Deaf Ignoring Hearing People At Deaf Events - Why ASL Fading

Richard highlights another reason ASL could be fading is that deaf people are not showing up to meet the hearing people at the deaf chat events. Also they're also ignoring the signing students at the deaf events too like the Block at Orange last night. This could be another theory why ASL is fading.

Richard

Response To Seek Geo's Fading ASL Vlog

This is a response to Seek Geo's vlog about ASL fading.

I have a good theory why ASL is fading. Last year, the deaf community, mostly deaf people who are involved with ASL specifically, decided to throw out Jane Fernandes from the presidency of Gallaudet University.

That will continue in the minds of the hearing people.



That's one good theory why ASL is fading.

Richard

Update On Face-To-Face Devices

Recently there was an article in the Associated Press featuring the Interpretype and the UbiDuo among new communication devices used by the deaf.

These bulky devices costs thousands of dollars whereas pocket sized versions costs between $40.00 a pair to $70.00 each of the 'pinkberries'.

Theres even new ones looking like the pink oversized blackberry-like device and it’s completely 'wireless' not IR.

And guess what?

The new version of the iPhone will double as a face-to-face communication device.

Even our own C.A.R.T. system can double as a face-to-face communication device and these are FREE to educational institutions thanks to a nice grant from Uncle Sam last July!

Richard Roehm

Happy 10th Birthday OCDAC!

Today marks the first day of the 10th year OCDAC had been in operation. We have been through a lot of things. Been through good things and crazy things. Celebration plans are underway.

We thank all of our past and present board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters for all the help they gave us in the past 10 years.

We have just passed the toughest test of our existence and we will continue to serve our communities.

The future of OCDAC looks very bright!

Richard Roehm

As We Reflect Upon Ourselves, Lets Stop And Think Of The Less Fortunate Hearing Impaired And Disabled Folks.

At this time of the year, as we reflect upon our own lives, lets stop and think about the other hearing impaired and disabled around us who are less fortunate. Some of our friends like these cannot afford to feed their families. Some of them live in cars, in parks, or in alleys. For a few, its by choice, for most it's by chance.

This shopping list will be a good holiday basket to a family of 4.

• 3 cans meat (6.5 oz, tuna, pork, chicken, or beef)
• 3 cans vegetables (15 oz.)
• 3 cans fruit (16 oz)
• 3 cans soup (11 oz.)
• 3 boxes of macaroni and cheese
• 2 boxes of dry soup
• 2 boxes of hot cereal
• 2 lbs. dry beans
• 2 lbs rice
• 2 boxes powdered milk (2 qt.)
• 2 cans of evaporated milk
• 2 boxes crackers
• 1 jar peanut butter (18 oz.)

Optional items: dish detergent, toothpaste, soap bars.
Also add : Information on local food banks, food assistance programs, and local soup kitchens.

Also if you wish, you can add other food items to spice up the holiday basket with items like spices, ethnic foods, and cultural foods. I get messages each year that my shopping list is either boring, flavorless, and short-sighted.

So please, if you can afford it, grab some extra groceries for a hearing impaired and disabled's family. An ideal holiday gift to a needy family like these would be groceries that lasts a few days. Contact your local hearing loss/disability association for information on connecting to a needy family.

Compassionately Yours,


Richard Roehm & Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa