A few days ago, I was at a good friend’s house with a group of girls. I’m close with some of them, but there were a couple who I was friends with when I was younger but haven’t talked to very much in recent years. I was discussing how I was taking my driver’s test the Read More
Archive for the ‘Advocacy’ Category
A long way to go
August 21st, 2010 by Cacophony to Symphony
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss |
Spoiled?
August 16th, 2010 by dorkette: EXPOSED
With all the hype over iPhone 4, I iSucccumbed as well. I was a free agent with no contract held over my head, so I was checking out the HTC EVO (which offers two-way video calls via an app called “Fring”) but the Sprint stores were sold out and the online store was out of stock for Read More
Posted in ASL, Advocacy, Deaf, Hearing Loss |
Blue Nailpolish and Smelly Boy
June 12th, 2010 by An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Implant Story
I’m not the same person I was in high school, college or when I married Luca. I’m not the same mom I was to Jordan and Sofia seven years ago. I saw a video of me with the kids that my friend Cristina took when Sofia was in dancing class four years ago. I don’t even recognize Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss |
Is Facebook irrelevant to the Deaf ?
June 2nd, 2010 by At The Rim
I share Sandman’s view on the information processing for the deaf online. I don’t however share the view facebook is relevant to promoting deaf issues. I’m a social luddite in that area and proud of it, I prefer face to face for effective social discourse. And yes ‘back Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hearing Loss, Late-Deafened |
The Possibilities…
May 29th, 2010 by An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Implant Story
I have this pair of shiny patent leather black boots with a very minor heel, practically non-existent. About a three months ago, I was wearing these boots and walking with Jordan to the doctor’s office. We were rushing, and at a certain point I must have hit a bump in the hazzardous Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss |
Quick Takes, The Calm before the STORM
May 24th, 2010 by candy
You Know You Want It! Quick Takes on a few things before I tackle the big ones. AB 2072 – If you support the idea of parents being aware of what options are available for their deaf babies, please write or call the Senators on the health committee before June 16th. This bill isn’t about Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Aid |
2nd NIH Visit
May 7th, 2010 by The Fabulous Running Mommy
I think I have finally recuperated from our recent cross country trip. We drove up to the Bay Area, left the kids with my grandparents, and then flew to Washington D.C. for my bi annual visit to NIH. I am participating in a study of NF2 by Dr. Asthagiri which involves me flying to NIH every 6 Read More
Posted in ASL, Advocacy, Hearing Loss, Non-Deaf/HOH Topic |
Anti-disabled language
March 30th, 2010 by Campaigning for deaf children
I saw yesterday that Mencap have successfully managed to get Ofcom to review an earlier ruling that basically suggested it was OK for Channel 4 to use the term “retard”. This was after 700 of Mencap’s supporters wrote to Ofcom, a nice example of a successful campaign in action. Here’s Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hearing Loss |
New Standards for Welsh Hearing Health
March 27th, 2010 by At The Rim
A new set of quality standards which will improve services for deaf and hearing impaired children in Wales have been published by the national Assembly. In Wales, about 40 children every year are diagnosed with significant permanent deafness which will cause problems in developing speech unless Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hearing Loss |
God still does miracles
March 9th, 2010 by Confessions
YOU GUYS! DO YOU HEAR THOSE SOUNDS? It’s the sound of a host of angels singing “Hallelujah”. It’s the sound of a million people applauding. It’s the sound of rainbows in my classroom and unicorns running free through the fields. It’s the sound of my feet Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Education, Hearing Loss |
Accident Waiting to Happen
February 19th, 2010 by Southern Babies
Lindy learned how to climb up in the kitchen chair this week and it’s an accident waiting to happen. She does well getting up there but then she gives us a heart attack once she is there. She thinks standing up in the chair is a good idea. She gets up facing the back of the chair and Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Unmatching Socks
February 19th, 2010 by An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Implant Story
Last night- I came home, threw on my pjs and a pair of socks- one purple and one grey- in bed by 8:30 pm. I am destroyed. It has been one of those steamrollin’ weeks that knock you out and keep on rolling back and forth over your soul. I have finally found an equilibrium between work and Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss, Non-Deaf/HOH Topic |
Whisper 2010-02-16 09:04:00
February 16th, 2010 by Deaf Characters in Adolescent Literature
“There is a God-ordained passion that makes you glad, sad, or mad. There is something that breaks your heart because it breaks the heart of God. The only question that remains is this: what are you going to do about it?” Mark Batterson, Primal So, what breaks my heart… The first-time Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
See Flo TV Super Bowl Ad? Flo TV Doesn’t Caption!
February 8th, 2010 by Caption Action 2
What is Flo TV?? Flo TV is an example of why we need HR 3101! Note: Caption Action 2 has contacted Flo TV with questions and is waiting for their response any time now. In the meantime, here is what we know about Flo TV, and more! What is Flo TV Flo TV is a mobile TV broadcaster. They broadcast Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
New on the Blogroll: Who Cosponsors HR 1646, 3024, and 3101
February 5th, 2010 by Caption Action 2
One of the most effective tools for getting cosponsors for HR 3101 has been to contact the offices of Representatives who already cosponsor other bills for deaf and hard of hearing people. Caption Action 2 has combined all the available information about the cosponsors of all three bills into one Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
Rep. Devin Nunes Needs Contact From His People!
