China: Deaf youth voices...
At The Rim Youth Voices on China, My Story from Brian James on Vimeo.
Tue, Jan 20 2015

International Deaf and Dumb Company: A SCAM !
At The Rim Police are warning small businesses in Canterbury and East Kent to be on their guard for a couple who steal phones while pretending to be collecting money for charity. Ten businesses are known to have been targeted in the spree of thefts so far, including estate agents, beauty salons, nail bars and a florist. The couple reportedly visit small businesses with a clip...
Tue, Jan 20 2015

Deaf News: New device created which will enable Deaf people...
The Limping Chicken At first glance, this story looks like a practical joke. But it’s been reported in the Telegraph, so there must be something in it. It seems the next breakthrough in enabling deaf people to hear may involve not our ears, but our tongues. Read on… Extract: Cochlear implants have had great success in restoring hearing […]
Tue, Jan 20 2015

Experiencing P1 Internet MiFi Malaysia with ToGo Broadband...
-Selina^Wing- Remember my previous post, Unboxing the P1 Internet MiFi, Personal 4G WiFi? I enjoyed to bring MiFi MX230, so it become my companion in my life! I felt it is easy to carry in my pocket-size of my jean, or in my small bag only. It is great for me to eat lunch with my MiFi MX230, then chat with my Deaf friends via whatsapp or check facebook so easily! I also enjoyed...
Tue, Jan 20 2015

Lee Robertson: Food for thought (BSL)
The Limping Chicken You know what? I’ve had enough of the world we live in. I want to go on a journey, far away, to a distant planet, and I’d like you to come with me. To watch this article in BSL, signed by Lee, click play below: On this planet the population is hugely varied. They have […]
Tue, Jan 20 2015

The Great Deaf Studies Race
The Last Hiccup 1) Which American Deaf Association was founded in 1853? Where? 2) An important university press published a book on Black ASL–what is the name of this press? 3) The Issue … Continue reading →
Tue, Jan 20 2015

Philippine Revolution with Deaf Actors
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers MCCID College students led by Thenejon Del Mundo and directed by Sir Moises Libot made a simple 6-minute video (with background sounds) about the heroes of Philippine Revolution. This is part of their Digital Video Editing Subject.  Film shooting was done at the hillside area of the campus. Enjoy! :-)Filed under: Anything Filipino, Deaf Video […]
Tue, Jan 20 2015

Daniele Silvestri
Cultura Surda Categoria: Música com sinais País: Itália Vídeo: “A bocca chiusa“ Línguas: Italiano e Lingua dei Segni Italiana (LIS) Letra: “A bocca chiusa”, Daniele Silvestri Site oficial:  [link] No videoclipe de “A bocca chiusa” (o título da canção faz referência a uma técnica vocal de “cantar com a boca fechada”), música do mais recente álbum (�...
Tue, Jan 20 2015

Brian Strother of RIT/NTID passes away.
Silent Grapevine TSG has been recently informed that Brian Strother of RIT/NTID has passed away today on Martin Luther King's Day of cancer. As of right now, there is not enough information to speculate on what kind of cancer and we would like to respect the privacy of Brian's family and friends. Brian is well-known in the Deaf Community because of his commitment to the acting communi...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Voice messages into Text
Deaf News Today Facebook is testing a new feature as part of its Messenger app that allows you to automatically convert voice messages into text. “We already offer a feature that enables people to send voice clips to their friends without having to type out the text. Today we are starting to roll out a small test that helps people read the voice clips they receive instead of having...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Latest Review of Seventh Dimension - The King, Book 2, by...
Lorilyn Roberts I (reviewer) received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.The King is the second book in Lorilyn Roberts's Seventh Dimension series. Though this is a series, I feel that the books could be read out of order and be enjoyed just as much. At least the first two can.Daniel is a Jew, albeit one who doesn't practice his Jewish heritage. He lives in Israe...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Papa Francisco e a Língua de Sinais
Cultura Surda Categoria: Outros País: Filipinas Línguas: Inglês e Filipino Sign Language  Há poucos dias, em sua visita às Filipinas (um país asiático majoritariamente católico), o Papa Francisco conquistou a simpatia de muitos surdos ao sinalizar o famoso (e quase universal) gesto “I love you – ILY” ao lado do cardeal Luis Antonio Tagle, arcebisto de Manila. Embo...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

