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Tishia's Thoughts I’ve been busy lately and I have also been feeling blah. One thing after another kept on coming up. I recently discovered that my son’s grandmother passed away. I’ve been sad about that. I’ve also been contacted by my ex-husband’s fiancée, who is now his ex-fiancee. She strongly urged me to rush the child custody [...]
Legal Culture Education Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 45 minutes ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

My toddler's sign language :-)
Waving With My Deaf Hands Cute!
Language Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 46 minutes ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

A New Film
Ben Fletcher I thought I'd have some fun tonight! Inspired by Charlie Swinbourne I had a go at being an amatuer (not that Charlie is these days!) film maker. Here's the 3 hours worth of effort, which will be on YouTube shortly...
Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 2 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

2009 Regional Academic Bowl Teams Announced
CPSO at Gallaudet University The 13th annual Gallaudet University Academic Bowl, which is coordinated by CPSO, announces its regional teams and host sites for the 2009 regional competition. Deaf and hard of hearing students from across the United States will be vying for a chance to compete at the nationals in April 2009. The first regional competition takes place starting February [...]
Higher Education Education Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 3 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

In a Response to HarleyGirl248, "Do you practice what you...
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Media Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 3 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deaf children on Guardian online video… and no subtitles
Campaigning for deaf children The Guardian is not having a good week. I've already blogged about how an article was published that was derogatory to BSL users. And now the Guardian have done a very interesting article about a young group of deaf children who have formed a music band... and uploaded a video of an interview with a [...]
Media Audism Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Deafazgal’s surprise adventure with Chillygurlz…
Rita's expressive vlog Hello everyone... sorry i don't get to leave comments in your vlogs very much anymore since my move to Nebraska but i do watch all your vlogs and enjoy them. Why i have no time to leave comments q because i do not have internet at home, i only go to library or coffee house [...]
Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

I think it’s about time to write something, hmm?
Rachel's Blog Hello, everybody; It has been a while since I posted here. I got so busy with school that the only thing I could do online was to check emails. =\ but right now, I am at home, relaxing, on my Thanksgiving break. I arrived home from Rochester on Saturday, and ever since, I have been catching [...]
Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Call Me Now personal number available from Sprint Relay
Sprint Relay Blogs and Vlogs Sprint is pleased to report that we will be offering free! Personal! Local! 10-digit numbers for internet-based Relay, Instant Messaging, Video Relay Service and Federal VRS users. Personal local 10-digit numbering allows IP and VRS callers to share their local 10-digit number in order to receive calls and make 911 calls based on their geographic [...]
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RNID determined to find a deaf cure...
At The Rim From the charitable group that brought you "There is no deaf social model", "Deaf people should go elswhere if they don't like it..",and "We represent 9 million in the UK without their support, and don't employ them", a new hype on the deaf cure.... "The RNID is driving biomedical research forwards to ensure that medical treatments are developed to protect and improve...
Audism Culture Tech Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Closed Caption bill filed in Philippine Senate
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Philippine Senator and action movie star Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. filed a landmark bill addressing barriers on access to information. Senate Bill 2872 or Closed Caption Bill which he filed last November 12 requires news programs on television to broadcast with sub-title or captioned. This is a welcome news especially for people like me who actively [...]
Culture Tech Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 4 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Poll: Video Relay Service (VRS) company
Fookem and Bug
Media Language Culture Tech Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 7 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

