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If Only It Were Just TV: Schools For The Deaf Are Closing
Thejewishweek.com - If only it were just TV: Schools for the Deaf are closing.
On Monday, March 4th, the television show ‘Switched at Birth’ did something on mainstream TV that had never been done before. It ran an episode in sign language. Some viewers thought at first that the sound on their television was broken.
The show is an ABC Family drama that revolves around two teenagers who were switched at birth, one of whom is Deaf.
According to ABC Family, it is the first television series to have multiple Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing series regulars, and scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language.
Marlee Matlin guest stars. Because of this, the series not only exposes the American public to the Deaf community, it also has the power to educate us about important related issues: last week’s ASL episode focused on the failure of the American education system to serve many Deaf students who find themselves there because their own schools have closed.
The main story of ‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode focuses on the closing of such a school, and the protest created by the students to keep it open. Many students who are Deaf want to study in a school designed for them, where they can communicate directly with teachers and counselors, interact directly with their peers and participate fully in extracurricular activities – things most hearing students take for granted. ...READ MORE: http://www.thejewishweek.com/blogs/new-normal/if-only-it-were-just-tv-schools-deaf-are-closing
‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode information: http://www.tvrage.com/Switched_at_Birth
Related Articles:
Not Hearing Loss, Deaf Gain
GMA: Marlee Matlin Promotes 'Switched at Birth' Episode
‘Switched at Birth’ Silent Episode 1.6 Million Viewers
On Monday, March 4th, the television show ‘Switched at Birth’ did something on mainstream TV that had never been done before. It ran an episode in sign language. Some viewers thought at first that the sound on their television was broken.The show is an ABC Family drama that revolves around two teenagers who were switched at birth, one of whom is Deaf.
According to ABC Family, it is the first television series to have multiple Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing series regulars, and scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language.
Marlee Matlin guest stars. Because of this, the series not only exposes the American public to the Deaf community, it also has the power to educate us about important related issues: last week’s ASL episode focused on the failure of the American education system to serve many Deaf students who find themselves there because their own schools have closed.
The main story of ‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode focuses on the closing of such a school, and the protest created by the students to keep it open. Many students who are Deaf want to study in a school designed for them, where they can communicate directly with teachers and counselors, interact directly with their peers and participate fully in extracurricular activities – things most hearing students take for granted. ...READ MORE: http://www.thejewishweek.com/blogs/new-normal/if-only-it-were-just-tv-schools-deaf-are-closing
‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode information: http://www.tvrage.com/Switched_at_Birth
Related Articles:
Not Hearing Loss, Deaf Gain
GMA: Marlee Matlin Promotes 'Switched at Birth' Episode
‘Switched at Birth’ Silent Episode 1.6 Million Viewers
Monday, March 11, 2013
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Kojo Show: Gallaudet 'Deaf President Now'
VIDEO - The Kojo Nnamdi Show: The Legacy Of Gallaudet's 'Deaf President Now' Movement, 03/07/13 (Full Hour)
Since its founding in the mid-19th century, Gallaudet University has been an academic and cultural hub for the Deaf community. But until 1988, the university never had a Deaf president.
Twenty-five years ago this week, students launched a protest on the Northeast D.C. campus, dubbed the "Deaf President Now" movement. The protest resulted in the school's first Deaf president, and helped spur passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act two years later. Kojo explores the legacy of student protests at Gallaudet.
Video by KojoNnamdiShow885
Guests
Gregory Hlibok: Former Gallaudet University Student Body President and student leader of the Deaf President Now movement in 1988; Chief of the Disability Rights Division in the Bureau of Consumer and Governmental Affairs at the Federal Communications Commission
T. Alan Hurwitz: President, Gallaudet University
Fred Weiner: Interim Assistant Vice President, Gallaudet University; Member, Gallaudet University Class of 1983
Sen. Tom Harkin: D-Iowa; Sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Find more information about the show: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-07/legacy-gallaudets-deaf-president-now-movement
Visit http://thekojonnamdishow.org for more details.
Since its founding in the mid-19th century, Gallaudet University has been an academic and cultural hub for the Deaf community. But until 1988, the university never had a Deaf president.
