Oprah's Top Twenty Sure Things:
1. What you put out comes back all the time, no matter what. (This is my creed.)
2. You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.
3. Whatever someone did to you in the past has no power over the present. Only you give it power.
4. When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. (A lesson from Maya Angelou.)
5. Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.
6. What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.
7. If the only prayer you ever say is thank you, that will be enough. (From the German theologian and humanist Meister Eckhart.)
8. The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give.
9. Failure is a signpost to turn you in another direction.
10. If you make a choice that goes against what everyone else thinks, the world will not fall apart.
11. Trust your instincts. Intuition doesn't lie.
12. Love yourself and then learn to extend that love to others in every encounter.
13. Let passion drive your profession.
14. Find a way to get paid for doing what you love. Then every paycheck will be a bonus.
15. Love doesn't hurt. It feels really good.
16. Every day brings a chance to start over.
17. Being a mother is the hardest job on earth. Women everywhere must declare it so.
18. Doubt means don't. Don't move. Don't answer. Don't rush forward.
19. When you don't know what to do, get still. The answer will come.
20. "Trouble don't last always." (A line from a Negro spiritual, which calls to mind another favorite: This, too, shall pass.)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
My Cochlear Implant V/Blogs
They've moved! I decided a more appropriate place for my v/blogs would be over at the ASL-CI community blog. They have graciously accepted my videos and blogs about cochlear implants. Thanks, ASL-CI.
Click here to go to the CI vlogs
Thanks for all your support!
Click here to go to the CI vlogs
Thanks for all your support!
Sunday, September 2, 2007
The Appalachian Trail
Okay, I'm from Maryland. Born and raised Marylander. I honestly thought I've seen it all. But not after last weekend. Maryland does have awesome views, critters and scenery rivaling those at the Grand Canyon or Mt. Rainier.
And Maryland is not remotely even close to flat. Just take a look at the trails in the pictures below... We trekked from sea level to almost 2,000 feet then back to sea level. Here's a map of the trail... follow the red dotted line... that's the AT.
It took Summer and I 3 days and frequent side trails (for a hot shower, a beach, a monument, etc) adding up to about 50 miles. One of the best hikes I've ever been on... the Appalachian Trail from Pen Mar, Maryland (PA state line) to Harper's Ferry, WVa.
Hey, do any of you know of a deaf person who's HIKED the entire Appalachian Trail (someone who's hiked the entire 2,000 mile trail in one setting from Georgia to Maine)? The average person finishes this in 6 months.
Can you identify the creature in this picture?
The Lipstick of the Forest
Washing dishes the Eco way
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Annapolis Rocks. Whoa!
Weaverton Cliffs. I'm on the Md side, overlooking Harper's Ferry and the Potomac River. On the other side of the river, left side, is Virginia and on the right's West Virginia.
Back to Civilization. Unfortunately....
And Maryland is not remotely even close to flat. Just take a look at the trails in the pictures below... We trekked from sea level to almost 2,000 feet then back to sea level. Here's a map of the trail... follow the red dotted line... that's the AT.
It took Summer and I 3 days and frequent side trails (for a hot shower, a beach, a monument, etc) adding up to about 50 miles. One of the best hikes I've ever been on... the Appalachian Trail from Pen Mar, Maryland (PA state line) to Harper's Ferry, WVa.
Hey, do any of you know of a deaf person who's HIKED the entire Appalachian Trail (someone who's hiked the entire 2,000 mile trail in one setting from Georgia to Maine)? The average person finishes this in 6 months.
Can you identify the creature in this picture?
The Lipstick of the Forest
Washing dishes the Eco way
Annapolis Rocks. Whoa!
Weaverton Cliffs. I'm on the Md side, overlooking Harper's Ferry and the Potomac River. On the other side of the river, left side, is Virginia and on the right's West Virginia.
Back to Civilization. Unfortunately....
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Do You Live in a Fat State?
Check out CNN's study of obesity in the US from 1984 to 2004... Which state are you?
