MDA
Teej's Blog I had to address this problem to MDA (Michigan Deaf of Association).Last week, they were having the public hearing and Deaf hearing (for Deaf people only specifically) happens at Madonna University and at FAD (Flint Association for the Deaf). A lot of people went there to deliver the message to MDCR for the PA 204 and what's in the need of adjustment to that policy. I...
Mon, Mar 03 2014

Bring Back Deaf Power ?
At The Rim Signed vlog from Austria:  Deaf aren't interested in community any more ?   The medical has overtaken the cultural view ?  Can 'Deaf Power' restore the balance ? What IS 'Deaf Power' ?  Don't they just mean sign language ?  a Medium less and less deaf people are solely reliant on ?  Has the drive for more equality and access removed the basis of their cultural n...
Mon, Mar 03 2014

You Too Can Caption!
ccacblog Yes, the world can learn to caption – to communicate – to connect us. This good video was captioned by Lawrence, interviewed in the clip. His work and interests encompass passion for inclusion. As he says, “Nothing for us, without us” or as the CCAC says, “Don’t Leave Us Out.” Lawrence is a CCAC member. […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014

DeafHear.ie: 50 years of deaf service award
At The Rim A half a century of services to deaf and hard of hearing members of our community was marked by DeafHear.ie, the national association for deaf and hard of hearing people. The association hosted a large group of local public representatives, members of the deaf community and longtime supporters of the association in the north east. Cllr Eamonn O’Boyle, chairman of...
Mon, Mar 03 2014

Sign Language Translators in the Emirates...
At The Rim They seem to have stricter rules than we do, there is no UK requirement interpreters have to attend social events in the deaf community, indeed, it could well be viewed as crossing the line of neutrality an Interpreter has to respect with deaf clients.    Familiarity, breeding the proverbial.   What has culture to do with communication translation ?  One suspects ...
Mon, Mar 03 2014

The Ukraine..
At The Rim Russia is doing what we or America would do if our naval fleet was at risk.  They are protecting it.  Russia has an agreement till 2024 to base its fleet in the Crimea/Black sea.   What is more ludicrous is the UK sending an ambassador there to poke his nose in. They must be having a huge laugh in the Kremlin over that.  The UK gets a lot of gas and energy from...
Mon, Mar 03 2014

Rebecca-Anne Withey: Why I loathed the audiologist’s...
The Limping Chicken “There’s an interpreter here for you,” the receptionist told me. An interpreter? I didn’t think I’d booked one. I’d assumed that as I was attending an audiology appointment that I wouldn’t need one, seeing as they’d be so used to dealing with deaf people… right? But anyhow, we had an interpreter. After a short wait […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014

New Executive Director & New Board of Directors Named...
Deaf Network of Texas New Executive Director & New Board of Directors Named for Deaf Action Center (DAC) DEAF ACTION CENTER announces new Board of Directors and Executive Committee The best champion of an organization is its Board of Directors. We are excited to announce our new Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Dominic Lacy, President Michael McLaurin, Treasurer Jim […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014
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DFW-ASLTA Mini-Conference 2014
Deaf Network of Texas DFW-ASLTA Mini-Conference 2014 Out with the Old, In with the New: ASL Instruction in 2014  Three special guest speakers from Texas Foreign Language Association, American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages, and American Sign Language Teachers Association are coming to share information and updates with us. More details coming soon! Date: April 4, 2014 […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014

Concerns about VRS Reforms by Ed Bosson
Deaf Network of Texas Concerns about VRS Reforms Watch YouTube Video:  [link] Click to this to read letter to Senator Harkins Letter to Tom Harkins copy (PDF) [link] Click to this to check out representattles of subcommittee. List of Committee (PDF) [link] Hello Folks As you can see I have been enjoying my retirement after being absent from Edsalert for […]
Mon, Mar 03 2014

Does Juvenile Justice System need a Change?
deafinprison By Supporter Contributor Daphne Holmes The juvenile justice system in the United States operates under a different set of standards than the adult criminal justice system. In order to make distinctions between the actions undertaken by minors and the crimes committed by adults, the two methods of dispensing justice are completely separate from one another, […]
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Does Juvenile Justice System need a Change?
deafinprison By Supporter Contributor Daphne Holmes The juvenile justice system in the United States operates under a different set of standards than the adult criminal justice system. In order to make distinctions between the actions undertaken by minors and the crimes committed by adults, the two methods of dispensing justice are completely separate from one another, […]
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Film Reviews - 2014 Sundance Film Festival
MICA SCOOP English and Farsi with English subtitles, 2014, 82 minutes, color, U.S.A./United Kingdom For Shirin, being part of a perfect Persian family isn’t easy. Acceptance eludes her from all sides: her family doesn’t know she’s bisexual, and her ex-girlfriend, Maxine, can’t understand why she doesn’t tell them. Even the six-year-old boys in her moviemaking class ...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