Twenty-five years ago this week, students launched a protest on the Northeast D.C. campus, dubbed the "Deaf President Now" movement. The protest resulted in the school's first Deaf president, and helped spur passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act two years later. Kojo explores the legacy of student protests at Gallaudet.
Guests
Gregory Hlibok: Former Gallaudet University Student Body President and student leader of the Deaf President Now movement in 1988; Chief of the Disability Rights Division in the Bureau of Consumer and Governmental Affairs at the Federal Communications Commission
T. Alan Hurwitz: President, Gallaudet University
Fred Weiner: Interim Assistant Vice President, Gallaudet University; Member, Gallaudet University Class of 1983
Sen. Tom Harkin: D-Iowa; Sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Find more information about the show: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-07/legacy-gallaudets-deaf-president-now-movement
Visit http://thekojonnamdishow.org for more details.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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NAD & Deaf's Public Health Concerns
VIDEO: National Association of the Deaf and Deaf's public health concerns in American Sign Language.
While watching National Association of the Deaf's recent vlog found here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSkoNrtNxwo announcing their latest projects, Deaf community noticed practically all NAD leaders and officers are overweight or out of shape.
Is it a concern? Yes.
Is it reflective of health issues as a Deaf Community? Unfortunately also yes as health crisis is highly prevalent within the Deaf community.
NAD should add initiatives in creating task force to raise our socioeconomic status, utilize several social constructs such as self-efficacy, social cognitive, and self determination theories in developing creative solutions towards healthier behaviors, create task force to address poor health status within our community, AND take personal accountability as leaders in setting examples for others by getting healthier themselves.
Video by MrDeafRyan
NOTE: this vlog is NOT meant to offend their weight or body figures, but... it is reflective of a problem that's prevalent within our community.
While watching National Association of the Deaf's recent vlog found here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSkoNrtNxwo announcing their latest projects, Deaf community noticed practically all NAD leaders and officers are overweight or out of shape.
Is it a concern? Yes.
Is it reflective of health issues as a Deaf Community? Unfortunately also yes as health crisis is highly prevalent within the Deaf community.
NAD should add initiatives in creating task force to raise our socioeconomic status, utilize several social constructs such as self-efficacy, social cognitive, and self determination theories in developing creative solutions towards healthier behaviors, create task force to address poor health status within our community, AND take personal accountability as leaders in setting examples for others by getting healthier themselves.
NOTE: this vlog is NOT meant to offend their weight or body figures, but... it is reflective of a problem that's prevalent within our community.
Friday, February 8, 2013
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Deaf Demonstration In Kenya
VIDEO: Deaf Demonstration in Kenya.
NAIROBI - As the preparation for the first ever presidential debate in Kenya gathers momentum, Kenyans' excitement and eagerness for this historic debate is very evident.
But unfortunately this is not the case for the Kenya National Association For The Deaf as they held protests yesterday at the Ministry of Information demanding for their right to access information.
Video by Gbs Kenya
Source: http://gbskenya.com/2013/02/deaf-demonstration/
NAIROBI - As the preparation for the first ever presidential debate in Kenya gathers momentum, Kenyans' excitement and eagerness for this historic debate is very evident.
But unfortunately this is not the case for the Kenya National Association For The Deaf as they held protests yesterday at the Ministry of Information demanding for their right to access information.
Source: http://gbskenya.com/2013/02/deaf-demonstration/
Thursday, February 7, 2013
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Deaf Awareness: Deaf Not Different
VIDEO: Deaf Awareness: Deaf Not Different in subtitles.
In 'Deaf Not Different', get to know four teenagers from Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, whose aim in making this short film was to advocate for themselves and develop awareness in their community about what it is to be Deaf. We hope you enjoy watching and understand a little more about these extraordinary and yet regular teenagers!
Video by BD EP
In 'Deaf Not Different', get to know four teenagers from Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia, whose aim in making this short film was to advocate for themselves and develop awareness in their community about what it is to be Deaf. We hope you enjoy watching and understand a little more about these extraordinary and yet regular teenagers!
