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3/25/07, Part one: Gallaudet and me (ASL Vlog)

Transcript by Holly Savage

I was born deaf and grew up orally. My family is so good to me except that I had a difficult time catching up with my hearing friends by reading their lips.

At age 14, my family and I saw this really cool flyer about deaf camp. I decided to go for myself and to kill my curiousty. When I got on the bus to deaf camp, I saw other deaf people using sign language and I thought I was too good for them because I could talk as a deaf person. When we split into groups at deaf camp site, I started to get to know the group better and felt more comfortable with the language and with them as well. After 1 week at deaf camp, I was a little bit sad that it was all over and wasn’t satisfied. I did enjoyed a great experience at the camp. I had a hard time to get back to my normal routine and talk again.

When I graduated from high school, I went to a community college and 1 year later, it was 1988. My family and I saw on the news about Gallaudet Protest. I was fascinated with the situation at Gallaudet and debated if I should attend to the university for myself or not?

Now, you all know that I’m with my husband, Jon. Jon was so lucky that he had the opportunity to go to Gallaudet for the first time this past spring. Now, it’s my turn to go after 19 years dream. Yay!!

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Hello..

I want to share with you that I have been watching the Deaf Bilingual Coalition through vlogs, blogs, and emails. I was very interested to see how they have prepared to have a protest at Alexander Graham Bell Association Conference. I was concerned about their preparation until DBC explained of their preparation of the protest. I was convinced to see in DBC group, the people were intelligent and diplomatic who are leadership and appropriate.

I’m impressed with David Eberwein who has courage to fly and join the protest all the way from Bay area to VA. It was good to see DBC that has a National Association of the Deaf (NAD) lawyer who is involved and has the knowledge of legal. Also, I’m impressed with John Egbert’s and Barb Digi’s explanation of the preparation with DBC very well in their blog and vlog plus several people sent me emails.

I got goose bumps when I learn about the incident with Barb DiGi, her daughter Brianna, Raychelle Harris, and Adrian Mack. The hotel staff dealt with them by an inappropriate behavior. I was very pleased to know that those DBC groups stayed strong and believe in them at the same time. They keep up with their gentle attitudes. DBC does appreciate me enough for me to join their group!

Their information and experiences gave me some kind of empowerment as much I would like to do something about this situation. I can see there are only way to have a talk to people about it after I was pleased have them shared of their experience that gave me to contemplate for DBC.

I wanted to print out the flyers from Amy Cohen Efron’s blog and Maureen “Moe” Klusza’s cartoon (The Greatest Irony: Deaf Baby Cuffed, Hearing Baby learns ASL) on Raychelle’s blog. That way I can pass out the flyers to people at the La Jolla Shores beach (SDDSurfers.blogspot.com). I was surprised that most of my friends already aware of it. At same time, I was impressed with them that they have been keeping up with vblogs! So, we had a great conversation at the beach and we were agreed with DBC that they were doing an excellent job. We understood the greatest irony: Audio Verbal Therapy (AVT) forbids signing for Deaf babies while okay for hearing baby learn American Sign Language (ASL)! I’m very pleased to see people who acknowledged and supported DBC!

If AgBAD is considered to have a conference in San Diego then I’m ready to join DBC!

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This afternoon, I decided to read the People magazine (issued 7/23/07) and I was so interested reading the article about Michael Moore‘s film Sicko has stirred debate on health care in America. These families thought they were protected by insurance – until they needed help the most. I read through until Annette Noe’s father’s complaint that she did not get the cochlear implants by both ears at the same time. I was surprised that Doug gave a strong statement without make a judgment on the Deaf community. The statement was, “How can anybody deny treatment for a child with disabilities?” asks her father. “In this country?”

I would like to ask questions for the Noe Family. Do they have any knowledge about American Sign Language? Have they look up on the internet about deaf? Now, I do have a question for National Association of the Deaf. Have NAD done this kind of situation before? How can you provide information about deaf community to a hearing parent with a deaf child? I would like to ask the same question for Michael Moore!

I would suggest you watch this Mosdeux: A Permanent Grave first before watch this vlog!

There were 6 part of story in 6 different locations with DeafNation Expo until the story was complete. I have been watched all of them at expos!!

Kudos to Chad W. Taylor & Wayne Betts, Jr., Mosdeux cast, & member crew !!

