An Update?
Bionically Yours It's been way too long since I wrote & could I go back and change that, I would!I know all of you are wondering: So how is she doing?To be totally honest, I'll say that the cochlear implant isn't all that I had hoped for- that is, a perfect "fix." Some days I wonder if it would be easier if I didn't know there were people talking, or hear that trite announce...
Fri, May 18 2012

Finally Glasses With Captioning!
InMyLingo Blog Closed Captioning with Just a Pair of Glasses (video signed in ASL) Yes, the news about eye glasses at movie theaters with closed captioning built right into the lenses is coming true. Sony's launch of "Captioning Glasses" hopes to change the way deaf people enjoy going to the movies. These glasses will allow everyone to see any m...
Fri, May 18 2012

Deaf Girl gets shut in a closed shop
Deafinitely girly I've been having a fantastically relaxing Easter break with The Rents, recovering from my cold, getting loads of sleep, eating the obligatory chocolate for breakfast on Easter Day. Ma and I have also been having a bit of fun doing some shopping in some fabulous shops that simply don't exist in the Big Smoke. Now I know I'm going on a summer holiday, I wanted to get a ...
Fri, May 18 2012

Not hearing my Pa on the phone
Deafinitely girly This morning I am tired and sofa shaped. And the reason for this is I fell asleep on my sofa and woke up at 4.40am this morning. Now, this would be all well and good if my sofa was one of those DFS advert ones where people loll around all over them, limbs everywhere. But my sofa isn't one of them. It's a very beautiful, pale blue, high-armed 157cm long sofa t...
Fri, May 18 2012

Deaf News: Ben Fogle to front Lifeline appeal for Hearing...
The Limping Chicken TV presenter Ben Fogle will front a BBC Lifeline Appeal calling on viewers to raise funds for the national charity his father set up – Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to household sounds and danger signals such as the doorbell, telephone and smoke alarm – providing life-changing [...]
Fri, May 18 2012

Major League Baseball Discovers RIT Diamond Gem
NTID News Dylan Heuer, a photo intern for RIT’s Sports Information Department, has landed a job as assistant photo editor for MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball. Heuer, of Des Moines, Iowa, is a visual media major who receives access services from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf. He graduates May 26.
Fri, May 18 2012

The Fourth Symptom
Usher Syndrome Blog By Mark DunningWhen someone is diagnosed with Usher syndrome, there are a lot of services offered to address the physical symptoms associated with the disorder. There are hearing aids and cochlear implants, speech therapy and ASL, FMs and loops and closed captioning for hearing loss. There is mobility training and tactile sign and braille and canes and guide dogs for ...
Fri, May 18 2012

Extended Deadline for Priority Proposals
National Association of the Deaf blogs The deadline to submit priority proposals is now extended to May 22, 2012. If you missed the opportunity to submit a priority proposal, please do so now! read more
Thu, May 17 2012

AARP Heard CCAC Advocacy – Now Access Online with...
ccacblog APPLAUSE for AARP! Their educational webinars online, and some of the videos online too, are now accessible with inclusion of quality captioning! Check out this beautiful video for an example, click on the “CC” box to start the text. Enjoy: [link] About a year ago, two active advocates in CCAC (also members of AARP) initiated [...]
Thu, May 17 2012

Cornwall Deaf Centre
At The Rim Then and now........
Thu, May 17 2012

Deaf ASL Teacher's Perspective on ASL Song
Deaf YouVideo Vlog in ASL - Deaf ASL Teacher's Perspective on ASL Song (Interpretation) David Martin discusses about the widespread misuse of ASL instruction and Homework projects of doing ASL Song interpretation. Subscriptions: dndmartin Filmmaker by --- Articles/Vlogs: 'No Church In The Wild' ASL Video: Under Fire For Major Mistake! Expert ASL Teachers Criticism Of Music ASL Vid...
Thu, May 17 2012

CEASD President Dr. Stern to Discuss Education in Plenary...
National Association of the Deaf blogs The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has made education a central focus of its 51st Biennial Conference on July 3-7, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to an entire track of workshops dedicated to education and educational advocacy, one of our plenary sessions will feature CEASD President Dr. Ronald J. Stern on Wednesday July 4, 2012 at 3:45 pm. read more
Thu, May 17 2012

