There are so many updates to post about, but I’m a little bit limited on time. I will be posting at least once a day for the next little while as I try to get caught up. Hopefully that will start a new habit, and I’ll be more consistant like I used to be. While you wait on those fun Read More
Archive for the ‘Advocacy’ Category
Finally Moved and Ready to Blog Again
August 20th, 2010 by From Silence to Song
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Education, Hard-of-Hearing |
Why do we social buff?
August 5th, 2010 by Life Is About Creating Yourself
Why do we social buff? We = everyone not just people with hearing loss. Hearing people social buff all the time too. I’ve caught them so many times. Sometimes they won’t ask me to repeat my speech or something I signed even though it’s obvious they didn’t understand what I Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing |
American Disability Act (ADA): How far have we really come?
July 26th, 2010 by Drew
Today marks the 20th anniversary of American Disability Act (ADA). I congratulate everyone for all their hard work. It’s truly an accomplishment. However, I do wonder how far have we really come? Have we made a lot of progress or is it still all talks? How many times have we heard or see Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
Google voice transcript versus email
June 23rd, 2010 by Sarasera
I like that the NY Times wrote about closed captioning on the web earlier this week. But I had to laugh at their quote that YouTube “supplies mostly accurate captions using voice-recognition software.” MOSTLY accurate? Right. Far from it. I assume the Google Voice transcripts use Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Hard-of-Hearing |
CSDVRS Filed its Response to the FCC about the Tiered Rate Structure Proposal
June 10th, 2010 by A Deaf Blogger's Perspective - Home
I just wanted to make a quick post and attached a public letter by CSDVRS (otherwise known as the “Z”), which was filed electronically with the FCC. (Click here to read it.) I thought the letter was well presented in light of Sorenson’s public comments and its exparte Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf |
Do Not Put it Off!
May 23rd, 2010 by Hearing Elmo
This week marked the end of my son’s life as a high school student. In a couple of weeks, my parents will be here to celebrate at his graduation ceremonies for Chieftain Christian Academy. Although Chris did most of his senior year at a local community college (since he goes free thanks to Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Education, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Article on Caitlin Parton – 1st child to ever recieve a Cochlear Implant is all grown up!
May 21st, 2010 by Jack's Story
What a wonderful Article written by Dan Woog. This shows what wonderful progress can be made for children with Cochlear Implants. In 1987 Melody James and Steve Parton’s 22-month-old daughter Caitlin almost died. She recovered from her illness — but suffered a profound Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant |
Announcing Operation Backscratcher!
May 3rd, 2010 by Caption Action 2
Caption Action 2 is announcing the start of Operation Backscratcher! What is that? Are you scratching your head in puzzlement? Here is what Operation Backscratcher is all about… But first, if HR 3101 does not pass this Congress, we are going to need a very strong support base for the next Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
What Advocacy Experience Do You Have?
May 2nd, 2010 by About.com Deafness
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Some listen….
May 2nd, 2010 by At The Rim
Gloucester candidates take questions from deaf voters A major complaint of UK deaf people is the total lack of inclusion in many areas of the current UK election campaigns, with no party leaders discussing or talking about deaf or disability issues or inclusion at all, we are told where we can Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
IEP Checklist iPhone Application
April 22nd, 2010 by Eh? What? Huh?
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Posted in Advocacy, Education, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
Update: BSL still not equal in status to other languages, said Government
April 20th, 2010 by Campaigning for deaf children
Image courtesy of www.blanchenevile.org.uk Those with long memories might remember from a previous blog posting that the Government was proposing to introducing new laws which would require primary school children to learn a moderen foreign language. The National Deaf Children’s Society felt Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
Mamacare vs. Obamacare
April 19th, 2010 by Sneak Peek: Raising A Special Child
There are some choices no parent should have to make. As Greg so eloquently stated in his post on health care, groceries vs. doctor appointments tops my list. Well, the good news is that inhumane… {Visit our blog to sneak a peek at the rest of the story and leave a comment.} Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing |
Why is Federal Video Relay Service (VRS) closed on the weekends???
April 12th, 2010 by Drew
Interestingly enough, I tried to make a call using myfedvrs.tv yesterday (on Sunday). Much to my surprise, it was closed! I am a little bit confused. If the government is supposed to be accessible 24/7, then why is their Video Relay Services only open from 7am to 11pm ET M-F (excluding Federal Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
Caption space is precious. Don’t waste it.
