Deaf U - A Reality Series On Netflix

A Netflix Original Reality Series "Deaf U" October 9, 2020.

Deaf U is a coming-of-age reality series following a tight-knit group of Deaf students at Gallaudet University, a renowned private college for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, in Washington, D.C. In this reality series, a tight-knit group of Deaf and HoH students share their stories and explore life at Gallaudet University.

As the group of friends navigate the high, lows, and hookups of college life together, their stories offer an unprecedented, unfiltered, and often unexpected look inside Deaf Community. From executive producer Nyle DiMarco.

Watch Deaf U, only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/deafu.

A reality series episode 102 on Deaf U, I Have So Many Questions, students at Gallaudet discuss how names are created in ASL for each other and popular public figures like the President of the United States.

In this reality series, a tight-knit group of Deaf and hard of hearing students share their stories and explore life at Gallaudet University.

Watch Deaf U, only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/deafu

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Nyle DiMarco Explains Why 'Deaf U' Isn't 'A PSA'

Nyle DiMarco is ready to take his platform to the next level.

The "Deaf U" executive producer and Deaf activist shares with Access Hollywood what makes the upcoming Netflix docuseries so groundbreaking and why he's thrilled to launch a new project that helps elevate Deaf culture into the mainstream in an unprecedented way.

What was it like to return to his alma mater, Gallaudet University, to meet with the cast members, who are all real students? And, Nyle reflects on his double wins for "America's Next Top Model" and "Dancing with the Stars" and the best advice new "DWTS" host Tyra Banks gave him during his "ANTM" days. The entire first season of "Deaf U" drops Friday, Oct. 9 on Netflix.

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Signs of Solidarity for Deaf Black People

Gallaudet University Professor Explains Deaf African Americans' Unique Sign Language.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Carolyn McCaskill, a professor in Gallaudet University Department of ASL and Deaf Studies, explains how Deaf African Americans show their shared identity through their unique sign language.

Sign language, like spoken language, has regional variations (people sign more slowly in the South, for example), as well as features that reflect gender, age, socioeconomic status and, it turns out, race.

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At 15, Carolyn McCaskill transferred to an integrated school, where she saw white students using one hand rather than two to convey terms such as “why” and “don’t know” and employing entirely different signs for everyday words.When she went home, she switched again to reassimilate to her own black culture, recalled McCaskill, who was on the panel.

McCaskill’s code-switching remains a common experience for Deaf black students, who often change to accommodate whites... Read The Full Story.

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Deaf Astronauts - The Gallaudet Eleven

Deaf astronauts are known to history as the 'Gallaudet Eleven' helped NASA to study how spaceflight might affect astronauts.

WASHINGTON DC -- Before NASA could send humans to space, the agency needed to better understand the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. So, in the late 1950s, NASA and the U.S. Naval School of Aviation Medicine established a joint research program to study these effects and recruited 11 Deaf men aged 25-48 from Gallaudet College (now Gallaudet University). Today, these men are known to history as the “Gallaudet Eleven."

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All but one had become Deaf early in their lives due to spinal meningitis, which damaged the vestibular systems of their inner ear in a way that made them "immune" to motion sickness. Throughout a decade of various experiments, researchers measured the volunteers' non-reaction to motion sickness on both a physiological and psychological level, relying on the 11 men to report in detail their sensations and changes in perception. These experiments help to improve understanding of how the body’s sensory systems work when the usual gravitational cues from the inner ear aren't available (as is the case of these young men and in spaceflight). "We were different in a way they needed," said Harry Larson, one of the volunteer test subjects.

Read More: 'Gallaudet Eleven' Helped NASA Leave Earth

The experiments tested the subjects' balance and physiological adaptations in a diverse range of environments. One test saw four subjects spend 12 straight days inside a 20-foot slow rotation room, which remained in a constant motion of ten revolutions per minute. In another scenario, subjects participated in a series of zero-g flights in the notorious “Vomit Comet” aircraft to understand connections between body orientation and gravitational cues. Another experiment, conducted in a ferry off the coast of Nova Scotia, tested the subjects’ reactions to the choppy seas. While the test subjects played cards and enjoyed one another's company, the researchers themselves were so overcome with sea sickness that the experiment had to be canceled. The Gallaudet test subjects reported no adverse physical effects and, in fact, enjoyed the experience. Test participant Barron Gulak later remarked about such experiments: “In retrospect, yes, it was scary…but at the same time we were young and adventurous.”

