Corning recently announced their new second generation...
Apple Deaf News It is pretty neat that Corning recently introduced their new second generation called “Lotus XT Glass” to offer better dimensional stability and it could be excellent candidate for high performance LCD and OLED displays on future iOS devices. Corning is well known for its Gorilla Glass being used in Apple devices and other companies to provide durable […]
Sun, May 19 2013 · 27 minutes ago

Check out the winner of Young Deaffest! 'I won't do that...
PDDCS News This is the winning entry for Young Deaffest this year by William Horsefeild. It's a fantastic short story and shows the high level of imagination and creativity William has. Well done to him from all at PDDCS and hopefully we'll be there next year!
Sun, May 19 2013 · 3 hours ago

What happened to Sorenson Videophone?
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor
Sun, May 19 2013 · 4 hours ago

EUD: What IS it for ?
At The Rim Who has even heard of it in the UK but a a select few ? Inaccessible videos are hardly helpful either.......  Again I ask what or WHO are they for ?  More pointless ads.......Dublin, Ireland, 18 May 2013: the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) General Assembly has today elected its new Board. EUD's new President is Dr Markku Jokinen and from Finland. The former Worl...
Sun, May 19 2013 · 6 hours ago

Why I would hate to be Asian...
At The Rim With cases like these and Afghanistan refusing to educate their women and allowing them to be beaten as a right,  and insisting children get married to strangers at 12,  it is certainly no fun being a woman, or a deaf child.  Anyone who is dubious as to why we oppose these things....... Five deaf and speech-impaired orphan girls were allegedly raped and beat...
Sun, May 19 2013 · 7 hours ago

Here comes Krazy Kat.
At The Rim The Waving Cat of Japan comes to venues around the region next week. The Cat is a popular Japanese figurine of folk tales and legends, said to bring good luck. This Far Eastern adventure, from the unique hearing led and deaf directed Krazy Kat Theatre Company, is performed and taught by an integrated company of deaf and deaf aware performers.  A Bunraku puppet-st...
Sun, May 19 2013 · 7 hours ago

…and then my heart stopped. When Your Child with Down...
doozeedad I had just finished changing Mack’s diaper and I was nursing him. Micah and Moxie had been watching a show on Netflix. There was a…stillness in the air. Since I am deaf, it’s the stillness that I rely on with Moxie – not the sounds per se. It’s the vibration in the air, and trust...
Sun, May 19 2013 · 11 hours ago

Two most popular and free Gameloft games: Gangster Rio and...
Apple Deaf News Gameloft announced Gangstar Rio: City of Saints and N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance last Friday, two of the most popular games, free for the weekend. Customers who are looking for free games, in good luck to get them before they get expired soon at originally US $12. Here is the link to get them via […]
Sun, May 19 2013 · 12 hours ago

Rare Apple 1 computer headed to German auction this month
Apple Deaf News Apple 1 computer is very rare to see in the world and it actually headed to German auction house to set it up to put on the auction this month and it should be approximately $240,000 to $400,000 to be sold. Currently, there are estimated only six original Apple 1 left in the world, was […]
Sun, May 19 2013 · 12 hours ago

Two most popular and free Gameloft games: N.O.V.A. 3 and...
Apple Deaf News Gameloft announced N.O.V.A. 3 and Gangstar Rio last Friday, two of the most popular games, free for the weekend and hopefully alive till today. Customers who are looking for free games, in good luck to get them before they get expired soon and put them back to originally US $12. Here is the link to get […]
Sun, May 19 2013 · 12 hours ago

Employment Opportunities (2 jobs)
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Sat, May 18 2013 · 15 hours ago

Daily Shot
Captioned Web TV This entertainment/talk show from Yahoo looks at media and culture with humor. [link]
Sat, May 18 2013 · 18 hours ago

Giveaway for my followers who follow via email or Google...
Liz's Deaf Blog It is time to announce names, where I can for this giveaway I am doing of followers of my blog via email or Google Friend Connect. (Who are visible.) For rules and details of the giveaway, then please see the original post which you will find here.I have drawn 6 names, which I have now contacted. As you know from original post, and also email or via Google Friend Conn...
Sat, May 18 2013 · 19 hours ago

