#captionTHIS Movement
June 06, 2012
Like many people around the world, we get our current news, breaking news, and critical information through the internet.Read More
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Accessible Mental Health Services are Coming to Missouri
May 15, 2012
Accessible Mental Health services are coming to Missouri for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.Read More
A synopsis of the parallels of Independent Living Philosophy and Deaf Community’s Goals
March 26, 2012
Deaf Schools: Local Perspectives on a National Debate
March 26, 2012
On July 31rst, the New York Times published an article, “Do States Need Schools for the Deaf?” The article covers a long time debate about deaf schools (signing) vs. mainstream schools (spoken language approach).
I have been keeping track of this debate and it has been like this for years. The National Association of the Deaf has a position statement about residential schools for the deaf, the education of deaf children and American Sign Language.
Read MoreDo You Ever Get Those Ah-ha Moments?
March 26, 2012
I love those ah-ha moments in life when you look at something in a new light and there is sudden clarity. It is even more fun when you observe the light come on for others. Life’s experiences help to shape our perceptions and world views. It can be exciting (and sometimes scary) when those perceptions are challenged by someone with a different life experience. Taking the time to listen and learn from each other is how we grow and learn to respect each other.
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