Being Deaf In Cambodia, A Punishment ?

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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.

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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

ASL Petition Overreached 25,000 Signatures

ASL Petition Overreached Goal 25,000 Signatures.



Well done and congratulations the social media of Deaf community for the efforts to reached a goal as the Obama administration to recognize American Sign Language. We made it! A big thank you from the ASL for America team! Please continue signing petition.



The petition to recognize ASL as an official school language. The Obama Administration to officially recognize American Sign Language as a community language and a language of instruction in schools.

Please continue signing and join us at http://ASLfor.us for more action.

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Please signatures the ASL petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/officially-recognize-american-sign-language-community-language-and-language-instruction-schools/CRPw2JLk



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Deaf Education Reform Act Petition

The explanation of Deaf education reform act petition. The Obama administration to recognize American Sign Language. Here's the video clips of the petition information in ASL with captions. Deaf community have to ACT now to cherish ASL which is a part of Deaf culture.



Please sign the petition to recognize ASL as an official school language. The Obama Administration to officially recognize American Sign Language as a community language and a language of instruction in schools.



For more than a hundred years, American Sign Language (ASL) has been persecuted as a "lesser" language. It is a homegrown and complete language that has survived efforts to wipe it out.



Yet today, ASL is still considered "foreign" and not given the respect and protection it needs. Many states have passed laws allowing credit for ASL classes as a foreign language but they have stopped short of recognizing its benefits as a language of instruction in schools, despite studies proving its benefits for students.



Official federal recognition will finally give ASL the "welcome home" it needs. We need 25,000 by December 12, 2012.



Please signatures the ASL petition now! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/officially-recognize-american-sign-language-community-language-and-language-instruction-schools/CRPw2JLk

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The Explanation of Deaf Education Reform Act Petition.

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This video elaborate the purpose of Deaf Education Reform Act petition. The petition to White House can be found at this link: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/create-deaf-education-reform-act-end-language-delay-among-deaf-and-hard-hearing-children-united/Bp19q5lL

More information can be found at: http://www.deafsense.com

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ASL Petition.

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Please sign the White House petition seeking the Obama Adminstration to officially recognize American Sign Language as a community language and language of instructions in schools across America! For more information about the petition, please visit the following site: http://wh.gov/9Amm

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Sign The ASL Petition!

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Adrean Clark created this petition to recognize ASL as community language and a language of instruction in schools. We need 25,000 by December 12, 2012!

Share this article and the ASL petition link with your friends and family through email, Twitter, Facebook, and more!

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President Obama, This is My (ASL) Story.

Video by Adrean Clark

More details at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jvxDwLzc_E

The Federal Recognition of ASL petition is at http://wh.gov/9Amm



Please signatures the ASL petition now! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/officially-recognize-american-sign-language-community-language-and-language-instruction-schools/CRPw2JLk



Related News: Deaf Advocates Urging The White House To Recognize ASL



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Deaf Advocates Urging The White House To Recognize ASL

WASHINGTON - Deaf Advocates Urging The Obama Administration To Recognize ASL. Here's the video clips of the petition information in ASL with captions.



Please sign the petition to recognize ASL as an official school language. The Obama Administration to officially recognize American Sign Language as a community language and a language of instruction in schools.



For more than a hundred years, American Sign Language (ASL) has been persecuted as a "lesser" language. It is a homegrown and complete language that has survived efforts to wipe it out.



Yet today, ASL is still considered "foreign" and not given the respect and protection it needs. Many states have passed laws allowing credit for ASL classes as a foreign language but they have stopped short of recognizing its benefits as a language of instruction in schools, despite studies proving its benefits for students.



Official federal recognition will finally give ASL the "welcome home" it needs. We need 25,000 by December 12, 2012.



Please signatures the ASL petition now! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/officially-recognize-american-sign-language-community-language-and-language-instruction-schools/CRPw2JLk

President Obama, Recognize ASL!

Video by Adrean Clark



More details at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7KrNxvE7c8

Website with ALL videos and information related to the ASL petition is at http://ASLfor.us



Adrean Clark created this petition to recognize ASL as community language and a language of instruction in schools. We need 25,000 by December 12, 2012!

Sign The ASL Petition!

Video by convorelay



Share this article and the ASL petition link with your friends and family through email, Twitter, Facebook, and more!



Please signatures the ASL petition now! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/officially-recognize-american-sign-language-community-language-and-language-instruction-schools/CRPw2JLk



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Protesters For Dr. Angela McCaskill At Gallaudet

Protesters Demand Gallaudet Reinstates Dr. Angela McCaskill.



