Dispatcher Hailed Hero For Helping Deaf Woman's Mother

WKRN-TV - Dispatcher hailed hero for helping Deaf woman's mother.



Nashville, Tenn. - A Clarksville woman is grateful to a 911 dispatcher who got help to her Deaf mother Monday night. Lisa Prichard lives in Clarksville and was home when her mother texted her that something was wrong.



Prichard was able to video call her mother Joy Gournaris, 68, at Gournaris' Antioch home. "She was confused, she didn't understand what was going on and was getting ready to pass out," Prichard said.



Prichard knew if she tried to drive to her mother's home from Clarksville it would take her an hour. She was also concerned because it appeared her mother was having a stroke and every second counted.

Video by Joseph Pleasant



Prichard kept her mother on video phone and called 911 from her Clarksville home. Clarksville's 911 center transferred her to Nashville where 911 Dispatcher Lori Bentley took over the phone call.



"While, I'm communicating with sign language with my mother I was talking to the dispatcher," Prichard said. "I had to really be calm and think about what I was saying. I wanted to cry and scream, but I stayed calm for my mother."



The video relay system Gournaris uses has a 911 emergency component that allows her to make emergency calls... Read more: http://www.wkrn.com/story/20538233/operator-praised-for-helping-woman-get-help-to-deaf-mother

CAD Launches VRS Petition

Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD) has launched online VRS petition:



Here's the link to sign the online petition launched by the CAD to demand a permanent Video Relay Service (VRS) in Canada.



Join us to sign the petition to demand that the House of Commons, Government of Canada, Ministers of the Crown and Members of Parliament to support a permanent national Video Relay Services (VRS) in Canada by this fall 2012 with official spoken languages (English and French) and signed languages (American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ)). Read more: http://www.cad.ca/news_events_en.php?newsID=114



Also consider forwarding this to your friends, family, co-workers and anyone who wants to support the Deaf community in this petition. Why not post it on your Facebook, Twitter or other social media sites to get the word out too?



Petition Link URL:

www.change.org/petitions/petition-to-the-house-of-commons-ptition-la-chambre-des-communes-demand-permanent-vrs-now-demande-srv-permanent-maintenant



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Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD) is poorly on social media, which there is no video channel or set up the account on YouTube as well. Canadian Deaf politicans running their efforts poorly on VRS issue within the social media. Shame on CAD!!!



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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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Make Videophone Calls Like A Champ !

Video: Make videophone calls like a champ! in American Sign Language.



Welcome to the world of making and receiving videophone calls! "Make Videophone calls like a Champ" explores how you can improve your videophone conversations... and become a "Champ"!



VRS or Video Phones calls are placed in the home or at an office. They are held over a standard broadband internet connection through specially designed, easy-to-use, videophones connected to a TV monitor or through a personal computer with a web camera.

Video by DEAF411



The Deaf user sees a sign language interpreter on the monitor and signs to the interpreter, who then calls the hearing user via a standard phone line and continues to relay the conversation between them.



Go to Video Relay Service (VRS) Providers: http://deafyouvideo.blogspot.com/p/video-relay-services.html

Police Brutality Taser On Innocent Deaf Woman

Video: Police brutality taser on innocent Deaf woman.



Tacoma, WA. - KIRO TV’s investigative unit has discovered Tacoma police used force to arrest and handcuff an innocent Deaf woman after she called 911 for their help.



She called for police assistance after a guest reportedly attacked her in her own apartment. Deaf since birth, White used a special video-equipped phone, connected to a TV and a Web camera, to call 911. A certified American Sign Language interpreter on the other end verbally relayed White’s pleas for help to a Tacoma police dispatcher.

KIRO 7 Investigative Reporter Chris Halsne.



Instead of an apology, she ended up bloody and in jail for nearly three days without an interpreter before a prosecutor declined to press charges... Read more:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/crime-law/police-use-taser-deaf-crime-victim/nP9mZ/



Watch Video in ASL: Deaf Woman Helpless Without Interpreter:

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/deaf-woman-helpless-without-interpreter/vc9Y9/



Watch Raw Video: 911 Call Through Sign Language Interpreter:

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/raw-911-call-through-sign-language-interpreter/vc8rS/



As seen on Article: http://deafyouvideo.blogspot.com/2012/08/us-police-brutalize-terrorize-african.html

NAD Voting System Rigged ?

Video: NAD Voting System Rigged ?



