I was wandering around the Amazon site and found this book - it is surprising to find it is now 26 years old! It was one of the first books I ever read of the Deaf experience.
If you have not read it, I highly recommend it. There is an entire generation of people whose mothers had German measles (including my own mother). Many of them were born Deaf. It is worth reading about their experiences before the ADA was passed.
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Showing posts with label deaf history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label deaf history. Show all posts
Monday
Tuesday
It saddens me to share...
Larry Fleischer, the Chair of the deaf Studies department at California State University, Northridge has passed away.
Read about the breaking story here at the Daily Sundial.
Our condolences to Vera and the family. Larry was a great man and he will be sorely missed.
Read about the breaking story here at the Daily Sundial.
Our condolences to Vera and the family. Larry was a great man and he will be sorely missed.
Thursday
Deaf History Link
This is a short one, because the link I am giving you is long...
The Friends of Libraries for Deaf Action (www.folda.net)put together a great Deaf Legacy Kit in honor of Deaf History Month, 2006. It has all sorts of fun stuff and if you or your library are starting to think about next March, here is a great place to get started.
Enjoy! I did.
The Friends of Libraries for Deaf Action (www.folda.net)put together a great Deaf Legacy Kit in honor of Deaf History Month, 2006. It has all sorts of fun stuff and if you or your library are starting to think about next March, here is a great place to get started.
Enjoy! I did.
Tuesday
Deaf History
And a cool link besides.
I found at google books "The Chautauquan", a monthly magazine dated April 1899 to September 1899.
All sorts of fun stuff in it.
The reason I share it here is the article that begins on page 40. It is called "Life in the Deaf and Dumb World" by Gillet Wilson. Written as a response to the 81st anniversary of the founding of the School for Deaf-Mutes in Hartford Conencticut.
Talk about a blast from the past - read it and see how far we have come-or not.
I found at google books "The Chautauquan", a monthly magazine dated April 1899 to September 1899.
All sorts of fun stuff in it.
The reason I share it here is the article that begins on page 40. It is called "Life in the Deaf and Dumb World" by Gillet Wilson. Written as a response to the 81st anniversary of the founding of the School for Deaf-Mutes in Hartford Conencticut.
Talk about a blast from the past - read it and see how far we have come-or not.
Thursday
Deaf History
I have been thinking about putting deaf idioms on Tuesday, Deaf Kistory on Thursday and Links on Friday to take advantage of the Follow Friday mentality. But I didn't quite make it happen.
Instead today is History because I found a really cool item in the Library Of Congress.
Alexander Graham Bell's papers are stored digitally. This one is a hand written article, apparently not by Mr. Bell, called "The Gallaudet Controversy."
Definately a must read.
Instead today is History because I found a really cool item in the Library Of Congress.
Alexander Graham Bell's papers are stored digitally. This one is a hand written article, apparently not by Mr. Bell, called "The Gallaudet Controversy."
Definately a must read.
Friday
Deaf History
Ok so I know I promised I would play with "Through Deaf Eyes" this week. But I found a really cool site.
Deaf and Unemployed in Dubuque: The DiMarcos Remember the Great Depression
by David Shannon
Here is the introduction, the interview was conducted in 1938:
The New Deal launched a series of federal employment programs, including the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which not only provided jobs but also initiated many important studies of the depressionÌs human toll. One such study, published by the WPA Division of Research in 1939, included transcripts of interviews by WPA workers with Dubuque, Iowa, families. The DiMarcos interview revealed that the disabled faced a double challenge during the depression: finding employment while competing for scarce jobs with the able-bodied. The DiMarcos, a deaf couple with a small child, recall in their own words (because they were deaf they had to write responses to the WPA interviewer’s questions), the struggles they endured during six years of unemployment.
I hope you find it as interesting as I did.
Deaf and Unemployed in Dubuque: The DiMarcos Remember the Great Depression
by David Shannon
Here is the introduction, the interview was conducted in 1938:
The New Deal launched a series of federal employment programs, including the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which not only provided jobs but also initiated many important studies of the depressionÌs human toll. One such study, published by the WPA Division of Research in 1939, included transcripts of interviews by WPA workers with Dubuque, Iowa, families. The DiMarcos interview revealed that the disabled faced a double challenge during the depression: finding employment while competing for scarce jobs with the able-bodied. The DiMarcos, a deaf couple with a small child, recall in their own words (because they were deaf they had to write responses to the WPA interviewer’s questions), the struggles they endured during six years of unemployment.
I hope you find it as interesting as I did.
Tuesday
Links Tuesday
Welcome to another Links Tuesday!
This woman is an accomplished actress, writer, director, producer and teacher. If you have the chance to see her one-woman show, "REFLECTIONS OF A BLACK DEAF WOMAN", it will change your life.
This woman is an accomplished actress, writer, director, producer and teacher. If you have the chance to see her one-woman show, "REFLECTIONS OF A BLACK DEAF WOMAN", it will change your life.
Friday
Deaf History
I was watching "Through Deaf Eyes" last week on PBS and got to thinking - there must be more than just the video.
Oh boy is there!
For a great opportunity to earn more about Deaf History, wander through their website at Gallaudet.
I will probably talk about parts of the exhibit over the next few weeks. Feel free to share anything you want to be sure others see.
Oh boy is there!
For a great opportunity to earn more about Deaf History, wander through their website at Gallaudet.