Isolating Myself From The World
The Deafia I have been on Social Media sites for long, long time. About 3 years. Well, you know how bad influence Internet can be to your own mind. Well, I have been trapped in my parents house and grandma Koontz house for years and years and years. I have no friends. I couldn't find a job in this lousy small town of Farmington, New Mexico. I gave up on AD Sense that I tried to...
Sat, May 18 2013

Profile of a Cool Cat: Carrie Griffin Basas
doozeedad I know Carrie through our mutual friend, Corbett O”Toole. The details of the introduction are hazy…I know it was on that universal connector, facebook. It was probably something to do with Carrie’s adopting her daughter (that is a beautiful story – you can read it on her blog, Adopting Delilah). But however it was, I...
Sat, May 18 2013

The Secret is in the hands
Deaf News Today To best understand someone, don't look at their face, look at their hands. That's the finding of Stanford University researchers. Here's why: Michael Slepian and his team showed videos to volunteers from the World Series of Poker. Some videos showed player's faces, other clips showed their hands. Some clips showed chest, arms and head. The volunteers weren't very goo...
Sat, May 18 2013

Another out Of Hours Medical Horror Story
.D.A.R.G [link] story raises  some very interesting and serious questions, which unfortunately, the newspaper concerned, fails to address, either because  its journalist did not have  the requiste knowledge of 111 helplines or out of hours care in Lincolnshire, or because the person writing the story lacked the savoir-faire of  national newspapers. Elsewhere, we have alre...
Sat, May 18 2013

Edmonton: Deaf flash dance
At The Rim Dozens of people took part in a sign language flash mob Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a local organization that helps deaf Edmontonians and their families. The Connect Society is an organization that provides programs and services to help deaf children, teens and adults.  “We’re the only ones providing services to meet the needs of the deaf com...
Sat, May 18 2013

Regal and the Dame Edna look
At The Rim accessible Cinema, but unfashionable and attention-grabbing eye wear ?
Sat, May 18 2013

News...
Life with a Cochlear Implant My Cochlear Implant is back to normal meaning I am used to the volume levels and it need adjusting since things are quiet again but NO fluctuations(touch wood)I quickly sent an email requesting another appointment and this is my reply..I’ve sent your request to Cochlear so I can check if there’s anything else we can do to improve the loudness. I’m not sure there...
Sat, May 18 2013

This week completely d r a g g e d. But I do love my...
Life with a Cochlear Implant This week completely d r a g g e d. But I do love my weekends. I get to watch films on netflix, go into town with my family, see my sister and watch Doctor Who! Series Finale is tonight and the Doctor's name will be revealed...  Oooh doctor who is one my highlights of the weekend :)We're in May and I still have not accomplished anything this year... Maybe this is my ...
Sat, May 18 2013

Wow I wish I was deaf.
Life with a Cochlear Implant True story. .. Tuesday's conversation between me and a new colleague She asked me if I was totally deaf, when I got my hearing aids etc. screaming kids playing around us made her ask. She said wow I wish I was deaf so I can turn my hearing aid off. Deafness isn't all fun and games at all, it's a constant struggle to hear, understand and to be understood. I never...
Sat, May 18 2013

Reminder to All DSA2013 Registrants! Deadline: May 24
Deaf Seniors USA ATTENTION to all DSA 2013 Registrants You have one week left to complete your DSA 2013 Survey. You are asked to choose only 15 workshops you want to attend during the Deaf Seniors of America 2013 Baltimore Conference this August. Holly Macfadden, Registrant Chair sent you a survey link for you to open the survey and choose only 15 workshops.It will take only few minut...
Sat, May 18 2013

Deafinitely theatre summer school
PDDCS News Deafinitely Theatre are running a two-week Summer School for young deaf people aged 13 to 18 at RADA in Central London. After oberving Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre Paula Garfield and actress Charly Arrowsmith run an inspiring drama workshop at DeafFest's Young Actors & Scriptwriters Day, the summer school should be an amazing opportunity. And it is free!Da...
Sat, May 18 2013

Proposed Ohio law on hearing aids
Deaf News Today Ohio lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would stop the sale of hearing aids online in the state unless the user first sees an audiologist. The bill is considered an effort at consumer protection by supporters. Republican Rex Damschroder of Fremont is sponsor of House Bill 109. The Ohio House Health and Aging Committee is hearing from medical professionals and co...
Fri, May 17 2013