Breaking News: Gallaudet Drug Bust

Video: Gallaudet student arrested on drug distribution charges.



The Washington Post - Police have arrested and charged a Gallaudet University student with intending to distribute drugs after authorities said they found two pounds of marijuana some baked into fudge and cookies in her dorm room on the Northeast Washington campus.



A D.C. Superior Court judge on Monday released Molly E. Sachs to a drug treatment center and ordered her to appear for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 31, according to online court records.



Sachs is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, a felony.



A university spokeswoman confirmed that Sachs is a student and said the school is cooperating with authorities. Statistics show that in 2011, the latest available, three students at the school for the Deaf were arrested on drug charges in dorms, and 147 were referred to campus judicial review for drug-related issues.



The school has about 1,100 undergraduates. D.C. police say in court documents that a school security officer had been notified by a resident assistant about a strong odor of marijuana from a dorm room... Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/gallaudet-student-arrested-on-drug-distribution-charges/2013/01/28/3d8e09d0-69a3-11e2-ada3-d86a4806d5ee_blog.html

Video by ABC7DC



ABC7 - A local college student from Gallaudet University is in big trouble Monday after police say she was busted with a huge stash of drugs that she intended to distribute it to others.



According to 31-year-old Molly Sachs' online resume, she is a senior at Gallaudet University with plans of graduating in May. She’s in a sorority and loves to do volunteer work. D.C. police say Sunday night they arrested her after a sizeable amount of marijuana, pills and cash were found in her dorm room.



Police allege she was dealing. According to court documents, a resident adviser called campus police after smelling marijuana coming from a dorm room... Read more: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/01/molly-sachs-gallaudet-university-arrested-for-allegedly-dealing-drugs-84577.html

Life Changing Surgery To Help Deaf Boy In Limbo

WSBTV - Life-changing surgery to help Deaf boy in limbo.



Monroe, Ga. - Life-changing surgery to help a Walton County boy who is considered legally Deaf is in limbo. The family’s insurance company denied coverage for cochlear implants, leaving the family few options.



“If he wants to be able to read, write and learn, and have friends; be a kid, he needs to have the surgery,” Brian Rubin told Channel 2’s Rachel Stockman.



Carson Rubin, 5, suffers from auditory neuropathy. He has tried several hearing aids, but so far, nothing has worked. Doctors say the best opportunity for him to live a “hearing” life, would be if he got the implants.



“We pay for insurance. We have coverage and you expect the thing you need will be covered,” Shay Rubin said.

The Rubin’s insurance, Coventry Health Insurance of Georgia, said that the surgery was excluded under their small group plan. The surgery costs about $250,000 for both ears.... Read more: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/life-changing-surgery-help-deaf-boy-limbo/nT8p3/

‘Deaf’ Viral Video Star Sarah Churman Talks Her New Book and The Joy of Hearing Rain

NMR - ‘Deaf’ Viral video star Sarah Churman talks her new book and the joy of hearing rain. (Exclusive Interview)



Sarah Churman first became known to the social media world in 2011 when the video of her hearing for the first time took the internet channels by storm. You may remember the video and the tears that it caused you at your work desk which captured the activation of Sarah’s hearing implants and her shock at hearing her own voice.



Two years later, after numerous television appearances and book signings, life on her Texas ranch with her husband Sloan and their two daughters has settled back into somewhat of a routine. Sarah published her first book, “Powered On The Sounds I choose to hear & the NOISE I don’t,” in the hopes of inspiring others with her positive outlook on life.

Video by sloanchurman



Talking with NMR, Sarah shared stories about her excitement over her book and her commitment to using her social media fame to create more awareness about the needs of the Deaf community... Read more: http://newmediarockstars.com/2013/01/deaf-viral-video-star-sarah-churman-talks-the-joy-of-hearing-rain-and-her-new-book-interview/



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Music Video: Mashed Potatoes - Nerven & Zellen

Mashed Potatoes interpretation in Chilean Sign Language by Nerven & Zellen with subtitles.



This video clip of our project NZcanal is a connector between the Deaf, the hearing community, music and art. Created with the aim of becoming a platform of visual entertainment for the entire family, through the dissemination of musical culture and video clip, in order to bring this language to the Deaf community.



Song Mashed Potatoes, played by Cecilia Incomparable. The original song by David Appell and Kal Mann.



Lengua de Señas Chilena, Puré de Papas / Nerven&Zellen.



Tercer video clip, de nuestro proyecto NZcanal. Canción Puré de Papas, interpretada por Cecilia la Incomparable. canción original de DAVID APPELL y KAL MANN.

Video by Maria Siebald



The project consists of the translation (if necessary) of the artists lyrics national, international, current and legends, then adapt under the syntax of sign language, to finally perform the song in that language with the development of a new video clip, under the concepts of our collective aesthetic Nerven & Zellen: http://www.nervenzellen.cl



As Deaf people may have a closeness with lyrics and musical styles of each artist can also add new words to their vocabulary through the subtitle system. Moreover, hearing people may associate words and signs to become familiar with this language.



In a near future we hope to have a wide range of musical styles that can give life to this channel



Nzcanal is a nonprofit project. Visit http://www.nzcanal.com for more details.

Discrimination Towards The Deaf

Video: Discrimination towards the Deaf in captioned.



General Education: This is a photo essay from the perspective of a volunteer at The Singapore Association for the Deaf.



