What in the world does the show, Monster Garage have to do with this blog’s topic?KVUE of Austin reports that students from the Texas School for the Deaf appear in an upcoming episode of the show on Discovery Channel. The episode was shot on the school’s campus as it has its own auto-body garage. They’ve …
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BBC2 thriller set to blast off
C21Media reports Soundproof, a TV special will air in 2006. In the movie, the main character is deaf and a suspect in a murder. The police bring in a sign language interpreter to help questioning the suspect and the suspect falls in love with her. Apparently, there is a series with the same name — …
Bluetooth for Hearing Aids
NYTimes reports on Bluetooth, a hearing aid add on that allows hearing aids to connect with the cell phone’s Bluetooth. It’s supposed to reduce feedback noise that often accompanies hearing devices when making phone calls. The device costs $300. It’s bad enough hearing devices cost over a thousand dollars and many people can’t afford that. …
Evacuation Notice for Deaf from Gulf Coast area
Shelter notice for Deaf Service Accessibility Deaf Evacuees recommended to go to Austin for shelter in area. Exact Official Shelter Location is not yet decided, but assumed and hoped to be Delco Center Convention Center. Austin area is now organizing Deaf Services to be in shelter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing evacuees. Deaf/HOH Services are planned …
Deaf Oscars
This week is Deaf Awareness Week. First I’ve heard about it, but that’s right. I helped with Deaf Awareness Week in Washington, DC when I worked for the government and it was this time of the year. As part of the week, the winners of the New Zealand Deaf Film Competition have been announced.
Hurricane Updates
Many stories have come to the forefront regarding people who are deaf and have been impacted by the hurricane. According to WHAM-TV, the Louisiana deaf community has 9,000 people and it was a frustrating and scary time for them. They couldn’t hear what was going on like the others could. Imagine being deaf AND blind …
Hurricane Katrina Battery Relief Program
From Cochlear of Americas: “We at Cochlear are very saddened by the devastation Hurricane Katrina has left behind. As always, we are committed to supporting our users and keeping them ‘on the air,’ even those displaced by the event. “In an effort to provide some assistance, Cochlear Americas is launching a battery relief program. Through …
USC Soccer Player
Soccer player who happens to be deaf joins USC team. I love a story like this. At one time, I wanted to play college ball, but gave up those thoughts while in high school as I didn’t play volleyball all four years of high school, one of my biggest regrets. I can’t honestly remember what …
Delray Nonprofit Clinic
Just reported on a center in Fort Worth that helps build skills. Another one popped up in Boca Raton News. Deaf Service Center helps those who are hearing-impared and deaf. However, the reporter wrote “suffering with hearing loss or impairment.” Ouch. Yeah, we have a fever and need to get plenty of bed rest. But …
Center Builds Skills
I was born and bred in Fort Worth, Texas. My parents still live there — it’s about an hour’s drive from where I live. Yet, I’ve never heard of this center. It has been around since before I was born. How does a center like this escape my family’s and other Fort Worth residents’ attention? …