February 4th, 2010 by Caption Action 2
Today Caption Action 2 called Representative Devin Nunes (R-CA) office, and spoke with Damon Nelson. Nelson later wrote back: Thank you very much. We were honestly confused with the call. That was the first time I have ever had a relay call. It was very interesting and a great experience once I Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
LA Times Writer Blasts HR 3101!
January 25th, 2010 by Caption Action 2
Today’s editorial in the Los Angeles Times should give every deaf or hard of hearing person reason to be concerned. The writer is opposed to HR 3101. His unwarranted argument is that because technology is advancing, there is no need for HR 3101. He doesn’t mention captioning but takes Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
How To Add Captions to Your YouTube Videos
January 24th, 2010 by Hearing Sparks
iLibrarian pointed out a useful tutorial at Mashable about how to create your own captions for YouTube videos. Mashable suggests using either CaptionTube (which you can sign in to with your Google account) to add the text you need, or let Google’s voice technology do the work within YouTube Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Loss |
More Accommodations at Sports Venues (This Time, Cowboys Stadium)
January 22nd, 2010 by Hearing Sparks
In October I wrote an entry about the new Target Field in Minnesota and its accommodations for people with disabilities. Just today I read on Deaf News Today about a new captioning system at Cowboys Stadium in Texas. I poked around a bit and found an article on the subject from the Dallas Morning Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
I Heart Nolan North
January 17th, 2010 by Hearing Sparks
So today Kotaku has a blog post about Nolan North and how he’s in basically every new game this year. The author is basically sick of Nolan’s voice and predicts that by 2011 everyone will be. I have a confession to make – Nolan is my favorite voice actor for video games. Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Auditory/Oral, Hearing Loss |
Happy Birthday Johnny Boy
January 16th, 2010 by Life Doesn't Get Much Better Than This...
Today is Johnny’s 3rd birthday. It is hard to believe that it has been 3 whole years since I first held him in my arms. It is also hard to remember a time when he was not a part of our family. We love him so much and are so happy he is in our family. I can’t believe how much he has Read More
Posted in ASL, Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Education, Hearing Loss |
Bouquets and Buckets
January 13th, 2010 by Curse of Silence
I received word from the deafness forum that a group of DVD distributors – AVSDA – have committed to provide greater access in the form of captions and audio description. Media Release here The positive action is to be applauded. However the inaction by at least one DVD distributor Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss |
January – Get Ready to Push for HR 3101!
January 5th, 2010 by Caption Action 2
A new year is here, and with it, our last and best chance to push for the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (HR 3101)’s passage. Representatives will not be back at work until January 12, but the staff is already back in their offices. Now is the time to contact the Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
Just remember, you are never alone here
January 4th, 2010 by OuterChat.com
Opening topic for Chat Night: The people who don’t understand hearing loss During the conversations at last week’s Open Chat Night, someone asked if anyone had problems with family members that don’t understand hearing loss. It was someone who has gone through a tough time for not being Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
New Beginnings
December 28th, 2009 by OuterChat.com
Opening topic for Chat Night: Your plans for the New Year I think the beginning of the New Year is the most important day. I know everyone wants to start a brand new year and reach the goals they have been longing for. That is why they call it a New Year’s resolution. As for my Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Aid, Hearing Loss |
Dante’s Inferno – Subtitles & Excitement
December 28th, 2009 by Hearing Sparks
Is anyone else excited about Dante’s Inferno, the video game coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in February? The demo is available on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live right now. I played it a few days ago and actually really enjoyed it. There’s a lot of hacking and Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
Ricki’s First Independent Bus Ride- part 1
December 8th, 2009 by Beneath the Wings
For several years now I have let Ricki sit by herself on the bus (ie, separate from me), and for about a year she has been handling (on and off) her own ticket. However, I have never let her ride the bus entirely alone. This is because I always feared that she might not manage alone on the bus is Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss, Music |
My (Business) Date
December 3rd, 2009 by An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Implant Story
*Smile* Ok. So, I had this huge meeting in Rome yesterday and I had to wake up at 7,30 am, which was 1,30 am. USA time and I’m still on USA time. I took the train to Rome and did some work on the computer which thankfully worked on and off during the train ride. I have been corresponding Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss, Non-Deaf/HOH Topic |
YouTube Gets Automated Captions
November 19th, 2009 by Hearing Sparks
I was really excited to see on my news feed today that YouTube will begin automatic captioning for videos. The captioning will be using voice recognition (like Google Voice does) to caption videos. The link: Official Google Blog: Automatic captions in YouTube I love YouTube, but mostly only for Read More
Posted in Advocacy, Hearing Loss |
Phonak and Macy’s
November 13th, 2009 by The Hearing Corner
11/10/2009 Hear the World Tour: Phonak Joins Forces with Macy’s to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Hearing and Consequences of Hearing Loss In-store events include an internationally-acclaimed photography exhibit by Bryan Adams featuring Hear the World celebrity ambassadors and free Read More
