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A Call to Deaf Action
Submitted by brein on Wed, 2012-05-16 13:46I'm not going to wait for the Deaf community to act on our needs any more.
The lessons to organize action and change are out there. The tools are out there. We just have to use them.
I do media -- I'll start the conversation.
But are you willing to step up and act?
Cabbage Patch Kid Activist
Submitted by brein on Wed, 2012-05-16 13:23My personal story of why I am interested in advocating for the Deaf Community.
I was inspired by Cabbage Patch Kid Dolls.
Yes, Really.
Reflections on Injustice: Gallaudet Protest 2006
Submitted by commerson on Mon, 2012-05-14 16:28During an interview with a University of Colorado student about Unity for Gallaudet Protest (2006), I was asked if there were anything I'd change if I could go back prior to the start of the protest...
Signmark: Breaking Walls for the Deaf
Submitted by brein on Mon, 2012-05-07 12:57Interview with Signmark, the International Deaf Musician from Finland. He explains his inspiration and mission behind his music as a deaf person.
This interview is in ASL without Captioning. For those who desire spoken language access, I also videotaped his speech at his "Silent Shout" where he provided a similar message with voice interpreting:
A Deaf Viewer's Reaction to the Signmark Concert
Submitted by brein on Mon, 2012-05-07 12:45Harvey Nathanson explains what it means to him as a deaf person to see performance by Deaf Rapper Signmark at the University of Minnesota on May 3rd.
Signmark's Silent Shout: Breaking Walls for the Deaf
Submitted by brein on Mon, 2012-05-07 12:40Signmark, the International Deaf rapper from Finland, came to the University of Minnesota on May 2nd to perform a "Silent Shout" with the aim of bringing people together, Deaf and Hearing.
He provided a synopis of the message of his music and the 'Silent Shout' and a free public participatory music event.
The speech was voice interpreted for those who need spoken language access.
Deaf Hope Offices reopened
Submitted by brein on Sat, 2012-05-05 17:26DeafHope, the Oakland, California based Nonprofit providing domestic and sexual violence survivor and prevention services, just reopened their offices after they were forced to close it last year ago due to smoke damage from a fire.
They now have to restore normal office operations, and are asking for donations to help restore everything to normal operations.
RID Increases Dues: An Interview with President Brenda Walker-Prudhom
Submitted by brein on Wed, 2012-04-25 11:20Brandon Arthur interviews the President of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). President Brenda Walker-Prudhom explains the increase in dues and fees that RID recently announced on March 30, 2012
Originally posted at Streetleverage.com, a Sign Language Interpreter community blog. Reposted by permission. View the original Post.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School move is opposed
Submitted by brein on Fri, 2012-04-20 18:41
ShareThisView the 'storify' Multimedia presentation of this story after the break.
Silent Shout Minneapolis
Submitted by brein on Wed, 2012-04-18 15:03Signmark will have a Silent Shout in Minneapolis, MN on May 2. To see how YOU can participate, visit the Silent Shout Facebook event page
