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(0 visits) D-PAN is Detroit's "Innovative Artist of the Year"
submit by: Mark · 6 minutes ago
Real Detroit newspaper recently honored D-PAN with the title of Innovative Artist of the Year. Real cool! Check out the article and read the full interview with Sean Forbes.
(36 visits) New from Ancestry.com for 2009: Deaf Marriages 1889-1894
Under The Hill · 2 hours ago
Hmm, something new coming soon from ancestry.com (click on the graphic screenshot below to expand): No idea when that will come out, could be sooner or later this year, if you're a Ancestry subscriber or thinking of doing your own family tree research, Ancestry.com could be the place to start out for you. I had a [...]
(44 visits) NAD Participates in the Obama-Biden Transition
NAD Advocacy · 3 hours ago
After his historic election, President-elect Obama assembled a team of advisors to review the functions and policies of the current Administration and make plans for change. Agency Review Teams and Policy Working Groups focused on and analyzed key areas such as the economy; education; employment; energy; the environment; health care; justice and civil rights; [...]
(56 visits) News Online: Matt Hamill on Tito Ortiz, Kimbo Slice and...
submit by: Anthony · 4 hours ago
UFC light heavyweight Matt Hamill, who is coming off a second-round TKO win over Reese Andy at UFC 92, answered some questions from FanHouse this week. Via e-mail, we asked him about the UFC 92 fight, his future plans, whether his deafness affects his communication with his corner, and his thoughts on some of the big names in MMA.
(25 visits) JSL course offered at hearing universities to deepen...
Deaf Japan News · 8 hours ago
There is a university that offer a course on the Japanese Sign Language that the Deaf person naturally acquires in the childhood, as one of the language studies like German and French, etc.The Human Welfare Department of Kansei Gakuin University in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture started a JSL course in April. The Department had been newly establishedm, which plans...
(91 visits) Merged School Building addition explained
SignCasts - · 16 hours ago
MNSA board member Allan Amis explains the proposed new building addition. Formats available:Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv)
(65 visits) VOA on Merger
SignCasts - · 16 hours ago
A Volunteers Of America representative, as the sponsor for both schools, provides support for the merger Formats available:Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv)
(73 visits) MNSA Board President on Merger
SignCasts - · 16 hours ago
Minnesota North Star Academy Board Presdident Roberta Bobbi Cordano discusses the merger between MDS and MNSA Formats available:Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv)
(61 visits) MDS Board President on Merger
SignCasts - · 16 hours ago
Metro Deaf School's Board President Tom Anderson provides his take on the merger between MDS and MNSA. Formats available:Quicktime (.mov), Flash Video (.flv)
(135 visits) Deaf Schools to Merge
SignCasts - · 17 hours ago
The membership of Metro Deaf School (MDS) and Minnesota North Star Academy (MNSA) voted on December 16 to approve a merger between the schools. This would provide a combined K-12 school with 100 students. The merger still has more hurdles to overcome including approval by the Minnesota Department of Education. The plan is to have Minnesota North Star Academy move into...
(58 visits) Cochlear Implant Frustrations by Robyn Carter
SayWhatClub Weblog · 17 hours ago
It’s now official. I have just been diagnosed with depression for the first time in my life. Simply because of the frustration I’m having with lack of hearing, and lack of action in terms of ACC funding my new implant. ACC is our Accident Compensation Corporation. When you have an accident in New Zealand, ACC [...]
(61 visits) BUSTED!
Thumpaflash · 18 hours ago
Hello all....Just a quick update, the representatives of the motion picture industry are meeting with the pre-filer of the House companion bill tomorrow to voice their concerns/issues regarding the captioned movie legislation here in Kentucky....This week is an organizational week for both houses, as they will swear in new members and elect leaders, make committee ass...
(62 visits) Getting a Wireless Device and a calling plan that meets the...
Deaf411Online Blog · 18 hours ago
[DEAF411] – Just as hearing people have many phone models, calling plans and options to choose from, deaf users also have many options when choosing wireless devices, also known as pagers, and calling plans that are deaf-friendly. Deaf users may qualify for a free wireless device with the help of a rebate, special offer or [...]
