Challenges at work
3 CommentsBy ozinabox | Feb.05, 2010 | Filed in: Blogs, NewsThe other day, I was talking to one of my deaf friends, and the subject came up that he was planning to continue to attend school. This was after the fact that he’s almost finished with his MBA. His aspirations were bigger than anticipated, so he decided to pursue another continue »
Define your own reputation or let others define it for you…
6 CommentsBy Longster | Nov.23, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, HeadlinesNo matter what reputation we uphold, people like you and me will always pass some kind of judgment. If you, by any small chance, believe that you do not judge, then you are simply a hypocrite, in denial, ignorant and/or delusional. Every history, media, and social aspect have proved time after time that we ALL pass some kind of judgment towards people. Don’t believe me? Then read on…
Judgment and reputation are two words that constantly revolve around us. There’s no way to avoid it continue »
Captioning: Bonus Feature or Required?
1 CommentBy Maryellen Sarles | Nov.18, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, NewsImagine that after a long day, you’d love nothing more than to sit on the couch and watch the newest cutesy animated movie from Pixar. continue »
Houston Deaf Rights Update
1 CommentBy Billy Koch | Jun.20, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, PoliticsThey finally updated the Houston Deaf Rights Blogsite with an update to what happened and what has been going on with the March and the results of it. There is also a video of it here – it starts around at 6:00 if you want to see it – Click here for video and click on Public Speakers 2 of 4 and around 6:00 is where Dan Warthling comes in and gives his presentation to the City Council.
Dr. Singleton’s Response to One’s Man’s Opinion to Protest
1 CommentBy Billy Koch | Jun.12, 2009 | Filed in: BlogsThis email caught my eye & I can’t help but smile at the similarities in the feelings expressed now and back during the first protest at Gallaudet University for a “Deaf President Now” in March, 1988. Dr. Patti Singleton responded to my posting on Deafnetwork. So I have asked for permission to post her response here on DPHHH.com so you as the individual can read it here. And she approved my posting her response here. continue »
Where are the Real Voices? Speak up!
3 CommentsBy Julie Reese | Jun.11, 2009 | Filed in: BlogsAfter reading the posts and blogs that everyone has written about related to the Protest and the lack of upholding the DOJ settlement in those cases where the deaf cititzens got denied communication access such as a qualified interpreter. My question is: Where are those deaf citizens who said they got denied an interpreter recently? These citizens need to speak up and make their voices heard. They need to tell the story of what happened. These are the people we should be listening to. Please, speak up for yourselves. You cannot expect other people to do the work and “talking” for you. You can empower yourselves to make yourself heard by the City of Houston and Houston Police Department. Everyone will be listening and will back you up. You are the true voice. Sooo… Speak Up!
Deaf Protest – One Guy’s Opinion…
6 CommentsBy Billy Koch | Jun.05, 2009 | Filed in: BlogsOkay folks – I just got an email about a pending protest that some deaf individuals are planning to have on June 16th. Now I am going to have to admit, I am really bothered by this approach. I am speaking from a personal level – this approach in my opinion will not reflect positively with us and the deaf community. We, the deaf community have already been reflected negatively by the people from our two protests at Gallaudet. The first one was acceptable and totally understandable – but the second one people were like again?? continue »
Let's Play By the Rules…
2 CommentsBy Billy Koch | Apr.06, 2009 | Filed in: BlogsAs some of you folks might know, I am an avid sports fanatic. I love sports of all kinds and I usually participate in various of sports along with other deaf individuals. But it was kind of funny, I run a site for a particular sport, (and there was even a discussion about this in Facebook for another sport). Well one of the discussion was based on how we keep changing the rules every year to benefit “US”. Now that “US” really annoys me, keep in mind these are deaf people voting and modifying the rules here. Well point being is for softball there are a few associations like the National Softball Association (NSA), Amatuer Softball Association (ASA), and United Sports (something – USSSA). continue »
Together We Stand, Divided We Fall….
14 CommentsBy Billy Koch | Mar.26, 2009 | Filed in: BlogsWell you know I have lived in the Houston area for over 35 years and there is no other city I can imagine living in. Houston has it all – Food, Sports, Entertainment, and more. You name it – Houston has got it. But there is one thing that Houston is definitely lacking – a true deaf awareness and services. continue »
Barriers we live in…
2 CommentsBy Longster | Mar.25, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, PoliticsHave you ever take a step back and analyze situation you face in this world? There are times when we forget who we are… an outsider. Unfortunately, no one can be told what it’s like. Experience is the best teacher we can learn from. Every obstacle we face is our job to seize the opportunity and use it to our advantage. What you’re about to see is a video that closely remind our daily lives we face. We’ve come a long way, but it’s fascinating that this problem still exist where technology are readily available for us. continue »