Archive for November, 2007
Are we PEOPLE or just an EAR or a GENE? This vlog discusses the United Kingdon’s new Parliament bill where the Deaf embryo is removed. There is an international outcry over this, and international action, as well. DE asks that the Deaf community, rather than despair at the prospect of the Deaf gene being eliminated, that we critically examine the issues and be proactive.
November 28th, 2007
Congratulating Gallaudet on being taken off probation, Joey reflects on his “Failed Leadership” vlog in a sequel. This time, Joey talks about… SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP and who saved Gallaudet University, our Deaf home.
Failed Leadership at Gallaudet vlog
November 16th, 2007
I am thrilled to inform that this site has a new feature, video comments!
For MAC (iSight) users, check this article: Rejoice, Rejoice! Video Comments Work with Macs! (By DeafDC.com)
Correction #1: It was actually gwallgofi who apparently found the video feature first on September 27, 2007. You can go to Holy Cows! Video Comments!
Correction #2:Â Then Tayler Mayer of http://www.deafread.com/ wrote a follow-up article, How to: Video in Comments before DeafDC.com announced the new feature on October 15th.
DeafDC.com’s article:Â Video Comments on DeafDC.com!
Also thanks to Amy Cohen Efron for the tip to get video comments plug-in at www.riffly.com
November 13th, 2007
The U.S. Deaf Community needs YOUR HELP NOW! In this guest vlog DE shares his recent experience in Sweden, the country reputed for their Deaf Education system and societal celebration of Deaf people. A possible, but very effective, solution to the U.S. Deaf Community’s problems is discussed here.
November 2nd, 2007