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silentgrapevine February 21, 2019

Nyle DiMarco heading to Solano Community College

silentgrapevine February 21, 2019

Solano Community College (SCC) is introducing their new American Sign Language Interpreter Training program and they have asked Nyle DiMarco to make an appearance. SCC is planning the event on March 9,…

Thomsen Young October 29, 2018

Starbucks just established an “Signing Starbucks” location in Washington DC, is it sustainable?

Thomsen Young October 29, 2018

While people all over the United States showed support and enthusiasm for Starbucks newest stores in Washington DC that featured an “Signing Starbucks” staff that communicate via computers and American Sign Language,…

Thomsen Young October 6, 2018

I took a BIRD to Portland Deaf Film Festival and it was fun!

Thomsen Young October 6, 2018

Earlier in the year, Oregon Association for the Deaf announced on their website that Portland will be hosting the Portland Deaf Film Festival this year. And then, a month ago, I got…

silentgrapevine September 27, 2018

Joel Barish announces on LinkedIn that DeafNation will be coming back in 2019.

silentgrapevine September 27, 2018

In a stunning announcement, Joel Barish announces on LinkedIn that DeafNation will be coming back in 2019. While some the details of what he plans is limited, he did share from China…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

Jordan Bell of Warriors finger-spells “Video” at NBA Championships and the internet going wild.

silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

Jordan Bell of the Golden State Warriors finger-spells “video” during their celebration and the Deaf Community is impressed that he used ASL to communicate to someone that “video” is needed. To whom?…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

The Advantages of Learning ASL

silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

Whatever career path you have chosen, knowing American Sign Language (ASL) has to be a plus. In every walk of life there are people with hearing difficulties, and having someone they can…

Thomsen Young May 27, 2018

Is FEMA breaking US Law by breaking contract for ASL/PRSL Interpreters in Puerto Rico?

Thomsen Young May 27, 2018

Josefina Belaval of Puerto Rico recently posted on YouTube that FEMA is now abandoning the deaf community in Puerto Rico. In her short video, she explains that she was shocked to find…

silentgrapevine May 21, 2018

7 Reasons to Teach Your Child Sign Language

silentgrapevine May 21, 2018

7 Reasons to Teach Your Infant Sign Language There are a number of reasons why teaching your kids sign language is an excellent idea. Let’s take a look at some of them.…

Thomsen Young March 28, 2018

Hearing ASL Instructors vs Teaching ASL to Deaf Children in Other Countries

Thomsen Young March 28, 2018

Tonight, there has been a heated live discussion on two deeply sensitive topics on-going on Twitter right now. The first, Nyle DiMarco, posted that “Those that argue: Deaf people are systematically oppressed/marginalized…

Thomsen Young January 31, 2018

What has President Trump done for the Deaf Community?

Thomsen Young January 31, 2018

It has been one year and 12 days and this is what we have learned how much President Trump supports the Deaf Community. Nothing. President Trump had his State of the Union…

Thomsen Young January 16, 2018

Exclusive Interview with Thomas Moy aka Crow_Se7en

Thomsen Young January 16, 2018

My name is Thomas Moy aka Crow_Se7en. You can call me, Tommy. I’m a deaf YouTuber who plays video games and uses ASL at the same time. I’m 100% deaf. I wear hearing…

silentgrapevine November 13, 2017

Deaf Community Night

silentgrapevine November 13, 2017

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Thomsen Young July 25, 2017

Dickie Hearts and his team “Zombie Slayers” Win $20,000

Thomsen Young July 25, 2017

Today, AT&T Tech & Entertainment Expo, SHAPE, announced that Dickie Hearts short film, “The Deaf vs The Dead-Episode 1:”Outbreak” won first place. Dickie Hearts short film focused on what if an zombie…

silentgrapevine July 25, 2017

Penn State hosts state’s first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Summer Academy

silentgrapevine July 25, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State recently hosted Pennsylvania’s first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Summer Academy, which is designed to prepare high school students for their transition to higher education. Twenty-two…

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

New Jersey Assembly Introduced Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights.

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

Assemblywoman Elizabeth Muoio introduced the “Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights” on June 29th, 2017, otherwise known as A5073. As far as the bill shows, it is quite similar to NAD Deaf Student’s…

Thomsen Young July 3, 2017

John Maucere apologizes for his “inappropriate” performance to ASLTA 2017 attendees.

