Misc

More respect if you are being yourself?

Will you get more respect if you are being yourself? 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.

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Part 2: Leaving DeafRead

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 protect our beloved Deaf community. I usually keep […]

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Leaving DeafRead

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 community works. Reference: Patti Durr’s blog “Im […]

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2007 DeafRead Awards

This is a six-minute vlog showing the PowerPoint that was used during the Awards. Joey also share his thoughts at the beginning and end. BONUS: Some awesome pictures by Chris Hamilton are included. Congratulations to the winners!!

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Joey’s 2007 in Review

Joey offers his review of 2007 vlogs and identified 3 topics to be discussed in 2008. 1)  American Sign Language (ASL) 2) Deaf Leadership 3) Whole-System Thinking May the best be with you in 2008!

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DEFICIT THINKING: What is it??????

NO DISAGREEMENTS ALLOWED??!! GROUPTHINK?? Is discussing Deficit Thinking any of these? When a few bloggers and vloggers attempted to broach the subject of Deficit Thinking this week, the terms above were roundly thrown around. In this vlog by DE, calmly addresses the real issue of Deficit Thinking and how it affects the Deaf community.

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Join us at the 2008 DeafRead Conference!!

In this vlog, Joey explains why you should attend to the 2008 DeafRead Conference. See you all there!

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WIPE THE DEAF COMMUNITY OUT?!

WIPE THE DEAF COMMUNITY OUT?! What should we do?: 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 […]

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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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International Day of Signed Languages Rally

The rally was held at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont on Friday, September 28, 2007 for their students, staff, and community members.  You will see some short presentations, art work and international signs by CSD students and staff.

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