Video: Nate Tao Auditions and Exclusive Interview - American Idol Season 12.
Oklahoma - American Sign Language instructor Nate Tao was deemed "unassuming" by judge Randy Jackson when he walked into his audition. However, his voice is keen to make him stand out from the pack. Nate Tao who is a child of a deaf adult, often known by the acronym "CODA", is a person who was raised by Deaf parents.
Saying he was both "relieved" and "excited" to be going to Hollywood, Nate Tao reflects on his American Idol audition. Citing his "different look" Nate Tao believes he offers something unique.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, television's No. 1 hit series empowers contestants and viewers to share their voices in deciding who will be America's next singing superstar.
Every year, tens of thousands of hopefuls from across the nation audition for a shot at stardom. Idol Judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are currently traveling across the country in search of the next American Idol. They narrow down the competitors to a select group of semifinalists who sing their hearts out each week in front of a studio audience and television viewers.
Video with Subtitles - Famous Deaf person presentation on Matt "The Hammer" Hamill biography in American Sign Language. Exclusive interview with Matt Hamill by ZVRS.
Hamill was a freestyle wrestler who won gold and silver medals at the Deaflympics, and had only started training in MMA a mere six months before being cast for the show.
CNN - Deaf motocross rider Ashley Fiolek won't let her disability keep her from dominating the Vice-Versa MX women's circuit. Ashley is not only making waves as a female rider in the male dominated sport of motocross, but she's doing it without the ability to hear.
TORONTO - (SPORTSNET UFC) - Another hill for Hamill to climb at UFC 152. Matt (The Hammer) Hamill makes his return to the Octagon at UFC 152 against Canadian Roger Hollett. It is Hamill's return to the UFC after a year-long retirement, and is just one more challenge for the 35-year-old who was spent his entire existence on this planet defying the odds.
Hamill broke through to the public consciousness during season three of The Ultimate Fighter, the season that featured Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock as coaches and was eventually won by Michael Bisping. Viewers were enthralled with Hamill's story, being the only Deaf fighter to compete under the UFC banner.
Hamill was a freestyle wrestler who won gold and silver medals at the Deaflympics, and had only started training in MMA a mere six months before being cast for the show. Viewers not only loved his “Rudy”-like inspirational story, but also enjoyed his interactions with his coach Ortiz, who admitted Hamill “reminds me a bit of me.”
SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA (CNN) - Video with english subtitles: John Meletse is deaf activist. That is just part of his story. Filming this video for the organisation human rights watch. John Meletse is opening up about being deaf, gay, and HIV positive. John Meletse discusses his personal experiences and struggles, and his desire to help others. He's is inspiring the community to communicate openly about sex, but is finding new ways to communicate with text messaging and social media in which a role model for the Deaf community. Videos source by: http://www.cnn.com
PERTH, AU - Jonathan (Link) Hardy, of Safety Bay, Australia picked up the Platinum World Wrestling Rookie of the Year title in the US recently for his achievements and training during his first year of wrestling.
He toured the US with two other wrestlers, one of whom was Luke McKenna (Craven) from Rockingham, who won the International Wrestler of the Year award against other wrestlers from Australia, US, Japan and Europe.
Craven was in the US for three months before Jonathan joined him.
Biography: Jonathan Link is the worlds 1st international travild Deaf wrestler althow there has been other Deaf wrestlers befor him non have traviled international who were profoundly Deaf. this makes Jonatahn link the 1st in his feald to do so Jonathan Link was born in perth W.A Australia he got his start with AAW wrestling in perth when he was just 20 years old since then he has wrestled all over America with platnum wrestling lead by the Internationl Super Star Erico who took Jonathan Link under his wing during which time Jonathan link was seen in japan on Sameri T.V then it was Canada where he meet former wwe Super Star Chris Thorn Who also took Jonathan Link to new hights with his carrier.
Jonathan Link has been seen wrestling all over Australia with AWF wrestling and any one who has seen him wrestel has said he is a sight to behold. Visit www.allactionwrestling.com.au for more information. Video source masotelophotography
Video with english subtitles - The Deaf Holocaust - Deaf People and Nazi Germany.
This documentary covers the treatment of Deaf people in Nazi Germany during World War Two. 17,000 Deaf people were forcibly sterilised by the Nazis to stop them from having children and many others were killed simply because they were Deaf - in a bid to improve the German gene pool.
Deaf Holocaust survivor, Charlotte Friedman, talks about how she successfully escaped war-torn Europe and the many experiences she had on the way, including meeting Ann Frank and her family in Holland.
An Interview with Charlotte Friedman in American Sign Language (ASL) with Rachel Soudakoff. Includes english subtitles for hearing impaired.
Video: Chuck Baird Mural Exhibits 101-150 - Famous Deaf person presentation on Chuck Baird biography in American Sign Language.
This is about an artist, Chuck Baird documenting and expressing his journey with social changes through an era. He witnesses several social and cultural changes in the Deaf World as early as 1950s. Chuck overcomes his struggle with his own Deaf identity until he completes his commission works. Chuck was one of few founding members of the established De'VIA art movement.
Video: Deaf family finds themselves torn between Deaf and Hearing worlds, Part one to six in captioned.
A documentary film about the oppression by the hearing people - If you watch this videos, then you guys should open your eyes and understand in "Between Deaf and Hearing Worlds" shows true to life scenarios overcome discrimination of a young Deaf girl growing up in a between Deaf and hearing worlds.
Alone in a Hearing World shows true to life scenarios of a young Deaf boy growing up in a hearing world. With family members who can't communicate and continuous misunderstandings by his teachers and coaches, he is forced to live in a world of isolation. However, when he pleas for his Mothers understanding and falls short, he ends up in the only place he seems to find acceptance, as seen on YouTube: Alone In A Hearing World.