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Deaf Students Lack Interpretors
The Montana Kaimin - Deaf students outnumber interpreters 2-1; school struggles to meet demand.
MISSOULA - A shortage of sign language interpreters in Missoula has left the University of Montana stretching resources thin for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Denise May, the lead interpreter at UM, said Missoula County Public Schools and the University already employ every certified interpreter who wants to work in the region.
"Interpreters are scarce and we could use more," May said. "For example, tomorrow, besides covering all the classes, there's a rodeo club meeting, a mid-year report, a Montana Council for Exceptional Children conference, and others have called asking for interpreters that can work in the community."
There are eight full-time Deaf students attending the University this semester double the number of available full-time sign-language interpreters at UM.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires businesses and universities to provide equal access to persons with disabilities including effective communication services. ... Read more: http://www.montanakaimin.com/news/article_ed86fc92-70e8-11e2-b6fb-001a4bcf6878.html
MISSOULA - A shortage of sign language interpreters in Missoula has left the University of Montana stretching resources thin for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.Denise May, the lead interpreter at UM, said Missoula County Public Schools and the University already employ every certified interpreter who wants to work in the region.
"Interpreters are scarce and we could use more," May said. "For example, tomorrow, besides covering all the classes, there's a rodeo club meeting, a mid-year report, a Montana Council for Exceptional Children conference, and others have called asking for interpreters that can work in the community."
There are eight full-time Deaf students attending the University this semester double the number of available full-time sign-language interpreters at UM.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires businesses and universities to provide equal access to persons with disabilities including effective communication services. ... Read more: http://www.montanakaimin.com/news/article_ed86fc92-70e8-11e2-b6fb-001a4bcf6878.html
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Gallaudet Marks 25th Anniversary of 'Deaf President Now' Protests
WJLA - Gallaudet University marks 25th anniversary of 'Deaf President Now' protests.
WASHINGTON - Gallaudet University is marking the 25th anniversary of the “Deaf President Now” protests. The grassroots effort was launched by students in 1988, generating national and international headlines and resulting in the university’s first Deaf president.
When the Board of Trustees selected the only hearing candidate as Gallaudet University’s next president 25 years ago, students organized a week of protests, chanting “Deaf president now.”
“I can remember when we were looking for a Deaf president I actually made a comment that I hope we see a Deaf president in my lifetime. So I think that gives you an example of how far away it seemed to me,” says Fred Weiner.
Since 1988, three Deaf men have served as president of the university. This week, they gathered to reflect on the so-called DPN movement’s anniversary.
“Expectations were very high, very, very high,” says Dr. I. King Jordan, Gallaudet’s first Deaf president. “But there were also expectations that I couldn’t succeed.
People told me to my face that we doubt you can succeed as president.” Most students attending the reunion were not even alive in 1988... Read more: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/02/gallaudet-university-marks-25th-anniversary-of-deaf-president-now-protests-84899.html
Related News: Deaf President Now Protest - Gallaudet University: https://www.gallaudet.edu/gallaudet_university/about_gallaudet/dpn_home.html
WASHINGTON - Gallaudet University is marking the 25th anniversary of the “Deaf President Now” protests. The grassroots effort was launched by students in 1988, generating national and international headlines and resulting in the university’s first Deaf president.When the Board of Trustees selected the only hearing candidate as Gallaudet University’s next president 25 years ago, students organized a week of protests, chanting “Deaf president now.”
“I can remember when we were looking for a Deaf president I actually made a comment that I hope we see a Deaf president in my lifetime. So I think that gives you an example of how far away it seemed to me,” says Fred Weiner.
Since 1988, three Deaf men have served as president of the university. This week, they gathered to reflect on the so-called DPN movement’s anniversary.
“Expectations were very high, very, very high,” says Dr. I. King Jordan, Gallaudet’s first Deaf president. “But there were also expectations that I couldn’t succeed.
People told me to my face that we doubt you can succeed as president.” Most students attending the reunion were not even alive in 1988... Read more: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/02/gallaudet-university-marks-25th-anniversary-of-deaf-president-now-protests-84899.html
Related News: Deaf President Now Protest - Gallaudet University: https://www.gallaudet.edu/gallaudet_university/about_gallaudet/dpn_home.html
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Deaf Want A Fair Hearing On Film & TV Subtitles
Video: Maltese Deaf people want a fair hearing on film and TV subtitles.
