+6Alice Godfrey Hendren-ENG102 January 17‚ 2011 Kentucky School for the Deaf Changes No one is sure exactly what will become of Kentucky School for the Deaf campus. The school is rich in history of Danville and even houses its own museum in one of the buildings. Kentucky School for the Deaf was first established in 1823 and although it is not the first school for the deaf in the United States it is the first state funded school for the deaf. Several
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Nicholle Harrison Debbie Chesser American Sign Language 2 19 November 2011 Deaf Cultural Event 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. The first tables set about 10 to 15 students who I thought were from the Deaf community. I notice these students were signing amongst themselves. As I walked past
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In my professional career I see myself working with the deaf population either as an interpreter or a social worker. I have a strong connection to this community and feel it is an underserved population. I plan to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Senior Interpreter and I would like to work with clients and obtain a career at the county working for the Department of Mental Health. I want to make a difference in the community through my knowledge of the humans services profession‚ my
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Matilyn Wilson’s Obituary and Life Story Matilyn Wilson‚ or best known by Mati‚ passed away on July 25th‚ 2096 of old age. She was ninety-six when the most unfortunate thing happened. In this obituary I will highlight key events and accomplishments in her long lived and fulfilled life. Mati was born in Ashville‚ North Carolina on July 30th‚ 2000. She was best known for her love of horses and competitive nature riding them. During her high school career as a student‚ she placed top 10 at states.
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I really enjoyed reading A Loss for Words: the Story of Deafness in a Family. I found the book to be a pleasurable and extremely fast read. Lou Ann Walker definitely has an impacting touch on anyone who reads her story. This story highlights the challenges of being different. Her parents being deaf really caused a strain on her lifestyle. Also‚ the reactions of others affected her tremendously. Lou Ann really opens the eyes of those who do not understand deafness. How the deaf community functions
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Nawaf A Alanhami Prof. P. Sylvester Sign Language Reaction Paper 09/10/2013 The Sound and Fury Being a deaf is one of the most rare and difficult situation for many people. Many people have not experience being a deaf or even have deaf related or even have a deaf friend and that what makes deaf being ignored by these normal people. Deaf people have created their own community. Living in this community makes their lives a lot easier than lives in our community. I have never ever
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After completing the story “Our Father Abe” by Harvey L. Barash‚ M.D. and Eva Barash Dicker‚ M.S. I discovered that one man‚ Abe Barash a Deaf shoe repairmen‚ can make an astonishing difference in the world. During Abe’s selfless life he advised a countless amount of people. He helped any and every one that come to him. A man that had emotional difficulties‚ a long-time friend of Abe whom developed Parkinson’s disease‚ Mrs. Hook a blind and Deaf woman‚ along with a Deaf amputee in his community.
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Martin L.A. Sternberg 1925-2010 Scholar and Pioneer Martin L.A Sternberg Was born on Jan 10‚ 1925 in New York He was Deafened at the age of 7 by meningitis. After recovering he took instantly to speech reading. Though devastated his family was loving‚ protective and in denial and he was confused. He attended P.S. 47 New York’s only school for the deaf after completing the 8th grade he entered Townsend Harris a prestigious school. In 1943 as a volunteer at the Red Cross he might of been
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The following consists of four different hand-outs for health professionals--a traditional letter‚ a fact sheet‚ a copy of the recent NYTimes article‚ and the MAS. Misophonia sufferers are encouraged to use any of the following based upon their needs. The fact sheet was compiled with the thought that many doctors will not take the time to read a traditional letter. This letter is an attempt to explain the medical condition termed “Misophonia” or “4S” for Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome
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The Heard Museum in Arizona has been hosting a cultural event dubbed Beauty Speaks for Us. It is an important platform for showcasing rich elements of cultures in America as well as the unique behaviors of people belonging to various cultures. The museum has continually grown in stature and size to become a world class center for quality collections‚ festivals and educational programming. It is dedicated to an accurate and sensitive depiction of native cultures and arts. As an institution‚ it combined
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