"Alone In The Mainstream" (best seller book for the teachers) - A Deaf woman remembers public schools - Gina A. Oliva in which a book is a part of education for hearing parents to understanding with Deaf children in the mainstream schools, as seen on YouTube: Alone In The Mainstream
A presentation of the famous Deaf professional photographer of Tomas Kold from Sweden. "It's one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it's another thing to make a portrait of who they are."
Video: Don't call me 'Deaf and Disabled' in American Sign Language.
Don't Call Me 'Deaf and Disabled' A thought provoking vlog about why the Deafblind is considered a group of disabled people in the Deaf community.... double standard... and watch til the end to see a much more positive catchphrase, word to replace 'disabled'.
Video: Exclusive interview Deaf female motocross rider in captioned.
Famous Deaf Person Presentation on Ashley Fiolek Biography in ASL. Exclusive interview with Ashley Fiolek "Just Part of the Plan" The journal reporter interview with Ashley Fiolek, She is not only making waves as a female rider in the male dominated sport of motocross, but she's doing it without the ability to hear.
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AUSTIN, TX. - Austin Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver involved in a deadly crash Sunday morning on West Slaughter Lane in Circle C.
Police say the driver of a pickup truck ran off the road and hit a man jogging on the sidewalk. The driver drove off, then got out of the truck and ran from the scene.
Family and friends have identified the victim as Mark Gobble, a professor and former teacher at the Texas School for the Deaf. Gobble was hearing-impaired. The 37-year-old was also finishing his doctorate at the University of Texas.
Video: "If You Really Knew Me" story in captioned.
A heart touching story of a Deaf girl. her story, her speaking, her heart, poured out. If you are Deaf, hearing impaired, or just don't understand, here is what she said.
I was born with a hearing impairment. I was Deaf completly till the age of 6 because my parents got me hearing devices. But since I first stepped in elementary school, there was never a day someone would push me down, call me names, not talk to me, and mostly, never a day that my own school teacher would respect me.
I was stupid, and I was dumb. I would get best up at school because when I say "what, I can't hear you.." they would take that as sarcasm. I got referrals, suspensions, and got kicked out of school for things i haven't done. I was accused of "smoking in the bathroom" in my 4th grade year. I was "accused of beating up 3 girls in the back of school" when I didn't even know how to fight, and in field trips the principal was always picking me up and taking me to detention because I would get into fights, but they would pick up the ones who fought with me.
I was always in trouble for standing for myself. My own principal abused me, and even had me hold back a year in school for no reason whatsoever, almost fired my mom from her job and I left my last day of school with a concussion and four stab wounds on my back from those tacks that pin papers with on the wall because of this girl that would always fight me. I only had 1 friend in those years. but she was worse than me, she commit suicide at the age of thirteen I was eleven, I call the cops on it cause I had to watch her die.
Sad thing is I couldn't even attend the funeral, the parents had her buried in Arizona. I became suicidal, cut, drank smoked. I joined martial arts later. and I'm still in martial arts now to this day.
In 6th grade, I started having friends. People knew not to mess with me cause all this made me stronger. and I always had to get in a fight. But I was so happy when I didn't lose my first real fight that gained me full respect.
I was wondered though, why people are so cruel still. Especially when someone has a disability they have to live with there whole life, and they laugh about it. Actions may be stronger than words, but no one said words didn't hurt as well. I'm still hurt though. because its been since 6th grade that no ones bothered me until like two weeks ago, I cried my eyes out and just broke down, because this girl in my class would say "I m surprised you can hear the school bell." with a smirk.
If only i could put all those people in my shoes, and show them what its like to be like this, alone, rejected, hurt to judge what you don't understand. This is why I decide to give hugs. because in those times, nobody was there to give me one. No one deserves to live my life, a life without anyone beside them. I Love you guys, I promise. Guys,
If you lived with a disability, a bad habit, a different sexual orientation, or an impairment, and you blame it for all your problems, and what you've been through in your past, DON'T. Thank god for it. why?
It makes you stronger than anyone else that consider thereselves "normal", and you being the "Abnormal, weird, strange" person. It makes you more confident than others, and more tougher through out life. Don't reflect the pain you went through on others, turn that pain into something greater, and give something to others, that you never had before like friendship, love, HUGS kisses.
trust me, you will feel so much better. Published on 19 May 2012 by Aissixx
Alone in a Hearing World shows true to life scenarios of a young Deaf boy growing up in a hearing world. With family members who can't communicate and continuous misunderstandings by his teachers and coaches, he is forced to live in a world of isolation. However, when he pleas for his Mothers understanding and falls short, he ends up in the only place he seems to find acceptance, as seen on YouTube: Alone In A Hearing World
"Alone In The Mainstream" (best seller book for the teachers) - A Deaf women remembers public schools - Gina A. Oliva in which a book is a part of education for hearing parents to understanding with Deaf children in the mainstream schools, as seen on YouTube: Alone In The Mainstream
Short film with english subtitles - "From Us to You" by Ted Evans, who is Deaf and a filmmaker from United Kingdom.
He made this voluntary film, in the little spare time he had, to help inspire young Deaf People.
When you are young it's sometimes hard to find role models and with this project he wanted to bring some role models to the screen for the young people to see.
Video: Whitney Meyer Deaf figure skater - Silence isn't all that I am.
Deaf figure skater and actress, Whitney Meyer, in a short film directed by Jason Hastings. A top 10 selection of the Shanghai International Film Festival Pepsi Short Film Competition.