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/fit.nation/obesity.map/
All I can say is two factors contribute to this:
1) the processed food craze (fast foods and instant dishes)... that, we all know already...
and
2) our middle-class obsession with doing things easier and faster by using gadgets - instead of manual labor like our ancestors did - are simply making us fatter.
take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator
walk & bike instead of drive
stir by hand instead of using a mixer
chop instead of using an auto-chopper
scrub the floor instead of mopping
brush ur teeth instead of using electronic brushes
cook instead of microwaving
wash dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher
air dry your laundry instead of using the dryer
garden instead of shopping
read instead of watching tv (yes, turning pages is better exercise than pressing the remote!)
if you gotta drive, then drive a stick shift instead of an auto
can you think of more?????
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/fit.nation/obesity.map/
All I can say is two factors contribute to this:
1) the processed food craze (fast foods and instant dishes)... that, we all know already...
and
2) our middle-class obsession with doing things easier and faster by using gadgets - instead of manual labor like our ancestors did - are simply making us fatter.
take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator
walk & bike instead of drive
stir by hand instead of using a mixer
chop instead of using an auto-chopper
scrub the floor instead of mopping
brush ur teeth instead of using electronic brushes
cook instead of microwaving
wash dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher
air dry your laundry instead of using the dryer
garden instead of shopping
read instead of watching tv (yes, turning pages is better exercise than pressing the remote!)
if you gotta drive, then drive a stick shift instead of an auto
can you think of more?????
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Our Flamingo Time at NSAD!
FRIDAY AUGUST 10th:
First game: 18 - 4 v. Milwaukee
(one game break in between)
Second game: 5 - 14 v. Midwest
(one game break in between)
Third game: 20 - 9 v. Texas Girlz
(one game break in between)
Fourth game: 20 - 5 v. Rochester*
*game stopped early due to 15 run rule
(no break)
Fifth game: 0 - 5 v. Chicago
Chicago went on to the championship game and lost to EDT, 6 - 13...
(Tidbit: we lost to EDT twice by just the score of 1 - 4 during regionals)
And Midwest went on to place third.
Because of how the brackets work, we placed 5th even though we could have gave Keep Texas Weird (who placed 5th as well, and lost to Chicago, 35 - 1) a nice spanking for 4th, we weren't able to play them. Next year, we will ;) There were a total of 11 women's teams.
Yes, we played 5 games on Friday alone. If we had a night's sleep before playing Chicago the next morning, many of us (with less than 4 hours of sleep) felt we could have won. Lesson learned: Sleep like a baby the night before the tournament :)
More FLAMINGO pictures! Thanks to Flamingly Megan and Flamingly Fan Elsie :)
Flamingo Jillan Donnelly
See, even Michele is capable of doing the Flamingo Pitch!
Lori the Flamingo Flames the Ball!
Flamingo Spirit!
Home Run Flamingo Jillian throws to our reliable, consistent and loyal First Base Flamingo Megan
Flamingo Coach wearing Pink Sunglasses! Can't beat that...
Coach Bob demonstrates the Flamingo Flap!
Serious Flamingo at Work
Flamingo Camy, the Best Coach (willing to wear pink bead necklace too!)
Everlastingly Loyal Flamingo Fan Elsie demonstrates the Flamingo smile :)
Friday, July 27, 2007
AG BELL PROTEST: DAY ONE: DEAF CHILD HARMED
From the Deaf Bilingual Coalition:
After today's commotion (Crystal Gateway Marriott manager Jenny Botero's unprovoked attack on us) at the AG Bell convention, we debriefed each other and made more discoveries to today's attack.
AG Bell conv site coordinator/manager Botero snatched the flyers from Brianna DiGi, Barb DiGi's 8-year-old Deaf daughter, and in the process, harmed her. Brianna has scratches on her hand where the AG Bell coordinator/manager snatched the flyers from.
Yes, AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero abruptly snatched the flyers from a 8-year-old child and scratched her. Brianna was briefly traumatized by this unprovoked assault.
AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero then added insult to injury by ripping the flyers in half. Why would anybody do that to a 8-year-old child?
Brianna was OUTSIDE the hotel, and she was handing flyers to people LEAVING the hotel for lunch.
Before we go on, we assure you that Brianna is now OK and she retold her experience on video. (Posted at Amy Cohen Efron's and Raychelle Harris' sites.)
The video also includes evidence of AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero struggling with Raychelle Harris, who was peacefully handing out flyers and raising social awareness. See for yourself.
