A Vlog Reaction to Parents' Reaction to Child's Deafness
Kalalau's Korner A reaction/discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder reacts to Jamie Berke's blog (published in DeafRead.com) entitled Parents' Reaction to Child's Deafness. Power dynamics often drive parents to despair over their child's deafness.
Sat, May 02 2009
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NO APOLOGY HERE
Kalalau's Korner Dear DeafRead friends,Re: Kalalau's BlunderI refuse to be embarrassed about video-logging that will help you both to think critically and to understand about American Sign Language (ASL). And it would be wrong of any of you to be intimidated by snobbish bloggers who tell you that ASL is beneath a scholar's dignity, especially to worry about job security. That conceit ...
Fri, Apr 24 2009
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The Shift from Ignoramus to Ignoranus
Kalalau's Korner A satire vlog: Carl Schroeder explains a fascinating shift from ignoramus to ignoranus in the United Kingdom. George Ruggle wrote "Ignoramus," a play about a British lawyer who knows nothing about the law. IGNORANUS is about a deaf British blogger who knows nothing about the language of signs. My resource: [link]
Fri, Apr 24 2009
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Ignoranus in ASL
Kalalau's Korner Washington Post's Style InvitationalThe Washington Post's Style Invitational asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are some recent winners:Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of obtaining s...
Wed, Apr 22 2009
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AFA: Hearing Mother of Deaf child speaks out!
AUDISM FREE AMERICA Beth speaks out at International Day of Deaf people and Sign Language inNorfolk, VA. September 29, 2007(Voice of Beth's speech)Hello my name is Beth and I am the proud hearing Mom to Lily age 2 years, 7 months and Deaf. I was living in Ocean City, Maryland at the time that Lily was diagnosed as having moderate to severe hearing loss. I am thankful Lily was diagnosed i...
Wed, Apr 22 2009
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NAD Joins National Disability Leaders for Historic Meeting...
NAD Advocacy In an unprecedented effort to increase access to the executive branch and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy,  invited leaders from the nation's top disability organizations to participate in a White House briefing on the Administration's disability initiatives, domesti...
Tue, Apr 21 2009
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Dumbing Down ASL
Kalalau's Korner A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder argues that we must fight for ASL and develop complete school and college curricula for it so that ASL can be accurate. Accuracy equals comprehension, not perfection.A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder argues that we must fight for ASL and develop complete school and college curricula for it so that ASL can be accurate. Accuracy equals ...
Tue, Apr 21 2009
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Now, that is a Horse of a Different Color
Signs of the Times We've beaten that old grey mare and oh, she ain't what she used to be. I reckon she'll just rot in the middle of street and no one wants to do a damn thing about it. Let's not forget that when she was alive she galloped mighty well and she hardly ever faltered. She was a strong filly from the start. Naturally ready to run free and appreciate all there was to see o...
Tue, Apr 21 2009
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Beating A Dead Horse? Duh!
Kalalau's Korner A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder understands this English idiom, beating a dead horse, to mean doing something that has already been agreed having no use or purpose. Carl wishes to understand Amy Cohen Efron's use of this idiom ... in ASL, please.
Mon, Apr 20 2009
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Dearest Kim,
Signs of the Times I really enjoyed your letter and I thank you for an awesome sharing of perspective. It is nice when one can take the time to genuinely respond to a letter.As my grandmother says to me:"To get a letter, write a letter."How True.Your letter shares with us the experiences you have had past and present. I do not see you as a late deafened person but as another ray conne...
Mon, Apr 20 2009
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Dumbing the Deaf
Kalalau's Korner A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder is intrigued by Michael J. Gelb's book, "How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci." Gelb writes: "For Leonardo vision was supreme, and painting was therefore the greatest discipline. Hearing, and therefore music, came next in importance." Teaching the Deaf "to listen and speak" equals dumbing the Deaf.
Mon, Apr 20 2009
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Dear Jeff
Please face me, I read lips Dear Jeff, I wish to comment on your well thought out letter.  In it you asked that we, “Please welcome (your opinions) with an open mind and a clear heart,” I will ask that you do the same.  I like the concept of being Deafmates though I am deaf, not Deaf.  It pleases me that you consider us [...]