I will probably talk about parts of the exhibit over the next few weeks. Feel free to share anything you want to be sure others see.
Deaf History
A Little Deaf History
This is one of those obscure links I like....
This year, Henry Barnard published "A Discourse in Commemoration of the Life, Character and Services of the Rev. Thomas H Gallaudet."
Can you find the year?
This year, Henry Barnard published "A Discourse in Commemoration of the Life, Character and Services of the Rev. Thomas H Gallaudet."
Can you find the year?
A Little Deaf History.
But first, here is the acknowledgment that this week marked the passing of three entertainment icons: Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. May their families have peace in their losses.
Now for a peace of Deaf History:
Juan Pablo Bonet worked for the High Constable fo Castille. The High Constable's brother was deaf, leading Bonet to develop a system of visible signs, including a manual alphabet.
Read more at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Now for a peace of Deaf History:
Juan Pablo Bonet worked for the High Constable fo Castille. The High Constable's brother was deaf, leading Bonet to develop a system of visible signs, including a manual alphabet.
Read more at the Catholic Encyclopedia.
The importance of Deaf History
Any of you who have wandered through this blog since I restarted in January know that I focused several weeks on links to information in Deaf History.
The Deaf value those who came before them. There is a sense of commonality, that they share an experience that we of the individualistic American hearing world do not always understand. If we read up on those who have had an impact on the world at large, who belong to this community that has accepted us, we find common ground and that can only improve our ability to cross cultures.
Do you know of Deaf performers, sports stars, inventors and how they have changed the world?
If you do - send me more links! I would love to have an exhaustive list.
If you do not - what's stopping you? Start here and see who you already know. You may be surprised.
The Deaf value those who came before them. There is a sense of commonality, that they share an experience that we of the individualistic American hearing world do not always understand. If we read up on those who have had an impact on the world at large, who belong to this community that has accepted us, we find common ground and that can only improve our ability to cross cultures.
Do you know of Deaf performers, sports stars, inventors and how they have changed the world?
If you do - send me more links! I would love to have an exhaustive list.
If you do not - what's stopping you? Start here and see who you already know. You may be surprised.
Thursday
A Little Deaf History: a continuing series
Finally found something I was looking for: a Deaf South African poet!
His name was David Wright. I found his obituary from the New York Times. But I also found a great article about him at the University of Leeds. I hope his books come back into publication.
His name was David Wright. I found his obituary from the New York Times. But I also found a great article about him at the University of Leeds. I hope his books come back into publication.
Wednesday
A Little Deaf Culture: a continuing series
So today I was curious about Africa - I did visit with a friend from the continent...so here are two links to Andrew Foster. Although born in Alabama, Mr. Foster was a devout christian missionary and founder of CMD
While not exactly what I was looking for, it was interesting....I hope you think so as well.
While not exactly what I was looking for, it was interesting....I hope you think so as well.
Tuesday
A Little Deaf History - a continuing series
There are women in History who are the trail blazers: they stand up for something they want, fight for recognition or do what is right. They inspire me. Nellie Zabel Willhite was all of these things - and a pilot besides.
Monday
A Little Deaf History - a continuing series
Ah, thanks for the week off. I needed it.
Have you ever read through the classified section of the newspaper? Perhaps you wanted to buy a vw bus, or to sell a house, or even to find a job? You have William Beadell to thank. No wonder printing is such a respected field among the deaf!
Have you ever read through the classified section of the newspaper? Perhaps you wanted to buy a vw bus, or to sell a house, or even to find a job? You have William Beadell to thank. No wonder printing is such a respected field among the deaf!
Thursday
A Little Deaf History: a continuing series
Did you know the Catholic Church - as well as its Protestant counterparts - has actually done much to forward deaf education over the centuries? Check out what they say about themselves...not always politically correct but...informative.
Wednesday
A Little Deaf History: a continuing series
Sheesh - so much for the Greeks being "an Age of Enlightenment."
The Justinian Code XXIII - 4 states:
"Persons who are of unsound mind, or who are deaf, mute, or subject to any perpetual malady, since they are unable to manage their own affairs, must be placed under curators."
Boy did he have a different experience of Deaf than I have...
The Justinian Code XXIII - 4 states:
"Persons who are of unsound mind, or who are deaf, mute, or subject to any perpetual malady, since they are unable to manage their own affairs, must be placed under curators."
Boy did he have a different experience of Deaf than I have...
Tuesday
A Little Deaf History: a continuing series
I reference to yesterday's question, I did find a source of an article written by Aristotle and translated by J.I. Beare. While the quote most commonly found in Deaf timelines was not in this piece, there was a statement that "Accordingly, of persons destitute from birth of either sense, the blind are more intelligent than the deaf and dumb."
While not very complimentary - it is not quite saying deafness = incompetence.
Hmmmm.
I will keep looking. Let me know if you find something.
While not very complimentary - it is not quite saying deafness = incompetence.
Hmmmm.
I will keep looking. Let me know if you find something.
Monday
A Little Deaf History: a continuing Series
Aristotle is quoted on many timelines as having said "Those who are born deaf all become senseless and incapable of reason.”
The funny thing is I cannot find any attribution to him other than ASL history timelines.
Might we be doing the philosopher a disservice?
Can you find me a citation showing the original quote in a document by Aristotle?
The funny thing is I cannot find any attribution to him other than ASL history timelines.
Might we be doing the philosopher a disservice?
Can you find me a citation showing the original quote in a document by Aristotle?
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