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Results from the March??
1 CommentBy Billy Koch | Jun.17, 2009 | Filed in: News,PoliticsApparently a day has passed and at this time many of us have watched eagerly the news media, the Chronicle who were supposed to be at the event cover this March. And yet we, the deaf community have not heard anything. So meaning we did not make the impact that we had hoped? If you participated in the March please let us know how it went! We have checked the blogsite for updates and information and nothing has been posted. Where is the communication to the deaf community? For those of you who were at the event let the deaf community know how it went and provide your insight! We would love to hear from you!
Update from 3rd Meeting for March
RespondBy Billy Koch | Jun.16, 2009 | Filed in: News,PoliticsLast night meeting at Woodhaven church served a constant reminder of the issues that many deaf/hoh face after a long sought settlement between the Department of Justice and the City of Houston. The truth is the City of Houston has continued to fail in the requirement that has been outlined in the settlement when it comes to meeting the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing individuals. That was one of the main reason to have the March, to bring awareness to the city council of Houston. Brian and Kathy and the other co-founders hope to bring that awareness to the City of Houston and ensure that the requirements are met in the 1998 settlement. continue »
Next Protest Meeting – Monday at 7 p.m.
RespondBy Billy Koch | Jun.12, 2009 | Filed in: News,PoliticsHere is the information for the next protest meeting – now whether you are FOR, OPPOSED, or UNSURE about this protest – I highly encourage you to show up and voice your opinions – because this is YOUR COMMUNITY so you need to make sure that you are informed. continue »
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!
Update Information on Deaf Protest
3 CommentsBy Bradley Porche | Jun.10, 2009 | Filed in: News,PoliticsHere is the Department of Justice settlement between the United States of America, Rashad Gordon and Michael Edward against the City of Houston, TX. Again, this is only a settlement and does not emphasize a case law. Settlement Agreement There will be another meeting taking place on June 15th at 6:30pm (location will be updated), you can find out more information on the Communication Access Now blog and there is an outline of explanations from the 5 co-founders. continue »
Pre-Deaf Protest Meeting – Tuesday 9th
14 CommentsBy Bradley Porche | Jun.10, 2009 | Filed in: News,PoliticsTonight I had the opportunity to attend the pre-protest meeting at Memorial City Mall. The meeting finally started after a few minutes delay due to waiting for more Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals to show up. There were approximately around 15 Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
There were diverse individuals from different background, some were Deaf and Hard of Hearing, some had a strong conviction to protest and some were not sure of what was going on. Neverthless, Brian Determan, one of the co-founders of the Deaf Right Protest (the title of the protest has not been clarified) took the floor and explained the issue of why we should need to protest. continue »
Deaf Protest Meeting – Tuesday 9th
4 CommentsBy Bradley Porche | Jun.09, 2009 | Filed in: News,PoliticsI have volunteered to be a writer for the Deaf Protest/March Rally and there will be a pre-march meeting taking place today (June 9th) at Memorial City Mall (Food Court) at 7 o clock pm.
As a contributing member of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community, I would strongly encourage you to attend and participate. Like Billy Koch previously said, “It takes a community.” A community is one of the most valuable thing a Deaf/Hard of Hearing individual can have because not only the support is there but knowing what is going on is important as well. I plan on attending, write (blog), and participate about the meeting and I ask of you to do the same to blog and participate. Therefore, the message will be heard through the blogosphere, Facebook, etc. One person cannot do it all but many of you have the will power to make a difference.
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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 »
My child is deaf…What do I do?
5 CommentsBy Jay Jackson | Apr.10, 2009 | Filed in: EducationWhen I was in college, I went home to visit my parents for the summer. There, they had a couple who just found out their child was diagnosed with deafness. It was a surprise to them and they turned to the closest people they knew that had been in the same situation. Out of curiosity, I accompanied them on a trip to a nearby town to meet them. continue »
Twitter – A New New Thing
7 CommentsBy Bradley Porche | Apr.07, 2009 | Filed in: TechnologyWhat is up with Twitter being the new new thing? Actually, it is not new. It has been around since its development in 2006. What makes Twitter stand out from the rest is its’ pure simplicity. All you have to do is pick up your cell phone for a SMS text, go to a website, or use a third party API to twitter away. From the time you text (up to 140 character is allowed) and send, all of your friends know where you are or what you are up to. How awesome is that? Simple and practical for our everyday busy lives. 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….
15 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 »
Best jobs for the deaf…
1 CommentBy Longster | Jan.14, 2009 | Filed in: NewsNetSignNews claims one of the best employments for the deaf is Information Technology. Their source was Monster.com that reported 41% increased demands for IT staff such as software developer, systems engineering, database and so on. The second best job is accountant due to amount of demands not only in the U.S., but worldwide too. The difference between these jobs is the level of education. Most fields related to Information Technology aren’t limited to a college degree, but can be done through self taught, certified training and/or experiences. However, most accountants do require a college degree. So by their logic, IT dept would most likely have a better opportunity for the deaf. They didn’t have much statistics to back their claim, but I do think it’s somewhat plausible. For those of you who haven’t decided on a career or going through a career change, IT or accountant would be a safe bet. Despite what NetSignNews said, I’d take it with a grain of salt. If you don’t agree what’s been said, then what are the best jobs for the deaf?
Happy New Year!
Filed in: AnnouncementsNow is the time to reflect on the changes we want or need and follow through on those changes. More importantly, get rid of your bad habits and start with a clean slate! We all wish you a Happy New Year and a good start in 2009! Don’t do anything crazy out there!
Merry Christmas!
Filed in: AnnouncementsMay Christmas sprinkle your life with good cheer and may all your hopes and dreams come true! Have a very safe holiday and always be courteous to each other. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
Deaf Restaurant Manager
RespondBy Longster | Dec.18, 2008 | Filed in: BlogsDeafNation has a video about Nancy Watson who happens to be a restaurant manager. She works at Kona Grill in Illinois which is a very nice restaurant that serves Japanese food. What’s really interesting is how she seized the opportunity and the way she handled everyday situation. Restaurants are pretty much everywhere and there are no sign of shortage. If your goal is to be a manager at a restaurant then head over to DeafNation and see how she did it.
Defining professionalism…
9 CommentsBy Longster | Dec.16, 2008 | Filed in: Articles,BlogsA few years ago, there were articles floating around about removing the word “Professional” in DPHH. I thought it would be a good opportunity to bring this topic back and express my views. Sometime in 2004 or 2005, a guy sent me email suggesting that I follow the same path that Dallas/Forth Worth took. Before reading my correspondent, I renamed this person to John Doe for his sake of privacy. I’ve also took out the excessive info to get the point.
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Upgrading site…
Filed in: AnnouncementsPlease bear with us while we upgrade this new site. The technology behind the previous design had not only made it difficult to maintain, but prevented any room to expand. The fundamental of DPHHH will remain the same as we have always done. However, there will be additional features that would enable us to communicate and network effectively among deaf community in Houston and possibly other cities as well.
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