Valletta, Malta - The quality of life of Deaf people would dramatically improve if subtitles were introduced on TV and in cinemas, according to campaigners.
“Think how much general knowledge you get from the TV,” said Alison Vere from the Deaf People Association, which is behind the Subtitles Now campaign launched recently.
“With the exception of the five-minute Deaf News in Maltese sign language, local TV is inaccessible to Deaf and those hard of hearing,” she added.
Organised jointly with film culture NGO Kinemastik, Subtitles Now is promoting the introduction of sub-titles on TV and more screenings of subtitled movies in cinemas.
Video by kinemastik
The campaign released a video on Youtube to drive home its message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D_y2G5els.
It starts with sound and subtitles so that all people can understand what is happening, but then the captions disappear and all the dialogue is conducted in sign language.
Eventually the sound of Bob Dylan singing the words “How does it feel?” from Like a Rolling Stone can be heard and a caption asks, “How does it feel to see but not hear?”
Ms Vere said deafness was an invisible disability because it went unseen unless people were communicating in sign language or wearing visible hearing aids.
If their campaign is successful, it would “provide a quantum leap in the quality of life of Deaf Maltese and would also help increase Deaf literacy.”
Association president Steven Mulvaney visited the UK recently and was amazed to find he had the option of closed caption subtitles on every programme on the TV in his hotel room, available through the push of a button.
The association would like Maltese Deaf people to have the same option... Read more: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130205/local/Deaf-want-a-fair-hearing-on-film-and-TV-subtitles-.456320
Valletta, Malta - The quality of life of Deaf people would dramatically improve if subtitles were introduced on TV and in cinemas, according to campaigners.
“Think how much general knowledge you get from the TV,” said Alison Vere from the Deaf People Association, which is behind the Subtitles Now campaign launched recently.
“With the exception of the five-minute Deaf News in Maltese sign language, local TV is inaccessible to Deaf and those hard of hearing,” she added.
Organised jointly with film culture NGO Kinemastik, Subtitles Now is promoting the introduction of sub-titles on TV and more screenings of subtitled movies in cinemas.
Video by kinemastik
The campaign released a video on Youtube to drive home its message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D_y2G5els.
It starts with sound and subtitles so that all people can understand what is happening, but then the captions disappear and all the dialogue is conducted in sign language.
Eventually the sound of Bob Dylan singing the words “How does it feel?” from Like a Rolling Stone can be heard and a caption asks, “How does it feel to see but not hear?”
Ms Vere said deafness was an invisible disability because it went unseen unless people were communicating in sign language or wearing visible hearing aids.
If their campaign is successful, it would “provide a quantum leap in the quality of life of Deaf Maltese and would also help increase Deaf literacy.”
Association president Steven Mulvaney visited the UK recently and was amazed to find he had the option of closed caption subtitles on every programme on the TV in his hotel room, available through the push of a button.
The association would like Maltese Deaf people to have the same option... Read more: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130205/local/Deaf-want-a-fair-hearing-on-film-and-TV-subtitles-.456320
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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Being Deaf In Cambodia, A Punishment ?
Video in english subtitles: Being Deaf in Cambodia, a punishment ?
Phnom Penh - According certain beliefs in Cambodia, any disabilities is the result of a bad karma due to bad actions in a previous life.
The NGO Aide et Action runs a project which aims at changing people's behaviours, mentalities and integrate Deaf and Blind children into society. Through education, Aide et Action fights against exclusion and discrimination.
In Cambodia, the percentage of the population living with disabilities is one of the highest in the world. At least 650,000 Cambodians live with a disability, and the exact count may be as high as 1.4 million.
Video by aideetaction
The incidence of disability is also expected to increase in the future. Despite the fact that many Cambodians have at least one disability, the country does not have adequate legal provisions to protect the human rights of people with disabilities.
