On Cochlear Implants and 3rd World Country
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here is a 5-minute video documentary of a very popular TV program in our country that tells a story of a family trying to see if their child can undergo cochlear implant. Hosted by Ms. Sandra Aguinaldo, I-witness is a docu-research shown in GMA-7 last June 2008. The entire program is 30 minutes long so I edited it and shown only the parts related to CI. The language s...
Tech Culture Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

DBC Block AGB's TANKS (PHOTO)
Pure Deaf
Art and Storytelling Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

NTID President Hurwitz Recommends “Bell” Name Be Removed...
found in blank Whoooo! Read the Orange Brown Coalition blog here! Great letter, great argument, great evidence. The real credit goes to the NTID community memers who have fought for this action.
Higher Education Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

Status of Bell Name on Dormitory
Orange Brown Coalition Students, Faculty, and Staff: I would like you to be aware that several days ago I sent the following recommendation to President Destler regarding the name of the Alexander G. Bell building. As reported below I am deeply appreciative of the part so many of you played in this process. I will inform you when Dr. Destler and the Board of Trustees has made a final decisi...
Higher Education Audism Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

DBC: Confusing Messages
Mishka Zena Deaf Bilingualism Coalition began as a humble group with John Egbert and a handful of Deaf Leaders last July to discuss about promotion of ASL. The idea was sparked by Amy Cohen Efron's Greatest Irony where hearing babies are encouraged to learn sign language to communicate while their vocal cords are immature, but deaf babies [...]
Language Audism Tech Culture Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

Aids, gadgets and technology, OH WOW!
SayWhatClub Weblog When u look at all the technology out there from the beginning of their creation to its current status, u'll note that most technology started out large and clutsy looking and eventually the product was reduced in size BUT improved in its functioning purposes .  For example, Look at computers, headphones, cellphones, xerox machines, fax machines, TTY's, [....
Tech Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

Funny to tell you…
ICTHUS DEAFIES
Language Culture Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

My Interview With Laronda Part 1
Signing World Fairlady Interview LarondaPart 1Link: Earofmyheart.com
Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Jun 30 2008 hide this blog

Why we need to be “on the same page”
Dr. DonG.'s Deafhood Discourses Now that the DBC conference is over, this vlog by Jack Barr (FDR and Obama) illustrates why it is important for all of us to “be on the same page” when we have the opportunity to inform and educate others about what Deaf people want and need.   Play Quicktime version
Media Language Education Tech Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

The NAD Conference is Almost Here!
Texas Association of the Deaf It's almost time for the 49th Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana July 7-11, 2008. The good times will definitely be rolling, so we hope you will join the more than 1,300 people already registered! The conference schedule is packed with fantastic talent, surprises, magic and creativity - a feast [...]
Media Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

News Online: Protests held at conference for the deaf
submit by: Anthony The deaf, their parents and advocates disagree on whether children are best off learning sign language or using hearing implants and aids to thrive in a hearing world, a split that was on public display today as 1,500 convention-goers and about 600 protesters converged on the Midwest Airlines Center.
Media Language Audism Education Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

First experience as a Brit in the USA (ASL)
Benfletcher's Weblog I'm continuing to learn ASL.
Language Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

My Ramblings ~~ No Script this time!! :D
Butterfly, like me...Deaf's v/blog Hi~~I decided to sign in the video without reading the script this time...Here is the outline, hee..HandsDo-do.. Kids awayTime for my audienceDBCFBDigital cameraLink to "Big Man on Campus, 2008" written by Stephen TrachtenbergerThank you for your time... Butterfly, like me...Deaf
Media Higher Education Language Audism Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

Does Hypnosis Work In the Deaf Community?
Deaf Pagan Crossroads A good friend of mine, who is a licensed Mental Health Specialist and has a background in hypnotherapy, sent me an email recently asking an interesting question: Can hypnosis be used effectively with someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Apparently he got into an interesting discussion with another hypnotist who questioned whether or not [...]
Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

DBC Conference Vlog #2
Deaf Bilingual Coalition Second Vlog installment! [link] (Please give the vlog time to load.)
Language Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

Tinnitus in Stereo
Sudden Silence I think it’s been happening for about 2 weeks now.  The first time it happened, it startled me as much as it would if I could suddenly hear again. Have you ever used one of those metal noisemakers they give out at New Years parties?  The ones I remember were rectangular with a little spinning handle [...]
Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

Being Deaf and the Essence of Music
The Chronicles of Gilberto Around 1796 Ludwig van Beethoven began to lose his hearing which made it hard for him to perceive and appreciate music. For one thing one of the most beloved Classical composer has not always been deaf, he was born normal and created numerous pieces of music that created a beautiful world for him. Many of his symphonies spoke of vibrant tones in his stories that playe...
Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

DBC and AGB positions on ASL and CIs
The ASL-Cochlear Implant Community Please check this link out about AGB and DBC's position on ASL and cochlear implants. [link] Karla Gunn said it best- children with CIs can still learn ASL. However I was a little concerned when I read Ella Mae Lentz's remarks about CIs and repeating outdated information that only a small percentage of deaf children benefit from CIs. It seemed as
Media Language Education Tech Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

New Owner Sorenson VP's Garage
Billy Clark Studios Grand Open New Owner any cars or trucks can install Sorenson VP TV with everything system for sell $ 599.99 plus tax then see show Tks. : )
Art and Storytelling Tech Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

My Interview with SeekGeo!!
Signing World Fairlady interview SeekGeolink: www.seekgeo.com
Art and Storytelling Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

A simple illustration showing public perceptions on deaf...
Bsl Jeff's Vlog
Language Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

Deaf Quintet go on hunger strike for Deaf Rights in Paris
Bsl Jeff's Vlog News from Paris - Reporter in International Signs:
Language Education Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

USA’s own Deaf hunger striker back in 2006…
Bsl Jeff's Vlog A news clip interviewing this deaf hunger striker - clickon the video clip below - it is captioned!
Language Education Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

Success for the French Deaf hunger strikers
Bsl Jeff's Vlog
Language Education Legal Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog

DBC Conference Vlog #1
Deaf Bilingual Coalition More news from the DBC Conference! [link] (Please wait until the vlog loads completely for smooth viewing.)
Media Language Culture Sun, Jun 29 2008 hide this blog