Video of Deaf Dancers, Rapper with Down Syndrome and...
doozeedad "My Dream" - from the fabulously amazing Deaf Chinese Dance Troupe (yes - they are deaf - all of them!) "Street Anthem", by Laz D - Rapper with Down syndrome (captioned)   "To Color Me Different" from the Axis Dance Company (~ Moxie's future dance company!) ...and in the spirit of access and participation:  * SUPPORT THE ART...
Thu, May 17 2012

Deaf Awareness and Bad Parents?
submit by: Alex Does Selfishness equal truth? Do people only dream about their desires?? Should we regulate income???
Thu, May 17 2012

Interpreting: Qualified vs. Unqualified
CSD BY CHRISTINA PAYNE Who determines whether an interpreter is qualified? Is holding an interpreting certification sufficient or should we focus on interpreter’s aptitude and experiences as outlined in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? These questions were always up for debate ... Continue reading →
Thu, May 17 2012

Commencement 2012 Speaker: Markku Juhani Jokinen
GallaudetVideo Commencement 2012 Speaker: Markku Juhani Jokinen Mr. Jokinen's leadership as WFD president and his career path and civic involvement over the years reflect a deep commitment for improving the lives of deaf people around the world. Gallaudet salutes him for his role at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's 1994 World Conferenc...
Thu, May 17 2012

Commencement 2012 Graduate Speaker: Tammy Demetrius Jacobs
GallaudetVideo Commencement 2012 Graduate Speaker: Tammy Demetrius Jacobs Tammy Demetrius Jacobs, our graduate student speaker, was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in a large family as the seventh of eight children. Tammy received her Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University in Atlanta in 2001. During her years at GSU and for two...
Thu, May 17 2012

Commencement 2012 Undergraduate Speaker: Joy Ann...
GallaudetVideo Commencement 2012 Undergraduate Speaker: Joy Ann Fraychineaud Joy Ann Fraychineaud, our undergraduate student speaker, is from Harvey, Louisiana, on the west bank of the Mississippi River near New Orleans. She graduated from the Louisiana School for the Deaf in 2008, and entered Gallaudet University the following fall. During her freshman year, she was named a Fantas...
Thu, May 17 2012

Implementing Nothing About Us, Without Us
NAD News The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has planned a wonderful conference schedule for the 51st Biennial NAD Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on July 3-7, 2012 with special emphasis on protecting education for deaf and hard of hearing children and enhancing our political skills. read more
Thu, May 17 2012

National Conference...here we come!!
Miss Kat's Deaf journey A few months ago I was made aware of a scholarship opportunity for families who wish to attend the national AG Bell conference. The application process was rather rigorous. We had to have letters of recommendation from an AG Bell member (I am not a member, never have been, and do not currently intend to become one) as well as a letter of recommendation from a pro...
Thu, May 17 2012

9-1-1 Texting Coming to Syracuse, NY
Xpressive Handz Though the video isn't captioned, the story is transcribed for us. It's high time we see more texting systems being put in place for the deaf and hard of hearing community. We have first responders already learning ASL in various regions around the country and FEMA has been wonderful in gathering information how to better serve us. Be sure to check the rest of t...
Thu, May 17 2012

Watch: Einar Stray – Yr Heart Isn’t A Heart
The Limping Chicken I've just been sent this video by A German record company who represent Norwegian songwriter Einar Stray, who has just released a video featuring sign language (a trend that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon, after recent videos by Paul McCartney and others!). Happily, the signing in this one does look like it's [...]
Thu, May 17 2012

New Zealand have this problem too ? I was co...
At The Rim New Zealand have this problem too ? I was constantly amazed via this problem in the UK. Since my son started school (He is 17 now), I have ALWAYS had support to follow what is happening at his various schools, indeed was staggered to read a while ago so many deaf still hadn't this access and had formed groups to campaign for it.What are th...
Thu, May 17 2012

Ceilidh O’Sullivan: Setting up a Deaf school in Uganda
The Limping Chicken Could you imagine moving to Uganda to set up a school to teach Deaf children? How about being covered in red dust, riding motorbikes, playing soccer and grazing your knee? Well that's what I did! I am a Deaf woman from Australia who first visited Uganda in 2010, when I was nineteen. I went by [...]
Thu, May 17 2012

When a Student is a Productive Member of the IEP Team
The hearing aid teacher I think it is very important for students, especially high school students, to attend IEP meetings and to be a part of making decisions about their educational plans. The meeting is about them, after all. Students are always invited to the meeting. It is really up to their parents on whether or not they can attend (unless they are 18). It makes me smile when a stud...
Wed, May 16 2012