Is it acceptable to physically harm and traumatize an innocent 8-year-old Deaf child who was outside the hotel and not provoking anybody?
Repeat: videos up at Amy Cohen Efron's (blog.deafread.com.abcohende) and Raychelle Harris' (raysofraychelle.blogspot.com) sites. Transcript by Brian Riley forthcoming.
We need your help;
-call your local media and report this
-view the video (approx 5 min)
-direct media to the websites, transcript, etc.
-if you are in the area, come join us tomorrow
-call/e-mail Marriott Corporation and object to AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero's attack on an 8-year-old Deaf child. Be sure to zero on Crystal Gateway Marriott (not to be confused w/ the nearby Crystal City Marriott.)
-forward ur e-mail correspondence w/ Marriott to us, please
-donate to www.cad1906.org
Tomorrow we continue our campaign 9 AM-approximately 2 PM. We stand ready to talk w/ media and raise awareness. We also will remain PEACEFUL and hope that AG Bell coordinator/manager Jenny Botero does not attack Brianna or us again. Again, we are to remain PEACEFUL and continue raising awareness of Deaf children's and their families' plight.
Thank you.
Deaf Bilingual Coalition
Words from Raychelle: Today has made it clear to me that we must stand up for our children's rights. Deaf babies and toddlers all over the world can't fight back. It is up to us to be their voice, their protectors. Intentionally depriving deaf children of access to a natural language, that is linguistic murder. This has absolutely nothing to do with "freedom of choice". Any judge would put a parent in jail for intentionally preventing a child from learning a language, and yet we all allow this to happen to deaf children? Our deaf children should have complete access to ASL, English, you name it, as long as it is COMPLETE! And...why deny them something that works for hearing babies?
After today's commotion (Crystal Gateway Marriott manager Jenny Botero's unprovoked attack on us) at the AG Bell convention, we debriefed each other and made more discoveries to today's attack.
AG Bell conv site coordinator/manager Botero snatched the flyers from Brianna DiGi, Barb DiGi's 8-year-old Deaf daughter, and in the process, harmed her. Brianna has scratches on her hand where the AG Bell coordinator/manager snatched the flyers from.
Yes, AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero abruptly snatched the flyers from a 8-year-old child and scratched her. Brianna was briefly traumatized by this unprovoked assault.
AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero then added insult to injury by ripping the flyers in half. Why would anybody do that to a 8-year-old child?
Brianna was OUTSIDE the hotel, and she was handing flyers to people LEAVING the hotel for lunch.
Before we go on, we assure you that Brianna is now OK and she retold her experience on video. (Posted at Amy Cohen Efron's and Raychelle Harris' sites.)
The video also includes evidence of AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero struggling with Raychelle Harris, who was peacefully handing out flyers and raising social awareness. See for yourself.
Is it acceptable to physically harm and traumatize an innocent 8-year-old Deaf child who was outside the hotel and not provoking anybody?
Repeat: videos up at Amy Cohen Efron's (blog.deafread.com.abcohende) and Raychelle Harris' (raysofraychelle.blogspot.com) sites. Transcript by Brian Riley forthcoming.
We need your help;
-call your local media and report this
-view the video (approx 5 min)
-direct media to the websites, transcript, etc.
-if you are in the area, come join us tomorrow
-call/e-mail Marriott Corporation and object to AG Bell coordinator/manager Botero's attack on an 8-year-old Deaf child. Be sure to zero on Crystal Gateway Marriott (not to be confused w/ the nearby Crystal City Marriott.)
-forward ur e-mail correspondence w/ Marriott to us, please
-donate to www.cad1906.org
Tomorrow we continue our campaign 9 AM-approximately 2 PM. We stand ready to talk w/ media and raise awareness. We also will remain PEACEFUL and hope that AG Bell coordinator/manager Jenny Botero does not attack Brianna or us again. Again, we are to remain PEACEFUL and continue raising awareness of Deaf children's and their families' plight.
Thank you.
