Archive for the Outside News Category
FCC Protects Federal Funds for VRS
Federal Communications Commission wants the public to be aware that it is protecting its funding to continue any video relay services that are eligible to do these businesses in the United States. Click for more information or captioned video with sign language: www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/vrs_policies.html
What is Audism?
Many individuals ask that same question. Here is a very good version of this video from World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) explaining Audism but its sign language is simple to follow. http:fr4.frontrunners.dk/mix/audism.htm
Beware of mailings focusing on senior citizens and the deaf community
This is mentioned in Kansas City Star (newspaper).
By TONY RIZZO and JOE LAMBE
The Kansas City Star
“Law enforcement agencies Monday were warning the public — especially the deaf community and senior citizens — about two suspicious mailings seeking money and personal information.
The FBI is warning senior citizens about an official-looking survey that seeks money and personal [...]
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IRS Videos in ASL Available on YouTube
From CSD(Community Services for the Deaf in South Dakota)….
With tax season in full swing, did you know that deaf and hard of hearing consumers can find answers to their tax questions directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in American Sign Language (ASL)?
The IRS has built a YouTube channel complete with a series of ASL [...]
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NEAAD Basketball Tournament at Springfield, MA
Officers of New England Athletic Association of the Deaf (NEAAD) and Holyoke Deaf Club proudly announce that they are hosting 65th Annual Men’s and 20th Annual Women’s NEAAD Basketball Tournament at Dunbar Community Center at 33 Oak Street, Springfield, Massachusetts on March 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The evening buffet including the [...]
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Interesting Information About The Earthquake at Haiti!
To understand the situation of the Haiti earthquake in ASL (American Sign Language), click www.oicmovies.com/video.php?vid=1433
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Any Complaints about Your Failed Cochlear Implants???
There is a lawsuit against the company in California so if you have the problem with your device, contact Attorney Weitz and his partner for this lawsuit case. Click www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html
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High Demand for CDI Training In New England
Due to popular demand, Road to Deaf Interpreting (RDI) is proud to introduce ” Road to Deaf Interpreting Training Series” in Massachusetts for the second time!
This is an interpreter preparation workshop series especially for Deaf people, and will provide the same level of training offered to hearing interpreters but will be specifically adjusted to [...]
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Logo Contest for USA Winter Deaflympics
SIOUX FALLS, SD: The U.S. Winter Deaflympics Committee is looking for logo submissions for the U.S. Team to the 2011 Winter Deaflympics.
The logo will be used on team apparel and accessories and souvenir pins. The U.S. Team will participate in the 2011 Winter Deaflympics that will take place in High Tatras, Slovakia on February 18-26, [...]
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CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) Training Offered by Sorenson (No Cost To CDI)
DEAF LEADERSHIP GROUP: Advanced CDI Training VRSII, Salt Lake City, Utah January 26-29, 2010
The Sorenson VRS Interpreting Institute is a world-class training facility dedicated to lifelong interpreter training. Its mission is to empower interpreters and educators to maximize their professional potential. Join the VRS Interpreting Institute January 26-29, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah [...]
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