Mon, Apr 20 2009
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I Chose ASL - The “Human Technology” ~
The Ear of My Heart “I chose ASL as my path to understanding the world.” This edited clip was originally made for a local Technology Day event. Join LaRonda as she briefly shares her personal story of becoming Deaf and invites viewers to think of ASL as another kind of technology - a “human technology” - that keeps you connected to [...]
Sat, Apr 18 2009
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DEAF and ASL UNITE AND PROCESS!!! HOPE!
Deaf Chipmunk Since last summer, we had been divided badly and hurt over different illusions that almost destroyed our friendship and allies. We, the Deaf and ASL people are now back on the track and reconciling ourselves. That is our great moment as part of process. We need to continue to discuss [...]
Sat, Apr 18 2009
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Biohuman vs Ecohuman
Third Eye Nothing
Sat, Apr 18 2009
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The Attitude
Signs of the Times “You’re better off now with an implant than when you were without. You can now function in the world as you should. Your implant gives you opportunities that those poor deaf kids without implants will never have. Oh darn, I love you more now that you can hear me express my love for you. If it wasn’t for your implant, you’d just be a poor deaf child like those kids who...
Fri, Apr 17 2009
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Hidden Agenda for Cochlear Implants
Kalalau's Korner A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder explains challenges he faced as a Deaf Education teacher. Parents of CI children are often concerned about benefitting from Deaf teachers who do not use voice in classrooms. Hidden agenda for Cochlear Implants do not focus on respect and diversity but on eradicating Deaf teachers from their profession.
Thu, Apr 16 2009
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Teachers Are Blameless
Kalalau's Korner A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder discusses that we cannot really blame teachers for mediocrity in education. We need to look at environment that allows learning to happen. Oral education can be as cruel as ASL education, but learning is mostly vulnerable if children are not allowed American Sign Language.
Thu, Apr 16 2009
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Alexander Graham Bell Book Withdrawn!!!!
Kalalau's Korner A show and tell vlog: Carl Schroeder discusses discarding some misleading books from public libraries. The picture book about Alexander Graham Bell was withdrawn, which is an important effort.
Wed, Apr 15 2009
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Recession hits harder for deaf, hearing-impaired and...
Jim's DEEP Thoughts Those who run non-profit groups are feeling the pain of deep, wounding budget setbacks, including support from various supporters. Especially those who are disabled who rely on their income to support their disabilities are getting furlough, cutting pay or even facing lay-offs. I am facing my own 10-day unpaid furlough. I even lost almost $15,000 worth of retirement ...
Sun, Apr 12 2009
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I Know What Audism Is, But What The Hell Is Reverse Audism?...
Mephisto's Musings Brain L Mayes left a comment  in my previous post,  I Know What Audism Is, But What The Hell Is Reverse Audism? PII, which I have reproduced below: “That is interesting cuz then we don’t need the word “audism” either cuz then hearing people bashing deaf is nothing more than that bashing or name calling depending on [...]
Sun, Apr 12 2009
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Racism, Audism & Social Control
Dr. DonG.'s Deafhood Discourses      According to Dictionary.Com, Racism is defined as: 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. 2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctri...
Sat, Apr 11 2009
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ASL Lit. Masterpieces #0
An Ark of ASL Literature This post is to inaugurate the effort to select which ASL literature videos from youtube, googlevideo and all in the internet to serve as an example of the mastery in ASL artistry.  This post is to introduce the Masterpieces of ASL Literature before embedding the first one in the next post ASL Masterpieces #1. Almost two [...]
Sat, Apr 11 2009
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Bill Cresswell
SpeakUpLibrarian I'm finding myself becoming more "caption dependent" all the time. This week I went to a movie with open captions that I wouldn't have gone to otherwise. The movie (Duplicity) was so-so as I expected but getting to see the dialogue was very enjoyable. In my house, it's become standard practice to switch the captions on for a DVD as soon as the previews are finished. T...
Fri, Apr 10 2009
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Language and Culture Wars
Kalalau's Korner A discussion vlog: Carl Schroeder discusses that we can't control the language and culture wind, but we can adjust our sails toward American Sign Language.
Mon, Apr 06 2009
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