Thomsen Young July 3, 2017

On the morning of July 1, 2017, newly elected President Keri Brooks issued an public apology to ASLTA members for John Maucere’s performance at ASLTA 2017 Closing Ceremony. What contents of what…

Thomsen Young June 17, 2017

Interview with Brian Berlinski of DeafHope for Deafies in Drag show

Thomsen Young June 17, 2017

Brian Berlinski of DeafHope tells The Silent Grapevine about his experience being involved in the planning with Deafies in Drag. He tells about about the people who played a vital role in making…

Thomsen Young June 13, 2017

Exclusive Interview with Deafies in Drag

Thomsen Young June 13, 2017

Selena Minogue: I went to Gallaudet University in 2010 and majored in Social Work the major didn’t match to what I imagine. And I had to leave for financial reasons. I continued…

Thomsen Young June 1, 2017

Exclusive Interview with Steve Longo

Thomsen Young June 1, 2017

Tell us about what you have been up to in the last two years. Besides riding motorcycles, which has been a passion of mine, I’ve been doing home upgrades and working on…

Thomsen Young April 24, 2017

NorCal Exciting 40th Anniversary Lost in Translations

Thomsen Young April 24, 2017

With the event underway, NorCal Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing gathered quite an group of people together to celebrate their 40th Anniversary as an organization. The event started by…

Thomsen Young February 27, 2017

Have you ever watched an Audio-Free ASL Music Video before? Neither have I until I saw this…

Thomsen Young February 27, 2017

A First of It’s Kind With most music videos, you expect to hear the music while you’re watching the video. With ASL music videos, you get an ASL translation of that specific…

silentgrapevine February 5, 2017

Kriston Lee Pumphrey performs National Anthem at Super Bowl LI

silentgrapevine February 5, 2017

For those of you that missed, here’s Kriston Lee Pumphrey performance during the National Anthem at Super Bowl LI. Now you will notice there were two different versions. In the live national…

Thomsen Young February 4, 2017

Exclusive Interview with Kriston Lee Pumphrey

Thomsen Young February 4, 2017

Super Bowl LI is going to be huge. We are talking about Princess Bride “inconceivable” huge. During the pre-game festivities, people all over the world will see a new face when it…

silentgrapevine February 1, 2017

Should Super Bowl LI National Anthem be shown in split screen between Luke Bryan and Kriston Lee Pumphrey?

silentgrapevine February 1, 2017

Last week, we learned that Kriston Lee Pumphrey and Country Superstar singer Luke Bryan were selected by NFL and Pepsi-Co to sing/sign at Super Bowl LI for the National Anthem. The Silent…

Thomsen Young January 22, 2017

Kriston Lee Pumphrey selected to perform National Anthem in ASL at Super Bowl LI

Thomsen Young January 22, 2017

FOX and NFL has announced today that Country Superstar Luke Bryan will sing the National Anthem as part of the Super Bowl Li pregame festivities and Kriston Lee Pumphrey will be signing…

silentgrapevine January 10, 2017

Richard Costes, Executive Director of Chicago D(ART)

Chicago Launches Deaf Theatre and Arts Company CHICAGO D(ART) with David Rush’s POLICE DEAF NEAR FAR

silentgrapevine January 10, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brenda Scott Wlazlo Marketing Director brendaswlazlo@gmail.com 904.703.5940 Chicago Launches Deaf Theatre and Arts Company CHICAGO D(ART) with David Rush’s POLICE DEAF NEAR FAR CHICAGO, January 10, 2017 Chicago…

Thomsen Young November 5, 2016

Will Convo Relay film help succeed in the fight of mainstreaming vs deaf schools?

Thomsen Young November 5, 2016

Tonight, Convo Relay, an American videophone company, presented a film premiere, live streaming via FB, event in Revere, MA called New England Deaf Community: A Convo Film Premiere. Renowned ASL music performer…

Sanchita Kamani October 31, 2016

15 DO’s AND DONT’s WHILE TALKING TO DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PEOPLE

Sanchita Kamani October 31, 2016

Somewhere I read that being deaf is the easiest disability to deal with. Not all deaf individuals are same regarding their communication needs. The degree of deafness also varies from person to…

Sanchita Kamani October 5, 2016

THINGS THAT DEAF PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF HEARING

Sanchita Kamani October 5, 2016

Frankly speaking, there’s not much that I don’t like about being deaf but in the idea of how society deals with our deafness… is a terrible, sometimes amusing experience. Those moments with…

silentgrapevine September 26, 2016

DTV News Offered ASL-Interpreted for US Presidential Debate.

silentgrapevine September 26, 2016

DTV News did something unexpected last night. It offered one of the first ever coverage via the Internet of ASL Interpreted services for people who are deaf/hard of hearing and it was…

silentgrapevine August 27, 2016

Press Release: #TakeBackCSD Movement Accomplishes It’s Major Goal: Dr. Virnig Reassigned Out of California School for the Deaf

silentgrapevine August 27, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elvis Zornoza csdaftc@gmail.com August 26, 2016 #TakeBackCSD Movement Accomplishes It’s Major Goal: Dr. Virnig Reassigned Out of California School for the Deaf Fremont, CA– After two weeks of…

silentgrapevine August 23, 2016

#takebackcsd wants you to wait 72 hours…Dr. Virnig might be out.