The Election Committee of the National Association of the Deaf voting system fraudulent ??? How does the voting system works during selection of NAD Officers. Questions about how the delegates are supposed to do at NAD Conference. Numerous of Deafies heard about the voting had been rigged.



Electronic voting (also known as e-voting) is a term encompassing several different types of voting, embracing both electronic means of casting a vote and electronic means of counting votes as seen on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_voting A public network DRE voting system is an election system that uses electronic ... Internet voting to elect officers and Board members and for other proxy elections, ... and include software, different methods of election fraud become possible.



The Deaf Community keeps hearing different stories such as favoritism and fixture but a certain if they all are true, however, one source said the voting system can be cheated when the ballots are counted to choose by the NAD staff. It is damaged now and it is disgusted for the Deaf Communties and will fight it in next election of 2014. The thing is it's the special interest groups such as Z|CSDVRS keep NAD positions in their hands for a number of years. Way too long. They should allow others to run NAD for a change. People's rationale about being a delegate but sit is according to the NAD bylaws that change comes through the State Associations. Please watch on iDeafNews video: https://vimeo.com/45343477 before you read this blog and watch vlogs in ASL.

The Election Committee announced official candidates for officer and regional representative positions on the National Association of the Deaf Board of Directors - Find more information at: http://www.nad.org/louisville/official-candidates-board-positions



Terms of "Status Quo" and "Patronizing Deaf Community." What Ridor said just now is exactly the same thing a State Association of the Deaf is doing to the State Deaf Community. It is very sad to know that organization(s) owned by members are SO SO hesistant for positive changes. Instead of making changes we need, the organization(s) puts us back in medieval times.

NAD Delegates Equal Right Votes?

NAD Delegates Equal Right Votes? In which the election committee announced official candidates NAD Presidential elections that Chris Wagner has been selected to serve as the NAD's president in which the Z|CSDVRS's vice president Chris Wagner is operating systems. The many of Deaf Communites finds disburbing and uncomfortable the words 'DEAF MILITANTS' commencement speech ideas from the Z|CSDVRS company, as seen on article: Deaf Militant Is An 'Intergenerative' Hate Speech



Deaf Communites should continue contacting FCC to file complaint and boycotting such services. They have no business of throwing labels to a population they services while receiving federal funds. Also, censoring freedom of speech and social media while implementing their own agendas for NAD Presidential selection. Neutral and non-discriminatory must! Consequences.

CSD has been harboring NAD and weakening its system for over a decade! NAD Voting System - Number one important - first thing - let us all focus to see if NAD will do fix the bylaws - Voting systems need to change asap!



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Deaf Militant Is An 'Intergenerative' Hate Speech

Z|CSDVRS's Deaf Militant is an 'Intergenerative' hate speech.



Z|CSDVRS is currently being bombarded on social media by Deaf Militants?



You have to report and file the complaint nature of commendation, complaint or concern, report to the FCC about 'Hate Speech In The National Association of the Deaf.' The Election Committee announced official candidates NAD Presidential elections. Chris Wagner has been selected to serve as the NAD's president for officer and regional representative positions on the NAD Board of Directors 2012 NAD Conference 51st biennial conference held in Louisville, KY from July 3-7, 2012.



The Deaf community finds disburbing and uncomfortable the words 'DEAF MILITANTS' commencement speech ideas from the Z|CSDVRS company which is qualified for the federal funds from the Federal Communications Commission (http://www.fcc.gov/) to provide video relay interpreting services is a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for the Deaf people. However, Numerous of deaf people finds digusting facts about Z|CSDVRS by calling certain deaf people 'Deaf Militants' by Julian Moiwai, Coordinator of Social Media, Z|CSDVRS, LCC, is not acceptable, not by FCC. We need to report to FCC that the monies sent to Z|CSDVRS are used to appropriate a staff to promote hate speech within the deaf community. Read below:



"Good evening, Z employees and associates:



Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky! We have been busy engaging ourselves with the 2012 National Association of the Deaf Conference goers all week. However, it is not slowing us down! You might be aware of the NAD Presidential elections. Chris Wagner -- our Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Marketing -- has been selected to serve as the NAD's president. I would like to ask you to do us a favor. ZVRS is currently being bombarded on social media by Sheri supporters or so-called "Deaf militiants." Please do not participate in any means of communication by putting gas into this flame. If you come across something that appears offensive or defamatory toward ZVRS, please send a direct link to my attention, and it will be followed through.



Thank you for your time.