Deaf Bilingual Coalition
Words from Raychelle: Today has made it clear to me that we must stand up for our children's rights. Deaf babies and toddlers all over the world can't fight back. It is up to us to be their voice, their protectors. Intentionally depriving deaf children of access to a natural language, that is linguistic murder. This has absolutely nothing to do with "freedom of choice". Any judge would put a parent in jail for intentionally preventing a child from learning a language, and yet we all allow this to happen to deaf children? Our deaf children should have complete access to ASL, English, you name it, as long as it is COMPLETE! And...why deny them something that works for hearing babies?
Reeling from My Day at AGBAD Conference
Hi all,
What a day. I'm still reeling from the behavior of the AGBAD conference planners and their instructions for the Marriott Hotel manager and security. Originally they told us we couldn't distribute flyers in the lobby to conference participants, but we could verbally (their word) talk to them. What's the difference? It's just the same language in spoken form and in print form. That was really infuriating for us, very discriminatory, because AGBAD knew most of us couldn't speak. AGBAD conference planners were making up rules, one after another, just to stop us from interacting peacefully with the AGBAD conference participants.
At one point, an AGBAD participant came up to David Eberwein and me and sat down with us and asked us questions. She could sign, rusty, but she could sign and David spent quite some time explaining to her why we were there. They discovered they lived in neighboring states and agreed to get in touch to share ideas how to work with deaf children and exchanged e-mail addresses. That was what we wanted, what we intended for, when we came to the hotel, to enter into a peaceful dialogue with the AGBAD participants and educate them about why we were there...but.
AGBAD conference planners and the Marriott people made sure that would not happen with their constant conjuring up of new rules after other. When they forbade us to distribute flyers in the lobby, we cooperated. Then when we saw a large horde of AGBAD participants, about 100 of them, walking in a thick line out of the front doors to a bus out front, this was our opportunity to give them flyers and yet respect the, ahem, new rule the AGBAD head/Marriott manager made: no flyer distribution in the lobby (although there were stacks of flyers from other businesses on shelves near the concierge).
As I was smiling, making eye contact with people (some who were smiling back at me), and handing out flyers to individuals walking past me, all of sudden, I felt the stack of flyers I was holding being shoved out of my hand. Good thing my ASL skills allowed me to grab hold on for dear life - it was a natural reaction. If you're holding something and all of sudden someone tries to pull it out of your hand, what does your hand do? You hold on! This only took maybe 10, 15 seconds in all, but it felt like an eternity to me. The manager was shouting 3 inches away from my nose, and the only word I could decipher was "OUT"... I tried to mouth, "I'm outside"... then I think she said something like "sidewalk" and in an instant, she was gone (I think she realized she was being filmed).
Shaken and incredulous at their aggressive behavior...this brought back memories of the Gallaudet protests (1988 and the recent one). The same old theme over and over again - peaceful protestors and the colonialists, oppressors, who fight to censor and suppress the obvious truth.
Later, I found out there was a new rule from the AGBAD people/hotel manager. No flyer distribution outside in front of the hotel, but on the sidewalk (however there was no sidewalk in front of the hotel, because it was actually a mini-road for unloading/loading luggage (similar to many hotels). So we figured out the sidewalk they were talking about was wayyyyy off to the side of the hotel. Then all of sudden, they had a new rule: no sidewalk this time, but distribute flyers ACROSS the street or they would call the police. Then. They said they were gonna call the police.
I truly hope for a better day tomorrow where there will be opportunities for dialogue between AGBAD and ourselves. The more of YOU come, the more they realize they cannot ignore us anymore. We need to show them that we're not simply a small group of lunatics but that we represent the voice and desire of Deaf people all over the world when we ask that they simply stop their horrendous propaganda of prohibiting deaf babies, toddlers and children from signing. That's all we want. See YOU (yes, YOU) tomorrow. And THANK you to all who showed, sent your support through v/blogs and your comments. Your support and energy keeps us going!
Raychelle
P.S. The Crystal City metro actually stops right under the Crystal Gateway Marriott. Before you exit the metro, you'll see doors on your left and your right. There'll be signs for "Crystal Gateway Marriott" on the right door. Go through the right door and through all the delightful stores/shops until you get to the hotel (I'd say about 200-300 steps). Come and you get to cut several carrots with one knife- protest, see old friends, meet new friends, and sightsee Crystal City after the AGBAD conference ends! :)
A few photos from the AGBAD conference.
