tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post9596471038678333..comments2023-11-05T04:58:54.173-05:00Comments on An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Implant Story: Deafread.com Editors: I Think I'm a Little ConfusedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437710259566671762noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-46774661797016527682008-05-27T15:46:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:46:00.000-04:00The Emmy's are for television shows. The Oscars a...The Emmy's are for television shows. The Oscars are for movies. There are deaf themed shows as well as deaf actors who have been nominated and won these awards. <BR/><BR/>I agree let's see more mainstream deaf performers and media so that the deaf can be recognized! <BR/><BR/>You wouldn't believe how hard it was for us to get ASL on public television. Many stations felt there were not enough deaf viewers to warrant a show introducing ASL. Some felt Signing Time is too educational, others felt ASL was too narrow a niche. <BR/><BR/>The bottom line is hundreds of thousands of children have now seen ASL in their homes on their TV. When they see a child using signs they CAN communicate with them rather than stare and gawk. <BR/><BR/>I was tired of my deaf child being left out because so few people knew her language.<BR/><BR/>Emmy nomination or not. We have made a difference in the lives of children. We have helped hearing parents of deaf children see that having a deaf child is not the end of the world It is the start of a whole new world of experiences. <BR/><BR/>Countless children are growing up feeling like they have a deaf friend in my daughter Leah, whether they have met her or only seen her on TV.<BR/><BR/>This IS progress my friends and I am proud to be a part of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-23675203232823969702008-05-24T18:03:00.000-04:002008-05-24T18:03:00.000-04:00As for a Deaf-centric business and products, one w...As for a Deaf-centric business and products, one would find more info at <A HREF="http://www.signsforintelligence.com" REL="nofollow">www.signsforintelligence.com</A>.<BR/><BR/>Hmm.. I've spoken with other parents on reviewing ASL products for kids. I was told that Signing Times have mistakes in it. Do we want to be held liable for mistakes?? Again, no one bothered to answer my question:<BR/><BR/>"But <I><B>why</B> do people honor hearing people and not Deaf when it comes to ASL products for the public?</I>"<BR/><BR/>Just because a product is popular doesn't guarantee the quality. Take movies for example, people were hyped up about certain films which sold out, but those films were considered "sucky" or a waste of time. To me, being popular is meaningless.<BR/><BR/>While it is great that Rachel put ASL in a positive light and did a great service, it still hurt the Deaf community because: one, she is hearing person who made it look sad that she "put down her guitar to learn ASL," and two, there are mistakes in her videos which other viewers will adapt the mistakes into their ASL vocabulary. Did she already do more consulting with Deaf ASL experts (and paid them for their time and efforts) to guarantee her products?? As for hooking the customers, there are two ways about it: the right way or the wrong way.<BR/><BR/>You decide.Deaf258https://www.blogger.com/profile/05884312153072762750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-65825723502879912582008-05-20T14:43:00.000-04:002008-05-20T14:43:00.000-04:00Good gosh, I am behind on my blog reading! Rachel ...Good gosh, I am behind on my blog reading! <BR/><BR/>Rachel is an entrepreneur who simply took her family's story and marketed it for many to enjoy. I taught a baby sign class at the local hospital and what drove many of them there were Rachel's videos. To me, Signing Time does a good thing by "hooking" people into finding out more about ASL and pursuing further classes--many which are taught by native signers. <BR/><BR/>And that's a good thing.Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-58266705800445839512008-05-16T19:43:00.000-04:002008-05-16T19:43:00.000-04:00I have never heard about Rachel Coleman...never sa...I have never heard about Rachel Coleman...never saw her before...why? because she's hearing...so why should we know about her??? Agree with deaf258...this one is really insulting us...what's wrong with Deaf ASL products?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-4718087475451084672008-05-15T22:06:00.000-04:002008-05-15T22:06:00.000-04:00This is a parent(Rachel Coleman) who "put down her...This is a parent(Rachel Coleman) who "put down her guitar and learned sign language," when she learned her child was deaf. This is the type of parent that the Deaf Culture and Community want to embrace. This parent is bring her love for ASL to the world for everyone. I can't understand why she isn't attached to the front page!<BR/><BR/>I went to dawnsign.com. I can't tell what products are created only by deaf people. I e-mailed them. I will let you know.