ASL Students Fully Engaging
The Goblin Road At just about every deaf social event I go to, there are ASL students. I am one of many deaf community members that really welcome ASL students to our events. I wanted to write this post as an encouraging one for these students. I see most of you sitting on the sidelines. Perhaps it is shyness, perhaps it is fear. Read the full post...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Our 1 month deal
Miss Kat's Deaf journey Miss Kat is a bit messy. She has a toy room which she keeps pretty under control, but her bedroom is just a place where she gets dressed and sleeps, so she spends very little time in there. We made a deal (about a week ago) that if she cleaned it up, and kept it clean for a month, I would buy her a cool chair to put in there. Well, Saturday morning rolled around and i...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

ATOS KILLERS STRIKE AGAIN....
At The Rim How the culling of the disabled community is happening in the UK.   Mark Wood who was declared fit to work weighed just five stone when police found his body.  Disabled Mark Wood starved to death four months after his benefits were cut, an inquest heard. The “frail and vulnerable” 44-year-old weighed just 5st 8lbs when he was found. He had been declared fit t...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

BB Star's Brother: It was deaf hate attack.
At The Rim I am completely  supportive of her brother, but find she is exploiting him for coverage of herself, don't YOU ?  Look at the pictures she poses for on such a serious issue as her brother being beaten up.  It is all about her.. and her, and her bits out for the papers....JOSIE Gibson has taken to Twitter to thank fans for their support following her deaf brother's a...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Basketball and Zip.
Young Thomsen Who do you think will win the NBA Championships? Who do you think will win March Madness? Do you feel that the words that are said now matches the action of what was done then? Do you think that SC is the place to understand why what happened is what happened? Do you think that college basketball has ruined itself over and over again? Do you think that March Maddness ...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Ukraine and Russia. Your opinion!
Young Thomsen Are you deaf and hard of hearing in Ukraine? Russia? We want to know know your perspective! We want you to report want you think of everything that is going on right now! Do you feel that your country is being invaded? Do you feel that you are being representative of your country? Please write to us! We want to know what is going on in your country! We want to know if...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

I don't like this. At all.
Young Thomsen I knew it. SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine — Russian armed forces seized control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula on Saturday, as the Russian Parliament granted President Vladimir V. Putin broad authority to use military force in response to the political upheaval in Ukraine that dislodged a Kremlin ally and installed a new, staunchly pro-Western government. FUCK. About Tho...
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Five Years and Counting…………
The Last Hiccup Thank you, Deafhood Foundation for your social justice for five years and counting! When I discovered about Deafhood Foundation (DHF) back in 2010, my world changed. It’s like when Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) decided to do an experiment by dropping two balls of different masses from the Leaning Tower of Pisa so he can figure out […]
Sun, Mar 02 2014

In the Kitchen with Miss Melody
SpeakUpLibrarian Are you hungry, Mom? Just let me open this gate... ...and I'll fix dinner tonight! Cooking can be messy...  ...I think I'll wash the dishes! I'd say I've earned this spot on the couch.
Sun, Mar 02 2014

Gorgeous Yosemite Time-Lapse Video Reminds Us We Are Tiny,...
Young Thomsen This is why I love Yosemite! Want to know more about these videos, check out this website! About Thomsen YoungThomsen Young is the writer of this blog that has no name... .You can follow him +Thomsen Young or via Twitter @yadudesup.  You can also follow him this blog via Facebook.
Sat, Mar 01 2014

Get Your Copy of "The Proof," by Cheryl Colwell...
Lorilyn Roberts Win a $100 gift card during the John 3:16 Book Launch. "The Proof" by Cheryl Colwell is one of 3 featured books. #John316books #mystery pic.twitter.com/dxBQSRi3e5— John 316 Books (@John316Network) March 1, 2014
Sat, Mar 01 2014

New Smartphone App Listens for Danger to Alert Distracted...
Deaf Network of Texas New Smartphone App Listens for Danger to Alert Distracted and Hearing Impaired Users February 26, 2014 Elizabeth Kreft Walking and texting can be dangerous, especially if you are trying to cross a road while listening to music. Audio Aware – a new application due out in March – may provide an extra layer of safety […]
Sat, Mar 01 2014