Based on their findings from a decade’s worth of experimentation, researchers gained insight into the body’s sensory systems and their responses to foreign gravitational environments. Through their endurance and dedication, the work of the Gallaudet Eleven made substantial contributions to the understanding of motion sickness and adaptation to spaceflight.

Deaf Difference + Space Survival is currently on display at Gallaudet University's Jordan Student Academic Center, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit: https://www.gallaudet.edu/museum/exhibits/deaf-difference--space-survival-exhibit.

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Deaf Community Reacts Idaho Falls ASL Mural

Idaho Falls' new downtown mural gets thumbs down from Deaf community.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- A mural in downtown Idaho Falls is seeing a huge backlash in the Deaf community, after using American Sign Language incorrectly.

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Tucked away in an alley on the 400 block of Park Avenue, a mural that was commissioned for ACLU's 25th year in Idaho may appear to use sign language, but looks can be deceiving.

Alexander Low said "I looked at it for the first time and I thought oh... That's a really nice thought... I was impressed with that... Then I realized that I couldn't understand what it was signing I kept looking at it trying to figure it out..."

Backlash against the artwork has been strong, with several Facebook posts speaking against the mural.

The palms of the hand formation are facing the center, and not towards the viewer. This causes it to not actually mean anything.

Ricky Taylor said "So in ASL there are rules... There is structure just like any language. And so the artist has to show the palm orientation of the ASL has to be specific... When I see that mural it didn't really make sense..."

The art was supposed to represent understanding through different communications.

Many are saying it would have been better to hire a Deaf artist.

Taylor also said "There is a famous quote... You have to be Deaf to understand this experience... And so the artist herself is a hearing person... It doesn't mean that she is a bad person she's good... But she doesn't understand deafness... What it means to be Deaf..."

As it stands now, it is confusing and a misrepresentation of the language and culture.

The Deaf community is now looking for solutions, including working with them to fix the problem.

Low also said "I kept looking at it trying to figure it out... It looked like gang signs... The hand shapes of maybe some gang signs... It still wouldn't make sense to anybody knowing sign language... The colors are wonderful but I really think they need to re do the hands..."

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation who was commissioned to make the mural did not want to comment but they are looking to talk with the public about how to fix it.

Alexander Low said "I looked at it for the first time and I thought oh... that's a really nice thought... i was impressed with that... then I realized that I couldn't understand what it was signing I kept looking at it trying to figure it out..."

Ricky Taylor said "So in ASL there is rules... there is structure just like any language.. and so the artist has to show the palm orientation of the ASL has to be specific... when i see that mural it didn't really make sense..."

"There is a famous quote... You have to be Deaf to understand this experience... And so the artist herself is a hearing person... It doesn't mean that she is a bad person she's good... But she doesn't understand deafness... What it means to be Deaf..."

"I kept looking at it trying to figure it out... It looked like gang signs... The hand shapes of maybe some gang signs... It still wouldn't make sense to anybody knowing sign language... The colors are wonderful but i really think they need to re do the hands..."

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5 Myths About Deaf People

Five misconceptions about Deaf people.

Matthew Santoro is a Canadian YouTube personality. Matt primarily posts top ten lists and "50 Amazing Facts" videos on his main channel, "MatthewSantoro", and also Matt educates hearing people the four minutes video with captions about misconceptions about Deaf people around the world.

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A&E: Born This Way Presents 'Deaf Out Loud'

Born This Way Presents 'Deaf Out Loud' Trailer - Special Event September 12 on A&ETV.

A&E Network to premiere the documentary "Deaf Out Loud" on Wednesday, September 12 at 8pm ET/PT. Executive produced by Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin, the special follows three predominantly Deaf families as they raise their children in a hearing world.

With many differing opinions about how Deaf children should be raised swirling in the social consciousness, these families work to forge their own paths forward and combat the daily social stigmas many Deaf people face.

"Deaf Out Loud" is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions with Jonathan Murray, Gil Goldschein, Laura Korkoian, Jack Jason and Marlee Matlin serving as executive producers. Jacob Lane serves as co-executive producer. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro and Jeana Dill.

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Museum of Deaf - History, Arts & Culture

Museum of Deaf: History, Arts & Culture in Olathe, Kansas.

OLATHE, Kansas -- Calvin Young, a Deaf traveler known as Seek the World on YouTube channel, exploring the world to discover and share amazing story about the America's first Museum of Deaf in Olathe, Kansas, United States.

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The museum was first named as Kansas Educational Foundation, later named as Deaf Cultural Center Foundation, and is now named as the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture, Inc. Read the full story at William J. Marra Museum.