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026325968244954541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-15582963047789280522008-05-15T15:36:00.000-04:002008-05-15T15:36:00.000-04:00I'm a little puzzled... I've long been familiar wi...I'm a little puzzled... I've long been familiar with Signing Time and have always thought the great show was for hearing siblings and hearing parents. How do we classify it as deaf-centric, which is what the main page is intended for?<BR/><BR/>I know Deafread.com can use criticism now and then, but I'm not convinced this is a constructive example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-7969538523809701352008-05-15T15:32:00.000-04:002008-05-15T15:32:00.000-04:00Abbie,You can find a lot of things done by Deaf p...Abbie,<BR/><BR/>You can find a lot of things done by Deaf people at Dawn Sign Press.<BR/><BR/>They have a website:<BR/>www.dawnsign.com <BR/><BR/>Check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-64742550687461736022008-05-15T13:35:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:35:00.000-04:00Jodi,Thank you for taking the time out to explain ...Jodi,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking the time out to explain who Rachel Coleman is. Now I scratch my head why it got booted to extra...<BR/><BR/>Deaf258,<BR/>Can you list any ASL dvd's or videos done by deaf people?Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272667052295179028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-77881179440870365832008-05-15T01:58:00.000-04:002008-05-15T01:58:00.000-04:00HI J.J.,You can call me Jodi. Please be aware that...HI J.J.,<BR/>You can call me Jodi. Please be aware that I am in NO WAY implying that the editors of Deafread.com intentionally did not place the post on "Blogs." The issue was a bit more profound than what would have been covered by sending you an email. <BR/>*See comment by deaf258*<BR/>However, in the future, I will definitely consider that email option.<BR/>Thank you very much for your reply.<BR/>Note: I posted Karen Putz's post from May 2nd, which is currently on the Extras page directly on this blog...you must have overlooked that.<BR/>JodiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437710259566671762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-13449233613489599462008-05-15T01:27:00.001-04:002008-05-15T01:27:00.001-04:00Hi Mom in Tuscany,Which post was this? When?Next t...Hi Mom in Tuscany,<BR/><BR/>Which post was this? When?<BR/><BR/>Next time you can simply E-mail us asking for an explanation...there are many reasons why we put posts in Extra.<BR/><BR/>If I knew which one and when...then I'd be able to track down which human editor put it in extra and get their reasoning.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it is as simple as a dead link...<BR/><BR/>-J.J. Puorro<BR/>DR Human EditorJ.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00459477865766179127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-61661946456899400852008-05-15T01:27:00.000-04:002008-05-15T01:27:00.000-04:00Deaf258-- It's because her product is super popula...Deaf258-- It's because her product is super popular. Perhaps you aren't aware?? I don't think there's anything wrong with that picture. She's done a great service for everyone. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for pointing this out Jodi.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093639101711800065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-26103607010843446402008-05-14T23:24:00.000-04:002008-05-14T23:24:00.000-04:00I think theyre using some kind of a dartboard logi...I think theyre using some kind of a dartboard logic to determine what goes where and each editor seem to have a different sized dartboard.OCDAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746602479574653008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-33345441096531608302008-05-14T20:32:00.000-04:002008-05-14T20:32:00.000-04:00I agree with you, Jodi. I want a copy of Signing T...I agree with you, Jodi. <BR/><BR/>I want a copy of Signing Times myself. <BR/><BR/>It protrays ASL in a positive light - that is what matters. So I agree shame on deafread editors.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026325968244954541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-44552071907481657032008-05-14T20:00:00.000-04:002008-05-14T20:00:00.000-04:00Shame on you all Deafread.com Editors... so you th...Shame on you all Deafread.com Editors... so you think smart?<BR/><BR/>SHOW YOUR ASL RESPECT, period!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-82649320139006519542008-05-14T19:55:00.000-04:002008-05-14T19:55:00.000-04:00Not to be a downer or anything.. But why do peopl...Not to be a downer or anything.. But why do people honor hearing people and not Deaf when it comes to ASL products for the public?<BR/><BR/>There is something wrong with the picture.Deaf258https://www.blogger.com/profile/05884312153072762750noreply@blogger.com