ASL

My first name is Joey last name Baer.

This vlog discusses why some Deaf people signed “first name” before their first name then “last name” before last name. How did this start and what is the appropriate way to sign our names without saying “first name” and “last name”?

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What would you do? #4 – ASL or Choices??

When discussing the decision-making process of Deaf children’s parents (ASL or Oralism, and so forth), the word “CHOICES” is often tossed around. Nowadays, this particular word has spilled over to the Deaf community- we are told that we must respect “choices”, not principles. Should we sit down and accept our current situation? What would you […]

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A Confession to Make

I have a confession to make.  I had a daughter that almost all of you never knew. Watch this vlog to find out more…

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Joey: Past and Present

In this vlog, Joey discusses about (and shows!) how his ASL skills have evolved over 19 years. It is becoming more evident and important for us to evaluate our ASL skills, just like we do all the time with our English.

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A New Language

David Spaulding shares his experience how he was introduced to new language and deaf community. It is part of his journey into Deafhood.

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DE’s Response to “Bigger Picture” vlog

What is the “Bigger Picture”? DE’s Response to Joey’s Vlog: In response to Joey’s Vlog, DE explained how our language was taken away and prevented us in reaching the bigger picture.

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WWYD? #2: Working with Interpreters

After high interest with my “What would you do?” vlog two months ago, I would like to share my other thought on working with interpreters. Share your thoughts!

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What would you do? – Follow up

This video is to follow up on my recent vlog, “What would you do?”

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What would you do?

An impromptu vlog made in Denver International Airport while I was waiting for other plane. If you were in my shoes, what would you do?

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Vlogs: Elevating Deaf Discourse

If you missed my presentation at the Vlog/Blog Conference on February 3rd at Gallaudet, you can see it here. In my presentation, I discussed the following; discourse, vlog samples that contributed to the elevation of our discourse, and what vlogs bring for us today and beyond at Gallaudet. Be advised that it is about 16 minutes […]

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