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VIDEO: Deaf Grassroots Movement Rally: Join one of 50 US States - National Deaf Rally on May 4, 2016. Lets write our moment into Deaf World History!
Deaf News: Deaf Grassroots Movement are purpose to unity all together like a grassroots. We will fight for our educations, job opportunities, and communications access and word of disability. All of these will must to change and it is 2016. We have been waiting for this long time to get our equal rights. It is time to spread the words and get all together to fight for our equal rights.
We're still facing inequality access of opportunities as hearing people does. We will not fight as individuals. We will fight as a team to make a change. Deaf Grassroots Movement - National Rally will be on May 4, 2016.
The mission of the National Deaf Rally is to invite Deaf civil rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action and to demonstrate on a special day the needs of our community over education, employment, and communications access. We activists choose this day of rally to call for an end to discrimination in the workplace, removal of barriers in education, and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act laws in regards to on-site interpreting and captions in the media at public places. Our goal is to promote equality for all, with the quality of life improved for us. We want this day to make the most powerful impact possible on our nation, that would last long, and influence our legislators to pass laws and amendments that would benefit us on the whole as a society.
The impact we are seeking to make would not only be on legislators but would alter the perceptions of other entities such as law enforcement at all levels, services, and private sectors in our society towards Deaf people in a positive way, to effect changes that are necessary in order for us to lead productive lives, that will provide opportunities for us we seek, that will put us on the same level as other hearing citizens. National Rally will be on May 4, 2016.
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Official Website - http://www.tdgm2015.org
Deaf News: Deaf Grassroots Movement are purpose to unity all together like a grassroots. We will fight for our educations, job opportunities, and communications access and word of disability. All of these will must to change and it is 2016. We have been waiting for this long time to get our equal rights. It is time to spread the words and get all together to fight for our equal rights.
We're still facing inequality access of opportunities as hearing people does. We will not fight as individuals. We will fight as a team to make a change. Deaf Grassroots Movement - National Rally will be on May 4, 2016.
The mission of the National Deaf Rally is to invite Deaf civil rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action and to demonstrate on a special day the needs of our community over education, employment, and communications access. We activists choose this day of rally to call for an end to discrimination in the workplace, removal of barriers in education, and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act laws in regards to on-site interpreting and captions in the media at public places. Our goal is to promote equality for all, with the quality of life improved for us. We want this day to make the most powerful impact possible on our nation, that would last long, and influence our legislators to pass laws and amendments that would benefit us on the whole as a society.
The impact we are seeking to make would not only be on legislators but would alter the perceptions of other entities such as law enforcement at all levels, services, and private sectors in our society towards Deaf people in a positive way, to effect changes that are necessary in order for us to lead productive lives, that will provide opportunities for us we seek, that will put us on the same level as other hearing citizens. National Rally will be on May 4, 2016.
Follow Deaf Grassroots Movement on Social Media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/events/deafgrassrootsmovement
Official Website - http://www.tdgm2015.org
VIDEO [CC] - Deaf News: Uber just made it easy to be a Deaf driver in India.
MUMBAI -- When Salman, an Uber driver in Mumbai, could not take calls from passengers, customers would cancel his ride. He would also have to text every rider to let them know that he’s Deaf, which caused delays when picking up his riders.
Uber just made life easier for him and several drivers across the world who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
An update to the taxi-hailing app, which was launched in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., has now gone live in India.
While there has been no official announcement on this yet, Uber has confirmed this development in India.
So, how does the app work?
Once a driver chooses to turn on the special features by flipping a switch inside the app, a light will flash when a new trip is requested in addition to the existing audio cue.
The passengers won't be able to call the driver as that option will be blocked. Riders who want to provide special pickup instructions, can only to do so via text.
The app also adds an extra screen for passengers to enter their destination alongside a note that lets them know their driver is Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
“We hope these features help extend the earning opportunity that Uber presents to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community,” Ben Metcalfe, head of product innovation at Uber, wrote in his blog.
Miraj Vora, who took a ride with Salman, tweeted that he happy with his experience.
"I had a great ride with Salman. We spoke about his new life as a driver in Mumbai and it was a peaceful ride overall," he told HuffPost India.
Though the learning process is the same for all drivers, the trainers usually spend more time with them. "We are also planning to get professional aid for training," Uber spokesperson said.
“If I can do it, so can you.” Larry is Deaf and on a mission to follow his dreams. Find out how partnering with Uber made it possible for him to move to LA and support his family while starting a new career.
As reported by WHO, there are about 250-300 million Deaf people in the world, with 66 percent of them live in the underdeveloped nations, and India has the largest share.
A spokesperson from Uber said that not too many Deaf drivers have signed up for it yet.
