Onward! Say Bad Things About Oralism Today, Okay?
RidorLIVE Dummy Hoy Film: In Los Angeles, Dac-Or Pictures has finally initiated the production of Dummy Hoy starring Deanna Bray, Troy Kotsur and Ryan Lane. All are Deaf. I remembered seeing the website of Dac-Or a while ago, but at this moment, I cannot locate it for some reasons. Either way, Dummy Hoy deserves to be [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

A Poem for Ekolu...A Deaf Friend of Lisa's and Mine
Kalalau's Korner Sticking to the script,Ekolu means threeIn the sacred Hawai'ianLanguage and number.Is American Sign LanguageThe opposite of ignorance?Using it as we do and ask:Is it the heart of our knowledge?Is ASL not a matterOf belief or disbelief;It is in our bones and bloodWithout beginning or end.Whipped by a windThat howled and threatenedThe neighing of horsesEkolu hears them [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

Todays Deaf Leaders
The Talkie So I see lots of 'Prominent' people here in the world of blogging. Those whose opinions are exceedingly respected and whose posts are taken for majority view. But who are the real front people? Who are the ones that if you were electing a Deaf President and congress you would want to see somewhere in the list. What makes these people stand out? Do they [...]
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

Discovering New Songs
Bionic Ear Believe it or not, Deaf people enjoy music. Each experiences music in his own way. Some play music like Beethoven's Nightmare. Some turn up the stereo and feel the vibrations. Some listen through hearing aids and cochlear implants. Growing up, I loved musical theater music. I still do. Following the storyline was easier than a movie or play because of the [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

FCC PUblic Notice on Sorenson's Motion to Dismiss VRS...
Ed's Telecom Alert All.. Basically, this is a public notice by the FCC on Sorenson's motion to dismiss the 5 VRS provider's petition to remove the non-compete clause (forbidding video interpreter from seeking other video interpreting of other VRS providers). In essence, this is Sorenson's position why the Filing (VRS Providers) should be [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

Sign Language Class Preparations
You Have to Be Deaf This coming Sunday I teach my first Sign Language class. Now keep in mind as you read this post that I do not teach classes. I taught a Relief Society class many years ago for a few weeks, and once I tried to teach the Sunbeams (5 year olds). That lasted three weeks and then I was released from the calling after allowing the kids to run around in the church halls [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

See Hear replies...
Grumpy Old Deafies FYI, See Hear sent this long email in reply to my vlog about the changes they are making: Hi Jen. Yes, we are going through major changes, but See Hear continues as the only programme presented in BSL on a mainstream terrestrial channel. We are forever breaking new ground at the cutting edge of deaf television. We still have a strong core of deaf members of the [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

No Smoking
DeafJoke.tv Video created by Abdola Torabi as `Abdola Deaf Studio Hamburg´ in Germany. Fluent in German Sign Language. abdola torabi, germany, GSL, health, smoking
Thu, May 31 2007

Looking Back Part 3
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Thu, May 31 2007

Think Different!
Teri Sentelle Teri discusses an article, "Diversity Powers Innovation" written by Scott Page and compares it to Joey & DE's video clips, " Looking at the Bigger Picture" & its' Part Two. Think different. Play Quicktime version Article, "Diveristy Powers Innovation by Scott Page Joey [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

Follow up on Chase Bank block VRS Calls
Joseph Knuth Blogs I have received many comments, suggestions and other personal stories regarding Video Relay Service and TTY Relay calls especially in calling business places. I want thanks to each of those readers for sharing their experiences and feedback. I learned something today that facing any kind of American Disabilities Act issues have to face the problem over and over again [...]
Thu, May 31 2007

Reality Show: On The Lot
Welcome to ... Seek Geo! Reality Show: On The Lot: I'm big reality show fan. I follow almost all of reality shows and they are so easily addicting! Anyway, I just started watching On The Lot. What is On The Lot? It's for all film makers to complete against to each other for final spot to get a contract with DreamWorks. They have to prove they can make better films than the rest to [...]
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

Two Puzzling Questions
Oscar Here I will answer two questions.My answers are mostly my opinions based on my experiences and from DeafReaders. However there is a source for my historical facts in video clip #3 from When the Mind Hears by Harlan Lane, in chapter 6 entitled "Success and Failure".NOTICE: Apologies for some poor video quality. I still need to work with Magiz some more [...]
Wed, May 30 2007

Deafblind, and Perfect in Every Way
ReunifyGally Today's guest blogger writes of her love for her deafblind daughter. She originally posted this letter to her daughter at: [link] My dearest Ashley, Someone asked me yesterday if I could snap my fingers and cure you of your deafblindness, would I do it. This person went further to ask if in an ideal world I could keep any other child from having [...]
Wed, May 30 2007

ASL vLog
Tyler Berdy Take a look at it !
Wed, May 30 2007

Oregon: Statesman-Journal
Deaf Schools United Statesman-Journal Legislature Special schools amendment in House proposal May 30, 2007 An amendment was included in a house proposal to grant the Oregon Legislature control over the deaf and blind state schools. House Bill 2263 moved out of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. The proposal included an amendment that would direct the superintendent of public [...]
Wed, May 30 2007

Oregon: State Leg. amendment stripping ODE's authority
Deaf Schools United May 29, 2007 This morning, the Senate Education & General Government Committee adopted Sen. Walker's -A13 amendment to HB 2263. The amendment requires the superintendent to make recommendations to the Legislature on facilities for the OSD and the OSB. It removes superintendent's authority to order a change in facility [...]
Wed, May 30 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

"Deaf World has become THE DEAF WORLD!!!!!"
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Wed, May 30 2007

The Best Current Estimate Of The Total U.S. Deaf Population
Fookem and Bug Note from Fookem and Bug: Note that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies two levels of hearing impairment: " Have difficulty hearing normal conversation" (what most people would call " hard of hearing") and " unable to hear normal conversation" ( what most people would call "deaf") Estimated numbers were rounded off to the [...]
Wed, May 30 2007

My 3rd Vlog! (Lois)
via link submit The tale of a frustrated artist...then and now (Part 2)
Wed, May 30 2007

Deaf Culture is great but ASL?
Deaf Farmer Deaf Culture is great but ASL? That bothers me lately.
Wed, May 30 2007

He Said What?!
Say What? When I saw the blog post titled "Marlee Matlin responds to an Ignorant Hearing Blogger" on DeafRead.com, I was curious. Upon reading the original blog post by Mo Rocca in which he asks what Marlee Matlin was doing at American Idol (May 23rd), I couldn't help but gasp, "He said what?!" Thankfully, Marlee's interpreter Jack Jason saw [...]
Wed, May 30 2007