There are no comprehensive laws that address disability issues. The few existing laws provide only implicit protections and some directly discriminate against people with disabilities... Read more: http://digital.law.washington.edu/dspace-law/handle/1773.1/521
Phnom Penh - According certain beliefs in Cambodia, any disabilities is the result of a bad karma due to bad actions in a previous life.
The NGO Aide et Action runs a project which aims at changing people's behaviours, mentalities and integrate Deaf and Blind children into society. Through education, Aide et Action fights against exclusion and discrimination.
In Cambodia, the percentage of the population living with disabilities is one of the highest in the world. At least 650,000 Cambodians live with a disability, and the exact count may be as high as 1.4 million.
Video by aideetaction
The incidence of disability is also expected to increase in the future. Despite the fact that many Cambodians have at least one disability, the country does not have adequate legal provisions to protect the human rights of people with disabilities.
There are no comprehensive laws that address disability issues. The few existing laws provide only implicit protections and some directly discriminate against people with disabilities... Read more: http://digital.law.washington.edu/dspace-law/handle/1773.1/521
Monday, January 21, 2013
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Deaf Art Community of Indonesian
Video: Deaf Art Community - Aku Ingin Menjadi Kupu-Kupu in captioned.
Jakarta, Indonesia - They are just like us, but they did not complain as we are.
What wrong we were born in this world. We also born from the fruit of love just as the children of Adam and Eve perfect, is the word that hurts us as spears inserted in our gut.
What wrong we were born in this world, we also born from the fruit of love just as the children of Adam and Eve just perfect for a normal person and not perfect for the Deaf.
What wrong we were born in this world cynical faces who saw us it was also equally painful but we're still confident that we still have the ability.
Video by anakjogjaid
Indonesian:
mereka sama seperti kita, namun mereka tidak mengeluh seperti kita.
Apa salah kami lahir di dunia ini Kami juga lahir dari buah cinta Sama seperti anak-anak Adam dan Hawa Sempurna, adalah kata-kata yang menyakitkan bagi kami Seperti tombak yang ditusukkan ke ulu hati kami.
Apa salah kami lahir di dunia ini Kami juga lahir dari buah cinta Sama seperti anak-anak Adam dan Hawa sempurna hanya untuk orang normal dan tidak sempurna untuk tuli.
Apa salah kami lahir di dunia ini wajah-wajah sinis yang melihat kami itu juga sama menyakitkan tapi kami masih tetap yakin bahwa kami masih memiliki kemampuan.
Visit: http://ardhachandra-ryan.blogspot.com for more details.
Jakarta, Indonesia - They are just like us, but they did not complain as we are.
What wrong we were born in this world. We also born from the fruit of love just as the children of Adam and Eve perfect, is the word that hurts us as spears inserted in our gut.
What wrong we were born in this world, we also born from the fruit of love just as the children of Adam and Eve just perfect for a normal person and not perfect for the Deaf.
What wrong we were born in this world cynical faces who saw us it was also equally painful but we're still confident that we still have the ability.
Indonesian:
mereka sama seperti kita, namun mereka tidak mengeluh seperti kita.
Apa salah kami lahir di dunia ini Kami juga lahir dari buah cinta Sama seperti anak-anak Adam dan Hawa Sempurna, adalah kata-kata yang menyakitkan bagi kami Seperti tombak yang ditusukkan ke ulu hati kami.
Apa salah kami lahir di dunia ini Kami juga lahir dari buah cinta Sama seperti anak-anak Adam dan Hawa sempurna hanya untuk orang normal dan tidak sempurna untuk tuli.
Apa salah kami lahir di dunia ini wajah-wajah sinis yang melihat kami itu juga sama menyakitkan tapi kami masih tetap yakin bahwa kami masih memiliki kemampuan.
Visit: http://ardhachandra-ryan.blogspot.com for more details.
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Population of Deaf People Worldwide
Video: Population of Deaf People Worldwide.
Density of Deaf people worldwide version (HD) - Deafness worldwide selected estimated figures. Timing is improved, but the stats are still a bit mixed. They are accurate, averages from the last 20 years (where possible). This was produced in after effects, the globe is own creation having sourced the original flat map from NASAs image library.
