Audism is Not Just A Word
submit by: Facundo Element Audism. We need to talk about it. ASL: http://vimeo.com/36364028
Thu, Feb 09 2012 · 4 hours ago

J88 Driver's License Designation
SpeakUpLibrarian After I heard about J88 through this news broadcast, I had it put on my drivers license. In the process of getting my new license, I asked about having my Restriction F for hearing aids removed. I was told if I could pass a vision test, I could have it taken off as the restriction requires a motorist to have 2 outside mirrors and can also apply to drivers with visual ...
Wed, Feb 08 2012 · 22 hours ago

Location, location, location? Only where a disabled child...
The Mostyn-Thomas Journal We find it extraordinary that we live in the vicinity of PACE. For many families with children with motor disabilities, this doesn't just happen. Provision of specialist educational services like PACE across the UK is patchy at best - and for families to move closer to such services for the benefit of the child is not uncommon. I know of one boy with CP who was once ...
Wed, Feb 08 2012 · 22 hours ago

Well Done Sky Television! Thank you for Listening to Us!
Captioning or Subtitles in New Zealand Sky Television in New Zealand did it.  They listened to us, the Deaf and hearing impaired people of New Zealand, and went ahead and captioned 13 of their channels for us.  They did this without any Government funding, and with no legislation in place.  They have my greatest respect and I hope yours as well. [...]
Wed, Feb 08 2012 · 22 hours ago

Fairytale of London Town Trailer
Deaf YouVideo Video with Subtitles - "Fairytale of London Town" A bittersweet modern day fairytale where three Deaf women, Veronica, Karen and Sally face three very different Christmases until an unexpected event throws them together. Directed by Louis Neethling Written by Rebecca Atkinson Actresses: Caroline Parker Patsy Palmer Sarah Beauvision Commissioned by BSLBT Film in ...
Wed, Feb 08 2012 · 22 hours ago

Family of Deaf Child Call for Help Following House Fire -...
PDDCS News A PDDCS Member Family from New England in Peterborough are asking for help with repairs to their home following a devastating house fire this week which has gutted their home.Louisa Stokes was putting her three children to bed when she could smell burning and discovered the TV blazing. The fire was quickly extinguished but that didnt prevent massiv...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Adolph has Chicken fever too...
At The Rim More fowl play..... possibly more adult viewing but....
Wed, Feb 08 2012

CVs and cover letters
Fille Sourde I've been battling with this one for awhile... should you mention you're Deaf/HOH/Deafblind on job applications?I've always thought that CV and cover letters should be "selling" yourself and I didn't want to mention this incase the employer would just take one look at it and chuck it in the bin. It has been extremely hard to find work right now, but I have had three i...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

CHARLA EN MÁLAGA 18.02.2012 Y NUEVO LOGOTIPO
Plataforma del 1 socio/a = 1 voto VIDEO: CARTEL :
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Does Social Networking Impair Sign Language Interpreter...
Street Leverage The distance between our physical world and the virtual world of social media often invites behavior one would never project in real life. This virtual world introduces a whole new context of social norms and acceptable personal expression. Unfortunately, it appears in many cases that sign language interpreters appear to lack an awareness of the [...]
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Out of the Great Silence
The Ambling Rambler When I hear the name Solomon Islands, beautiful imagery of white sandy beaches, blue skies, and coconut palms lining the shores fill my mind. Paradise untouched. However for many people living on the island, it is certainly no paradise. The reality is that the country is very poor, and for the disabled it is very hard to eke out a living.&...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