Julian Moiwai

Social Media Coordinator



The Z|CSDVRS, LLC."that FCC will investigate such a hate speech and find out why Deaf Militants is an 'intergenerative' hate speech. That just fits the federal Hate Crime Statistics Act (HCSA). Why? It is a federal approach. HCSA requires the Justice department (DOJ) to acquire data on crimes which "manifest prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.' FCC will be required to refer your letter to DOJ. See below:



You have to report and file the complaint Nature of commendation, complaint or concern. The Federal Communications Commission (http://www.fcc.gov/complaints) requires that each state file an annual report regarding relay. If you are unable to resolve it directly, You can also file your complaint with the FCC's Consumer Center FCC.



To file a relay complaint with the Federal Communications Commission call toll-free at 1-888-225-5322 (voice) / 1-888-835-5322 (TTY), or file on line at http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm.



For the subject, you can write in "Please Investigate the Z|CSDVRS at the NAD."



(your home address - optional)



(date)



Julius Genachowski, Chairman

Julius.Genachowski@fcc.gov

Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, SW

Washington, DC 20554



Dear Sir:



I, the undersigned, request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigates an apparently slanderous email written and distributed by Julian Moiwai, the Social Media Coordinator of Z|Communication Service for the Deaf Video Relay Services (Z|CSDVRS), to his employees and contractors. The Z|CSDVRS is federally funded for the provision of Video Relay Services (VRS) that is governed by the rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (47 C.F.R. 65.601 et. seq.) pursuant to the FCC's authority under Section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 225. Moiwai's statement that "ZVRS is currently being bombarded on social media by Sheri [Farinha] supporters or so-called "Deaf militiants (sic)," begs for an official reprimand.



I am not very comfortable with the fact that such federally funded agencies like the Z and CSD played politics during the presidential election in the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference last week. The Z|CSDVRS's Vice President Chris Wagner won the NAD presidential election. I ask that the FCC stops meddling in any consumer organization by federally funded agencies.



Sincerely,



(your signature - required)



To file a relay complaint with the Federal Communications Commission call toll-free at 1-888-225-5322 (voice) / 1-888-835-5322 (TTY), or file on line at http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm.

Deaf Community Put Pressure On CRTC

Video: Deaf community put pressure on CRTC.



CANADA - A handful of Deaf people and supporters gathered in front of the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) building in Regina on Friday, taking part in one of nine rallies across Canada in support of making Video Relay Services (VRS) available to the whole country... Read more: http://www.leaderpost.com/life/Deaf+pressure+CRTC/5994818/story.html

VRS Debate in Canada Press



CALGARY - More than hundreds Deaf people and their supporters rallied outside offices of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Friday. They want the CRTC to continue providing a free service that allows Deaf people to use visual phones and sign language interpreters... Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/01/13/calgary-vrs-protest-crtc.html



VANCOUVER - The Deaf community wants government to fund a specialized service so Deaf people can communicate by telephone just the same as hearing-enabled people. Video Relay System, or VRS, was provided on an 18-month trial to 311 Deaf people in B.C. and Alberta but the funding runs out Jan. 15, hanging up the service, for the short term, at least. It was funded with a fee levied against all Canadian telephone customers. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission contracted Telus to do trials, then make its recommendations... Read more: http://www.canada.com/Service+allows+deaf+talk+telephone/5891617/story.html



News referenced: CANADA VRS RALLY

VRS Call Centre Continues

Video: VRS call centre continues in American Sign Language.



Vincent expresses concerns about the continuation of Sorensen VRS call centres in Canada after Telus VRS cut off.

Video by canboy57



Video news referenced: CANADA VRS RALLY

Video Phone Is Like Skype For The Deaf

Video Phone is like Skype for the Deaf.



GAINESVILLE, GA. - Center gets new communications device for the hearing impaired through grant. The Disability Resource Center in Gainesville has a new piece of equipment that promises to make communication for the local Deaf community a little easier.



The center was contacted by another nonprofit organization, Communication Service for the Deaf, about a grant that would allow the center to house a public access video phone.



The Disability Resource Center's new Public Access Video phone system will allow anyone who is hearing impaired or speech disabled to make video phone calls... Read more: http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/61500/#.TwdkSk10-kg.blogger

CANADA VRS RALLY

Video: Canada VRS Rally.



CANADA - Let's start a rally at the CRTC office on January 13rd, 2012 across Canada. Please watch Tien Verstraete's comment in the video. Please spread this video into the Deaf community to support the VRS in Canada.

