#Keep ASL In Schools Archives - Page 7 of 16

Treating Drug Abuse in the Deaf Community

Feb 19, 2014deafinprisonorg1 CommentSupporter Contributions#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf Culture, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Emily Syane, Substance abuse

By Supporter Contributor Emily Syane While the media and social networks teem with inspirational stories about deaf individuals and the deaf community, few people outside the community know about its dark side. One such topic few people discuss it drug abuse. Deaf and hard of hearing people are at higher risk for drug and alcohol

Event: Marlee Matlin Speaks at BHCC

Feb 18, 2014deafinprisonorgEvents#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BHCC, BitcoDavid, Deaf Community News, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, MarleeMatlin

By BitcoDavid Thursday, February 27, 2014 A300 Auditorium Program begins at 1:00 p.m. Book signing to follow Free and Open to the Public – Online registration is required. Winner of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actress, and author of I’ll Scream Later and Deaf Child Crossing, Marlee Matlin will speak about the

Obesity’s Link to Hearing Loss

Feb 10, 2014deafinprisonorg2 CommentsSupporter Contributions#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, American Journal of Medicine, Andrew Lisa, Conditions and Diseases, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com

By Supporter Contributor Andrew Lisa According to the Centers for Disease Control, 35.7 percent – more than one third – of American adults are obese. Defined for adults as having a body mass index – or BMI – of 30 or higher, obesity has long been known as the foundation for a range of serious

Progress is Being Made on Mandates

Jan 31, 2014deafinprisonorg1 CommentNews#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Barack Obama, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Mandatory sentencing

By BitcoDavid Yesterday, the Senate passed the sorely needed Smarter Sentencing Act. Supporters of the law came from both sides of the aisle, but the act is opposed by the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, who believe that Federal mandatory sentencing is a necessary tool for minimizing crime and aiding prosecutors. The truth is,

Song Tells Felix’s Suffering

Jan 31, 2014deafinprisonorg3 CommentsEmbeded Files, Felix Garcia Case#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Heather Hardy, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss Heather Hardy is one of the individuals who wrote our petition for Felix Garcia’s pardon. She recently completed recording the song she wrote to accompany that petition. She is currently seeking an interpreter to facilitate the production of a video of the song, which we will publish here, upon its completion. Until

Terrell Brittain Advocates for Deaf Renters

Jan 29, 2014deafinprisonorgASL, Deaf History#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, American Sign Language, Deaf education, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Houston Chronicle, Jean F. Andrews

By Jean F. Andrews Deaf people are treated unfairly by housing leasing staff, according to a front-page story in the Houston Chronicle, January 27, 2014 by news reporter Jayme Fraser. In fact, office managers are reported to have rudely hung up on deaf inquirers who call in using relay interpreters. Why is this situation still happening in this

An Open Letter to Melissa Harris-Perry/MSNBC

Jan 24, 2014deafinprisonorg3 CommentsSupporter Contributions#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Al Jazeera America, Audism, Carol Finkle, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Melissa Harris-Perry

By Supporter Contributor Carol Finkle [Editor’s Note: Carol Finkle is our newest Supporter Contributor. The following is a letter she wrote to Ms. Harris-Perry following a broadcast about the difficulties faced by Transgender inmates. I edited the letter for a general audience, and to be more within our AP style guidelines. The original can be

Event: HEARD’s 3rd Aniversary Bash

Jan 23, 2014deafinprisonorg1 CommentEmbeded Files, Events#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Facebook, H.E.A.R.D., Talila Lewis

By BitcoDavid HEARD will be celebrating its 3rd year, on Tuesday, February 18th at 6:30 PM, Eastern. The event will be held at D.C. Public Library, Tenley-Friendship Branch, 4901 V Street NW. There will be speakers, a new class of interns announced and the Al Jazeera documentary will be screened. Embedded below is the FaceBook

My Insperation

Jan 22, 2014deafinprisonorg5 CommentsDeaf History, Humor#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Deaf Child, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Denver Broncos, Derrick Coleman

By BitcoDavid Derrick Coleman is the first Deaf NFL player. He has been featured in inspirational commercials, and has helped bring the Seattle Seahawks to the Superbowl against the Denver Broncos. Here’s a letter written to Mr. Coleman by a young girl. BitcoDavid is a blogger and a blog site consultant. In former lives, he

Update on Felix – Part 2

Jan 20, 2014deafinprisonorg3 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Innocence Project, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss After visiting with Felix on Sunday, January 5th I drove to Tallahassee. I took a route I had not traveled before, which took me through mid-Florida flat land compiled mainly of horse farms and training establishments for horse racing. I actually enjoyed it, and allowed enough time to get to Tallahassee before