But, this is just the beginning of the initiative and a much appreciated one. Source
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MUMBAI -- When Salman, an Uber driver in Mumbai, could not take calls from passengers, customers would cancel his ride. He would also have to text every rider to let them know that he’s Deaf, which caused delays when picking up his riders.
Uber just made life easier for him and several drivers across the world who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
An update to the taxi-hailing app, which was launched in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., has now gone live in India.
While there has been no official announcement on this yet, Uber has confirmed this development in India.
So, how does the app work?
Once a driver chooses to turn on the special features by flipping a switch inside the app, a light will flash when a new trip is requested in addition to the existing audio cue.
The passengers won't be able to call the driver as that option will be blocked. Riders who want to provide special pickup instructions, can only to do so via text.
The app also adds an extra screen for passengers to enter their destination alongside a note that lets them know their driver is Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
“We hope these features help extend the earning opportunity that Uber presents to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community,” Ben Metcalfe, head of product innovation at Uber, wrote in his blog.
Miraj Vora, who took a ride with Salman, tweeted that he happy with his experience.
"I had a great ride with Salman. We spoke about his new life as a driver in Mumbai and it was a peaceful ride overall," he told HuffPost India.
Though the learning process is the same for all drivers, the trainers usually spend more time with them. "We are also planning to get professional aid for training," Uber spokesperson said.
“If I can do it, so can you.” Larry is Deaf and on a mission to follow his dreams. Find out how partnering with Uber made it possible for him to move to LA and support his family while starting a new career.
As reported by WHO, there are about 250-300 million Deaf people in the world, with 66 percent of them live in the underdeveloped nations, and India has the largest share.
A spokesperson from Uber said that not too many Deaf drivers have signed up for it yet.
But, this is just the beginning of the initiative and a much appreciated one. Source
Related Uber:
New York City’s First Deaf Taxi Drivers
New App Features For Deaf Uber Drivers
Uber's In-App Features Aims More Deaf Drivers
Deaf Woman Killed After Driver Suspected Of DUI
VIDEO [CC] - Deaf Can Coffee: Deaf teenagers uses sign language in Jamaica Company television commercials.
KINGSTON -- The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf went into the coffee business. The students from the "Deaf Can Coffee Company" make your favourite flavors of coffee for every occasion and moment.
A video capturing the purpose and vision of Deaf Can Coffee, a not-for-profit coffee shop seeking to engage, equip and empower Deaf youth. We will accomplish this through a sustainable coffee venture known for a memorable experience, great product and talented staff.
What began as a small idea of packaging and selling coffee for a rural, Deaf coffee farmer grew as word spread and people wanted more. However, one farmer could not meet the demand and so we considered options to increase the supply of roasted coffee. From there we began roasting coffee at the Kingston campus of Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in an effort to train and expose teen students to the art of coffee roasting.
The challenges of sourcing dry beans and getting licensed in Jamaica as a coffee brand soon became a barrier that we thought might stop the initiative completely. The vision, however, simply shifted from being all about roasting coffee to a focus on brewing the coffee as well and creating a completely new experience for the marketplace. Visit us for more details, www.deafcancoffee.com
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Related: Deaf Can Coffee - The Jamaica Coffee Shop
KINGSTON -- The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf went into the coffee business. The students from the "Deaf Can Coffee Company" make your favourite flavors of coffee for every occasion and moment.A video capturing the purpose and vision of Deaf Can Coffee, a not-for-profit coffee shop seeking to engage, equip and empower Deaf youth. We will accomplish this through a sustainable coffee venture known for a memorable experience, great product and talented staff.
What began as a small idea of packaging and selling coffee for a rural, Deaf coffee farmer grew as word spread and people wanted more. However, one farmer could not meet the demand and so we considered options to increase the supply of roasted coffee. From there we began roasting coffee at the Kingston campus of Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in an effort to train and expose teen students to the art of coffee roasting.
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The challenges of sourcing dry beans and getting licensed in Jamaica as a coffee brand soon became a barrier that we thought might stop the initiative completely. The vision, however, simply shifted from being all about roasting coffee to a focus on brewing the coffee as well and creating a completely new experience for the marketplace. Visit us for more details, www.deafcancoffee.com
Follow DeafCanCoffee:
Subscribe - https://youtube.com/channel/deafcancoffee
Facebook - https://facebook.com/deafcancoffee
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Official Site - http://deafcancoffee.com
Related: Deaf Can Coffee - The Jamaica Coffee Shop
Deaf News: Although Noah Wimberly has proven himself to be a skillful waiter, he plans to retire soon from the food service industry.