One of the participant's badges for the AGBAD conference: Note the "TALK" theme of the conference (participant name and city/state has been erased).
Jehanne poses by the AGBAD poster that has the theme of the conference printed on it: "Talk for a Lifetime"
David Eberwein and John Egbert sums up the events of the morning to the new arrivals
What a day. I'm still reeling from the behavior of the AGBAD conference planners and their instructions for the Marriott Hotel manager and security. Originally they told us we couldn't distribute flyers in the lobby to conference participants, but we could verbally (their word) talk to them. What's the difference? It's just the same language in spoken form and in print form. That was really infuriating for us, very discriminatory, because AGBAD knew most of us couldn't speak. AGBAD conference planners were making up rules, one after another, just to stop us from interacting peacefully with the AGBAD conference participants.
At one point, an AGBAD participant came up to David Eberwein and me and sat down with us and asked us questions. She could sign, rusty, but she could sign and David spent quite some time explaining to her why we were there. They discovered they lived in neighboring states and agreed to get in touch to share ideas how to work with deaf children and exchanged e-mail addresses. That was what we wanted, what we intended for, when we came to the hotel, to enter into a peaceful dialogue with the AGBAD participants and educate them about why we were there...but.
AGBAD conference planners and the Marriott people made sure that would not happen with their constant conjuring up of new rules after other. When they forbade us to distribute flyers in the lobby, we cooperated. Then when we saw a large horde of AGBAD participants, about 100 of them, walking in a thick line out of the front doors to a bus out front, this was our opportunity to give them flyers and yet respect the, ahem, new rule the AGBAD head/Marriott manager made: no flyer distribution in the lobby (although there were stacks of flyers from other businesses on shelves near the concierge).
As I was smiling, making eye contact with people (some who were smiling back at me), and handing out flyers to individuals walking past me, all of sudden, I felt the stack of flyers I was holding being shoved out of my hand. Good thing my ASL skills allowed me to grab hold on for dear life - it was a natural reaction. If you're holding something and all of sudden someone tries to pull it out of your hand, what does your hand do? You hold on! This only took maybe 10, 15 seconds in all, but it felt like an eternity to me. The manager was shouting 3 inches away from my nose, and the only word I could decipher was "OUT"... I tried to mouth, "I'm outside"... then I think she said something like "sidewalk" and in an instant, she was gone (I think she realized she was being filmed).
Shaken and incredulous at their aggressive behavior...this brought back memories of the Gallaudet protests (1988 and the recent one). The same old theme over and over again - peaceful protestors and the colonialists, oppressors, who fight to censor and suppress the obvious truth.
Later, I found out there was a new rule from the AGBAD people/hotel manager. No flyer distribution outside in front of the hotel, but on the sidewalk (however there was no sidewalk in front of the hotel, because it was actually a mini-road for unloading/loading luggage (similar to many hotels). So we figured out the sidewalk they were talking about was wayyyyy off to the side of the hotel. Then all of sudden, they had a new rule: no sidewalk this time, but distribute flyers ACROSS the street or they would call the police. Then. They said they were gonna call the police.
I truly hope for a better day tomorrow where there will be opportunities for dialogue between AGBAD and ourselves. The more of YOU come, the more they realize they cannot ignore us anymore. We need to show them that we're not simply a small group of lunatics but that we represent the voice and desire of Deaf people all over the world when we ask that they simply stop their horrendous propaganda of prohibiting deaf babies, toddlers and children from signing. That's all we want. See YOU (yes, YOU) tomorrow. And THANK you to all who showed, sent your support through v/blogs and your comments. Your support and energy keeps us going!
Raychelle
P.S. The Crystal City metro actually stops right under the Crystal Gateway Marriott. Before you exit the metro, you'll see doors on your left and your right. There'll be signs for "Crystal Gateway Marriott" on the right door. Go through the right door and through all the delightful stores/shops until you get to the hotel (I'd say about 200-300 steps). Come and you get to cut several carrots with one knife- protest, see old friends, meet new friends, and sightsee Crystal City after the AGBAD conference ends! :)
A few photos from the AGBAD conference.
One of the participant's badges for the AGBAD conference: Note the "TALK" theme of the conference (participant name and city/state has been erased).