(41 visits) It's Official!
The Ambling Rambler · 18 hours ago
It’s now official. I’m have just been diagnosed with depression for the first time in my life. Simply because of the frustration I’m having with lack of hearing, and lack of action in terms of ACC funding my new implant.The hearing loss I’m dealing with is huge compared to when my original implant was up and working properly, and I haven’t really heard properly exce...
(105 visits) Those who know do not talk. Those who talk do not know.
A Course In Miracles TeleVision · 20 hours ago
Based on the 56th Verse of Tao Te Ching authored by Lao-tzu, Jill attempts to explain in ASL.
(18 visits) Deaf Anthology # 158: "Deaf Sherlock Holmes"
Deaf Anthology · 20 hours ago
Deaf Sherlock Holmes just returned from Dr. Doyle's office after having a prostate exam. Holmes: "I'm glad that interpreter, Mr. Melas, shown up as I couldn't understand Dr. Doyle's Scottish accent."Watson: "You meant that Greek guy?"Holmes: "I been having flashbacks of being sodomized as a child and that's why I dreaded the prostate exam."Watson: "I remember, we were...
(52 visits) DMH (Dept. of Mental Health) is a disgrace to the Missouri...
Show Me Deaf Community · 20 hours ago
DMH (Dept. of Mental Health) is a disgrace to the Missouri Deaf Community!Recently, I got some referrals about some families and children needing mental health services. It is a major embarrassment having to tell them either go to DMH or to a private program that lacks support services for Deaf. They were looking for a therapist who are able to use ASL. They are...
(213 visits) Good News about Matt Hamill, the Movie
Deaf Cinematic FilmBlog · 20 hours ago
Click To Play Eben, the hearing actor decided to step down because he felt that Deaf actor could do better. He decided to give this role to a Deaf actor. Joe, the director, decided to hire a co-director which is Deaf. You guys have lot of work out to do if you want the role of Matt Hamill. Smile! Thank you, Eben and Joe! I really appreciate that. :o)Here...
(152 visits) Matt Hamill the Movie
submit by: Eric Calbert · 21 hours ago
Latest Hamill News! Things have been changed for Matt Hamill, the Movie! Please check it out!
(92 visits) Matt Hamill the Movie
submit by: Eric Calbert · 21 hours ago
Things have changed for Matt Hamill, the Movie. Please read the co-director, Joseph's Blog and the writer, Eben's Blog! Good news for the Deaf Community!
(39 visits) Message to Springfield Deaf Community
Tishia's Thoughts · 21 hours ago
Dear Springfield Deaf Community, Shawn and I will be returning to Springfield on February 4th from 6:30pmto 8:30 pm at the Library for Legislative and systems advocacy training. We will focus on the legislative process, how to talk with legislators and their staff, the elements of good talking points and other methods of effective [...]
(41 visits) Florida Gators vs Oklahoma Sooners for BCS National...
submit by: LChaim2007 · 21 hours ago
Florida Gators and Oklahoma Sooners will play on Jan 8th for National Championship. Are you on Florida or Oklahoma side? Leave comments
(66 visits) What Can We Expect from Number Order?
Ed's Telecom Alert · 21 hours ago
Happy New Year, Folks! Here are two links to the Number Order by the FCC. First one is the “advisory comments” of the Number Order, and the second one is the Number Order in itself in its all complication splendor. FCC Consumer Advisory (same one as the last post) Full blown Order on Number - if you want gritty details, click [...]
(107 visits) January 9 & 10, 2009: ASL Movie Preview - Legend of the...
Michigan Deaf Community · 23 hours ago
Click to download the flyer: asl_film_2009_flyer_michigan Posted in Announcements, Events Tagged: ASL, ASL Films, Deaf Community, Deaf Culture
(45 visits) NAD Works to Ensure Captioning on Obama’s Website
NAD Advocacy · 23 hours ago
It is fair to say that President-elect Obama will be the most web-savvy U.S. President in history. During the campaign, the Obama team relied heavily on e-mail lists and websites to reach out to potential voters and to raise money. Pundits believe this electronic outreach was a large factor in Obama’s win. Within hours [...]
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