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The Story of Katrina Deaf Survivor

Interview with Hansen Baker-Touchard, the Deaf survivor of Katrina Hurricane.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana -- Calvin Young, a Deaf traveler known as Seek the World on YouTube channel, exploring the world to discover and share amazing story about The Story of Katrina Deaf Survivor in ASL with captions.

Hansen Baker-Touchard is a Deaf local in New Orlean, Louisiana. He was one of the many victims who suffered considerable damage during Katrina Hurricane. He would like to share his experience and story with you all.

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Hurricane Katrina was an extremely destructive and deadly tropical cyclone that is tied with Hurricane Harvey of 2017 as the costliest tropical cyclone on record. Katrina was also one of the most expensive natural disasters and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States.

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'Gallaudet Eleven' Helped NASA Leave Earth

NASA turned to 11 Deaf men ultimately played a significant role in getting the first astronauts off the ground.

WASHINGTON -- In the late 1950s when NASA was a brand new agency, the list of spaceflight unknowns was significantly larger than any list of knowns. And addressing that list called for some real creativity. When it came to dealing with space sickness, NASA turned to 11 Deaf men for a baseline, and these men ultimately played a significant role in getting the first astronauts off the ground.

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This specific run of tests was done in the 1960s as a cooperative venture between NASA test was a partnership between NASA and the U.S. Naval School of Aviation Medicine. The subjects were 11 Deaf men between 25 and 48 years old -- Harold Domich, Robert Greenmun, Barron Gulak, Raymond Harper, Jerald Jordan, Harry Larson, David Myers, Donald Peterson, Raymond Piper, Alvin Steele, John Zakutney -- from Gallaudet College (now Gallaudet University) that specializes in educational opportunities for the hearing impaired. And their selection was far from an arbitrary choice.

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The key here was in how each of these men lost their hearing. All but one was deaf after a childhood bout with spinal meningitis. Spinal meningitis can, among other effects, cause lasting damage to the vestibular system of the inner ear by killing nerve and hair cells, the structures that are vital to giving our brains information about motion, balance, and even spatial orientation. This is also the system that plays a huge part in for motion sickness. There are still some conflicting explanations over where motion sickness comes from, but the traditional explanation is known as the “sensory conflict theory.” This is basically a conflict to what your eyes see and what your vestibular system feels. If you’re reading in a car you won’t see any movement but your body will feel it. The result is feeling like you want to vomit. And sometimes just outright vomiting.

When it comes to space, this system stops getting gravitational cues that distinguish up and down, but your eyes still see things normally. It’s another set of conflicting information that can lead to a space sickness akin to seasickness. Which leads to nausea.

Fun fact, “nausea” and “nautical” have the same Greek root -- “naut.” That’s not a coincidence. This has clearly been a sea-faring condition for a while now.

Sensory conflict theory explains why a functioning vestibular system is necessary for motion sickness, and also why NASA was interested in testing Deaf individuals with a damaged vestibular system to study motion sickness in spaceflight. These men are virtually immune to motion sickness, so they could be put through the ringer on all the machines that would train astronauts for spaceflight, report any physical sensations, and give researchers a baseline without having to stop because of nausea.

And the tests were insane! One test had four men spend 12 straight days inside a 20-foot slow rotation room that kept spinning at ten revolutions per minute the whole time. The disorientation would make anyone sick, but these men weren’t bothered by it. Another test had them go through zero-g flights in the so-called “Vomit Comet” before scientists looked for the presence of stress hormones in their urine as an indication of stress on the body during the testing. Men who could hear had increased levels of certain catechols and steroids in their urine while the deaf participants didn’t.

In another test in a ferry off the coast of Nova Scotia, researchers wanted to see what would happen to the men on a boat in choppy waters. The goal was to see if the deaf participants could be made seasick to understand and determine the comparative effects in unaffected subjects, aka men who could hear. The Deaf subjects played cards and hung out while 15 of the 20 hearing participants got violently ill. The Deaf men only reported physical discomfort from the test as well as fear. The rough waters were so scary many feared shipwreck, but even the panic they felt wasn’t strong enough to induce nausea. Researchers measured their blood pressure, eye movement, digestion, and other physiological effects for a good baseline until the tests were stopped… because the researchers were too sick to continue.

Ultimately, these 11 Deaf men known as the Gallaudet Eleven did a lot to help scientists understand the challenges facing humans in spaceflight.

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The World's First Public Deaf School in France

Deaf History: The world's first public Deaf school: Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris.

