#StopHearingLossBullying Archives

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

To Felix’s Supporters

Apr 14, 2016deafinprisonorg2 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, JPay, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss There are more restrictions about mail coming into Greensville CC, than there were in FL. Felix told me mail is being returned to the senders. All mail and email that Felix can get goes through JPay. JPay is a private company that handles communications between inmates and their friends and families on

When Should Deaf Babies Learn Sign Language?

Apr 8, 2016deafinprisonorg3 CommentsEditorials#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, American Sign Language, ASL, Deaf education, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Jean F. Andrews

By Jean F. Andrews Deaf babies should learn sign language just as soon as their hearing loss is diagnosed, at birth, 3 months, 6 months or before the age of two. Recent research in Neuroscience and Psycholinguistics has shown that when a baby’s brain is exposed to two languages between the ages of 6 and

Important Update: Felix Garcia Transfered to Va.

Apr 3, 2016deafinprisonorg14 CommentsFelix Garcia Case, News#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Injustice, Pat Bliss

“I am so happy to be in Virginia. These people are real respectful and these guys are huge. I am probably the littlest guy here. I cried because I have never experienced such kindness from security. They treat me like a person.”

Phone Justice for Deaf Prisoners: TTY or VP?

Mar 19, 2016deafinprisonorg6 CommentsDeaf and the Internet, Editorials#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, H.E.A.R.D., JeanFAndrews, TTY Phones, Video Relay Service

“While they DO have a TTY machine here, but it doesn’t work properly — AND the only time we are able to use that machine is when someone is available to “monitor” it. What that means is my “counselor” has to take time of her work to sit beside me and read our conversation” (email to HEARD, January 10, 2013). And still another prisoner complained there was no power outlet near the phone for the TTY to continue working.”