul 13 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

“Horizontal Violence” and the Deaf Community
Dr. DonG.'s Deafhood Discourses In this vlog, I explain the sociological concept of “Horizontal Violence” and how it applies to the Deaf Community.   Play Quicktime version
Language Education Culture Sun, Jul 13 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Amy Cohen Efron: Come Clean and "Signing" Community
Deaf Cinematic FilmBlog Click To Play I asked Amy Cohen Efron to come clean and I challenged her by using the term of the "Signing" community instead using the Deaf community. The transcript will come soon.
Language Education Tech Culture Sun, Jul 13 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

BERKE, DBCFacts, and AIM convos.
The Deaf Sherlock G'day everyone!Can I say SHOCKED? Ah yes, I can.When Berke ran something of a MAJOR FIRESTORM on her blog that involves DBC Facts and AIM convos : [link] , [link] , and [link] posted most of these links so that you'd get the idea of what Berke really means to talk about)I have sat OUTRAGED at my desk here. My first impression of DBC Facts is a very outrage of...
Language Audism Education Legal Culture Sun, Jul 13 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Revelation and Vision of the Future - Signing Community
Amy Cohen Efron Watch Amy's making a revelation and sharing her personal vision of the future - Signing Community. Play Quicktime version 5:46 minutes long
Language Education Culture Sun, Jul 13 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Interpreter Shortage Cancels Deaf Man's Plans
Jamie Berke (About.com) A deaf man in New Zealand has to put his plans to obtain a mechanics certificate on hold, because the college doesn't have interpreters for him. Part of the problem...
Language Education Legal Sun, Jul 13 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Transcript for my vlog.
Der Sankt Speaks... For everyone who did not understand my vlog “Open Vlog to DBC Leaders” because you aren't fluent in ASL, I truly apologize for not having this made much sooner. Just so you know, this is a rough translation of my ASL version. I tried to stay true to the nature of my vlog and portray [...]
Media Language Audism Education Tech Culture Sat, Jul 12 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

6th & Final Day At SEE Conference
I'm adopting a deaf child with Ushers, now wh Yesterday was a sad day. The conference has ended and now I am out on my own again. On our breaks and at lunch I had lunch with 2 ladies who will/and will be interpreting for my daughter at her school. They are both ASL interpreters and I learned so much from them. There are things with SEE that drive me batty and do no make sense to me. That's why in our house w...
Language Education Sat, Jul 12 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

New School for Deaf in Japan
Jamie Berke (About.com) In April 2008, Japan got a new school for the deaf thanks to the efforts of a deaf man who was upset by not being permitted to use sign language...
Language Education Fri, Jul 11 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Karina Chupina - A Look at Education and Employment...
i711.com : Deaf News This Week It is interesting to see the way German hard of hearing and deaf people reflect on their education...
Language Education Culture Fri, Jul 11 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

“What should you consider when considering a new City?”
Deaf411Online Blog [DEAF411] Researching and finding the right city to live is challenging and exciting at the same time! Collecting good information will help get a feeling if your life in the new city will be what you expect – and if the city can deliver on your expectations and needs. It makes it easier to reach a [...]
Media Education Tech Culture Fri, Jul 11 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

DBC Milwaukee 2008: Inside DBC Interviews
Jon Savage This 4th video clip is produced by my friend, Doonsky that he went to Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 27 to 30. Three interviewers are inspired and have comments for John Egbert, the founder of DBC and Core members. (ASL VLOG and no transcript at this time) Download: (6:45 minutes) Video hosted by videoserver.us Click [...]
Language Education Culture Fri, Jul 11 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Cancer Awareness -- IN ASL
gnarlydorkette I know I sort missed my chance when there were numerous walks across the nation to promote awareness and support for cures for breast cancer and whatnot. It is better to be late than never!Somebody a while ago at Gallaudet (I only could remember your last name--Nunn) mentioned that I should use my blog/vlog as a power to promote needed knowledge for the Deaf community...
Higher Education Education Culture Thu, Jul 10 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Interview with Stephen Weiner, Roslyn Rosen, and Alan...
NAD Conference [See post to watch Flash video] Transcript to come soon.
Higher Education Education Thu, Jul 10 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

RE: Wanted: Strong, Neutral Parent Organization: H & V
An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear In Jamie Berke's Post: Wanted: Strong, Neutral Parent Organization, she cites Hands & Voices: Fortunately, there IS one parent organization that comes right out and cites on their About Us page all the communication methods as being supported. This page states "We are parents of ASL signers, cued speech users.... parents of kids with cochlear implants or total c...
Language Education Tech Culture Thu, Jul 10 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Summer Reading Picks
DeafDC.com Note: These are just the books I've deemed worthy of mention in the last two weeks or so. I know there's more worth reading this summer on the beach, and I know you're itching to add your own pick. Comment away! The Waverley women in Sarah Addison Allen's debut novel, set in Bascombe, North [...]
Media Language Art and Storytelling Education Tech Thu, Jul 10 2008 hide this blog flag post bookmark post