PARIS, France -- Calvin Young, a Deaf traveler known as Seek the World on YouTube channel, exploring the world to discover and share amazing story about the world's first public Deaf School in Paris the romantic city.

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After the death of Père Vanin in 1759, the Abbé de l'Épée was introduced to two Deaf girls who were in need of a new instructor.

The school began in 1760 and shortly after that was opened to the public and became the world's first free school for the Deaf. It was originally located in a house at 14 rue des Moulins, butte Saint-Roch, near the Louvre in Paris.

On July 29, 1791, the French legislature approved government funding for the school and it was renamed: "Institution Nationale des Sourds-Muets à Paris."

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The Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris, has an incredible timeline that reveals the parallel history of Deaf and Hearing successes such as in establishing a school, obtaining a red badge--highest honor badge--while the other hearing people succeed in war, goes on in the same time-line.

It's an awesome idea. I think every Deaf school should do the same thing!

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West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind

The history of Deaf education in West Virginia Schools for the Deaf-Blind.

The Daily Moth is the ASL radio show, the Deaf host, Alex Abenchuchan, delivers covers trending news stories for the Deaf community.

Did you know there is a thriving Deaf and Blind school in West Virginia? It is currently led by a Deaf superintendent -- Dr. Martin Keller, Jr. The campus in Romney has been a second home to generations of students and staff.

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The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind were established by an Act of the Legislature on March 3, 1870. The School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind offer comprehensive educational programs for hearing impaired and visually impaired students respectively. There is also a unit for deafblind and multihandicapped children... Read More on Wikipedia.

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The 200th Anniversary of Deaf Education

The 200th anniversary of Deaf Education in America.

Gallaudet University President Roberta J. Cordano shares a special message in honor of the 200th anniversary of Deaf education in America.

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Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing undergraduate students. The University enjoys an international reputation for the outstanding graduate programs it provides Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and hearing students, as well as for the quality of the research it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to Deaf people. Visit www.gallaudet.edu for more information.

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Don't Erase School For Deaf History In NL

Deaf News: Don't erase school for Deaf history: former administrator.

ST. JOHN'S, NL -- The Telegram: John Reade points through windows of the former School for the Deaf and rhymes off classrooms and labs and how they were designed with no obstructions to students' ability to follow instruction.

John Reade recalls the home economics teacher who designed her own classroom and others who contributed ideas that made it easier for the students of the specialized facility.

His voice fills with pride as he recalls the Queen Elizabeth II's visit in the 1990s.

He remembers how he and other staff would visit the site in the mid-1980s when it was under construction and look over the foundation footings, imagining what would be a state of the art facility.

Before moving to Topsail Road, the school was located in an old military building by the airport and the windows would shake when planes took off and landed, wreaking havoc on those students who had hearing aids, he said.

Though many people in St. John's refer to it as the old School for the Deaf, there are no visible markings of that history and Reade said they disappeared two years ago.

The facility has had many uses since the school closed several years ago.

One wing now houses the school lunch program and it's filled in as temporary location for students from schools under construction.

The inquiry into the Donald Dunphy shooting is the latest tenant.

Reade, a former administrator who started teaching at the School for the Deaf in 1975, was leading a charge to have plaques returned to the school façade - one marked its opening and another a visit by Prince Edward.

While those plaques were removed, there remains on the grounds a memorial to the old sanatorium that once occupied the site.

Reade said he and a group of alumni want to see the plaques put back where they were on the brick façade, but even a marking beside the sanatorium plaque "would be something."

After The Telegram looked into the controversy, inquiring with the province and the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District about the issue, the board said late Friday it intends to have the two plaques reinstated next week.

Reade has been cataloging artifacts from the school - including a Steve Jobs-autographed early Apple that he said was bound for the trash when the Department of Education shuttered the school. He wants The Rooms to collect the artifacts.

He said it was only this summer during a come home year, that students realized the plaques had been removed from the school.

So Reade wrote to both Education Minister Dale Kirby and the English School District last month. He has no qualms with it being reused for other things, but lamented removal of its legacy.

"That building has a very important history," said Reade.

Prior to 1964 all children who were classified as Deaf were sent to first Montreal and later to Halifax for their education, Reade noted in his letter to officials.

In 1964, the Smallwood government decided to open a school for Deaf children in Pleasantville and the next year the school was moved to the U.S. barracks built in 1940 at the Torbay airport, Reade said.

In 1987, the students and staff moved into the modern Topsail Road building, but it was closed in 2010 with the province siting a lack of student enrolment.

