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

Mum gears up to repay help of children’s deaf charity

ABIGAIL Willis will start a gruelling cycle tour along the Nile next year for a charity that has supported her throughout her life.

The 44-year-old mum from Woking, who is profoundly deaf, will cycle more than 200 blistering miles to raise money for the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS).

But as they are an entirely deaf family, the charity offers a crucial source of support. Abigail said: “Home life is not straightforward. We need things to help look after us, like a doorbell which lights up and smoke alarms and alarm clocks that vibrate under our beds. read more

E-Petitions

Currently Deaf Athletes are missing out on government funding for development, training, medical support and international competitions as deaf athletes are excluded from the governments' DCMS World Class Performance Funding Plan. The plan supports Olympic and Paralympic Athletics (but not Deaflympics) with funding for development, medical, training and competitions. Deaf athletes are not included and so are disadvantaged. read more