WASHINGTON, D.C. - Question 6 Maryland’s marriage equality initiative took center stage in front of Gallaudet University in D.C. Thursday as dozens of protesters gathered in support of Dr. Angela McCaskill, the university’s chief diversity officer.



Chanting, “You don’t need permission to sign a petition,” members of the faith community held signs and marched near the Gallaudet main gate.



The university placed McCaskill on administrative leave after it found that she signed a petition to put the Question 6 referendum on Maryland’s November ballot. If successful, Question 6 would allow gay and lesbian couples equal rights under Maryland’s civil marriage laws. But the protesters say that the underlying premise of Question 6 equality and fairness is the reason why Dr. McCaskill should be reinstated... Read more http://www.examiner.com/article/protesters-demand-gallaudet-reinstates-dr-angela-mccaskill?cid=rss

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Gallaudet Protest: Opponents Come Together For Same Cause.



WASHINGTON, D.C. - Opponents of Maryland ballot Question Six came together at Gallaudet University to fight for the job of Angela McCaskill. An employee of 23 years at Gallaudet, McCaskill was placed on administrative leave by the university for signing a referendum petition circulated by opponents of gay marriage. Sources http://cnsmaryland.org/2012/10/25/gallaudet-protest-opponents-come-together-for-same-cause/

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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

Intersectionality, Identity & Angela McCaskill

ABC7 Exclusively Interview With Dr. Angela McCaskill

Gay Marriage Opponents Have No Plans To Pull Ad Featuring Gallaudet Official

Gay Marriage Opponents Have No Plans To Pull Ad Featuring Gallaudet Official

WASHINGTON (WJZ) - Gay Marriage Opponents Have No Plans To Pull Ad Featuring Gallaudet Official.

Anti-gay campaigners using Deaf woman’s story against her will.

A suspended diversity officer at a Maryland university for the Deaf has asked anti-same-sex marriage campaigners in the state to stop using her story but they have refused.



A Deaf woman who was suspended from being a university diversity officer after signing a petition against same-sex marriage has asked opponents in her home state of Maryland to stop using her story in campaign ads, saying they misrepresent what she believes.



Gallaudet University Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Angela McCaskill was suspended from her role at the university, which specializes in educating Deaf students, after a co-worker noticed she had signed the petition.



‘I have placed Dr. Angela McCaskill on paid administrative leave effective immediately,’ Gallaudet University President T. Alan Hurwitz said in a statement earlier this month.



‘Dr. McCaskill has participated in a legislative initiative that some feel is inappropriate for an individual serving as [the university's] Chief Diversity Officer.’



However McCaskill held a press conference on Friday asking for the group to stop using her image and story in the commercials - which she says misrepresents what she believes in.

‘No one has the right to decide what my signature meant,’ McCaskill told a press conference via sign language.



Gallaudet University has called for the group to stop using its copyrighted material in the campaign but the Maryland Marriage Alliance told CBS Baltimore it has no plans to change the commercial.



‘We understand exactly where we are within our rights and within the legal use of that ad. That’s not a question for us,’ Maryland Marriage Alliance spokesman Derek McCoy said... Read more http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/anti-gay-campaigners-using-deaf-woman%E2%80%99s-story-against-her-will201012



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

Intersectionality, Identity & Angela McCaskill

ABC7 Exclusively Interview With Dr. Angela McCaskill

Dr. Angela McCaskill - Press Conference

Video clips of Dr. Angela McCaskill - Press Conference.



ANNAPOLIS, MD. - Dr. Angela McCaskill speaks out on bullying by Gallaudet University president. So far, the best argument for protecting marriage may be sitting in the President's office of Gallaudet University. There, voters got a unique view of the real-life persecution that awaits anyone who opposes Maryland's same-sex marriage. Last week, when Gallaudet's Dr. Angela McCaskill was outed for signing a Petition in favor of a public vote on marriage, she was exiled from the University she called home for 23 years. Now, instead of sitting in her office helping students, she's meeting with attorneys, trying to come to grips with President T. Alan Hurwitz's decision to banish her from campus. Calling McCaskill's actions "inappropriate," Hurwitz is putting a face on the intolerance that FRC and other marriage advocates have warned about for years.



By all reports, his ruthlessness is already taking its toll. According to her pastor, Rev. Dr. Lee Washington, Dr. McCaskill and her family have been the targets of threats and intimidation ever since the story broke. "As her church family, we stand firmly by her side and welcome all persons of good faith regardless of their ideological views to denounce these actions of cowardice and bullying." Even the The Washington Post warns that Gallaudet's overreaction could seriously "undermine" the effort to redefine marriage. "The surest way to repel voters--and to vitiate the marriage movement's broader goals and values--would be to say, or even seem to say, 'Agree with us or else.'"



