I thought for a change I’d talk about something I know very well
There’s been some mention of dogs for the deaf on DeafRead and if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to train dogs.
Although let me go on a brief rant: ALL DOG OWNERS SHOULD PICK UP AFTER THEIR DOGS!! Doesn’t [...]

OK, warning. I’m in the middle of The Mask of Benevolence, and this is a really thought provoking book. It’s excellent.
And I can already tell I will never again take seriously any non-signing, hearing psychologist or psychiatrist babbling on the subject of deaf children, ever. Never liked ‘em much to begin with.
But [...]

Came across this post and this one. How so very true. I was in gymnastics in high school. I loved it, was pretty good at it, but the way I dealt with bus rides? I was the champion french-braider, and would do most people’s hair during the ride so I could [...]

I just got a Sorensen Video phone. It’s currently installed with duct tape and baling wire because my router and TV are on opposite ends of the house, but I have a couple of ideas; either a small TV in the bedroom or a big long ass int-uh-net cable to go thru the attic [...]

I have come across more than one comment that makes it clear some consider the requirement to learn English a form of audism toward deaf people. I am unconvinced. In the following discussion I am referring strictly to reading and writing English; speaking English is a completely different matter and must be handled [...]

I said I’d put together a post on cochlear implants earlier this month. First a disclaimer: I don’t have one, nor do I have plans to get one. I’m fairly neutral about them although I do find it annoying many hearing people assume I’d get one at the drop of a hat.
So, what [...]

I was talking with a friend the other day and I happened to mention how I didn’t care for most sound outside of people’s voices and he said, birds chirping in the morning
OK, let’s take a beautiful morning. You’ve got the sun peeking up, maybe through some clouds but either way the [...]

One of the things that has struck me in reading about deaf education these last couple of months is this extremely common rationalization that I see:
“English is a second language for many deaf people, so their English skills are usually at fourth grade level or so.”
This concept just boggles my mind. But on reflection [...]

What I find interesting is when I think back on the speech therapy lessons I used to get, and when I listen to other peoples’ stories with speech therapy. It becomes clear to me that hearing people consider verbal speech of such high importance that they fail to consider a cost to benefit [...]

This time I’m going to point you toward a number of videos, some clips others much longer, but I think all food for thought. Get the popcorn!
Swedish Deaf TV Perspektiv on Laurent, S.D.. This consists of interviews of deaf folk from all walks of life.
This one’s a clip of a longer show that [...]