In the Queue of my life, no 44 - (Part 4 of 7)
Becoming Deaf in Norway 2007 Rikshospitalets goals for CI operations in 2008 will not be met. As of September 1st, Rikshospitalet has performed 25 CI operations on adults. - We will not be able to achieve the goal of 100 operations for 2008, Rikshospitalet says in a statement. The former health-minister Sylvia Brustad (labour party), ordered Health-South-East (Helse Sør-Øst) to perform 100 [...]
Legal Culture Tech Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 8 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Cochlears and Cancer Consume Us
Five String Guitar Monday was another "not so good" one on the quest to become bilateral. The cochlear clinic had set up a test, that I was to partake in, to measure what indeed was going on with non-functioning right side cochlear implant.I was ushered into a booth and sat in a very comfortable chair. One fit for 60" Plasma screen viewing. They scrubbed areas on my ear lobe and forehea...
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Jobfair, boil pit, and back to winter.
The Deaf Sherlock G'day Everyone.Well, I'm home again. It's been a nice trip to DC. Saw the ASL Expo, and enjoyed a quiet Sunday.But, this past Monday's (11/17) Disability Career Fair shows a lot of important stuff that goes on in the disabled community. As many of the people that attended to many booths, I was amazed at the moderate crowd of people. Even I was more amazed that a few H...
Higher Education Culture Education Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 9 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Two AGB Conferences in the Summer of 2009
Jean Boutcher's Collection of Quotations "Save the Date! AG Bell 2009 Listening and Spoken Language SymposiumFrom July 23 to 25, 2009, AG Bell will host its 2009 Listening and Spoken Language Symposium at the Union Station Marriott in St. Louis, Mo.AG Bell’s Listening and Spoken Language Symposium highlights cutting-edge topics in the field of deaf education and research, and offers listening and spoken lang...
Language Education Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 9 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Most Feared by the American Deaf
Jean Boutcher's Collection of Quotations George W. VeditzDr. Jack R. Gannon quotes what Veditz says aboutAlexander Graham Bell:____George W. Veditz, a deaf teacher, called Alexander Graham Bell the Americanmost feared by deaf people, saying"...he comes in the guise of a friend, and [is], therefore, the most to be feared enemy of the American deaf, past and present. "__________________________________________...
Audism Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 9 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Student lands coveted Letterman internship
Inside Gallaudet Bison TV head Travis Dougherty was selected as one of 10 students to intern with "Late Night with David Letterman” this coming spring.
Media Higher Education Tech Thu, Nov 20 2008 · 10 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Do you practice what you preach?
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New Director for the NTID Center on Employment
NTID News John Macko has been appointed director of the NTID Center on Employment. He has served in the role of interim director since April 2007 and had served as associate director of NCE since 2004.
Higher Education Wed, Nov 19 2008 · 19 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

Music in the Ear
Jamie Berke (About.com) When I am much older, if I ever hear music in my ear, it probably will be "Do, re, mi." That's the song that stuck with me throughout childhood, from...
Art and Storytelling Wed, Nov 19 2008 · 21 hours ago hide this blog flag post bookmark post

GOODBYE DEAFREAD:Rules are Rules-Bookmark Me
An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear It is with great pride and nostalgia that I must bid a fond farewell to Deafread.com. I have recently been invited to collaborate with Cochlear, Italy to create a blog written in Italian (God help me) focusing on parent support regarding issues in Deafness. While I have been granted freedom in choosing topics, arguments and methodologies for creating this blog, there ...
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Determination and Perseverance =Full Scholarship
The CI Circle News I am an active member of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Circle, however for those reading who are unfamiliar with our story, here is a brief background explanation: John was late diagnosed (no newborn screening then) and didn't receive his hearing aids until almost 3.5 years. He had the receptive and expressive language of a 12 month old at his 4th birthday. Joh...
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More Monday Drama at CWU
Glenn's Story Book Glenn wrote:Another thing that happened on Monday was that I received a response to a email that I had sent one of the senior administrators last week. Apparently, there's been a committe formed called Resource Central. I don't know who's on it, but one of the members is close to the president's office. I was told that someone would be contacting me "soon" last wee...
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Eye Contacts and Vibes
Jim's DEEP Thoughts I am not talking about people who have autism actively avoid eye contact but people who do NOT have autism. I am not talking about some cultures that looking someone in the eye is considered to be disrespectful and an invasion of privacy. There are some cultural groups that prefer not to make very much eye contact. That's different. I am talking about people I am fami...
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