Leadership

Think Globally, Act Locally

I would like to share my thoughts about “Think Globally, Act Locally” I mentioned at the DeafRead Awards ceremony last February. This is only to present my perspective and as always, your insights and thoughts are always welcome.

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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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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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Gallaudet University: Successful Leadership

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.

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HELP! SAVE THE DEAF COMMUNITY!!!

https://youtu.be/IBjjVxqsWrY 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.

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What would you do? #3: Staying Neutral

This is 3rd in a “What would you do?” series. Is “staying neutral” helping us?  What can we do to help and resolve this?

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AG Bell Protest by the DBC

AG Bell Protest: last summer the Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC) protested at the AG Bell “Talk for a Lifetime” conference. DBC has been holding local community meetings across the U.S., and this five-part vlog series spotlights the Bay Area meeting on August 24, 2007. Barb DiGi and DE presented to a large audience at DCARA’s Deaf […]

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Joey’s Back!

It is really good to be back and in this 3 min clip, three things are covered. 1) Our Europe Trip 2) A perspective 3) Inspiration

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Deaf POWER Militants: Top Five Myths

A guest vlog by David Eberwein on Top Five Myths: Myth 5: No English, ASL only Myth 4: Deaf activists lack political savviness Myth 3:  Deaf activism turns people off Myth 2:  Deaf activists don’t know what hearing parents want Myth 1:  Deaf activists = Militants

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Bigger Picture: Follow up

Greetings – Thanks to those who commented under my recent vlog, “Let’s Look at the Bigger Picture”. I would like to respond to some commenters especially the use of handshape “y” for system.

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