LAFAYETTE, LA --
The News Star: Read on to learn more about his drive and the next adventure on the horizon. Those who work closest with Noah Wimberly at Social Southern Table & Bar say that he is highly competitive, able to communicate better than most and has more personality in his little finger than most people have in their entire bodies.
Customers of the Lafayette restaurant request Wimberly as their server more than any other. They say it is Wimberly’s attentive service that impresses them. It is his smile they remember long after the meal. They call him brave, an inspiration.
Although Wimberly was born Deaf, he sees nothing brave about working hard to earn money, attend college and achieve independence. He’s just living his life the best way he knows how.
Jody Ferguson, a partner of Social Southern Table & Bar and the former franchise owner for Acadiana’s Casa Ole locations, remembers well when his manager of the Opelousas Casa Ole location suggested Wimberly, now 28, try his hand at waiting tables.
He told Ferguson that Wimberly, who was about 19 at the time, had worked every other position beginning as a busboy and dishwasher and working his way up to a line cook and even temporary head chef. He first worked at the Lafayette location of Casa Ole, then helped to open the Opelousas location.
“I’ve got to be honest,” Ferguson said. “I was very hesitant. I was very nervous. I didn’t want to set him up for failure. I was nervous in how he would handle it and how others would respond to him.”
But Wimberly’s manager, Armando Perry, didn’t give up.
“I just believe there is nothing that Noah can’t do,” Perry said. “He’s one of those people that once he’s got something in his mind, he’s going to accomplish it. I was just certain that he would just get out there and do well. Oddly enough, I had no doubt that he would be a great server.” ... Read more at The News Star.
LAFAYETTE, LA --
The News Star: Read on to learn more about his drive and the next adventure on the horizon. Those who work closest with Noah Wimberly at Social Southern Table & Bar say that he is highly competitive, able to communicate better than most and has more personality in his little finger than most people have in their entire bodies.Customers of the Lafayette restaurant request Wimberly as their server more than any other. They say it is Wimberly’s attentive service that impresses them. It is his smile they remember long after the meal. They call him brave, an inspiration.
Although Wimberly was born Deaf, he sees nothing brave about working hard to earn money, attend college and achieve independence. He’s just living his life the best way he knows how.
Jody Ferguson, a partner of Social Southern Table & Bar and the former franchise owner for Acadiana’s Casa Ole locations, remembers well when his manager of the Opelousas Casa Ole location suggested Wimberly, now 28, try his hand at waiting tables.
He told Ferguson that Wimberly, who was about 19 at the time, had worked every other position beginning as a busboy and dishwasher and working his way up to a line cook and even temporary head chef. He first worked at the Lafayette location of Casa Ole, then helped to open the Opelousas location.
“I’ve got to be honest,” Ferguson said. “I was very hesitant. I was very nervous. I didn’t want to set him up for failure. I was nervous in how he would handle it and how others would respond to him.”
But Wimberly’s manager, Armando Perry, didn’t give up.
“I just believe there is nothing that Noah can’t do,” Perry said. “He’s one of those people that once he’s got something in his mind, he’s going to accomplish it. I was just certain that he would just get out there and do well. Oddly enough, I had no doubt that he would be a great server.” ... Read more at The News Star.
VIDEO [CC] - Serving Customers, without even talking by VOA On Assignment. The market employs and deaf-design for Deaf community and Gallaudet students.
WASHINGTON D.C. - A year-old food market in a Washington, neighborhood has become a unique hub of shopping and dining for the city's Deaf community. Union Market has become a unique hub for the city's Deaf community.
The market employs and caters to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people, and also was built using deaf-design principles to make it easier for Deaf people to communicate. And as VOA's Michael Lipin tells On Assignment, the market is a place where Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can hang out together.
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WASHINGTON D.C. - A year-old food market in a Washington, neighborhood has become a unique hub of shopping and dining for the city's Deaf community. Union Market has become a unique hub for the city's Deaf community.
The market employs and caters to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people, and also was built using deaf-design principles to make it easier for Deaf people to communicate. And as VOA's Michael Lipin tells On Assignment, the market is a place where Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people can hang out together.
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VIDEO: Deaf police to monitor security cameras in Mexico.
OAXACA, MEXICO - The Oaxaca government has invested 56 million pesos ($4.4 million) to place at least about 230 security video cameras in the downtown historic city of Oaxaca and the suburbs that are monitored by Deaf and speech impaired police.
The camcorders are 15 meters (49 feet) high and can reach various points simultaneously with an infrared camera. Ignacio Villalobos Carranza, Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Public Security of Oaxaca, said most of the monitoring of the 230 cameras is done by law enforcement officials that are hearing or speech impaired.