Jehanne poses by the AGBAD poster that has the theme of the conference printed on it: "Talk for a Lifetime"
David Eberwein and John Egbert sums up the events of the morning to the new arrivals
Thursday, July 26, 2007
AGBAD Protest Report: Vlog & Blog
AGB Protest Report #1 from David Eberwein
Everybody,
We (John & Shirley Egbert, Aidan Mack, Barb DiGi, and I) had a great day today at Gallaudet University, the place where signing was never banned in its 143-year history. We spoke w/ a lot of people, and got more coming to the actual protest tomorrow.
The funny thing is, many didn't know abt the protest. Lesson: not everybody reads vlogs & blogs. Lesson 2: the old-fashioned way of tapping people still works. Lesson 3: in-person dialogue where all issues are debated and clarified works best!
We spoke w/ so many people today, and received so much support. Of course, some weren't sure about the purpose of this campaign, and we are grateful they took the time to listen to us. And we are grateful for their valuable suggestions! Dialogue is important!
There already is a big banner of Moe Klusza's latest cartoon (wow!) which we'll bring to the hotel tomorrow. Raychelle Harris created an excellent new site w/ all the directions, details, etc. Tomorrow we hand out pamphlets, wear t-shirts (more on this later), talk w/ media, and talk w/ AVT "experts". Raising awareness is the first step.
Tomorrow- the first-ever organized & collective stand-up for Deaf children's language & human rights in nearly 100 years! Seems like Veditz in 1913 was the last one who stood up to AGB. (No offense to those who HAVE stood up to AGB since 1913, but apparently this is the first organized/collective movement in a long time. Correct me if I'm wrong.)
History in the (re)making tomorrow!
Tomorrow- Fri. July 27th- 9 AM-3 PM Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington (Metro station: Crystal City)
Come one, come all!
°DE
(Note from Raychelle: Thanks to the following - David Eberwein, Barb DiGi and Aidan Mack for creating this vlog so you all can see the t-shirts, the banner, and the people involved in the simmering and brewing of the crucial AGB protest!)
Message from David Eberwein regarding protest plans for FRIDAY (tomorrow)
9 AM - 3 PM at Crystal Gateway Marriott (not to be confused w/ Crystal City Marriott). Please come for the full duration, and bring everybody you know. We will be wearing the "Irony" t-shirts, taping, talking with people, media, etc. This is the first movement in nearly 100 years where we collectively stand up for Deaf children's rights. Go to John Egbert's and Raychelle Harris' sites for more information and Jeanine Weisblatt's Facebook page, too.
SEE YOU THERE!
p.s. Not sure how to get there? Transportation? Click here
Everybody,
We (John & Shirley Egbert, Aidan Mack, Barb DiGi, and I) had a great day today at Gallaudet University, the place where signing was never banned in its 143-year history. We spoke w/ a lot of people, and got more coming to the actual protest tomorrow.
The funny thing is, many didn't know abt the protest. Lesson: not everybody reads vlogs & blogs. Lesson 2: the old-fashioned way of tapping people still works. Lesson 3: in-person dialogue where all issues are debated and clarified works best!
We spoke w/ so many people today, and received so much support. Of course, some weren't sure about the purpose of this campaign, and we are grateful they took the time to listen to us. And we are grateful for their valuable suggestions! Dialogue is important!
There already is a big banner of Moe Klusza's latest cartoon (wow!) which we'll bring to the hotel tomorrow. Raychelle Harris created an excellent new site w/ all the directions, details, etc. Tomorrow we hand out pamphlets, wear t-shirts (more on this later), talk w/ media, and talk w/ AVT "experts". Raising awareness is the first step.
Tomorrow- the first-ever organized & collective stand-up for Deaf children's language & human rights in nearly 100 years! Seems like Veditz in 1913 was the last one who stood up to AGB. (No offense to those who HAVE stood up to AGB since 1913, but apparently this is the first organized/collective movement in a long time. Correct me if I'm wrong.)
History in the (re)making tomorrow!
Tomorrow- Fri. July 27th- 9 AM-3 PM Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington (Metro station: Crystal City)
Come one, come all!