Video by alertbayDeafboy



VRS debate in Canada - Read full article: http://www.canada.com/Service+allows+deaf+talk+telephone/5891617/story.html

Exclusive Interview Ed Bosson 'Father of VRS'

Video: Exclusive Interview Ed Bosson 'Father of VRS' in American Sign Language.



Jewel News Interview Ed Bosson Owner of Convo and Chair of Convo Board.

Subscribe Jewel News: cesarkniesha

Video by cesarkniesha

Prank Phone Call Over Relay Chat For The Deaf

Video: Prank phone call over relay chat for the Deaf.



Viewers discretion advised! - Using a Text-To-Voice IM relay chat with a live operator, a friend of mine pretended to have phone to see how far the operator would go. We soon found that this emotionless lady would in fact go all the way.

Video by SpookyPrds

Technology and Deaf Culture

Technology and Deaf culture in American Sign Language By John Canniff.

Video by QUCOM385

Viable Owner/CEO John TC Yeh Gets Nine Years For Fraud

Viable Owner/CEO John TC Yeh gets nine years for fraud.

TRENTON, N.J - Founder of Viable Deaf services company gets nine years for fraud. Yeh and his brother also ordered to pay $20M each. A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced John T.C. Yeh, former CEO of Rockville Deaf services business Viable, to nine years in prison and ordered him to pay restitution of $20 million for his role in a multimillion-dollar government fraud case. His brother, former Viable vice president Joseph Yeh, received a prison sentence of 55 months on Wednesday and also was ordered by Judge Joel A. Pisano to pay $20 million in restitution.



In November 2009, John and Joseph Yeh were among 26 people nationwide to be indicted for conspiring to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s Video Relay Service program, which helps deaf people communicate, by billing the government for millions of dollars in illegitimate calls. They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in October 2010. Read more: http://www.gazette.net/article/20111130/NEWS/711309069/1022/founder-of-rockville-deaf-services-company-gets-nine-years-for-fraud&template=gazette

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John TC Yeh's Statement At The Court. John TC Yeh wishes to share the statement he gave at the court with everyone.

Video by johntcyeh

D-PAN - ASL Music Video "We're Going To Be Friends"

Video in captioned: D-PAN - The American Sign Language music video by Deaf children "We're Going To Be Friends".



White Stripes "We're Going To Be Friends." Produced by D-PAN, the Deaf Professional Arts Network. American Sign Language Direction by Ronald Dans. Directed by Nicholas Hill of Lucky Airlines.

Video by dpanvideos



Visit www.D-PAN.org for more informations.



lyrics:

Fall is here, hear the yell back to school, ring the bell brand new shoes, walking blues climb the fence, books and pens I can tell that we're going to be friends.



Walk with me, Suzy Lee through the park and by the tree we will rest upon the ground and look at all the bugs we found then safely walk to school without a sound.



Well here we are, no one else we walked to school all by ourselves there's dirt on our uniforms from chasing all the ants and worms we clean up and now its time to learn.



Numbers, letters, learn to spell nouns, and books, and show and tell at playtime we will throw the ball back to class, through the hall teacher marks our height against the wall.



And we don't notice any time pass we don't notice anything we sit side by side in every class teacher thinks that I sound funny but she likes the way you sing.



Tonight I'll dream while I'm in bed when silly thoughts go through my head about the bugs and alphabet and when I wake tomorrow I'll bet that you and I will walk together again cause I can tell that we're going to be friends.



Video made possible by Sorenson Communications.

I Team 10 Investigation Scammers Posing Deaf Customers Target Local Businesses

Media Video: I Team 10 investigation scammers posing Deaf customers target local businesses.



New York - I-Team 10 investigation from the NBC reports. It's a new twist on an old credit card scam and it's really repugnant.

Video by whecmicrosites



These schemers are posing as customers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and using a telephone relay service to try to exploit these businesses... Read more http://www.whec.com/iteam/stories/S2287494.shtml?cat=566

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As seen on article: SEC Investor Alert!

As seen on video with captioned:

SEC Investor Alert Regarding Web-Based Scheme Targeting Deaf Investors



The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. Visit http://www.sec.gov/ for more informations.

Psycho VRS!

Video: Psycho VRS! A short comedy film.

Director: Daniel Durant, See sign + video game: Orlando Hooper Shake Weight: Stef Wright Cave man + Drunk: Matt Arnold Sister: Rachel Novella Brother + Depressed: Daniel Durant, Cute dog: Bama Thank you so much for watching and support us! Video by letsgofly08