"This building was much more than a school for four generations of Deaf Newfoundlanders. For some, it was a place of refuge from being bullied as being 'different,'" Reade said. "Through the (school's) home parent program, parents were taught how to communicate with their children and provide them with a basic language of everyday items that hearing children learn incidentally.

"(It) became a home away from home, an educational oasis, a place of acceptance, a recreation center, and most importantly, the introduction to Deaf Culture."

When the building was still known as the School for the Deaf, the Deaf community took pride in visiting and reminiscing about their time there and activities such as theatre productions by and for the Deaf or sports, he said.

"Now that the plaques were removed that dedicated the school by Premier (Brian) Peckford and commemorating the visit by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex the Deaf community, as a whole, feels as if they have been kicked in the stomach - again," Reade said.

SOURCE - The Telegram

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The Halifax Explosion - The Deaf Experience

WATCH [CC] - Documentary film explores experience of the Deaf community during Halifax Explosion.

HALIFAX, NS -- MetroNews: Film examines why everyone at the Halifax School for the Deaf survived despite damage and weather that followed the disaster. The 1917 Halifax Explosion has been the subject of numerous movies and books.

But the disaster as experienced by the Deaf community has been relatively unknown.

That’s why Linda Campbell and Jim McDermott, who are both Deaf, decided to co-produce a documentary film to highlight that story.

‘Halifax Explosion: The Deaf Experience’ should be ready for viewing in time for the 100-year commemoration of the event on Dec. 6, 2017.

“Nova Scotia actually has a long history of inclusiveness when it comes to the Deaf community and our allies,” explained Linda Campbell.

“Upon learning that the Deaf community's experiences during the Halifax Explosion is so poorly documented despite a wealth of books, movies and published stories about this important event, we felt it was necessary to preserve some of those stories for sharing.”

Campbell and McDermott agreed to an interview, but it had to be conducted via email as they both communicate using American Sign Language.

When collecting information for the film, Campbell said they were surprised to learn everyone in the Halifax School for the Deaf survived the explosion, despite how badly damaged the school was.

“It was so close to the zone of maximum damage that every single window shattered, plaster ceilings collapsed and doors flew off their hinges. Many people got badly cut by the flying glass,” Campbell explained.

“Yet only two boys were hurt badly enough to go to the hospital. Not only that, there was a bad blizzard with freezing temperatures right after the explosion occurred, and many people across Halifax died from exposure. Even so, no one in the (school), student or staff, died from the cold."

She said the film examines why everyone survived despite the damage, the shock, and the weather.

It will also introduce people to Maritimes Sign Language.

“Many people in Nova Scotia do not know we have our own distinctive sign language, Maritimes Sign Language (MSL) which is syntactically and grammatically distinct from American Sign Language (ASL),” Campbell explained.

“Unfortunately, MSL as a language is fading out, although you can still see old MSL signs being used during ASL conversations every day here. Our film will include examples of MSL signs and dialogue as a part of our storytelling process.”

McDermott said the documentary will include a mix of historical photographs, narration, and interviews with older members of the deaf community who attended the Halifax School for the Deaf.

Despite funding from municipal and provincial grants, the project requires additional funding. At press time they were just $100 shy of their initial crowdfunding goal on their IndieGoGo page.

“While we are nearing our stated goal, we do hope to raise at least $5,000 to cover post-production costs,” McDermott said.

SOURCE - MetroNews

'Deaf Code' Nominated College Television Awards

WATCH [CC] - 'Deaf Code - Episode 1' is nominated in the variety category of the student emmys at the Television Academy Awards.

TULSA, OK -- If you ever saw the show “Guy Code” or “Girl Code” on MTV, then you are familiar with the project as referring to “Deaf Code.” It started out as a personal entertainment project where a broad range of students in the Deaf community to discuss, share, and advise about the typical situation or stereotype that Deaf people face today.

All those questions you're too shy to ask a Deaf person? We just answered them. Wanna know more? Shoot us a comment with #AskDeafCode! Our last episode will be answering those questions! Signed in ASL and subtitled in English.

This episode is nominated for the College Television Awards

Congratulations, Chase Chambers, for having his film, Deaf Code, nominated in the variety category of the student emmys at the Television Academy Awards! http://emmys.com/foundation/programs/cta/nominees.

Deaf Code - Episode 1

Producer, Director, Editor, SFX, Subtitles, by Chase Chambers.

Music by Brian Du.