°DE
(Note from Raychelle: Thanks to the following - David Eberwein, Barb DiGi and Aidan Mack for creating this vlog so you all can see the t-shirts, the banner, and the people involved in the simmering and brewing of the crucial AGB protest!)
Message from David Eberwein regarding protest plans for FRIDAY (tomorrow)
9 AM - 3 PM at Crystal Gateway Marriott (not to be confused w/ Crystal City Marriott). Please come for the full duration, and bring everybody you know. We will be wearing the "Irony" t-shirts, taping, talking with people, media, etc. This is the first movement in nearly 100 years where we collectively stand up for Deaf children's rights. Go to John Egbert's and Raychelle Harris' sites for more information and Jeanine Weisblatt's Facebook page, too.
SEE YOU THERE!
p.s. Not sure how to get there? Transportation? Click here
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The Greatest Irony: Deaf Baby Cuffed, Hearing Baby Learns ASL!
It's time to expose AGB and their mind-boggling "deny the deaf child sign language" philosophy to the public. The masses need to know that there are people depriving deaf babies access to a complete and natural language. And the protest at the AGB conference tomorrow and Saturday is a great opportunity for the world learn from us! For those of you who would like more background on this controversy, see Amy Cohen Efron's The Greatest Irony.
Courtesy of the extremely talented artist, Maureen "Moe" Klusza http://moeart.com/ THANK YOU!!!! Want t-shirts? Bumper Stickers? Check Moe's Art at CafePress.com
For the protest schedule according to Deaf Bilingual Coalition, spearheaded by John F. Egbert, click here.
Take the metro! Get off the Crystal City Metro and walk about 1/4 mile to the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
For driving directions from Gallaudet to the AGB Conference at Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA, click here.
Alexander Graham Bell Association conference schedule:
Friday, July 27, 2007
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Welcome
8:15 – 9:45 a.m. Keynote – Dr. Janet Werker
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Panel Presentation/Discussion
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learning Labs (4 - 5 Concurrent Sessions)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Keynote – Dr. Anu Sharma
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Panel Presentation/Discussion
4:45 – 6:00 p.m. Learning Labs (4 - 5 Concurrent Sessions)
Saturday, July 28, 2007
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Auditory-Verbal Therapy Certification Process Update
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Auditory-Verbal Therapy Self-Assessment to Improve AVT Practice
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote - Dr. Maria Mody
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Panel Presentation/Discussion
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Learning Labs (4 - 5 Concurrent Sessions)
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Closing
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Public School Caucus Luncheon and Business Meeting
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Auditory-Verbal Group Business Meeting
More irony...the theme of the AGB Conference this weekend is....: Talk For A Lifetime! *shaking head*
See you there.
Thanks to Amy Cohen Efron for starting the fire....
Courtesy of the extremely talented artist, Maureen "Moe" Klusza http://moeart.com/ THANK YOU!!!! Want t-shirts? Bumper Stickers? Check Moe's Art at CafePress.comFor the protest schedule according to Deaf Bilingual Coalition, spearheaded by John F. Egbert, click here.
Take the metro! Get off the Crystal City Metro and walk about 1/4 mile to the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
For driving directions from Gallaudet to the AGB Conference at Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA, click here.
Alexander Graham Bell Association conference schedule:
Friday, July 27, 2007
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Welcome
8:15 – 9:45 a.m. Keynote – Dr. Janet Werker
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Panel Presentation/Discussion
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learning Labs (4 - 5 Concurrent Sessions)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Keynote – Dr. Anu Sharma
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Panel Presentation/Discussion
4:45 – 6:00 p.m. Learning Labs (4 - 5 Concurrent Sessions)
Saturday, July 28, 2007
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Auditory-Verbal Therapy Certification Process Update
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Auditory-Verbal Therapy Self-Assessment to Improve AVT Practice
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote - Dr. Maria Mody
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Panel Presentation/Discussion
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Learning Labs (4 - 5 Concurrent Sessions)
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Closing
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Public School Caucus Luncheon and Business Meeting
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Auditory-Verbal Group Business Meeting
More irony...the theme of the AGB Conference this weekend is....: Talk For A Lifetime! *shaking head*
See you there.
Thanks to Amy Cohen Efron for starting the fire....
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