Support Hamill? Yes and No
Random Thoughts and Musings Many, many people have weighed in with their opinion on the controversy surrounding Matt Hamill's decision to have Eben Kostbar play him in Kostbar's movie, Hamill. However, there is one element that has yet to be blogged about that I'd like to touch upon.Hamill is a member of the Deaf community and does not deserve to be vilified for this decision. It is for this rea...
Media Culture Mon, May 12 2008 · 1 minutes ago hide this blog

Matt Hamill! We’re Getting Divorce!!!!
Gary Brooks Show
Media Culture Mon, May 12 2008 · 3 hours ago hide this blog

Italy ROCKS! NHS 2008...Here I Come!!!
An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Oh, oh, where to begin! I think my head may just explode. First of all, my guardian angels of Cochlear Italia decided that they would let me, as a courtesy, be a part of their exhibition at NHS 2008, but they told me I was not allowed to talk...hmmm. They said I could promote RALLY CAPS in Italian and English and speak to the physicians present, but I could not talk. ...
Media Mon, May 12 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog

Other News Highlights
NAD Advocacy “CaptionsON” Campaign and Viewer Relations Bureau VITAC announced the launch of “CaptionsON” awareness campaign and “Viewer Relations Bureau” (VRB). At the online VRB, TV viewers can submit feedback about captioning to the appropriate network, local station/affiliate, and cable or satellite provider. The CaptionsON VRB provides an easy way to report great captions, m...
Media Language Tech Mon, May 12 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog

Texas School for the Deaf employee arrested
submit by: none A Texas School for the Deaf employee was booked into jail and recently fired after allegations that he paid a student to expose himself. Shane Flournoy, 32, is charged with having an improper relationship with a student.
Media Mon, May 12 2008 · 5 hours ago hide this blog

NAD Participates in Hearing on Capitol Hill
NAD Advocacy Celebrity witnesses testified on May 1, 2008, at a House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet hearing on “Enhancing Access to Broadband Technology and Services for Persons with Disabilities.” Witnesses included: Jamaal Anderson, defensive end and 2007 first round draft pick of the NFL Atlanta Falcons whose father is Dr....
Media Tech Legal Culture Mon, May 12 2008 · 8 hours ago hide this blog

Amy Cohen Efron Vs. Matt Hamill
Deaf Cinematic FilmBlog Click to play Amy Cohen Efron's Open Letter to Matt HamillMatt Hamill's responseMatt Hamill The MovieThe Legacy of Blackface
Media Culture Mon, May 12 2008 · 13 hours ago hide this blog

Is Hamill Right or Wrong?
Mishka Zena When I first heard about a hearing actor being cast in a deaf leading role, my initial response was dismay.  Learning it was Hamill's decision left me astounded.   The more I ponder this, the more questions I have.   Does this mean Hamill sees himself as being more of a hearing person than a Deaf person because he grew [...]
Media Audism Culture Mon, May 12 2008 · 13 hours ago hide this blog

Hear and Now
Bionic Ear Wow, it's been over a year since I mentioned Irene Taylor Brodsky and her film appearing at Sundance. Hear and Now has reached cable TV for those of us who don't get to go to Sundance. Hear and Now premiered...
Media Art and Storytelling Tech Culture Mon, May 12 2008 · 13 hours ago hide this blog

Merci Beaucoup Sign Language and Thanks To Our Soldiers
CodaDiva I have Skype and have joined a couple of chat boxes. In one of my business chats, we were discussing American Sign Language. One of the gals had asked if I'd seen this video. The Gratitude Campaign. I had not, I saw it as a youtube link. So while watching the video I was [...]
Media Language Mon, May 12 2008 · 14 hours ago hide this blog

Former ‘Little Rascals’ star was Deaf
Fookem and Bug  ”Darla” in the “Little Rascals” film Written by Bug If anyone remembers Alfalfa, Porky, Spanky, Darla and Pete the Pup from the “Little Rascals” films, did you know that former child actress Mollie Mae Gottschalck Barron as “Darla” was Deaf?  She played in the ”Little Rascals” films for a year while other ac...
Media Mon, May 12 2008 · 19 hours ago hide this blog

Go, Matt Hamill. Go!
Der Sankt Speaks... Once again, a so-called “leader” of the Deaf community has spoken on “behalf” of the community about Mr. Matt Hamill. Remaining true to my words (and refusing to allow my peers who stood up be beaten down alone), I must speak up and say this: The Deaf community does not agree with the so-called “leaders.” [...]
Media Art and Storytelling Culture Sun, May 11 2008 · hide this blog

