Tag: Deaf
“CODA” Is An Emotional Powerhouse!
HOLLYWOOD—I have been hearing so much and I mean so much about the movie “CODA” I just had to cave in and finally watch...
Deaf Is Not Disable
UNITED STATES—A friend of mine shared a link to a video that really disturbed me over the weekend. It involved a deaf woman who...
Cedars-Sinai Is Deadly For The Deaf
BEVERLY HILLS—I am one of the many millennials that refer to organic, holistic and more natural approaches to health care. However, there are times...
“Sound Of Metal” Is Riveting Cinema
HOLLYWOOD—Wow, that is all I can say about the movie “Sound of Metal.” It leaves you speechless as a spectator. On top of being...
Nursing School Agrees To Allow Admission For Deaf Students
LOS ANGELES—On Wednesday, May 20, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Angeles Institute, a for-profit nursing school, had agreed to “comply with the...
Jill Blackstone Arrested For Murder
STUDIO CITY—Television producer Jill Blackstone was arrested on Wednesday, April 11, in Baltimore for her role in the murder of her deaf and partially...
“A Quiet Place” Is Fantastic!
HOLLYWOOD—The words I want to say about “A Quiet Place” just simply will not do it justice. This by far is NOT only the...
Deaf Not Dumb
BEL AIR—Becoming deaf as a teenager who adored music wasn't easy...I think I would have accepted blindness if given a choice. Surely, my ears...
Teaching Methods And Advocates For Deaf And HH
NORTHRIDGE—In a handful of colleges today, materials discussing deaf children within the education system, and the problems that schools often cause are required for...
To Speak Or Not To Speak… That Is The Question!
HOLLYWOOD —I rarely meet people that I truly connect with. The few times I have… I secretly think my parents are sending angels to...
NAD Youth Leadership Camp For Deaf/HH
UNITED STATES—The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has established a Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) for high school deaf and hard of hearing kids...
Disability Inclusion Roundtable Hosted In Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, November 1, the Ruderman Family Foundation hosted its first ever Disability Inclusion Roundtable in Beverly Hills. The event was dedicated to...
“Dancing With The Stars” Finale Recap: Part 1
HOLLYWOOD—Week ten of “Dancing With The Stars" has arrived, and we are now in the first half of the finals. The couples performed two dances...
Falling On Deaf Ears
UNITED STATES—Many people take for granted their ability to fully utilize all five of their senses. You might be surprised to hear that some...
Police Looking For Victims In Con Aimed At Deaf Community
RESEDA—Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate additional victims who have fallen prey to a confidence...
DEAF Hands Speak: Students Use ASL To Bridge The Gap
TUSCALOOSA, AL—At the University of Alabama, a student named Ally Mitchell, who was interested in American Sign Language and often went to Deaf Chat...
Emma Faye Rudkin: Deaf Ministry Advocate And More
SAN ANTONIO, TX—Emma Faye Rudkin, 19, is the first deaf/HoH person to win the title of Miss San Antonio. She is the founder of...
Roy Abueg: Using ASL To Fight For Animal Rights
LOS ANGELES—Although only in its second year of operation, Deaf Empowerment For Animal Freedom (D.E.A.F.) has been succeeding in disseminating its message and making an...
CA Association Of The Deaf Conference This Weekend
SAN DIEGO—"Language Equality & Equity: From the Womb to the World" is the theme of California Association of the Deaf's (CAD) annual conference this...
Occidental College Host Annual Children’s Holiday Celebration
EAGLE ROCK—Toy donations are needed for the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc. (GLAD)'s 32nd Annual Children's Holiday Celebration, which will take place on...