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9/11: A Lesson in Deaf Emergency Preparedness
Posted by: Staff Writer on Sept. 11, 2012 | Comments
Eleven years ago, the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil was so devastating, that there is not one standard sign for it. There are many - and all of them evoke deep emotions. Ask anyone from the deaf community to sign “Twin Towers” or “9/11” and you’ll different signed interpretations to the event that changed the world forever. Some of us punch a fist against the “1” hand shape. Others, two index fingers slowly dropping one by one. For others, it's an explosion or collapse.
Read MoreDan Savage's "Miracle!": Insult or Ode to The Deaf-Blind?
Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 27, 2012 | Comments
If Dan Savage were Dr. Jekyll, then his latest theatrical potion turned Helen Keller into a glittery Dr. Hyde: A shock-collared Deaf-Blind pet of drag queens. But he hasn’t cooked up a monster, he’s cooked up a re-examination of the story we all know and love.
Read MoreHow Much Do We Spend On Listening Devices?
Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 20, 2012 | Comments
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and one of the challenges we face in the Deaf Community is finding affordable means to cope in a hearing world. Though sign language is an excellent communication tool and way of life for many of us, lack of technology can have a dramatic effect on a Deaf or hard of hearing person’s life.
Viva la Inspiration! Seattle’s Marilyn Smith Wins Big in Vegas
Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 7, 2012 | Comments
For most people, Vegas' code is simple: You win, some, and you (mostly) lose some. More than 25 years ago, Marilyn Smith took one of the biggest gambles of her life: She quit her job to start a non-profit to serve Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Defying the odds at the DeafNation World Expo 2012 in Las Vegas, the Seattle founder and former Executive Director of ADWAS accepted the DeafNation Inspiration Award.
Read MoreElection Year Buzz: Florida's Chris Wagner is 2012 NAD President
Posted by: Staff Writer on July 31, 2012 | Comments
What a busy year it has been for the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). Not only has it battled Netflix in court for closed captioning, rallied the Internet Captioning Deadlines, and sued Chase Bank for refusing Relay calls, NAD has been hard at work bringing in a new generation of movers and shakers: It recently elected Chris Wagner as the NAD’s new President.
Read MoreDeaf-Friendly Showcase: Salon of Shame, Seattle
Posted by: Staff Writer on July 23, 2012 | Comments
If you had to write a recipe for cathartic comedy, it may look like this: Adolescence, 3-ringed notebooks, beer … and sign language. This is the winning formula Ariel Meadow Stallings created in 2005. Ask her some of the ASL she’s learned as the founder of Salon of Shame, and she’s not shy to dish. Topics ranging from hormonal urges to wine coolers are fair game as courageous locals bare their teen souls on-stage.
Read MoreWhy Does Sign Language Look So...Angry?
Posted by: Staff Writer on July 10, 2012 | Comments
An Open Letter to Businesses Curious About Deaf Culture: For every person who comments that “sign language is such a beautiful language,” there is another person who thinks sign language looks … well, angry. That’s because no matter how beautiful the language really is, it is apt to be punctuated with quizzical frowns, intense hand movements, raised eyebrows, and other mannerisms.
Read MoredeafREVIEW is Going to DeafNation World Expo 2012!
Posted by: Staff Writer on July 2, 2012 | Comments
Ah, Vegas, the land of sin, marrying someone you just met, betting the farm with high rollers, feathered high-kicking showgirls, CIRCUS CIRCUS, and … DeafNation World Expo 2012!
Read More100 Reviews Later: Why You Should Write deafREVIEWS
Posted by: Staff Writer on June 26, 2012 | Comments
Are you still a “review virgin”? Last week, on deafREVIEW, we hit our first milestone – 100 business reviews since our launch – and want to thank the 20+ reviewers who have contributed! As these reviewers know, writing your very first deafREVIEW may feel scary, but very rewarding.
Read MoreTick, Tock, Tick, Tock: The Long Deaf Goodbye, Explained
Posted by: Staff Writer on June 18, 2012 | Comments
In Mandarin, goodbye is “zai jian.” In German, it is “Tschüss.” In French, it is “À bientôt.” Short, quick and snappy. After a hearing person says it, she walks away or hangs up the phone - promptly. Now, get your stopwatch for a cultural experiment: Just how long is a deaf goodbye? Not as long as reading War and Peace. It’s sometimes longer than an episode of Switched at Birth (how fitting!). It always feels shorter than the line at the licensing office.
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