Deaf people travel too!

Here is an article I found thanks to my friends at alldeaf.com. It covers an outrageous story about a woman who was denied access to an airplane with her guide dog until she could prove she was Deaf! That is enough to make you upset but then reading the article, you will find out that she had already filled out the necessary paperwork with the airline, was wearing a hearing aid and had her guide dog with her. This however was not enough to prove that she needed extra assistance! She missed her flight and had to pay extra to get on a later flight! This is outrageous. If a hearing person had missed their flight due to an airline's failure such as a delayed flight et cetera, they would have been comped for a later flight!
I was so surprised although I know that there are often confusions based on hearing people's ignorance of a Deaf person's needs and capabilities. The airline is investigating this matter and I hope that not only the airline corrects this problem but also that it draws attention to other airlines and to the travel/vacation industry that Deaf people travel too!

Storytelling Workshop

Deaf West Theater in Hollywood is offering a workshop for ASL students on storytelling. It will be given by a professor of Creative Uses of ASL at Cal State University of Northridge.
Sat Feb 27 10am- 9$
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
2 blocks south of Magnolia Street parking
Get a spot:

ASL Conference Anaheim, CA

3rd Annual Sign Language Celebration and Interpretng Conference in Anaheim (also home to Disneyland, the Angels and Ducks)
There will be something for everyone from beginning ASL students to professional interpretters. RID CEUs and ACET credits will be given!
99$ each day but combo day and student specials available!
April 30 - May 1
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
Register online:http://ohsoez.com/sign_celebration/2010/early_registration_2010.htm

The name "Deafie"

There has been some confusion as to my name and now I admit even I am confused. I have enjoyed meeting new people on alldeaf.com. I have been learning about Deaf culture and one thing that seemed to upset people was my name Deafie. Not everyone was offended and I'm not sure that "offended" is the right word to use but it did get me some interesting feedback so... my blog's name may need a change soon- although I don't want to change it.. I will be considering it! any feedback would be appreciated!

Happy Valentines Day

I wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day!

Sick Deafie

Not feeling so great this weekend. I was planning on introducing myself to the Deaf community at church and going to the Silent Dinner (info in the Deaf Events page) but my husband, son, and I all got sick! Battling a cold I am determined to make another Deaf event soon! That being said, check out new Deaf Events in the Deaf Events page!

How do we help the Deaf in Haiti?

I recently read a blog on Deaf Casts by coyotejoe about Deaf resources for Deaf Haitians. I have been searching online for ways I can connect with the Deaf in Haiti and find out how they are surviving through all of the tragedy that has been overwelming our minds and hearts. Of course I believe firstly that prayer will always be heard and is a powerful tool. Also I believe that action is necessary. In that case please visit the following links to find out how you can help out the Deaf in Haiti.


http://signcasts.com/node/263
http://deafhaitians.blogspot.com/
http://www.deafwelcome.org/
http://www.friendsofmontfort.org/
http://news.gallaudet.edu/x38455.xml

Deaf events for the week of: 2/13-2/10

Sat feb 13 CSDB Colorado School for Deaf and Blind alumni association meeting 10am-12pm Silent Athletic Club Of Denver
1575 Elmira street Aurora, co 80010
Contact: Robert FergusonEmail: csdbalumni@hotmail.com
http://www.csdbalumni.org/

Sat Feb 13
Colorado Association of the Deaf Casino Night
Doc Holiday Casino, Cathedral City
Cost: 12$
Contact: Glenn Wolfangle treasurer@cadeaf.org

Sat Feb 13
Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser for FCC Interpreter Preparation Program
½ proceeds go to a Deaf organization (the winning team gets to decide who!)
½ proceeds go to Future Interpreters Of Colorado
Sports Oasis - 2400 W. Midway- Broomfield, CO. 80020 http://www.sportsoasis.com/
Doors open at 12 tournament begins at 12:30 and ends around 5:30-6 pm
Doors stay open till 12am so stay and hang out afterward!
Cost: 30$/team 5$/person to just hang out
Contact: https://sites.google.com/site/ficvolleyballsocial/ to register and for more info and rules or email: John.Solis15@Gmail.com
Late registration available until the Feb 10th

Thursday Feb 18th
Deaf Social in Superior
Old Chicago
100 Superior Plaza Way
Superior, CO 80027
7pm-?
Contact Greg Bland: weeklydeafsocial@gmail.com

check back soon for more events!

Deaf Events of the Week! Friday 2/5/10 - 2/12/10

Superbowl Sunday!
CAD (Colorado Association of the Deaf) Superbowl Party!
11am- 8 pm 7$/person
Silent Athletic Club of Denver
1575 ELMIRA STREETAURORA, CO 80010 www.saccalo.org


Thursday nights!

Superior Deaf Social at Old Chicago every Thursday at 7pm !
Old Chicago in Superior, visible from US-36
100 Superior Plaza Way
Superior, CO 80027
email: weeklydeafsocial@gmail.com


Silent Dinner at Zoe’s Café (a non-profit coffee house) in Greeley
the second Friday of every month 5-6:30 pm
715 10th Street Suite #100
Greeley, CO 80620
RSVP the wednesday before
kars@tmail.com or text 970.393.0189.

Contributions accepted but not required!



For mac users: First meeting of the Mile High Deaf Mac Users
Friday the 12th 7 pm at starbucks
6395 E Hampden Ave Denver
Contact diane and Raymond Kilthau at diane@kilthau.us



check back for more events next week!

Intro into the blog of a Deafie

Name's Alicia- nice to meet you! I'm hearing, but sometimes I pretend I can't hear my husband, so he thinks I'm going deaf. Haha! (Sometimes I secretly wish I was). I love music, I love to talk, but even more I LOVE ASL, deaf culture, and using my face to convey what I can't explain with words. So naturally I got interested in ASL when I was young, my sister and I took a class in elementary school, then got back into it in highschool. Made some deaf friends, interpreter friends, and increased our signing skills.

My life has been crazy since high school. In the last four years I have; moved across the Western US 3 times in 4 years, moved out of my parents place, then back in, gotten married, gotten pregnant, had a baby, been employed at three different jobs and studied three different majors at three different schools. So it's been a looong time since I've had a deaf friend (tear).

I am no stranger to change to be sure. I am however a stranger to the deaf community in my area. NoCo- Northern Colorado home to ice hockey, several colleges (a few with ASL interpreting programs) and now my family. I am looking forward to the opportunities and challenges I have here. The first challenge will be in making friends and I have a target- the deaf community!

I still haven't described the purpose of this blog have I? I want to keep myself accountable. I need to get back in the game. It doesn't matter how many ASL videos or DeafTv videos I watch online, I need to get back into the community. So here is personal journal to keep me accountable to the whole world- to log my experiences, attempts and failures to get back in the saddle. Also maybe someone out there is like me- constantly searching for the next best ASL video on YouTube or ASL advice online. For a free resource about ASL Deaf culture etc. If anyone out there is reading- I hope you enjoy!