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Finally, The Official Launch of the New DeafInPrison.org

Jun 16, 2024deafinprisonorgAdministrative Information, ASL, Embeded Files, VideoASL, Beverly School for the Deaf, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.org, Learning ASL, Video

When I first started this Website, I thought I could learn ASL to interview Deaf inmates. I thought learning Sign language would be easy. I was wrong. Twelve years later, I’m still learning. I had a few beginning semesters at Beverly School for the Deaf, but most of my signing experience came from Deaf friends.

Merry Christmas From Felix Garcia

Dec 23, 2023deafinprisonorg1 CommentFelix Garcia Case, Uncategorized#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, Pat Bliss

Felix has had a good year attending classes, working, and staying healthy. His effective parole interview will be in May via video phone, and I will be talking with the parole commission on Felix’s behalf the following month for his last parole hearing. Barring unforeseen problems, Felix will finally get out of prison. After forty-two

Two More Years for Felix Garcia

Aug 20, 2022deafinprisonorg2 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Pat Bliss

Felix had his sixth parole hearing in May, but life still goes on in spite of the fact there wasn’t a consideration for parole until 2024. Was Felix disappointed? Oh yes! Quite angry at first, in fact, but fortunately the HEARD organization provided direct communication to lessen the impact and reiterate to Felix their organization’s commitment to continue to support him during the next two years. HEARD is unique and important because this organization is made up of all deaf/disabled people, almost all of whom are native/fluent ASL users.

Another Denial but Life Goes On

Oct 1, 2020deafinprisonorg4 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, Americans with Disabilities Act, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, H.E.A.R.D., Pat Bliss, Virginia DOC

On August 19, Felix had his 5th parole hearing, this time held over a conference call. I did not have to travel to Florida to appear before the Parole Commission. The outcome was a denial. The next hearing will be in Aug. 2022. When a sentence is handed down, the inmate is given a PPRD.

Jan Update on Felix

Jan 29, 2017deafinprisonorg2 CommentsEmbeded Files, Felix Garcia Case#JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, ASL, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Embedded Media, Pat Bliss, Video, Virginia

By Pat Bliss It has been a while since I have posted anything, and I am certain that many of Felix’s supporters are wondering what has happened to him. I understand those thoughts so here, I will fill you in. [wpvideo OZMmTUFk] Since Felix received his transfer from Florida to Virginia last March, he left

ASL Interpreters at the Doctor’s Office

Oct 16, 2016deafinprisonorgEmbeded Files, Video#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelixGarcia, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Americans with Disabilities Act, ASL, Audism, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Jean F. Andrews

By Jean F. Andrews Mrs. T., a single mother who is deaf, made a medical appointment when her hearing son complained of headaches and earaches. As a native Signer, Mrs. T. requested a qualified ASL interpreter for the doctor’s office visit. She was informed that a staff audiologist interpret. But the Audiologist was busy with

What July 4th Means to Me

Jul 5, 2016deafinprisonorg3 CommentsUncategorized#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Boxing, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com Blog, Diabetes, Health

By BitcoDavid Next week, July 12th is a very important anniversary for me. 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. In fact, I almost died. Now, I realize that this post has nothing to do with our stated topics on DeafInPrison.com, but I had to put it up, somewhere. And this seemed

Deaf Culture in the Classroom

Jun 5, 2016deafinprisonorg1 CommentEditorials, Op-Ed#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, ASL, Children Youth and Family, Deaf education, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com Blog, Jean F. Andrews

By Jean F. Andrews Is Deaf culture an important tool in the literacy classroom in Deaf education? Many who work closely with Deaf colleagues – and many reading teachers – say “Yes.” These people utilize this tool, when building their practical instructional models. Deaf culture serves as a strong support mechanism in teaching both ASL

A New Life for Felix

Jun 1, 2016deafinprisonorg3 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, American Sign Language, Deaf in Prison, Deaf Inmates, DeafInPrison.com, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss It took me 5 1/2 hours to drive to Jarratt, VA to see Felix at his new prison camp, Greensville Correctional Center. I spent the night on Friday May 6th, and visited on Saturday, May 7th. He was very excited because it was not only our first Virginia visit, but also Mothers

Language learning and Deaf Children in Morocco

May 29, 2016deafinprisonorg1 CommentASL, Book Reviews#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf education, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Jean F. Andrews, Literacy, Reading and Deafness

By Jean F. Andrews http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/106522129 In his book, Literacy, Culture, and Development : Becoming Literate in Morocco, Professor Daniel Wagner (1993) describes the complex language learning contact situation of hearing boys and girls in Morocco. Deaf children are no different. They too are born into a complex language contact situation where their hearing families speak