Unfortunately, that's always been the underlying, totalitarian message of the homosexual movement. The only difference here is that Maryland voters have been warned: public dissent will not be tolerated. Not surprisingly, liberals are racing to cover up Gallaudet's mess, insisting that they believe in free speech as much as the next guy. Tell that to the wedding cake bakers, the T-shirt makers, the bed and breakfast owners, the military chaplains, the high school teachers, the restaurant owners, the photographers, the churches, the Massachusetts parents, and others who were fired, sued, harassed, fined, and suspended. Like Angela, their biggest crime was having an opinion contrary to the radical Left--something one former FRCer knows a lot about.



When Teresa Wagner left Family Research Council, she had plenty of offers to join university faculties and teach law. A graduate of the University of Iowa, Wagner joined the staff as a part-time associate director of its legal writing program. She also applied to be a full-time teacher at the law school, but her application was mysterious denied. It wasn't for lack of experience, since Teresa was the most qualified candidate. Nor was it for lack of legal expertise, since the person offered the position "had never practiced law, had no legal publications, and had no prior successful teaching experience." It was because of her work in the pro-family movement. As seen on article Lawsuit Pits Political Activism Against Campus Diversity.



Teresa will try to prove as much in federal court, where her appeal kicks off today. Although people have sued for discrimination in hiring decisions, experts say Teresa's case is the first of its kind. Unlike other plaintiffs, she has evidence. Like Angela McCaskill, Teresa Wagner belongs at the University. Until then, both women are giving students a serious education in political bias. For more on Dr. Angela McCaskill's case, If you haven't signed FRC's petition, join the more than 50,000 who have called for her reinstatement. go to http://bit.ly/PAyirq



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

Intersectionality, Identity & Angela McCaskill



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Gallaudet University Put Dr. Angela McCaskill for Opposing Gay

ANNAPOLIS MD. - Gallaudet University Put Dr. Angela McCaskill for Opposing Gay - Question 6 Doesn't.



Dr. Angela McCaskill has worked on the campus of an American college for the Deaf and hard of hearing for over 20 years. If the marketplace of ideas and freedom of expression is not prized in that environment, how can we ever expect it to survive elsewhere if same-sex marriage activists prevail?



Gallaudet University is catching a fair bit of criticism after the federally-chartered college placed Dr. Angela McCaskill, its chief diversity officer, on paid leave. The decision was made after it came to officials’ attention that the administrator reportedly supported a controversial referendum that challenges Maryland’s same-sex marriage law.



Now, in an unlikely fit of agreement, both conservatives who agree with McCaskill’s stance and gay rights groups who oppose her views are coming to the academic’s defense... Read more: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/furor-erupts-after-govt-chartered-college-puts-administrator-on-paid-leave-for-opposing-gay-marriage/



As seen on articles:

Angela McCaskill Placed On Administrative Leave From Gallaudet

Gallaudet Official's Lawyer Speaks About Petition

Dr. Angela McCaskill - Press Conference

Intersectionality, Identity & Angela McCaskill





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Racism/Discrimination in the Deaf/CODA Community

Video with subtitles - Racism/Discrimination in the Deaf/CODA Community.



Is Racism as big of an issue within the Deaf/CODA community in comparison to the mainstream hearing community? In addition to being a CODA, I ponder two other things in my "need to get this out of my head" ramble that may contribute to my personal tendency to avoid discriminating against others.



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ADA Effective Communication - Title III in ASL

Video with Captions - ADA Effective Communication: Title III in American Sign Language.



ADA Effective Communication using Title III and ASL from the Disability and Communication Access Board - Honolulu, Hawaii.



Communication Access Provisions Title III of the Americans with Disability Act for Public Accommodations: http://hawaii.gov/health/dcab/docs/fact_sheets/ca_pa.pdf



Lack of effective communication. ADA effective communication systems tool in the ongoing battle against disability discrimination. In a recent in-depth article assessing the impact of the ADA in Hawaii. http://dredf.org/international/paper_y-g.html



Legal Resources - Disability Rights: The ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act): Questions and Answers, visit http://www.davislevin.com/facts_adaqa2.html for more information.



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President Obama Engages With Youth With Disabilities

Video with Captions - President Obama Engages with Youth with Disabilities.



Must-see a video clip of deaf student James Crane speak out and a seat at the table with the U.S. President Barrack Obama at White House in Washington.



WASINGTON DC - As President Obama has so often said, change in America happens from the bottom up. It happens when people organize, speak out, and have a seat at the table. Recently, President Obama met with some youth with disabilities. He wanted to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy. So, he sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program. These young people are passionate and strong representatives for millions of people with disabilities across the country. They represent a brighter future for America. President Obama is ready to stand with them each and every day.