silentgrapevine August 23, 2016

In a surprising announcement on the YouTube Channel, CSD AFTC, confirmed victory. However, they are asking for the community to wait 72 hours before any official announcement is made regarding that out…

silentgrapevine July 7, 2016

Melissa Draganac-Hawk wins NAD President elections!

silentgrapevine July 7, 2016

The vote is in! Melissa Draganac-Hawk is our next NAD President!! Congrats Melissa! #NAD2016 pic.twitter.com/7mBxMJGcY9 — Sean Gerlis (@SeanGerlis) July 7, 2016 In what appears to be a close election this year,…

silentgrapevine July 6, 2016

Seven things you should know that happened at #NAD2016 today.

silentgrapevine July 6, 2016

With the #NAD2016 in play, with everything that’s going on, we took to Twitter to find out some of the best seven things you should know that happened today. From the 2016…

silentgrapevine July 5, 2016

#NAD2016 Delegates are angry about SSN for VRS.

silentgrapevine July 5, 2016

Not only is there ongoing issues with the NAD President and CEO as we mentioned in the last post, apparently, many current registered delegates are still upset with the current FCC policy…

silentgrapevine June 10, 2016

D-428 changes to deaf and hard of hearing program generates concern

silentgrapevine June 10, 2016

DeKALB – DeKalb School District 428 is bringing students in a special deaf and hard of hearing program back into the district next year to avoid a long commute, but parents are…

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

DCARA Introduces New ED

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

Today, at the Deaf Community Center in San Leandro, CA, DCARA introduces their new Executive Director. DCARA invited the public to their launch party to come and meet their new Executive Director…

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

A struggle to communicate, cope in 'I Was Most Alive With You'

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

Comments Print T. Charles Erickson The play’s dialogue is rendered through spoken word and American Sign Language, with translations projected on surtitles. Job, that famously beleaguered biblical figure, has been getting quite…

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

Deaf ministry integral to Green Bay church

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

The longtime group from St. John the Evangelist Parish will host the annual Deaf Mass on the Grass in Hilbert on Sunday. Buy Photo Seated in the first few rows of pews,…

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

Chinese teen is left with fractured skull after being beaten by roommate 'for snoring'

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

Teenager is left with fractured skull and hearing loss after being smacked by his roommate ‘for snoring too loudly’ Ma Guorui, from China, said one of his roommates hit his head as…

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

JD Mullane: A slow recovery from a sudden loss of hearing

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

In late April, a cold clobbered me like Ali clobbered Liston. In a parting shot, the virus took my hearing. For weeks, I was unable to hear anything more than a few…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

The Q&A: Stephanie Cawthon

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

Stephanie Cawthon is an associate professor in the educational psychology department at the University of Texas at Austin. With each issue, Trib+Edu brings you an interview with experts on issues related to…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

Starr's Mill team fourth in U.S. academic bowl for deaf

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Want more news? Sign up for free newsletters to get more of the AJC delivered to your inbox. The Starr’s Mill High School Academic…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

'Whole Me' opens new location on James Street

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

Published 06/08 2016 11:31PM Updated 06/08 2016 11:31PM Copyright 2016 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) A Central New…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

James A. McGrath: Hearing aid scams

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

Your June 6 editorial “Medicare should help with hearing” could not have been more well taken. As a once communications electrician in the U.S. Navy many years ago, I can acknowledge that…

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

Deaf Crows: Art opens up a different world for Regina students

silentgrapevine June 8, 2016

The experience of growing up deaf or hard of hearing is a story that is rarely told. For many people in Regina, being unable to communicate with your parents, friends, and the hearing…

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

State appeals ruling for deaf litigant denied mediation interpreter

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s office has appealed a federal court ruling that found a Marion County court discriminated against a deaf man in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act when…

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

“I Can't Hear You” That phrase haunted me for years, until I learned about today's hearing aids

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

About 50 million Americans suffer from varying degrees of hearing loss. While you may not be aware that hearing loss is affecting you, it could be. Perhaps you don’t realize you are…

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

New TT subtitle service for deaf and hard of hearing

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

10:55 Tuesday 07 June 2016 Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people can now watch the TT races with live subtitles of the race commentary. TT fans from all over the world…

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

New live text transcript service available on iomtt.com for deaf & hard of hearing

silentgrapevine June 7, 2016

This year the Isle of Man TT Races will become more accessible to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people. Starting this Saturday, TT fans around the world will have access to…

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