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