Finally watched the CSI: NY episode, which originally aired last December. I record everything and watch them when I have time. Anyway, my observations.
Good to hear a gunshot and Matlin not reacting to it. Instead, we see her feet feeling the vibration and the baby monitor light blinking. She walks out of her bedroom and sees a broken lamp. As she makes her way to the baby’s room, she finds her 19-year-old daughter dead on the floor from a gunshot.
CSI: New York "Silent Night" Comments
Digital TV Challenges
From Deafnetwork:
By Cheryl Heppner
On February 17, 2009, analog television will be cut off and television in the U.S. will go totally digital. If you watch television as a cable or satellite user, you will be able to get the conversion to digital from your cable or satellite provider. If you are in one of the estimated 14.86% of U.S. households that still watch television over-the-air by antenna, you will need to purchase an analog-to-digital converter box.
Hearing Words in Your Head
In talking about speed reading, Scott H. Young mentions a word I hadn’t come across: Subvocalization. Not only do I do this while reading, but also while lipreading without my hearing aid as I explained in this post from my other blog.
I’m curious about those who are deaf especially those who primarily communicate with ASL and don’t wear hearing aids. Do you “hear” things in your head while reading or lipreading?
Wireless Communication Devices for the Deaf
Grant W. Laird, Jr. takes a stroll down memory lane with “History of Wireless Devices in Deaf Community.” Thinking about my experience, I can’t believe how many devices I’ve gone through since 1993 in my first job out of college. The following lists the devices I’ve used:
* Email: 1986 – current. It began with BBSes. I was limited to emailing those who used BBSes and eventually Prodigy and AOL.
For a Deaf Son
Since For a Deaf Son aired immediately after Through Deaf Eyes, I recorded it. Rob Tranchin, an executive producer at PBS KERA in Dallas, created this 1994 documentary exploring his and his wife’s search for the right school for his deaf son. The parents discussed their thoughts, concerns and frustrations. They interviewed the headmasters at different schools as well as experts in deaf education.
At the end of the film, they were undecided on what path to take. Laurie Tranchin leaned toward oral education while Rob Tranchin supported ASL. In searching the Internet to see what happened, the only thing I could find — sadly — was that their son Tommy passed away in 2003 at age 15. I found a way to contact Mr. Tranchin, but when I saw the news… I dropped that idea even though I’d still like to know the outcome.
I admire the Tranchins for filming an honest account of their struggles to do what’s best for Tommy. I’m sorry there wasn’t a happier ending.
Through Deaf Eyes Commentary
I watched Through Deaf Eyes and For a Deaf Son, which followed. For Deaf Eyes opened with comedian CJ Jones who told the story of dealing with a angry driver.
Deaf rock band, Beethoven’s Nightmare (great name!) appeared. I like what they do — they let people go up on stage and tell their stories while they rock. Here is the band’s myspace page and mine.
Simple Success Secrets
In writing about 5 to 10 things that he does almost every day to stay successful, Stephen Hopson of Adversity University tagged me. Aaron of Today is that Day started the project, and I tag the next set of bloggers at the end of this post.
Through Deaf Eyes Re-Airing
If you missed Through Deaf Eyes, it may air again in your area. In the Dallas / Fort Worth area (KERA), it won’t be airing in the next two weeks. However, you can check for future airings by going to pbs.org and enter your zip code, then go to the program’s page where it shows local listings for the program. A transcript [pdf file] is also available on the show’s page.
The program is available for purchase (available in May). Maybe you can rent it eventually, if you don’t want to purchase the DVD.
Dissertation on Career Issues and Identity
Becky Donnell, a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology, has designed a dissertation to draw attention to, and to contribute to, the knowledge of career issues and identity within the D/deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities.
She invites those willing to participate in taking her survey and to pass it on to others who might be interested/willing to participate, thus furthering such research. All participants who complete the survey will have the option of entering to win a $25 gift certificate to Amazon.com, and to
receive the study summary results.
To participate click on this link:
https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=120527
OR
Go to http://www.psychdata.com and ENTER SURVEY #120527
The link takes you to a page that clearly explains the study and how the data will be used. I value education and research — and research yields strong results when enough people (and the right people) participate without bias.
Deaf Film at Sundance
Director Irene Taylor Brodsky received the Audience Award: Documentary for Hear and Now. The film tells the story about her deaf parents and their decision to receive a cochlear implant in their 60s. Here is an interview with Irene Taylor Brodsky.