This is a photo essay produced as part of an assignment on discrimination in Singapore. It seeks to highlight the plight of victims and people who fight against discrimination from a first-person perspective.

Video by go fries



The producers of this video declare that:

*permission has been sought from the people featured in this photo-essay.

*All sources have been cited and no part of this photo-essay has been plagiarised.

Gallaudet Community Mourns Mother and Daughter Killed in Falls Church House Fire

Video: Gallaudet Community Mourns Mother and Daughter Killed in Falls Church House Fire.



The Washington Post - Hot pink and yellow not black were the colors of choice for Laura Snyder-Gardner and Mary Ann Gardner’s memorial service Sunday.



The colors were bright and positive and radiated energy, exactly how those who loved them remembered the mother and daughter, who died last week in a Falls Church house fire.



Friends, family members and faculty turned into a sea of pink and yellow Mary Ann’s favorite colors as they gathered at Gallaudet University in Northeast Washington.



They fondly recalled Snyder-Gardner’s generous and nurturing spirit, with many students calling the Gallaudet math professor a “second mom.” And they mourned the loss of Mary Ann’s “radiant smile,” which friends and classmates said was infectious even from afar... Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gallaudet-community-mourns-mother-and-daughter-killed-in-falls-church-house-fire/2013/01/27/71f33900-689c-11e2-95b3-272d604a10a3_story.html

Witnesses Say Falls Church Fire Moved Through House Quickly.



Two people are confirmed dead after a raging inferno destroyed a Falls Church home Wednesday.

Video by wedeaf



Capt. William Moreland, a spokesman with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, said firefighters were called to the home in the 3100 block of Manor Rd. The entire single-level ranch-style home was completely engulfed when crews arrived.



Moreland said they will release the identities of the victims once family has been notified.



Steve Klass, who lives next door to the destroyed home, said he was awakened by a loud roaring sound at about 3:30 a.m. He said a woman who lived at the home, who was Deaf, could be heard screaming... Watch video and read more: http://fallschurch.patch.com/articles/update-witnesses-say-falls-church-fire-moved-through-house-fast-video

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Laura Snyder-Gardner and Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship Fund.



Thank you for considering a gift in memory of Laura Snyder-Gardner & Mary Ann Gardner. Laura and Mary Ann were cherished members of the Gallaudet community and their legacy shall continue through the generosity of their family and friends. The family has established the Laura Snyder-Gardner & Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance for undergraduate students attending Gallaudet who graduated from the Model Secondary School for the Deaf... Read more: https://giving.gallaudet.edu/gardnerfund

Friends Reflect on Death of a Gallaudet Teacher

Video: The Washington Post - Friends Reflect on Death of a Gallaudet Teacher.



Friends of Laura Snyder-Gardner and her daugther Mary Ann, two victims of a fire in Falls Church, are greatly missing two beloved members of the Gallaudet and Deaf community.



Bonita Leek and her son Rocco Leo Gaglioti, sat on the board of Miss & Mister Deaf with Snyder-Gardner, an organization aimed toward promoting Deaf people worldwide...

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/friends-reflect-on-death-of-a-gallaudet-teacher/2013/01/26/b3800fca-67dd-11e2-9e1b-07db1d2ccd5b_video.html?tid=pm_local_vid

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Gallaudet Community Mourns Mother and Daughter Killed in Falls Church House Fire.



Washington Post - Hot pink and yellow not black were the colors of choice for Laura Snyder-Gardner and Mary Ann Gardner’s memorial service Sunday.



The colors were bright and positive and radiated energy, exactly how those who loved them remembered the mother and daughter, who died last week in a Falls Church house fire.



Friends, family members and faculty turned into a sea of pink and yellow Mary Ann’s favorite colors as they gathered at Gallaudet University in Northeast Washington.



They fondly recalled Snyder-Gardner’s generous and nurturing spirit, with many students calling the Gallaudet math professor a “second mom.” And they mourned the loss of Mary Ann’s “radiant smile,” which friends and classmates said was infectious even from afar... Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gallaudet-community-mourns-mother-and-daughter-killed-in-falls-church-house-fire/2013/01/27/71f33900-689c-11e2-95b3-272d604a10a3_story.html

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Witnesses Say Falls Church Fire Moved Through House Quickly.



Two people are confirmed dead after a raging inferno destroyed a Falls Church home Wednesday.

Video by wedeaf



Capt. William Moreland, a spokesman with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, said firefighters were called to the home in the 3100 block of Manor Rd. The entire single-level ranch-style home was completely engulfed when crews arrived.



Moreland said they will release the identities of the victims once family has been notified.



Steve Klass, who lives next door to the destroyed home, said he was awakened by a loud roaring sound at about 3:30 a.m. He said a woman who lived at the home, who was Deaf, could be heard screaming... Watch video and read more: http://fallschurch.patch.com/articles/update-witnesses-say-falls-church-fire-moved-through-house-fast-video

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Laura Snyder-Gardner and Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship Fund.



Thank you for considering a gift in memory of Laura Snyder-Gardner & Mary Ann Gardner. Laura and Mary Ann were cherished members of the Gallaudet community and their legacy shall continue through the generosity of their family and friends. The family has established the Laura Snyder-Gardner & Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance for undergraduate students attending Gallaudet who graduated from the Model Secondary School for the Deaf... Read more: https://giving.gallaudet.edu/gardnerfund