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

Can Rochester Reverse The Deaf Talent Drain

WXXINews - Need To Know Rochester 1-25-13: Can Rochester Reverse the Deaf Talent Drain in captioned.



Rochester, N.Y. - It's well known that Rochester has a large Deaf and hard of hearing community. While the community is large, the job prospects for the Deaf and hard of hearing are not. What can the business community in Rochester do to reverse the Deaf talent drain?

Video by WXXINews



Source: http://wxxinews.org/post/need-know-rochester-reversing-rochesters-deaf-talent-drain



Related News: Rochester's Deaf Population Among Largest Per Capita in U.S.

Would A Deaf Lifeguard Be ‘Qualified’ Under The ADA ?

Would a Deaf Lifeguard be ‘Qualified’ Under the ADA ?



Oakland County - What would you do if you were hiring a lifeguard for a community wave pool and the applicant was Deaf, but he was also certified as a lifeguard? A new court ruling this month shows how mistakes made in assessing the applicant's medical condition can leave an employer drowning in litigation ...



Case in Point: Nicholas Keith, 22, was born Deaf and communicates using sign language. He also uses a cochlear implant that helps him detect noises, such as whistles and people calling for help. Keith received his junior lifeguard certification and then successfully completed lifeguard training. (A Michigan county provided a sign-language interpreter to relay verbal instructions to Keith during both training programs.)



Keith then applied for a lifeguard position at the county's wave pool, requesting that a sign-language interpreter be present to relay verbal directions during staff meetings. The county offered Keith the job, conditioned on his passing a pre-employment physical. The doctor failed him, citing his inability to hear. Plus, the county’s safety and risk management consultants expressed concerns over Keith being unable to do the job, despite numerous accommodations the county was offering. So the county rescinded the job offer. ... Read more: http://www.businessmanagementdaily.com/34432/would-a-deaf-lifeguard-be-qualified-under-the-ada

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Deaf Lifeguard's Disability Claims Against Oakland County Go To Jury.



The Sixth Circuit has reversed the decision of a lower court and held that a Deaf individual should be permitted to proceed to trial on his claim that a prospective employer discriminated against him on the basis of disability by failing to hire him as a lifeguard. Keith v. County of Oakland, (6th Cir. Jan. 10, 2013).



In reviving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claim, the Court found that a jury should be permitted to determine whether the individual was otherwise qualified to be a lifeguard, with or without accommodation, that is, whether hearing is an essential function of the job and, if so, whether reasonable accommodations could have been made... Read more: http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/217724/employment+litigation+tribunals/Deaf+Lifeguards+Disability+Claims+Against+Oakland+County+Go+To+Jury

911 Staff Will Text Message With Deaf Canadians

CBC - 911 staff will text message with Deaf Canadians.



OTTAWA - Canadians who have hearing or speech problems will soon be able to send text messages to 911 services.



Other Canadians, however, must continue to communicate with 911 services over the phone, says Canada's telecommunications regulator.



By Jan. 24, 2014, all telephone and wireless companies must upgrade their networks to support text messaging communication with Canadians who have hearing and speech impairments. The service may become available before then in areas where the upgrades are completed early.



"Services such as 911 are critical to the health and safety of all Canadians,” said Jean-Pierre Blais, chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in a statement Thursday.



“This initiative is a perfect example of how technology can be used to improve access to 911 services for Canadians with disabilities." ... Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/01/24/tech-911-texting.html

One-Eyed Deaf Mujahid Fights With The Free Syrian Army

Raw Video: One-Eyed Deaf fight along the Free Syrian Army.



The video clip was released by LiveLeak. This video was leaked by a member of the free syrian army.



A reporter interview with one-eye Deaf with sign language interpreter. When Asked why he is fighting, he answers that he fights for Allah and his people.

Video by bestcarvideo



The original video: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=602_1359035956

One Deaf Child: Presentation By Rachel Coleman

Video: One Deaf Child: Presentation by Rachel Coleman in captioned.



In this presentation for Deaf Awareness Week, Signing Time's Rachel Coleman talks about her compelling journey that began when she learned that her daughter, Leah, was Deaf.



This video was produced by the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM – pronounced “en-cham”) at Utah State University.

Video by SigningTime



The goal of NCHAM is to ensure that all infants and toddlers with hearing loss are identified as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate audiological, educational, and medical intervention... Read more: https://www.signingtime.com/blog/2012/11/one-deaf-child-presentation-by-rachel-coleman-video/



Visit www.signingtime.com for more informations.

Dawn Schriver's Legal Fund Reached 8k Goal

A Deaf mother of domestic violence survivor legal fund reached $8,000 goal.



Well done and congratulations to the social media of Deaf community for the efforts and gave generously to reached a 8k goal for a domestic violence victim as seen on http://youtu.be/h-IcFRYyoPc. She made it! A big thank you from a domestic violence survivor.



Please make sure to specify in the note section: Donation(s) will only be accepted until January 25th. Please continue donating to funds to Dawn Schriver's Legal Fund for a good cause. Let's help Dawn flee completely from Domestic Violence!



In a domestic violence marriage, Dawn endured all kinds of abuse for 5 years and went through a nasty divorce. She was forced to give up her job, house, dog and her friends to get away... Read more details at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6Q6M9.



Related article: A Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail'

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'My Reflections'



Ricky Taylor responds to the outpouring of concern, opposition and support surrounding the community discussion on Dawn Schriver of domestic violence survivor.



This video covers Ricky's thoughts regarding A Deaf Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail' in which he is responsibility posted a vlog.

Video by ridor9th

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Stop Domestic Violence Against Women.

If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0