Coming Soon to an Ear Near You: The Auditory Nerve Implant
Jamie Berke (About.com) Believe it or not, the time is coming when even a cochlear implant may be considered primitive hearing assistive technology. The next generation, as reported by WebWire, may have the...
Thu, Jun 07 2007

Bob's Vlog: 'Ole Jim' and SLCC construction...
Inside Gallaudet President Davila gives updates about the beautifully-renovated 'Ole Jim,' the excavation work at the site of the SLCC, the University Mission Workgroup's draft Mission and Vision Statement, and more.
Thu, Jun 07 2007

Chris Heuer - The Deaf Are Insular... Just Like Everyone...
DeafDC.com After getting into an argument last week with someone who believes that ASL-using, culturally Deaf people are “insular,” I took the time to look the word up. I had always assumed it just meant “insulated” or “closed.” But when you know you'll probably be having the same argument again in the near future, [...]
Wed, Jun 06 2007

New Feature: personalized DeafRead!
DeafRead Team How often do you come to DeafRead, with its overwhelming number of incoming posts, finding yourself trying to remember what you've read and what you haven't? Let My DeafRead remember for you! When you visit a link, that post will be hidden the next time you visit DeafRead. If you do not want to visit a blog, but want it hidden from your view, click on [...]
Wed, Jun 06 2007

Deaf Boy Cheated of an Education?
Jamie Berke (About.com) The Talkie blog has brought to our attention the case of a deaf boy whose parents won a lawsuit against a public school for not educating their son. The school...
Tue, Jun 05 2007

Internship program helps students be part of 'daily...
Inside Gallaudet A new internship program for business-oriented students gives them a career boost and insight into a crucial division on campus.
Tue, Jun 05 2007

Show Your Love: Hawk Relay
DeafRead Team Everyone, gather around DeafRead! Can you remember what life was like before DeafRead? Okay, maybe you can but last year in July when DeafRead was first started, deaf people took notice and added their blogs, or even started new ones, to be linked from DeafRead. The summer went by quickly and more people started taking notice, particularly in the fall. November was [...]
Tue, Jun 05 2007

Before You Visit Deaf Americans
Jamie Berke (About.com) If you are visiting the United States, or looking to move somewhere else within the United States, scope out the deaf communities around the U.S. This page will grow as...
Mon, Jun 04 2007

Seeing System Beeps
deafmac.org Did you know that your system beeps when you receive an incoming email or when someone is trying to send you a video invitation through iChat? Only if you could hear the beeps, you would be able to reply in a timely manner. Fret not, with OS X's Universal Access, you are now able to "see" system beeps. Your screen will flash anytime there is a [...]
Mon, Jun 04 2007

Closed Captioning in Quicktime
deafmac.org What was supposed to be a Leopard feature, Closed Captioning support in Quicktime, got released through Software Update. Has anybody noticed that for Quicktime through Software Update? (hat tip goes to Roger Vass, Jr). Many thanks to Apple to step in to do their part. The next action item falls on the hands of Production Studios, TV Networks or any Quicktime clip [...]
Sun, Jun 03 2007

Sign Language and Aphasia
Jamie Berke (About.com) Today's amusing For Better or For Worse comic strip focused on Grandpa Jim, who has aphasia. Aphasia is a condition in which it is hard to talk. Grandpa Jim's mind...
Sun, Jun 03 2007

International Deaf Stamps
Jamie Berke (About.com) The Fookum and Bug blog has a colorful, well-illustrated entry on deaf-related stamps from around the world. Other people have written about deafness in stamps before, but what makes this...
Fri, Jun 01 2007

Through Deaf Eyes documentary reaches millions
Inside Gallaudet Via public events and PBS broadcast, the “Through Deaf Eyes” documentary that originated with a Gallaudet-curated exhibit has been seen by millions of people across the U.S. and is slated for its first international viewing.
Fri, Jun 01 2007

Chris Heuer - The Price of Erasing the Writing on the Wall
DeafDC.com About a week ago I received an email from a friend of mine who works at UW-Milwaukee. She said that she liked my recent blog on conflict resolution, and felt bad that the whole thing happened in the first place. But she also felt somewhat wary, because after the blog was posted, a [...]
Fri, Jun 01 2007

Story by a Deaf Person - Living in a Hearing World
Jamie Berke (About.com) Need something entertaining to read on your sidekick while lounging by the pool? Check out this short story by Becki Newman....
Thu, May 31 2007

NAD Urges Attendance at IDEA Public Meetings
NAD Advocacy The U.S Department of Education is holding public meetings on the NPRM. Please try to attend one of these meetings if it is in your area, and spread the word to others in our community. The meetings will be held: 1. June 4, 2007, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Portland–Embassy Suites Hotel Portland Airport (Pine & Spruce Room), 7900 Northeast 82nd Avenue, Portland, [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

Bob's Vlog: A conversation with Dr. Stephen Weiner,...
Inside Gallaudet President Davila and Provost Designate Weiner discuss updates with the workgroups progress to address accreditation issues, including the University Mission Workgroup's new mission statement that will be distributed this week.
Thu, May 31 2007

Forum Member Asks: CI or Stay with Hearing Aids?
Jamie Berke (About.com) Doveswife writes on the forum: My audiologis(t) says my hearing aids are the last type and the strongest. After this it's either a CI or learn sign language. A...
Wed, May 30 2007

Actor Selected to Play Dummy Hoy
Jamie Berke (About.com) Update on the upcoming Dummy Hoy movie from the producer: "The actor that played Dummy Hoy was a kid out of California School for the Deaf Riverside, (CSDR). His name...
Wed, May 30 2007

TAD Conference 2007 Vlog
Texas Association of the Deaf ASL Video - Approx 3:20 Minutes Long TAD Member Grant Laird Jr talked about upcoming Texas Assocation of the Deaf Conference 2007. Date: June 21-23, 2007 Location: Arlington, Texas at Hilton Hotel near Ballpark Stadium For more information, go to www.deaftexas.org and click conference Any questions, please email Kathy Walters at Laddykat127@aol.com
Wed, May 30 2007

Erin Himmelmann - Waiting...To Board
DeafDC.com Plenty of us take to the skies, whether it's to visit family, friends, lounge by the pool while everyone's suffering with the bitter cold days or simply to get away for a day or two. I take to the skies at least two times a year. I haven't really had any dreadful experiences. Though I [...]
Tue, May 29 2007

Poem - Journey of a Black, Deaf Woman
Jamie Berke (About.com) An original poem by Deborah Broadus has just been published. The title is self-explanatory - she writes about dealing with rejection by hearing people - and eventually winning their respect....
Tue, May 29 2007

Ways to Help Deaf People in Developing Countries
Jamie Berke (About.com) Are you a recent retiree or college graduate, or working professional in deafness with time on your hands if not money? There are many volunteer opportunities available for teachers of...
Sun, May 27 2007

Speak Up, Professor
Jamie Berke (About.com) The Record.com reports that more college students are experiencing hearing loss. As would be expected, this increase in hearing loss among such a young population is due in part to...
Fri, May 25 2007

Updated Information on Registration
Deaf Queer News RAD 2007 ATLANTA CONFERENCE (July 3 - 8, 2007) There are a few changes you need to know if you plan to register for the RAD 2007 Atlanta Conference. Combo tickets or individual tickets for events with food must be purchased by June 20th! We do this so we can let the hotel know the number of meals in advance. Between now and June 1st we will accept personal checks, [...]
Fri, May 25 2007