http://www.joeybaer.com Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:12:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Greetings - I am back. I know I have been away for a while. My priorities have changed, so there's a reason why I've been away. But there's some good news. I'm still committed to continuing my vlogs, but only when time permits. I do miss it. So now ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=183 On Saturday, September 27th, there will be a festival in Milwaukee, "Inspired: The Art of ASL".  I felt honored when they asked me to come and give a presentation on ASL.  If you live in the area of Milwaukee, plan on going there and I look forward to meet you!  ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=162 Yes, it is finally here!!!  Some of you probably remember my vlog I made/posted on December 2006 called "The Bay Area Premiere of 'Audism Unveiled'.  If you missed it, you can see it below. Audism Unveiled:  (From Dawn Sign Press website) Audism Unveiled exposes and explains another form of oppression prevalent in ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=152 In this vlog, Joey discusses his experience that if you are being yourself as a Deaf person in hearing world, you will get more respect. Do you have similar experience? Share your thoughts. Play Quicktime version http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=151 After playing basketball for a long time, I have noticed something while playing. I wonder whether Deaf basketball players call for fouls more frequently than Hearing basketball players do? Secondly, is it the nature of Deaf people's lives to relay on visual and feel that calls for more fouls? ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=150 In this vlog, Joey describes a new film, "Nothing Can Stop You" about a deaf guy who has exhibited incredible amount of passion in the cycling world. During the vlog, he talks about his involvement with the Momentum Cycling Team and Hawk Relay. Robin talks about breaking down ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=146 As promised, here is another vlog to follow up on my "Leaving DeafRead" vlog from yesterday which includes some further thoughts. I remain firm in my stance that DeafRead needs to step up and change as well as raise their own expectations and standards in order to ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=149 After reading Patti Durr's blog this morning, I made up my mind and will join Patti in leaving DeafRead. It was not easy decision but I simply can't support DeafRead's mission and vision anymore after watching them approving bashing and destructive v/blogs. That is NOT how the Deaf ... http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=148 I love it when people share good news, don't you? Here is another great news from Gallaudet that their Accreditation has been reaffrimed! We're proud of you, Gallaudet! Play Quicktime version http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=145 With the DBC Conference being held right now in Milwaukee, Joey shares his observation that DBC conference is a huge success already! Congratulations!! Play Quicktime version http://www.joeybaer.com/?p=144