Comments for Deaf World as Eye See It

Comment on Unlayering Domestic Violence by Gypsy23

Gypsy23 — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:20:37 +0000

Amy, the video you made was very well put. DV happens every seconds in this universe. I am hearing impaired myself and have a stellar career. I finally got divorced after 15 yrs of marriage from my ex who was DV preperator.He is a sick man at the end that leads me thinking that he has a non-treated Bi-polar. I am survivor of DV that it was mental, psychological, physically, money power, verbally and sexually abuse by my ex. At the end I had to go to physical therapy for 2 years for the injuries he caused me. He is still a pathogical liar that cost me so much money to hire a legal to protect me & my family. It’s still on-going since 2008. Today I feel happier and stronger.

Comment on Unlayering Domestic Violence by Firefighter's Girl

Firefighter's Girl — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:42:06 +0000

Amy,
My Gosh, your vlog worth my time.. Had my eyes welled up. I grew up and always thought DV was okay till I met my husband. He was surprised when I landed my hand on him for the first time many years ago. He was pissed and had talk out of me. He realized that I came from DV Parents and abuse. I learned so much from him how to love. Realized DV is all very wrong! I’m very happy that my husband taught me. I mean, to his today, I don’t know where I ll be today if it wasn’t for my husband. I love my husband so much.
Thank you, Amy

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by Amy

Amy — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:25:43 +0000

Hi!

Here’s the link where you can get the citation about the first ASL TV Show in the United States.

http://books.google.com/books?id=ZhJFwqyHNCMC&pg=PA20&lpg=PA20&dq=NBC+Experiment+in+Television+Deaf&source=bl&ots=hJpQSweKUQ&sig=Bt_8AVDRUVXomFLnrUyCnl7r5fQ&hl=en&sa=X&ei=nPlBUfu9OMi10QHkzICAAQ&ved=0CFQQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=NBC%20Experiment%20in%20Television%20Deaf&f=false

Hope that is helpful. You may order this book.

Amy Cohen Efron

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by Ellen Hibbard

Ellen Hibbard — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:05:22 +0000

I liked your commentary. Can you help me with finding the proper citation of the first ASL TV show in US? American Sign Language was first portrayed on the mainstream television show in 1967 by NBC’s Experiment on Television? I’m writing out the APA format which requires names of director and who produced it. the link was helpful, thanks.

I am including that in the background of my dissertation. I’ve been looking for the earliest example of ASL on TV along with earliest example of ASL vlog which I’ve already talked to you about.

Thanks for blogging!

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by jaja

jaja — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:10:53 +0000

I understand that this isn’t the first show to have a deaf character but maybe the viewers of this program didn’t watch the others. It never hurts to have more as long as they’re shown in a positive light.

As for the “Deaf President Now”, I agree that there shouldn’t be any discrimination. However, that includes hearing people too. Whether or not someone could hear shouldn’t have factored in at all during the hiring process. That is unless they purposely excluded deaf candidates for the position.

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by Maryssign

Maryssign — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:16:12 +0000

Great comments. I think there is a bigger picture to think about for the world. Our world is not against any one culture. Many cultures are not understood. Is there a positive way of showing the importance of a culture being excepted for what they bring to our world. I see people making a difference by their actions and attitudes. The difference can be positive or negative depending on how the world see’s the action. Many of my friends have made a positive impact in my life and the world. How can we show positive strengths that show a culture that is strong, with many voices-people that work to make this world a better place for all. The gap needs to be bridged. It’s time. You can do it!

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by matSeattle

matSeattle — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:22:11 +0000

Finally! I did watched the video from SAB. Very interesting about Jean-Ferdinand Berthier. I was not pay attention the signed on window door.

Until I read your blogs. It actually taught me to understand . I never been in Gally before and try to understand about DPN and how did start with Deaf President Now. Something I might not aware of that. .. It was so good to know the story was about.

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by Candy

Candy — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:17:29 +0000

For me, I see the difference between ‘take back Carlton’ and DPN having to do with $$$. Many deaf schools across the nation are under scrutiny for the same reason, finding way to cut costs from state budget. Some schools such as Illinois ISD, they have secured legislation in place where I was told that ISD will not close in our lifetime. Other schools are not that lucky or have not developed good legislative relations. DPN was all about having a deaf president at the university and has nothing to do with closure or $$.

One thing that had me cringing is damage to property, i.e., Travis throwing a rock to break the building’s glass so he could get in. I hope this does not give the message that it is okay to defile or damage a building, because it isn’t.

Because of the differences, I have mixed feelings about Carlton as versus DPN. Possibility because ISD have managed to WORK with legislators in securing the promise that ISD will not close. This is the kind of approach we want rather than protests.

It would be interesting to see how the Carlton situation manifests itself in the next episode. How will they resolve that issue?

The second protest at Gallaudet, I felt was out of control and was manipulated by the faculty as versus DPN, it was at first about fairness of the process (POC objecting to how the process was) and then it was turned into something else – disregarding POC’s original concern.

I do realize that not everyone has the same view as I do about that, but, that’s okay. It’s my view and doesn’t mean it’s the right one, it’s mine and mine alone. Others are entitled to theirs and their view should also be equally expressed.

While I do agree with you, Amy, that not many in the legislative area of government are necessarily aware of or well versed in deaf schools and/or deaf education. This is why it is the responsibility of the school administration to develop good relations with the legislators. They should be inviting legislators to the school so that they can see how the school is run.

The problem with these situation is deaf community ‘react’ at the very last minute and the administration of deaf schools failing to do their part in taking care of the funding problem early on. With ISD Indiana’s recent situation, more and more deaf people are paying attention to legislative bills across the nation by watching for and monitoring new bills that affects deaf/hh – and that is good.

Comment on AG Bell Infamous Telegram to NBC by Susan Watts

Susan Watts — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:12:12 +0000

Amy, Bless you for doing your comments ever since! Kiss Fist!! .. I really enjoy reading… Now, when I first saw NAD show while I was in senior year of LEXINGTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF – oralism! Yikes! I was so amazing by watching the play which was located in Hunter College in the city of New York. Glad it came out strong and show the world ASL is the champ!

Comment on Switched At Birth : Uprising – Deaf Adult’s Commentary by David Erby

David Erby — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:26:32 +0000

I was watching ( switch Birth) last night my thought and feeling that the equal right should brought out together in one voice, one nation, one spirit. not just for some deaf but every nations should stand together as one. and not to be afraid to speak up for what they believe not from their mind but from their heart.