Deaf Young Filmmakers Workshops

This programme is aimed at Deaf individuals between the ages of 16 – 25. If you fancy being the new Steven Spielberg and directing your own film or are interested in the art of Animation. Then look no further and apply now! There are limited places on the programme and applicants will be given an interview before a place is allocated.

Cost?
The workshops are FREE!

How to apply:
You will need to fill in an application form:

Download application form (Word) read more

Deaf Media Resource

Welcome to the Deaf Media Resource website. The site aims to provide information and inspiration for deaf people who are interested in a career in the Media.
The site has been developed as a partnership between Zebra Uno Ltd and Hi8us Midlands Ltd. We will be continuing to further develop the site over the coming months as we progress with our new workshops.

The BSL videos on the site require Quicktime 6 or above. Available free from: www.apple.com/quicktime read more

Naked Newsreaders Stripped Of Cash

Paradise TV, which is billed as an adult cable and satellite channel, is outraged and says it provides a valuable service to people with disabilities.

Supporters say deaf people have the right to enjoy the same programmes as other people.

"This programme provides a unique way for ordinary people to become familiar with basic sign language so people both with and without disabilities can communicate with each other better," Paradise TV producer Hajime Shimagiri said.

Paradise TV insists they will continue making the programme despite the loss of subsidies . read more

Do you all know about Deaf Lottery Accociation?

Walter said, you are winner $150,000. he is work for Deaf Lottery Association
I was laughing and never believe that…. B.S. really, I never heard about that could to work for deaf Lottery Assocation.

He said, oh truth!.. you won. I am still laughing what he said? I thought, he is not normal.better I block on AIM to him..
Do you have been getting same happened from Walter Morgan or another Deaf Lottery Association?

I did asking to my friend about that. He gave me warning if I did gave my account no etc. to Walter Morgan. He would take a lot money from my bank. another deaf from LA lost $6,000. *ouch* It make my heart hurting.

How could you all against Deaf Lottery assiciation. Do you all like it? true, I don´t like that.. *jeeez*
In germany don´t have same with "Deaf Lottery Accociation" that is good! read more

Trainings by the SC Interagency Deaf-Blind Project

For additional information, please contact: Martha Veto - SC
Interagency Deaf-Blind Project, mveto@scsdb.org, 843-665-2415

Training Opportunities SPONSORED BY THE SC INTERAGENCY DEAF-BLIND PROJECT

Teaching to the Standards in Math for Students with Significant Disabilities
Presenters: Dr. Diane Browder, Ph.D., Katherine Trela, M.Ed, Vicki
Knight, M.Ed, Pam Mims, M.Ed
Monday, September 24, 2007
9:00-3:30
SC History and Archives Building
8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223. Tele: (803) 896-6100

Target audience: Teachers of students with moderate to severe mental
or multiple disabilities including deafblindness, or autism
Workshop overview: IDEA and NCLB require access to the general
education curriculum and the state academic content standards. Some
standards, like those that can be related to the use of money are
easy to incorporate within functional activities. Others can be
difficult to develop in ways that are feasible and meaningful for
students with significant cognitive disabilities. This workshop will
provide ideas for defining skills students can master and
instructional methods that give context and meaning to the skills. read more

Hearing, deaf students learn together in same classroom

As school begins, teachers are striving for their students' success. That is also the goal for two teachers who had a classroom with both hearing and deaf students.

Teaching a class of deaf and hearing junior high school students is not easy. Chicago Public School teachers Suzi Gantz and Kambri Zielinski were determine to make it work even when it involved time outside of class. read more

Disabled artists redraw boundaries

Scott - who had Down syndrome and was deaf and mute - had been institutionalized until she came to the center at the age of 40. With no sign language or any other communication skills, her only interface with the outside world was through sculptures made of twined fibers, string and other materials.

"Judith Scott prominently displayed alongside (Mark) Rothko and Ann Hamilton is a sign of change," she said. "Before the last few years, these artists would be shown together. Only recently do we see disabled and non-disabled artists showing in the same shows." read more

New services help migrants and disabled

Language will no longer be a barrier for new migrants, refugees and for those who have hearing and speech impairments trying to access services from the Hastings District Council.

The council's community services committee this week agreed to adopt two services, Language Line and New Zealand Relay to help remedy communication problems.

New Zealand Relay is telecommunications for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired, deaf-blind or speech-impaired. It is a free service which turns voice messages into text, via a textphone and also turns the return text messages into voice messages.

The two services were outlined in a report by the council's community development planner, Jennifer Leaf and while they were approved, it could be early next year before people could access the new services. read more

What's On in Wirral week commencing Thursday, August 23, 2007

TUESDAY August 28: Birkenhead Hard of Hearing Club, Merseyside Centre for the Deaf, Grange Road West, Birkenhead, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Details: 342-3850. The Parade Jazz Band, The Boathouse, Parkgate, 8.30pm. The Peninsula Jazzmen, Royal British Legion, Pensby Road, Heswall. Duplicate Bridge Club, St Michael's Church Hall, Frankby Road, Newton, 7.30pm. Details: 678-8083. Duplicate Bridge, The Grange, Grove Road, Wallasey, 7pm. Details: 638-1737. Bebington Photographic Society, Lower Bebington Methodist Church, Bromborough Road, Bebington, 7.30pm. Details: 645-1075. read more

Princeton Premier Honors Rita Hendricks Colbert as Its Latest Addition to the Exclusive 2007-2008 Registry

Huntsville, AL, August 24, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Princeton Premier Honors Rita Hendricks Colbert as its latest addition to the exclusive 2007-2008 Registry. Rita is a senior instructional designer for Sigmatech Inc. and is currently writing her thesis to complete her doctorate. As a instructional designer, Rita programs instructions for aviation and military people for federal contracts. Rita is a proud member of the National Association for the Deaf and the National Aviation Association.

In her spare time, Rita enjoys reading and gardening. She also gives back to the community by contributing to her favorite charity, Magnificence Hands of Praise.

About Princeton Premier:
Princeton Premier is the most interactive online business community in the world today. The exclusive registry is comprised of business leaders and professionals making an impact in their industry and community. read more

Organization seeks nominations

Community Services for the Deaf is seeking nominations to honor those who have given exceptional services to those with hearing losses.

Corporate Partnership Award: Business or agencies that recruit and keep deaf and hard-of-hearing employees, and make sure the employees have equal access to communication.

Outstanding Volunteerism and Advocacy Award: Someone who stands up for their rights or the rights of other deaf people.

Outstanding Deaf Teen Award: A deaf teenager who shows qualities and leadership skills over and above expectations. read more