September 2012
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A Role for Sign Language Interpreters: Preserving... →
baainstructor:
Article is a little different from what the title may suggest to you… thinking about what it means to learn and use ASL. Is there responsibility that comes with learning a threatened language?
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4 tips for effective social media management to... →
budbud85:
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KFC in Pakistan operated completely by deaf staff →
deafsavvy:
Infinite points for KFC.
The Family Educational Services Foundation and the fast food chain teamed up in Pakistan to create a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant operated 100% by the Deaf and hard of hearing.
There are three deaf KFCs in Malaysia as well.
In the U.S., we have the American Disability Act (ADA) which says that employers cannot discriminate against the Deaf during the...
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The American Sign Language Phrase Book
motaagsj:
The American Sign Language Phrase Book The authoritative source on ASL is betterthan ever with more than 50 new phrases For more than 20 years, The American Sign Language Phrase Book has been the go-to guide for the Deaf and those who need to communicate with them, such as family, teachers, and friends. Now this classic by ASL leader Lou Fant has been updated by his wife Barbara Fant...
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“A review of several recent studies finds scant evidence of organic foods having...”
– Why Organic Food May Not Be Healthier For You : The Salt (via npr)
August 2012
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Deaf Culture Lesson #1: Deafness is not a... →
deafsavvy:
“The Anatomy of Prejudice” is a fantastic resource on blogspot that covers a lot of minority topics, ranging from homosexuality to religion to women. Though it hasn’t been updated since 2010 (and though this post is from 2006), it is the best explanation I have found of the number one rule of the Deaf world: The Deaf do not view themselves as having a disability. The Deaf community is...
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Understanding Deaf humor →
tokioblue:
As you work through American Sign Language lessons and read up on Deaf Culture, it is important to remember that deaf people have a sense of humor, too! Whatever aspect of deaf life you may be exploring, you should never forget to treat deaf individuals the same way you would your own friends…
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WatchA tour of California School for the Deaf, Riverside, Ca.
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Being deaf and the myth of spoken language →
thelegalizeddeafies:
I mean this to be the myth of speaking being a language. I would like to preface this by saying that, a.) this is my view only (and not the views of the others) and b.) if you have a CI, I’m not trying to invalidate you; I absolutely believe that you have every right to claim a Deaf identity and have your CI without buggery from other folks. This is simply addressed to the...
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