Video by TheDeesunset
The slightly lame cloud effect is simple fractal noise on a background layer, with feathered masking to contain it. Also 3D'd the text boxes.
Density of Deaf people worldwide version (HD) - Deafness worldwide selected estimated figures. Timing is improved, but the stats are still a bit mixed. They are accurate, averages from the last 20 years (where possible). This was produced in after effects, the globe is own creation having sourced the original flat map from NASAs image library.
Video by TheDeesunset
The slightly lame cloud effect is simple fractal noise on a background layer, with feathered masking to contain it. Also 3D'd the text boxes.
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Short Film: 'Love Language'
Video: 'Love Language' in captioned.
This video was re-created to spread awareness to the American Society of Deaf Children within my community. There are moments in life when we feel a connection so deep words can hardly describe it. But how do we know that it's real?
This is the story of a boy who meets a girl and falls in love. (Please do not continue reading until after you watch the video!)
Video by JAMitProductions
The Jubilee Project makes films for good causes. This film was produced to raise awareness and support for the American Society for Deaf Children. There are two ways that you can support this cause. This video was created for a School Public Service Announcement for the school. Originally made by The Jubilee Project, all credit goes to them for the story content within this film.
I would also like to take the time to forward you to their website where you can buy the song used "Peaches" by: New Heights for $1.00 and your dollar will go straight to the donation of the American Society of Deaf Children. Please visit that link here: http://jubileeproject.bandcamp.com/track/peaches
The original short film 'Love Language'
Video by JAMitProductions
The Jubilee Project is an organization for good causes. With your generous contribution you can help raise money for Deaf children. Visit the original video as seen right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyB_U9vn6Wk
This video was re-created to spread awareness to the American Society of Deaf Children within my community. There are moments in life when we feel a connection so deep words can hardly describe it. But how do we know that it's real?
This is the story of a boy who meets a girl and falls in love. (Please do not continue reading until after you watch the video!)
Video by JAMitProductions
The Jubilee Project makes films for good causes. This film was produced to raise awareness and support for the American Society for Deaf Children. There are two ways that you can support this cause. This video was created for a School Public Service Announcement for the school. Originally made by The Jubilee Project, all credit goes to them for the story content within this film.
I would also like to take the time to forward you to their website where you can buy the song used "Peaches" by: New Heights for $1.00 and your dollar will go straight to the donation of the American Society of Deaf Children. Please visit that link here: http://jubileeproject.bandcamp.com/track/peaches
The original short film 'Love Language'
Video by JAMitProductions
The Jubilee Project is an organization for good causes. With your generous contribution you can help raise money for Deaf children. Visit the original video as seen right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyB_U9vn6Wk
Sunday, January 20, 2013
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Remark! - Sign Language Recognised In Russia
Video: Sign language recognised in Russia.
Deaf people in Russia received a late, but very precious Christmas present when Russian Sign Language was formally recognised by the Russian government on the 30th December.
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected last year, formally signed the long-awaited law that will improve the rights of sign language users.
Video by RemarkLondon
The breakthrough came after years of campaigning by the All-Russian Society of the Deaf, including their President Valery Rukhledev. The development led to a very special new year's celebration for Deaf people in the country.
The good news from Russia comes nearly ten years after British Sign Language was recognised by the government in this country - in March 2003.
For more Deaf News, Please go to http://www.remark.uk.com
Deaf people in Russia received a late, but very precious Christmas present when Russian Sign Language was formally recognised by the Russian government on the 30th December.
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected last year, formally signed the long-awaited law that will improve the rights of sign language users.
Video by RemarkLondon
The breakthrough came after years of campaigning by the All-Russian Society of the Deaf, including their President Valery Rukhledev. The development led to a very special new year's celebration for Deaf people in the country.
The good news from Russia comes nearly ten years after British Sign Language was recognised by the government in this country - in March 2003.
For more Deaf News, Please go to http://www.remark.uk.com
Friday, January 18, 2013
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The Deaf Community - Short Film
The Deaf Community - Short film with ASL/Captioned. The Deaf Community by Joanna Gao Macaulay Arts Seminar Fall 2012.
