Sign Language Blog

October 11, 2007 on 5:00 am | In Sign Language |

Arts Calendar
Berkeley Daily Planet - Asian American Art Now Sign-language interpreted tour at 1:30 p.m.at Berkeley Art Museum, 2626 Bancroft. Cost is $5.50-$9.50. 642-0808. Cross Currents: Artists of Alameda Opening reception at 1 p.m. at Alameda Museum gallery, 2324 Alameda Ave

Poet Published Personal Catharsis Author Shares Self-Discovery with
PR.com - Anything is possible and my book enlists strength from the reader, Thompson says. I believe, he continues, in the power of words, whether spoken, written, or communicated in sign language. They can raise us to the Heavens above or take us

Answering the call for deaf kids’ needs
Pioneer Press - Not only does that mean the infant or child may not be learning to communicate - either by sign language or speech with the help of hearing aids - but it also means taxpayers pick up the bill later, in the form of tutors, sign translators and other

Artwork by disabled reaches wider audience
Boston Globe - Scott - who had Down syndrome and was deaf and mute - had been institutionalized until she came to the center at age 40. With no sign language or any other communication skills, her only interface with the world was through sculptures made of

SUPPORT GROUPS
The State - SPANISH AND SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES: Individuals and groups. Also offering Spanish Ministry and Spanish Tutoring for beginners through advanced. Christ s Learning Ministries and International Educational School. (803) 758-1371 DUTCH FORK MUSIC TEACHERS

Texas Cashier Clubs Deaf Customer For Not Talking
First Coast News - Cody Goodnight, 30, has been deaf since before the age of 2 and uses sign language to communicate. When Goodnight tried to pay for two bottles of Sprite with a $5 bill he was assaulted by the store clerk. Investigators said the clerk, 20-year-old

For Your Information
Miami Herald - Sign language ability is a requirement. Volunteers must be 25 or older. Amy Schwartzberg at 954-731-7200. Items contributed must be received at least two weeks in advance at Calendar Desk, The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Fifth Floor Newsroom, Miami