Read more: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/24/president-obama-engages-youth-disabilities



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Jordan Approved Of Campus Lockdown In 1988

Jordan approved of campus lockdown in 1988 video in captioned.



A documentary about Gallaudet in this interview from 1998, Irving King Jordan says he supports the idea of a campus lockdown and he supports the idea of the Deaf community overruling the Gallaudet Board of Trustees.

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An Interpreter Occupy Protester Assaulted By The Police During Camp Eviction

Raw Video: An interpreter occupy protester assaulted by the police during camp eviction.



PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland police release video of an ASL Interpreter Occupy Portland protester injured during camp eviction. Justin James Bridges, a local musician and American Sign Language translator for Occupy Portland, was allegedly assaulted by the police during the camp clean out on Sunday afternoon.

Video by Portland Police.



Many Portlanders know Bridges well, as he performs at hemp festivals, freedom rallies and has been a fixture at Occupy Portland since the beginning. His story does not jive with that of the Portland Police Bureau news release.



Here is what Justin recalls, in his own words, “Yesterday during our general assembly down in camp, I was interpreting for the deaf, like I always do for a General Assembly... Read more: http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november142011/occupy-injuries.php

Marriage Equality In ASL

Video: Marriage Equality in American Sign Language and captioned.



A Deaf vlogger, Stella to ask you to understand the concept of marriage equality which is the prejudice, discrimination and oppression is stereotyping of and discrimination that people who identify as deafness.

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The Deaf culture of a society has been described in various cultures and nations throughout the world to push them apart and have been prevalent throughout human history.... the globe has shown that prejudice is fundamentally related to low self-esteem,... and values used to justify cultures based prejudice, discrimination, and subordination. Similar as seen on video: Deaf Human Right To Love Marriage Relationship



Who is Model Stella? Find more about Stella: www.ModelStella.com

Deaf Student's Request For Interpreter Denied

Video: Deaf student's request for interpreter denied.



CHARLESTON, W.Va. - In just two days, students in Kanawha County will head back to school, but one student still isn't sure which school she'll be attending or if she'll be going at all.

Ariel Depp is Deaf and can only get the services she needs at Capital High School, but there are a number of reasons why she says she can't go there... Read more: http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/Deaf_Students_Request_for_Interpreter_Denied_127972363.html?ref=363#.Tk1nfLrqOpY.blogger

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Slut Walk Comes To US Capital

Video: Slut Walk comes to US capital in ASL/captioned.



WASHINGTON - Hundreds of women swapped business suits for short skirts and revealing tops Saturday as Washington joined the list of cities around the world that have hosted a SlutWalk a march calling for an end to sexual violence and victim blaming.



Sasha Ponappa highlighted a disturbing phenomenon as she led a contingent of Deaf women at the colorful protest march, where women were clad in everything from shorts and tanktops to miniskirts and bodices.

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"About 80-85 percent of Deaf women and women with disabilities experience sexual assault in their lives, and 80 percent of the cases go unreported," Ponappa, who is executive director of the Deaf Abused Women's Network, told AFP... Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5imL7273SVbIaCYEtxeIg9L_Qof3A?docId=CNG.228f53119d98edf871c21607bb1ce40e.361/



Facts: SlutWalk began in Toronto, Canada, which "SlutWalk" was born. In a revolting decision, a Canadian judge gave a convicted rapist a two-year conditional sentence with no jail time because the crime took place under "inviting circumstances" and the victim was wearing a revealing outfit. As seen on article: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/rape-victim-inviting-so-no-jail--rape-victim-inviting-so-no-jail-116801578.html



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Slut Walk At Maryland School For The Deaf

Slut Walk At Maryland School For The Deaf

Video: Slut Walk at Maryland School for the Deaf in ASL/captioned.



Inspired by DeafHope's video, "Why is Shoshannah Stern Pissed Off?" As seen on youtube Why is Shoshannah Stern Pissed Off?

Visit http://www.deaf-hope.org for more informations.

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A Violation of Human Rights: Forcing A Deaf Child to Wear CI

VIDEO: A Violation of Human Rights: Forcing A Deaf Child to Wear Cochlear Implant. (Captioned)



Historically, women and girls have faced forced laws that tell them what to do with their bodies against their will which is a violation of human rights.

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The sad part is that it is still happening today here in America that the judge ordered the father to force his daughter to wear a cochlear implant at all waking hours. She already has a cochlear implant since 14 months old which works good for her until she got a second one at 5 1/2 years old, it is not as effective. (voiced-over, girls' actual screams and moanings even the dog barking during physical struggling scenes and some texts available.) As seen on youtube: A Violation of Human Rights Re: Forcing A Deaf Child to Wear CI