Video by joannaxd
Video by joannaxd
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Communication Barriers In Sex Education Put Deaf People At Risk
LONDON (The Guardian) - Communication barriers in sex education put Deaf people at risk.A lack of resources in sex education for young, Deaf people is leaving many without the knowledge or skills to keep safe and recognise healthy sexual relationships.
There is a telling moment in a documentary called Snapshot: Dicing with Sex when a group of young Deaf people are shown cards with different words on them. They all instantly recognise the words Facebook, Wii and YouTube, but the words syphilis, genital warts and hepatitis ABC are met with blank expressions.
Broadcast in sign language on digital TV in 2010, the documentary revealed a remarkably uninformed attitude to sex, with several young Deaf people saying they preferred not to use condoms, despite experiencing sexually transmitted infection (STIs) or pregnancy.
The charity Deafax says Deaf people's lives are being put at "extreme risk" when it comes to sex education because their communication needs are not being addressed.
A survey for the charity's Education & Advice on Relationships & Sex (Ears) campaign found 35% of Deaf people received no sex education at all while at school. Everyone else surveyed – 65% of respondents – said that what information they did get was inaccessible. Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/dec/05/sex-education-communication-deaf-people-risk
Author by Charlie Swinbourne
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Visit: The UK's independent Deaf news and views website! Lays eggs every weekday morning: http://limpingchicken.com
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Interview With Disabilities Activist Maria Emilia Riotorto
Video in American sign language interpretation with subtitles - Here I am, an interview with disabilities activist Maria Emilia Riotorto.
Maria Emilia Riotorto is a member of the Association of Deaf People of Uruguay and a teacher of Uruguayan Sign Language.
UNICEF spoke with her in July 2012 at the International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC, USA. Her mother provided translation. http://www.unicef.org/media/media_65269.html
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Maria Emilia Riotorto is a member of the Association of Deaf People of Uruguay and a teacher of Uruguayan Sign Language.
UNICEF spoke with her in July 2012 at the International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC, USA. Her mother provided translation. http://www.unicef.org/media/media_65269.html
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Celebration For The CSD Student Development Center
Video with captions - Celebration For The CSD Student Development Center at RIT/NTID. What the CSD Student Development Center Means to NTID.
ROCHESTER, NY. - NTID students, faculty and staff talk about what the The CSD Student Development Center means to them. This was shown during an anniversary event for the building put on by Communication Service for the Deaf, the major donor for the building.
"Accolades for the CSD Student Development Center"
The CSD Student Development Center, described as “the heart and center of student life at RIT/NTID,” was celebrated Friday by Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), the major donor of the building constructed in 2006.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni attended the celebration under mild and sun-filled skies in the D. Robert Frisina Quad.
“This building is an important part of our college life,” said Corey Burton, NTID’s Student Congress president. “Thank you to CSD for making our dream a reality. I cannot imagine where we might be if this building never existed. It truly means a lot to us.”
Read More http://www.ntid.rit.edu/news/accolades-csd-student-development-center.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Intersectionality, Identity & Angela McCaskill
Video with captions - Intersectionality, Identity & Angela McCaskill.
Discussing the concept of Intersectionality and how this relates to the current controversy surrounding Angela McCaskill as seen on http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2012/10/11/diversity-officer-placed-leave-backing-initiative-gay-marriage-foes
As seen on articles:
Angela McCaskill Placed On Administrative Leave From Gallaudet
Gallaudet University Put Dr. Angela McCaskill for Opposing Gay
Gallaudet Official's Lawyer Speaks About Petition
Dr. Angela McCaskill - Press Conference
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Friday, October 19, 2012
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The Deaf Dream: Join Dreamers Around the World!
Video with subtitles - The Deaf Dream: Join Dreamers Around the World!
The Deaf Dream empowers Deaf across the globe through education, employment, and the right to dream. Founded by traveling college student, Destiny Yarbro, this organization recognizes that so many capable Deaf around the world desire to change the world but are limited by their circumstances.
We need your help! We welcome all big dreamers to join our organization and change the world!
Find us at www.thedeafdream.org for more information.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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