Reframing The Deaf Community For The 21st Century

VIDEO: Reframing the Deaf Community for the 21st Century. (American Sign Language)



What we need to do is increase activism to protect our language and culture in the 21st Century.

Video by Paul Kiel



Visit: http://www.deafadvocate.blogspot.com for more details.



A true story of audism from Aristotle time to now...why are we letting audism happening? Is it time for social change? Watch video: http://youtu.be/IWRnMzk3x1w



A satirical video about Judge having AG Bell arrested for crimes against Deaf humanity. Paul Kiel's Commentary about AG Bell, NAD and others at the end. Watch video: http://youtu.be/LzMNO1jqfkA

Marlee Matlin Fears For Deaf Stem-Cell Treatment

Marlee Matlin tweets concerns about a possible stem cell cure for deafness.



British researchers have been able to rebuild nerves in the ears of gerbils, and it is believed the same technique could one day be applicable to Deaf humans. However, Oscar-winning actress Matlin, who has been Deaf since she was 18 months old, is worried about the implications of the development. Matlin has been tweeting her mixed feelings about the recently announced “stem cell cure” for deafness.



Matlin commented that millions of Deaf Americans who communicate in sign language do not regard deafness as a "handicap" or a "'disease' to cure." She posted these comments on Twitter: “Imagine how I must feel with my children with me at the grocery store and someone says "I heard there's a cure for your deafness!" Think.”



"Deafness cure" is trending. My concern is that it's bigger than a "trend." It involves people and not as simple as the 4 letters in "cure." According to The Telegraph, some Deaf people feel that they don’t need to be fixed by medical intervention. The National Association of the Deaf says that many profoundly Deaf people who sign consider themselves to be part of a unique linguistic group through sign language and a unique Deaf culture.



Matlin's comments reflect the views of many members of the Deaf community...

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/article/marlee-matlin-tweets-concerns-about-a-possible-stem-cell-cure-for-deafness

Disability, Ability, and Greatness

Video: Disability, Ability, and Greatness in captioned.

Video by Benny Adam



Further Notes/Further Questions:

0. It is hard to determine if historical figures were autistic, but it is widely believed that Albert Einstein, Paul Dirac (Nobel Prize Physics 1933), and possibly Isaac Newton were autistic, among others. There are many who assert that autism and Musical/Mathematical genius are positively linked.



1. Alexander Graham Bell is actually a controversial figure. Q: Is it a contradiction to be both deaf and hearing? Are we involuntarily turning our children into cyborgs by giving them cochlear implants? Should we take advantage of critical periods of learning, or should we wait to allow a child to decide for him/herself whether he or she really wants a cochlear implant?



2. Dostoyevsky's full name is Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoyevsky (abbreviated in video).



3. Kay Kavus is a character from the Persian National Epic, the Letter of Kings (the Shahnameh). Note the winged man flying next to the throne.



4. Harriet Tubman was not actually born with narcolepsy. She developed it after being struck (violently) by an overseer when she was a slave.



5. Wheels, associated with wheelchairs, are in fact powerful philosophical and historical symbols. The Ashoka Chakra is a wheel associated with the idea of the Chakravartin, a righteous ruler who, without moving himself, becomes the axis around which the world turns.



6. Question (to contemplate): Is the significance of Princess Changping in Chinese Culture her historical role, or her mythical role as a figure in Chinese folklore?

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.

Stop The Deaf Bullies

Video: Stop The Deaf Bullies.



There was a competition to make a video about the 'Deaf Bullying' so she thought to make one because She is also Deaf and just showing the haters out there what being Deaf is really like. Bullying the Deaf people is pathetic because it's not their fault for being DEAF.

Video by emilydarcy1

Deaf Trash ?

Video: Deaf Trash? in ASL/Captioned.



There are pejorative term out there known as 'white trash' and 'black trash' that led me to think about the existence of 'Deaf trash' within the Deaf community. Is it the reason why places like DeafVideo.TV has become what it is today, attracting socially isolated and financially poor Deaf people with low social skills and living standards? Thus the birth of 'Deaf trash' made visible for the rest of the world to see? It seem to be my greatest fear but then I know it's probably beyond me...meaning it is something I simply can't control.

Video by theHolism



However it does not stop me from fellowshipping with hope that we'd be able to educate them and help them rise to a new level. But the boiling question is, do I belong there and become one of them? The answer is yes. Ask yourself the same question and think about it.

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Deaf Not Dumb - Official Video

Video: Deaf Not Dumb Official Video in subtitled. DeafNotDumb.com is a creative video piece performed in a 'rap-style' using sign language that focuses on the key issues that matter most to the group. They cover issues relating to communication, learning to deal with Deaf people and how they want to be seen by wider society. Their aim is to educate all people and declare that being Deaf does not mean they are dumb.

The video is highly animated with graphical text that visualises the hand signs and acts as subtitles for hearing people. So the video is not squarely aimed at a Deaf audience but to everyone. This video acts as part of a campaign to promote and celebrate Deaf Culture. For more information go to: www.DeafNotDumb.com 



Video by Deaffinity