He noted these police officers have a very strong Deaf and visual sense and can better detect what is happening in different places where the cameras are located; they can often remotely read the conversations of people, to the benefit of this security system that operates 24 hours a day.
Spanish-language video from BBC Mundo Deaf police to monitor security cameras in Mexico - The ability to lip read conversations is a fantastic advantage, but the project raises the question of whether Deaf people would actually be better at security monitoring in general. As far as I know, there are no studies comparing hearing and Deaf people on specific monitoring tasks but there is evidence that Deaf people have certain advantages in visual attention.
This isn’t vision in general, such as having sharper visual acuity where there seems to be no difference, but there is good evidence that Deaf people are better at noticing things in the periphery of vision and detecting movement. This potentially makes them perfect for the job and likely better than their hearing colleagues. So the project turns out to be a targeted way not of recruiting ‘disabled people’ into the workforce, but of recruiting the ‘superable’. In fact, turning the whole idea of disability on its head... Read more: http://mazmessenger.com/2012/05/26/quick-news/deaf-police-monitor-security-cameras/
OAXACA, MEXICO - The Oaxaca government has invested 56 million pesos ($4.4 million) to place at least about 230 security video cameras in the downtown historic city of Oaxaca and the suburbs that are monitored by Deaf and speech impaired police.
The camcorders are 15 meters (49 feet) high and can reach various points simultaneously with an infrared camera. Ignacio Villalobos Carranza, Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Public Security of Oaxaca, said most of the monitoring of the 230 cameras is done by law enforcement officials that are hearing or speech impaired.
He noted these police officers have a very strong Deaf and visual sense and can better detect what is happening in different places where the cameras are located; they can often remotely read the conversations of people, to the benefit of this security system that operates 24 hours a day.
Spanish-language video from BBC Mundo Deaf police to monitor security cameras in Mexico - The ability to lip read conversations is a fantastic advantage, but the project raises the question of whether Deaf people would actually be better at security monitoring in general. As far as I know, there are no studies comparing hearing and Deaf people on specific monitoring tasks but there is evidence that Deaf people have certain advantages in visual attention.
This isn’t vision in general, such as having sharper visual acuity where there seems to be no difference, but there is good evidence that Deaf people are better at noticing things in the periphery of vision and detecting movement. This potentially makes them perfect for the job and likely better than their hearing colleagues. So the project turns out to be a targeted way not of recruiting ‘disabled people’ into the workforce, but of recruiting the ‘superable’. In fact, turning the whole idea of disability on its head... Read more: http://mazmessenger.com/2012/05/26/quick-news/deaf-police-monitor-security-cameras/
VIDEO [CC] - President Obama engages with youth with disabilities.
WASINGTON DC - A video clip of Deaf student James Crane speak out and a seat at the table with the U.S. President Barrack Obama at White House in Washington.
As President Obama has so often said, change in America happens from the bottom up. It happens when people organize, speak out, and have a seat at the table.
Recently, President Obama met with some youth with disabilities. He wanted to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy. So, he sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program.
These young people are passionate and strong representatives for millions of people with disabilities across the country. They represent a brighter future for America. President Obama is ready to stand with them each and every day... Read more: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/24/president-obama-engages-youth-disabilities
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WASINGTON DC - A video clip of Deaf student James Crane speak out and a seat at the table with the U.S. President Barrack Obama at White House in Washington.
As President Obama has so often said, change in America happens from the bottom up. It happens when people organize, speak out, and have a seat at the table.
To activate this feature, press the "CC" button.
Recently, President Obama met with some youth with disabilities. He wanted to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy. So, he sat down with participants from the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program.
These young people are passionate and strong representatives for millions of people with disabilities across the country. They represent a brighter future for America. President Obama is ready to stand with them each and every day... Read more: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/08/24/president-obama-engages-youth-disabilities
Related Post:
Deaf Protest at White House in Washington DC
Deaf Protest Rally At The White House In D.C.
Deaf Protest 2015 - Petition | Employment Act Bill
DeafNation's Open Letter To White House
Deaf Protest & Audism Free America Rally
Deaf Lives Matter
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VIDEO [CC] (english transcilbed) - Deaf, mute, but still able to fight fires.
WEST HAVEN, CT - Deaf Firefighter Joe Brown is strong, eager and dedicated. Just the kind of guy the West Haven fire department looks for..., except he's lacking one thing vital to the job. But that isn't stopping him from joining the ranks.
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WEST HAVEN, CT - Deaf Firefighter Joe Brown is strong, eager and dedicated. Just the kind of guy the West Haven fire department looks for..., except he's lacking one thing vital to the job. But that isn't stopping him from joining the ranks.