New Iphone App Could Rival Relay Services
Xpressive Handz Deaftel could quite possibly revolutionize how the deaf, hard of hearing and the speech impaired make telephone calls in the very near future. The two best things about this app: private without a third party relaying what is being said, and no more disconnects. Finally, you can make calls without people and automated answering services hanging up on you!Read more her...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Laura Muller and Undiagnosed Hearing Loss
Hearing Sparks Reading about people who are successful and driven with a hearing loss is always inspiring to me. The latest such story I've seen was in the Yorkshire Post here and has to do with Laura Muller. She was born with 50% of her hearing and is now a professional skydiver.In the article, Laura discusses how she would often have concerns about how well she could handle things...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Deaf Resource Availability for the Urban-ly Challenged
Deaf Echo I was born in a small town.  And I live in a small town.  Oh those small communities.* Okay, so my town may not be Mayberry; we do actually have modern conveniences like electricity and cable TV.  But how do you find the best resources when the nearest deaf “person” is your neighbor’s 15-year-old dog? [...]
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT)
deafness and hearing aids Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) is a treatment that aims to reduce the perceived loudness and severity of tinnitus. Tinnitus isn't a disease and TRT isn't a cure as such, it is perhaps better described as a way to train someone not to hear the ringing in their ear any more or at least to be...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

New IFHOH Journal Online: For all interested in hearing...
ccacblog Lots of good things in the IFHOH newsletter, as usual. [link] The need for much more inclusion of captioning (subtitling, CART, STT, steno, fast typing, palantype, velotype) is vital to mention also. This is our language too and it's missing in too many places. We applaud all the volunteer efforts in all our groups, and [...]
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Deaf UW Softball Pitcher makes news...
The Deaf Project [link] you know any Deaf or Hearing Impaired athletes? Are they accepted by their teammates? Did their coach or teammates learn any ASL to improve communication and build relationships? Do you think Deaf athletes should only play on Deaf teams?
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Giveaway: Nokia Wireless Loopset LPS-5 (open only to the UK)
Liz's Deaf Blog Today's giveaway which is open, only to the UK, due to postage costs, is my Nokia wireless loopset, which is in good working order, and in good condition.The Nokia loopset LPS-5 is ideal up to moderate hearing loss. For more details what this Nokia loopset does, please click here. And if you want to see my original post when I wrote about it, then ...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Signs of Love: Want
adreanaline Asking a deaf signer out for a date on Valentine's Day? Signs of Love shares seven signs you'll need to learn by the special day! Today's sign is "want."
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Notes from our Workshop: Advocate for Better Deaf Education
*What is Language? *How Do We Get our Language(s)? *Problem #1: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Babies do not have acquired language. *Problem #2: Most of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing children arrive at Kindergarten without adequate language skills. ... Continue reading →
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Infographic: Men VS Women on Facebook
-Selina^Wing- Wow! It is real?? I am girl, but never chat with more friends, but always put some information on the wall or status only. :P Normally, Malaysians have more than 100 friends. How about Deaf Community Malaysia? A Deaf friend have 100 - 200 friends only. If they get their hearing friends too, maybe more than 200 friends. They more like to talk in a group than the ...
Wed, Feb 08 2012

Miss Deaf America is unseen in Super Bowl. Why now? Why not...
Illustrator: Blog-alloon • Miss Deaf America upset she's unseen at Super Bowl XLVI • Sam the Deaf had interview with Candice Villesca • Candy was interview by Reddit to be in Superbowl XLV • Candice on before the pregame of Super Bowl XLV Thank Harold Ambeau!
Tue, Feb 07 2012

ASL National Anthem at the Super Bowl
submit by: Meredith A history of ASL performances of the U.S. National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Check out 20 years of history and find out just how much importance broadcasters place on showing sign language.
Tue, Feb 07 2012

Miss Deaf America Upset She's Unseen At Super Bowl
Deaf YouVideo The media newspaper article about The NAD Miss Deaf America, Rachel Mazique unseen on television at Super Bowl. Rachel Mazique performs in sign-language “America the Beautiful” during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis as Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert performed the English version. During the Super Bowl, television cameras showed everything...
Tue, Feb 07 2012
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President Hurwitz shares his dream for Gallaudet in State...
Gallaudet News President Hurwitz drew inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his February 7 State of the University Address, which celebrated Gallaudet's past and present and envisioned its future.
Tue, Feb 07 2012