EL BOTE SORDO DE LA BUENAVENTURA SOBRE EL RÍO NILO // The...
BLOGVISUALSIGNAREXTREME Spanish:  El maestro religioso y viajero persa Nasir Khosrau visitó Egipto entre los años 1046 y 1049 de nuestra era, y sus relatos de viaje parecen haber sido ampliamente confirmado por otras fuentes,....   English:  The religious teacher and Persian traveler Nasir Khosrau visited Egypt between 1046 and 1049 AD, and travel narratives seem to have been largely c...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Students Learn to Speak Without Talking in ‘No Voice...
NTID News Although their classes may be done for the day, the learning isn’t, as hundreds of RIT students gather at 10 p.m. each Wednesday in the CSD Student Development Center.The hour-long session, called “No Voice Zone,” or NVZ, has hearing students flocking to learn sign language and information about deaf culture from students at RIT/NTID.
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Famous Deaf Actor Keeps Close Ties to NTID
NTID News Famous deaf actor Bernard Bragg’s personal collection of correspondence, photographs, articles and other memorabilia is being shared with students as part of the RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive.
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Denver trip
CD's Ear Blog Made my way down to Denver with my mom and stepdad last Thursday for follow up and mapping. After Christmas, I started experiencing new tinnitus sounds in my right ear, which was obnoxiously annoying and driving me up the wall.  These sounds would keep playing over and over.  One is a musical tune that repeats all the time, 24/7, whether or not I have the processor ...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Deaf man charged with theft at bank
At The Rim 'Charge me if you can !  CHARGES were unable to be read to a deaf man last Friday after he was taken to court for allegedly stealing $21 worth of items from Republic Bank. The court heard that Atiba Spann, of Princes Town was unable to understand official sign language and there were no relatives in court to assist. Sgt Veano Ragoo told San Fernando Magistrate Na...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Gary Glitter due back in court today
At The Rim Former pop star Gary Glitter is due back in court today,  accused of a string of historic sex offences against three girls. The trial of the 70 year old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, will continue over 10 charges relating to alleged crimes committed in the 1970s and 1980. Glitter, from Marylebone in central London, is accused of one count of attempted rape and...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Una pregunta para Surdo Cultural
At The Rim LINK:  La cuestión, es donde están las políticas de inclusión en la producción cultural sordo? Es sólo para la muestra languge usar a la gente?
Mon, Jan 19 2015

VII International Deaf Academics
Cultura Surda Categoria: Eventos País: Bélgica Línguas: Neerlandês, Francês, Vlaamse Gebarentaal (VGT – Língua de Sinais Flamenga) e Langue des Signes de Belgique Francophone Site oficial:  [link] A cidade de Leuven, na região flamenga da Bélgica, sediará, nos próximos dias 5, 6 e 7 de fevereiro, o 7th International Deaf Academics and Researchers Conference. O ...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Hello Again. It's (e! Been a Long Time!
The hearing aid teacher Hello there! It has been a while since I posted anything on this blog. I have been busy. Plenty of interesting events occurred and I learned a good amount. I am eager to share more information surrounding deaf and hard of hearing issues and education. I still work as a hard of hearing itinerant teacher in Georgia. I continue to try my best to meet the needs of vari...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Why Frida Kahlo Remains Relevant
doozeedad “Oh my God!”, Mikey exclaimed as he read about Frida Kahlo for the first time, “she’s like someone you would be crazy about; a painter AND disabled!” Later he added that if she were alive, I’d probably be stalking her. I started my “Frida Period” when I lived in Tucson, Arizona about 20 years ago. I […] The post Why Frida Kahlo Remains Relevant app...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

The Social Challenges of Hearing Loss
Xpressive Handz "The Social Challenges of Hearing Loss" as seen in ALDA News Have you ever had an embarrassing moment of miscommunication? I have, numerous times. Here is one of my more memorable moments... The Social Challenges of Hearing Loss By Joyce Edmiston You might think that as a child with a hearing loss, I would have grown up being used to social situations ...
Mon, Jan 19 2015

Deaf News: ODEON partners with the National Deaf...
The Limping Chicken ODEON – Europe’s largest cinema group – has announced a partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society which will see subtitled kid’s film screenings for children trialled at cinemas across the UK. Last weekend, 14 ODEON cinemas around the country hosted subtitled kid’s film screenings, so that young people who are deaf or hard of hearing […]
Mon, Jan 19 2015

School Museum packed with history
Deaf News Today A museum at the New Mexico School for the Deaf tells the story of this institution that opened its doors in 1885. Read about the small museum packed with 130 years’ of history at the The Santa Fe New Mexican here. There's information from the school about visiting the museum here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Mon, Jan 19 2015