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I have receive email from Frank Germinaro Jr. that he would like to use my metaphor on this clip “What would the deaf community desire?” for his project of M.A.T. ASL/English Bilingual Deaf Education at Gallaudet University.

Frank and I traded vlogs that are excellent idea. How? He post my vlog on his blog then I post his vlog on my blog!

So, I’m suggesting anyone, who are consider to trade with someone else’s vlog . WHY NOT!

Cheers,
JON

I have been working for over 5 years at DawnSignPress which is one of several Deaf-owned businesses in San Diego. I love the the ASL-friendly environment since all of employees, deaf and hearing, sign with each other.

We have been in business for over 25 years as a publisher of quality American Sign Language materials with the “Signing Naturally” series as one of our popular products. If you are ever in town, you are welcome to stop by for a short tour of the building.

I also would like to let you all know of an opening for warehouse clerk at DawnSignPress!

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Hello,

I’m sure that you all have been enjoying watching my vlogs on Lenois.com but now I would like to put on my DawnSignPress hat as the warehouse manager. I am using this vlog to announce a job opening for a warehouse clerk at DawnSignPress. This is a full-time position that comes with benefits. If you are interested or know anyone who would be, please apply with your resume by May 10th! Please read the below for the full details!

Good luck!

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Position Announcement: Warehouse Clerk

Summary Description

Under supervision of the warehouse manager, performs a variety of packing, shipping, record-keeping duties; and performs related work as required.

Duties/Responsibilites

Packs sales orders and ensures shipment of orders; prepare stock for sale and shipping: performs periodic physical inventory at end of each month; records receipt of sales returns and returns books/videos to stock; prepares and posts data to computer, logs, and forms; performs light cleaning and maintenance; performs other general clerical, duties as needed.

Employment Standards

Experience: One (1) year of responsible shipping and warehouse operations duties.

Knowledge: Basic fluency in American Sign Language, basic business mathematical computations; modem warehouse methods, procedures and equipment/computer systems: fundamental recor-keeping principles and procedures; operations & maintenance of forklifts desirable.

Skill: Following oral, written and signed instructions; reading, writing and performing mathematical calculations at the level required for successful job performance; operate shipping, word-processing, spreadsheet, and accounting software systems; typing 30 words per minute from clear copy; learning rules, methods, policies and procedures of the workplace; communicating effectively, orally, with ASL, or in writing; work cooperatively with other; paying attention to details; working independently in absence of direct supervision; analyzing situations accurately and taking effective actions.

This job description is not limited to the tasks described above and the job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Candidates will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

DawnSignPress is Deaf owned and managed publishing company specializing in instructional sign language and educational deaf culture materials for children and adults.

Please send letter of interest and resume including three references to Jon Savage, DawnSignPress, 6130 Nancy Ridge Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-3223, fax to (858) 625-2336, or email to jons@dawnsign.com

DawnSignPress is an EEO/AA employer.

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Hello,

I would like to share with my experience with you about Aspiring Colors Network that they invited me as a presenter about my career.

The workshop was interesting mission for students:

A career development project for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students within the San Diego Community College District. Students join the Aspiring Colors Network to follow dreams, pursue opportunities, and learn the skills needed to reach their goals.

I want to thank to Gale Barlow, Salvatore Fiorentino, Jessica Hinman, and Alicia Borgongo for make this happening. I really do appreciate it!

Enjoy this VLOG,

JON

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I want to response to all commenter on Lenois.com: ASL vlogs of Gallaudet and DC. How much I really do appreciate with your comments on Lenois.com. At the few specific comments that I want to share of my thought with you through this ASL vlog.

Enjoy this vlog!

JON

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April, 2^nd, 2007,

I was pleased with tour at Gallaudet University by Rachelle Settambrino. After tour, I met new and old faces in all over on the campus. Two of my friends took me to 7^th floor of Benson Hall where I video taped at SLCC. I was enjoying stay at the campus all day. Also, I’m proud to own sweater with “Gallaudet University” on it.

Enjoy the VLOG!

JON

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April, 1^st, 2007,

My cool friend, Raychelle took me to National Mall in District of Columbia. We had a great opportunity to see the Cherry Blossom or Sakura, that last for one week to see! Also, we went to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Wall”, the Monument, the White House, and the US Capital.

Enjoy the VLOG!

JON