This research paper sought out to understand the roots of history and how our past has shaped our today referring to the hard of hearing community. Exploring the historical period of the 19th century where stakes were high regarding the hard of hearing community, all the way into present time where these individuals are still facing struggles and adaptations are just as evident but presented in a different light.…
"The Colorado Institute for the Education of Mutes" was founded by Jonathan R. Kennedy in 1874. Jonathan Kennedy had previously served as the steward of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe. Kennedy opened the school on April 8, 1874. It started with only seven students; three of them were Kennedy own children and added six more during the course of that year. Also, its first location was a house in downtown Colorado Springs. The house was rented for $50/month. The student population rapidly outgrew the space available and with a donation of ten acres by the founder of the city of Colorado Springs, General William Palmer, the school moved to its current campus in 1876.…
Angelina achieved a scored of 185/220 or 84% on the Basic sight words and 113/143 or 79% on the basic sight word phrases, she was unable to demonstrate mastery of either list. Angelina’s miscues did not fall under the same phonics pattern. She had difficulty with medial sounds, digraphs, ending sounds, omitting ending sounds and serval words were omitted. Some of her miscues involve switching the medial sounds in words such as “will” for “well,” and “wish” for “wash.” Angelina also had difficulty decoding words with digraphs such as, “when” for “them,” and “whose” for “those.” On several words Angelina substituted the ending sounds on words such as, “that” for “thank,” and “much” for “must.” Angelina also had difficulty with sight words…
In a Journey into the Deaf-World the author uses a revolving door to explain how hearing people may see the Deaf-World and that felt very accurate for me. I love seeing Deaf people sign, its fluid and expressive and I think beautiful. I also feel like I won’t reach that point anytime soon, or be able to sign with a Deaf person outside of class. The books assigned help give insight to the Deaf community and their practices. It’s also really helpful in learning what to not do/ learn what’s considered rude. I liked that this book included the story of the different deaf characters. It’s nice to hear about their lives and get an insight to some of their activities like the club.…
The book “Deaf Again” is unique because the author has been on both sides of the spectrum. He had been hearing for some time and now is Deaf. He shows each viewpoint and doesn’t make it just for hearing or just for the Deaf. This author is also unique in showing his feelings for both hearing and also being Deaf.…
There is an array of reasons that Gallaudet is paramount, to the Deaf and hearing community. The country's first school dedicated to advancing the education for Americans with hearing loss. Gallaudet has paved the way for other Deaf schools and colleges. The great progression of other Deaf schools would not be what they are without the University to shadow after. In fact, it is viewed by deaf and hearing people alike as the primary resource for all things related to deaf, including fantastic educational and career opportunities; open communication and visual learning; deaf history and culture; American Sign Language; and the impact of technology on the deaf community.…
In ASL class we learned about a very important topic called initialization. Over the years, a concept was developed when it came to signing. For the Deaf Community, the concept was called initialization. There are various examples of initialization, and then there are non examples. In order to identify these examples it is mandatory to know what initialization means, and why it can sometimes be useful.…
Thomas K. Holcomb’s book, Introduction to American Deaf Culture, shines a light on the deaf community and the culture they experience. The intended audience, however, is the hearing. It gives the reader insight on deaf experiences and how the atmosphere is different, even though the environment is the same. All aspects of culture are covered. The book starts off with how the culture is formed through the 5 hallmarks (p. 17). Next, the book focuses on the identity of a deaf person. This is not only limited to, labeling from the rest of the world, but also by how the person sees himself. After, the book discusses the core values the deaf community has. These values are much different when compared to the hearing community. They focus on the person engaging as a full member of society. This is done through communication, interacting, and having a sense of self-worth in the community (104-107). Eventually, literature and art are mentioned. The classifications are difficult to place. There are American works, but with the growing awareness in the recent year they have earned their own Deaf category. This is important to the deaf community because it allows “Deaf people’s lives to be better…
Whenever your visit a hearing focus, glance around and you will most likely observe an assortment of various individuals searching for an assortment of various administrations. While a great many people are there to get some sort of appraisal or testing, there are different items and administrations accessible. From checking for brainstem reaction to assisting with helped living gadgets, audiological experts are accessible to give the important help.…
In Thursday October 20, 2011 I attended a High Desert Association of the Deaf Calendar Event. When I arrived, what I observed were 2 separate large table groups who seem to be divided. This situation appeared to be very strange.…
I. Imagine watching your favorite movie with no sound, or attending your favorite bands concert and hearing nothing.…
When a mother is having a child, she and the father are always expecting a perfect and healthy baby. They do not realize their child could have any complications. When the doctor comes back and tells the mother and father their child is deaf, they have a lot to think about: Should we get an implant for them? Or should we just live on with it and have the child sign? Most of the time, the parents choose living with it and having their child sign. Not only do parents teach their deaf children to sign, but also children that have full hearing capabilities too. Teaching children sign language has gotten very popular over the past 10 years. Parents find it very helpful with communicating with a child who is not able to speak or…
Have you ever felt God call you to do something, and yet brush it aside as though it was meant for someone else? I became enchanted with American Sign Language in high school, when I befriended a Deaf group of students. I now realize I was fascinated by the language because, unbeknownst to me at that time, I am a visual and kinesthetic learner. Any time I saw Deaf people or Sign Language Interpreters in the community, I couldn't help myself but to watch them. By the time I was a mother of two I knew I wanted to be fluent in the language, although finding the time seemed out of the question. After four children and seventeen years of marriage the door to my future career was opened. My marriage had ended and I was responsible for providing a financially stable home for my children.…
The first event that I attended was a Starbucks Coffee Night in Pasadena. It was on April first on a Saturday. I arrived at 7:30pm and left at 8pm. There were a lot of people that attended but not all of them were there for the event I believe that there were around twenty five people that attended the event. Overall the event was as described a coffee night, many of the people had been there before and would get in groups. Some would sit down but others would chat while standing up. I thought that there would be a difference in regards to the level of personal space compared to people of hearing. To a certain degree there was but not all that different, what I found more interesting was how some of the people preferred to stand. I was really…
As part of a Reiki session, I typically utilize a technology called Sound Therapy through the use of seven Chakra Tuned “SINGING” Quartz Crystal crucibles.…