Public Outraged by Opponents to WI Insurance Bill
via link submit This article was published today reporting about WI's CI/HA Insurance Coverage Bill and the best part is public's reaction by their comments. Read these comments
Tue, May 19 2009
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MDC Request Urgent Action From MI Deaf Community!
Michigan Deaf Community Note: You can download the letter at the bottom of the post. Guest Vlogger Jeannette Johnson explains the letter in ASL: The Michigan Deaf Community Committee is asking all of you in the Michigan Deaf Community, to send in this letter to your state representative and senator. Please replace anything that has [x] with the [...]
Tue, May 19 2009
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Marlee Matlin gets her Walk of Fame star!
Tayler Mayer Congratulations, Marlee! This blog supports video comments, but you may also leave video comments at DeafVIDEO.TV
Wed, May 06 2009
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Open Letter To ALL Deaf Organizations
The Deaf Edge Two recent incidents in the media has prompted me to write this open letter to all Deaf organizations. The first incident in the media was the “House Divided” episode on the television show, House MD. In that episode, the show turned into a science fiction instead of being the usual medical drama. A boy was [...]
Tue, May 05 2009
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Swine Flu- Closed Captioned
Fookem and Bug Swine Flu Symptoms of Swine Flu General Instructions for Disposable Respirators
Thu, Apr 30 2009
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Forgetful Cartoon
That Deaf Cartoonist Before leaving the house, there are so many things to remember like your car keys, jacket, diaper bag, and of course your “lifeline”— your pager. Sometimes your priorities can be a little out of line when you are in a hurry. By the way, That Deaf Cartoonist (yours truly) will be at the SIGNews booth at [...]
Tue, Apr 28 2009
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Marlee Matlin in Chicago
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor, JFLMad and Fookem Summary: We all went to the Borders store in Oak Brook, IL on Friday night (April, 17, 2009) to meet Marlee Matlin at her book signing. Read summary about her life book, “I’ll Scream Later”.
Mon, Apr 20 2009
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Audism Free America and Cochlear Implants
The ASL-Cochlear Implant Community The discussion regarding audism, reverse audism, dysconsicous audism brings to light the issue of AFA’s position on Cochlear Implants (CIs).  In AFA's list of demands, they ask Alexander Graham Bell Association (AGB) to help them research the effects of CIs on deaf children.  However, in their vlogs and videos of Judy Gough and Ruthie Jordan, they make it clear that t...
Tue, Apr 14 2009
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AFA press release about Historic Meeting and Rally
AUDISM FREE AMERICA link to PR web [link] Free America: Outcomes of the Historic Meeting and Rally at the AG Bell Association HeadquartersWashington, DC (PRWEB) April 13, 2009 -- Audism Free America is a grassroots movement made up of Deaf and hearing people from across the United States and Canada who are bringing about awareness of Audism - defined as attitudes and practices based on...
Mon, Apr 13 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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DeafRead as platform for activism
DeafRead Team It's been amazing to watch traffic over the last few days. Traffic rose. It is clear to me why it did—the Audism Free America (AFA) protests. Because DeafRead, the site, is neutral, this post wasn't written in support or opposition of the recent AFA activity. The aggregator, however, is proud to serve as a platform on [...]
Tue, Apr 07 2009
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Historic AFA Rally: Also a Bloggers' Meeting Place
Musings on communication (Above) The day started raining so heavily that the brave Rochester group arriving by overnight bus waded eight blocks, sloshing through riversand Georgetown mud to reach the AGBell headquarters. Around noon, the skies started to break up and we could see patchesof blue sky. The sun played peekaboo most of the early afternoon as you ...
Sun, Apr 05 2009
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Evidence of Audism Behavior from AGB and Ways to Combat...
Deaf Progressivism Summary: This vlog focuses on the evidence of audism behavior by AGBell and how we all have agreed to stop audism but may have different ideas to do it. It is so important to recognize that there is no one right way to do it as it requires multi-approaches to combat audism. The past and recent actions of AG Bell who pressured the media about not showing sign languag...
Sat, Apr 04 2009
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U.S. Congress passes resolution recognizing Gallaudet and...
Inside Gallaudet Congress has passed a resolution recognizing and honoring President Abraham Lincoln for signing legislation authorizing the establishment of Gallaudet 145 years ago, and congratulating Gallaudet on its work.
Fri, Apr 03 2009
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ASL Laughs: "The 3 Deaf Astronauts"
ABC The 3 Deaf astronauts stay in space for 10 years.....
Thu, Apr 02 2009
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DeafRead VS DVTV!
via link submit Mexpurple, Jugheadit and Aslpride present "DeafRead VS DVTV!" We want to know which one you like? Please leave your vote and comment. Thank you.
Tue, Mar 31 2009
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Sniff Test: Finding Bias
Amy Cohen Efron This blog is dedicated to the parent-driven organization called Hands and Voices. One of the representatives from Hands and Voices came and gave the presentation, and I was there. The best part of the presentation which I've learned was the “Sniff Test”. Sniff Test is the way to help parents to recognize [...]
Mon, Mar 30 2009
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The Dolphins and the Sharks: A fable in two acts
Dr. DonG.'s Deafhood Discourses QuickTime by: vPIP Embed (copy & paste): close vPIP_setVisible("divEmbedCode176", false); Here I tell the fable of two sharks named Blagel and Damius and a dolphin named Feyad who leaves the pod to go off and “do his own thing”.  Watch for the surprise ending!   (P.S. I'm wearing this shirt in support of the Arizon...
Fri, Mar 27 2009
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Add subtitles to iPhone, iPod Touch, AppleTV
bill creswell (HT Brance) “iSubtitle - Soft subtitled movies for your Apple gear The first and only application to take full advantage of Apple's soft subtitle technology. The subtitle tracks are resolution independent and they are rendered in real-time as you watch the movie. They are always displayed at the best quality possible for your device or application. “...
Fri, Mar 27 2009
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Creative CC Cartoon
That Deaf Cartoonist It is amazing to see how technology has evolved so rapidly the past 40 years. I remember when the caption decoder was invented and the big black box on top of my TV which provided the captioning. I'll never forget when that box was no longer needed and all TV's were built with the [...]
Thu, Mar 26 2009
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Hamill the Movie: Final Casting Call
via link submit Based on a true story, Hamill is a sports drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first Deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Championship. Seeking deaf actors only. Deadline: April 15, 2009
Thu, Mar 26 2009
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Two Things as Vlogger
Welch's ASL Juice! Toby explains about the two things as vlogger: his vlog and vloggers. Enjoy it! If you are not able to view Windows Media, click at YouTube.com.
Wed, Mar 25 2009
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Reclaiming My Blog.
Der Sankt Speaks... I got bitch-slapped. Hard. A reality check. Somewhere along the way, I lost sight of myself. It's kind of funny it took me this long to realize it. I've lost control of my blog. That's why it's a personal decision of mine to come back and reclaim it. The truth be told, I don't really care [...]
Wed, Mar 25 2009
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"Freedom Isn't Free"
via link submit This short film features Alexandria Wailes. Produced, Written , Edited and Directed by Matt Kohn Videography by Matt Boyd.
Wed, Mar 25 2009
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Live Coverage of Daphne Wright’s Appeal to Supreme Court
Mishka Zena Live blog: Daphne Wright's apperance before state Supreme Court | argusleader.com | Argus Leader It's in progress now.
Wed, Mar 25 2009
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