21: Cheers to NTID/RIT and Gallaudet
The Countdown To The Resurrection Condescending. That is the word that first came to me when I think of Matt Hamill. Double cheers to Amy Cohen-Efron for alerting the communities about Matt Hamill picking a hearing actor to perform as Deaf person. The result is that it sends a ripple effect to Washington and Rochester where they subsequently cancelled [...]
Media Audism Culture Sun, May 11 2008 · hide this blog

LaRonda Dances With Wolves ~
The Ear of My Heart Join LaRonda as she compares her journey of Deafhood to that of the character, Lt. John Dunbar (played by Kevin Costner) in the film: Dances with Wolves. Dances with Wolves is one of my favorite films. I love it, not only for it's breathtaking cinematography, but also because Kevin Costner made the film as authentic as [...]
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Myron Uhlberg shared tales of his Deaf Heroes (his Parents)...
Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature Myron Uhlberg has a self-deprecating nature that is both humbling and humorous. During his presentation, I laughed, got teary-eyed, and felt nostalgic as I watched the 75-year-old CODA discuss his life and the legacy of his parents, Sarah and Lou Uhlberg. It was an absolute honor to attend his presentation and to meet with him afterwards. Myron was born in 1933 to pa...
Media Language Art and Storytelling Culture Sun, May 11 2008 · hide this blog

Is the 10-Digit Numbering System enough?
CHAT WITH BRYEN I was just reading NAD's article about participating in the FCC's 10-Digit Numbering System and couldn't help but wonder if we're not looking at this issue in a more global way.  Videophones have not only enabled us to use a better form of relay interpreting service, but also to better connect with loved ones who [...]
Media Language Tech Sat, May 10 2008 · hide this blog

Who Says Who Plays Whose Life?
CANDY “I believe there are a lot more important issues in the world” says Matt Hamill in his webpage about the latest controversy. He makes sense in what he says. Only, apparently there are deaf people out there who refuse to respect what Matt wants. Apparently there is a blogger who has gone on [...]
Media Culture Sat, May 10 2008 · hide this blog

Open Letter to Matt Hamill
Amy Cohen Efron From Deaf World As Eye See It blog: “Acting Deaf: Here We Go Again!” Open Letter to Matt Hamill: Matt, don’t forget your fans who have supported you, especially young Deaf fans who looked up at you with inspiration. See video excerpt from the YouTube - where you went to Fremont, CA as a guest and see how [...]
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Acting Deaf - Here We Go Again!
Amy Cohen Efron --- “I won this award by keeping my mouth shut and I think I’ll do it again.” – Jane Wyman. Jane Wyman was quoted during her Oscar acceptance speech for the Best Actress award in 1948. She won for her role as a “deaf-mute” in Johnny Belinda. That was the shortest acceptance speech on [...]
Media Language Culture Sat, May 10 2008 · hide this blog

Can you hear it ?
At The Rim I hear singing but there's no sound thereMusic playing and there's no band thereAll day long I seem to hear that 'air'I wonder why, I wonder why? (Original Copyright 1950 by Irving Berlin).As a person with acquired deafness, what I missed most was the knowledge and fact I could no longer hear music, which was an important part of my life as a frustrated (If average !)...
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…”We Hardly Find Deaf Talents”
Gary Brooks Show
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Deaf Anthology #58: "Kendall Brown"
Deaf Anthology Joan: "What's these stashes of newspapers?"John: "They are the Kendall Brown, Gallaudet's underground newspaper."Jason: "Why Kendall Brown?"John: "There were a lot of construction going on at Gallaudet at that time."Joan: "I read the Buff and Blue, why is there a need for an underground newspaper?"John: "Kendall Brown is an outlet for us radicals to express our viewpo...
Media Higher Education Art and Storytelling Fri, May 09 2008 · hide this blog

BREAKING NEWS: Gallaudet cancels HAMILL (movie) auditions!
Amy Cohen Efron BREAKING NEWS! Gallaudet University decided not to host auditions with K’Dee Miller Productions, LLC for HAMILL:The Movie on May 12, 2008. Matt Hamill is known as the “The Hammer”, The Ultimate Fighter. He is Deaf American wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. I just got off the phone this morning with the Theater [...]
Media Higher Education Audism Art and Storytelling Culture Fri, May 09 2008 · hide this blog

Say It’s All in This Vlog!
Gary Brooks Show
Media Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, May 08 2008 · hide this blog

BBC Vision Celebrates 100% Subtitling
Grumpy Old Deafies The BBC says it has now reached a 100% subtitling target in respect of television: BBC Vision has confirmed that it has reached its target of subtitling 100% of programs on its main channels - BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBeebies, CBBC and BBC News. Deaf and hard of hearing people will now be able to fully enjoy the complete range of BBC television program...
Media Tech Culture Thu, May 08 2008 · hide this blog