March 27th, 2010 by Accessible Rhetoric
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing |
Captioning Now Available on All YouTube.com Videos
March 10th, 2010 by Life With A Hearing Loss
As of March 4, 2010, most YouTube.com videos will have a CC button on it that will allow users to view automatically generated captions. What a treat for deaf or hard of hearing people who – up until now – have been shut out of YouTube videos. The speech recognition technology is far from Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
Transport in Sydney
February 22nd, 2010 by Curse of Silence
You may know that the Premier has announced a new transport plan for Sydney. There is a page set up for comments [need to sign up] Have your say Here’s the transport page link http://shapeyourstate.com.au/ I haven’t seen anything on there about hearing-impaired facilities but here’s Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing |
Getting Involved in the Community
February 1st, 2010 by OuterChat.com
Opening Topic for Open Chat Night: Share your Community Involvement I started my hearing loss community because I was feeling like an outsider. It was always tough for me to have friends to hang out with and find a place feeling where I truly belong. During my entire life, I have been Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Being Realistic or Selling Myself Short?
January 14th, 2010 by Speak Up Librarian
A friend pointed me in the direction of a job in my town that pays significantly more than what I make now at my job in another town. When I first looked at the job notice, I dismissed it outright because the position would require more interaction with the public than I have in my current Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
Why am I offended?
December 28th, 2009 by Do You Hear What I See?
I hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Christmas. I know we did. We had a feast with the family, drank hot coco, we sang Christmas songs, we watched old Christmas movies. Its been so much fun I almost hate to see it go. As I’ve mentioned in previous post I love closed captioning. I Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Australians Fight for Movie Access
December 6th, 2009 by About.com Deafness
In Australia (The Age, December 7, 2009), movie theaters are asking to be exempted from the country’s Disability Discrimination Act, for two and a half years. In return for the requested exemption, they are offering to slightly increase the number of movie theaters accessible to deaf and Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
SoCal Walk 4 Hearing
October 11th, 2009 by Misadventures of the Young and Hard of Hearing
I’ve been trying to become more active in the Young Adult Movement among the hearing loss community for the past couple of years. For the longest time after I got my first pair of hearing aids I had felt major self-pity about my hearing loss. “Only old people wear hearing aids,” I thought. Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing |
So many things are happening now.. I need a vacation!
September 25th, 2009 by The Hine Family.. Est.1996
This lovely child turned six yesterday! And to think I was told he would never walk or talk when he was born. I love it when he proves the statistics wrong and all the naysayers!! Thursday Food Intake: No breakfast No snack Lunch: 1/2 PBJ sandwich on wheat bread Water to drink No Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Education, Hard-of-Hearing |
I am feeling very hopeful..
September 22nd, 2009 by The Hine Family.. Est.1996
Today after school I met with Evan’s teacher, SLP and Val the Outreach Coordinator from St. Joe’s to discuss her all day visit from last week and to get things in order for our upcoming case conference. It went well and I am finally feeling like things are starting to go like they Read More
Posted in AVT, Advocacy, Education, Hard-of-Hearing |
Access In The Puget Sound Region. . .
August 29th, 2009 by Please face me, I read lips
If you are deaf or Deaf or hard-of-hearing and live in the Seattle area, most likely you have noticed all the newly accessible events around town. You’ll find captioned sports announcements, subtitled musicals, plays, and lectures, as well as ASL performances. Additionally the Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hard-of-Hearing, Late-Deafened |
My nerves are shot and tears are coming!!
August 12th, 2009 by The Hine Family.. Est.1996
As I sit here tonight and type I am trying more than anything to not get tears all over the keyboard. My babies start school tomorrow~one in kindergarten and the other in seventh grade. Where oh where did the time go??? We had Evan’s training today w/the staff that has been put into place Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Education, Hard-of-Hearing |
Save the Date – October 30th
August 8th, 2009 by The Hine Family.. Est.1996
On October 30, 2009, join us for Hear Indiana ’s 27th Annual Educational Conference on Listening and Spoken Language: Hear Here Indianapolis presented by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. This conference will provide state-of-the-art information on hearing technology and Read More
Posted in AVT, Advocacy, Education, Hard-of-Hearing |
Make Hearing Health a Priority President Obama!
July 21st, 2009 by Live*Laugh*Love*Family
*Below is an update from HLAA. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES AND URGE THEM TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR HEARING SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT Health Care Reform July 17, 2009 ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to include Hearing Health Care in Health Care Reform! Congress released two versions of Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
the deaf/hoh years.
May 22nd, 2009 by the cuteness of curiosity
My son, the fun, silly maggot #3 is HOH. He has a bilateral hearing loss and will be wearing hearing aids. He starts middle school this coming fall. I am in the process of having meeting with the Child Study Team so he can be tested then (hopefully) eligible for an IEP. It has been brought to my Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Education, Hard-of-Hearing |
If You Give a Mom of a Deaf Child a Cookie…
March 30th, 2009 by Paula Rosenthal
I blog quite a bit about my good friend, Jodi, who writes one of the most captivating blogs on hearing loss over at An American Mom in Tuscany. Jodi is a mom and advocate extraordinaire, not just for her deaf son, Jordan, but for families all over Italy and now, the entire world! One of [...] Read More