Cast:
Alex Gauger
Logan Evans
Cory McDougal
Natalie Owen
Chase Chambers

Drama Team:
Jaclyn Terrio
Audrey Schwyhart
Kelsey Cooper
Alex Gauger
Cory McDougal

Special Thanks University of Tulsa Isaac Holton.

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Deaf Smith County - Making Hereford Better

People making Hereford better in Deaf Smith County of Texas, The Beef Capital of the World.

HEREFORD, Texas -- Hereford is a city in and county seat of Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,370 at the 2010 census. It is the only incorporated locality named "Hereford" in the country. It is also known as the "Beef Capital of the World" because of the large number of cattle fed in the area. The city is named for the Hereford breed. The local economy is affected significantly by growth in the dairy and ethanol industries.

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The Hereford Chamber of Commerce created the slogan "Making Hereford Better" about two years ago. But many Hereford folks have taken it to heart and are working to do just that. Here's the story on ABC 7 News.

Sid Shaw, Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce, Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner, Historian Joe Rogers, Lana Bass and Pearl Salinas, Deaf Smith County Museum, Nena-Al Martinez Aguillon, Luisselli Gonzalez. Produced by Larry Lemmons for Panhandle Spirit, KVII-TV, ABC 7 News, April 7, 2016. SOURCE

Biography - Erastus "Deaf" Smith:

Erastus Smith was born in Dutchess County, New York to Chilab and Mary Smith. In 1798, his family moved to Port Gibson, Mississippi, near Natchez.

Smith came to Texas in 1821 for health reasons. His health apparently recovered, except for a partial loss of hearing, hence the nickname "Deaf" Smith, also known as "El Sordo," appeared in many areas of Mexican Texas and was in most significant actions related to development of the region both under Mexico and during evolution of independence... Read More on Wikipedia.

Being Deaf Person Is Weirder Than You Thought

Society has traditionally treated Deaf people like garbage, 1 of the top 5 reasons life as a Deaf person is weirder than you thought.

There are over 500,000 Deaf people in the United States, but the only time we hear about Deaf Culture is when someone is making up sign language at presidential funerals, rioting, or teaching kids on Sesame Street.

As a result, the average person has no idea what being Deaf involves, and therefore life can get downright weird for anyone who can't hear like the rest of you. Well, I'm a sign language interpreter and an American Sign Language (ASL) graduate, and I'll try to give you a glimpse of how strange things can get...

#1. Society Has Traditionally Treated Deaf People Like Garbage.

For much of our history, society just didn't know what to do with Deaf people. In the B.C. era, the law of the Talmud denied Deaf people the right to own land, while St. Augustine in the early A.D.s made deafness a straight-up sin. It wasn't until the 1960s that interpreting for Deaf people was even a profession.

Before then, Deaf people relied on the help of family, teachers of Deaf people (like Helen Keller's Deaf-Blind teacher Anne Sullivan), and the occasional clergyman that learned some signs. If you didn't live in an area with a thriving Deaf community, you might as well be cut off from the world entirely.

Educators didn't have a problem with Deaf people until the 1880 Conference of Milan. A bunch of hearing people and one token Deaf guy got together in Italy to figure out just how Deaf people ought to be educated. You can sum up their conclusion as "Fuck sign language, just try real hard to speak." Even today, many Deaf people remember having their hands tied and wrists slapped to stop them from trying to sign.

This, as you can imagine, made life a lot more difficult for Deaf people and their families. From many (god-awful) parents' standpoint, it was easier to ship them off to a different country or just put them in an institution. To make matters worse, around the same time, Alexander Graham Bell was running amok.

The same guy who invented the telephone was actually an inventor/douchebag on par with Thomas Edison. And, like the douchiest bags of his day, Bell was really into the eugenics movement (Hitler found his work inspirational).

He spent his life pushing legislation that would force Deaf people to undergo surgery to make sure they couldn't have children together and make a "Deaf Race." Fearing this day, Bell pushed for the abolition of sign language because it brought Deaf people together. (Oddly enough, Bell's own mother and wife were Deaf. So yeah, probably some awkward holidays for that family.)

This should help explain why Deaf people are wary of anyone who claims to be able to "fix" them. Big-D Deaf people often oppose cochlear implants, and it isn't because they're anti-technology.

It's because they have a distinct culture that people have tried to wipe out. It's not easy feeling like you're doing a pretty damned good job of getting by in life, only to hear a whole group of people look at you and scream, "We have to stop any more unspeakable horrors like this from existing!"... Read More: 5 Reasons Life as a Deaf Person Is Weirder Than You Thought.

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