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I recently contacted NAD because I was looking for an accepted legal definition of a certain term, and I wasn't coming up with anything really substantial. I was impressed at how quickly they responded to me. I was further impressed in that they offered to provide legal support in the...

My son had his annual hearing test yesterday and his levels have remained stable in the last year. The audiologist wrote in the notes that he has very good speech and language skills. I made a point of asking her to clarify in the notes that expressively he has great speech and language, but...

I came across this great video titled, "Strawberries". These are students from the CSDF special needs class. It is a part of their Native American celebration... Thought I'd share. :) Strawberries - YouTube

Will it be a sweep? I think so!! Gooo Giants!! :)

This is the kind of nonsense parents are up against every step of the way. I am no longer surprised by these kinds of egregious acts... Special ed teachers say e-mail broke law - SFGate "A San Francisco Unified School District administrator raised the possibility of not offering summer...

Anyone else play this game? My son got me to download it, and surprise surprise! I actually enjoy this fun, mindless game! :)

What do you guys think about it? Has anyone been to see a psychic? Read Tarot Cards? Been to a medium? I've read Tarot Cards for the last 12 years or so. I've always been interested in psychics, spirits, and all things supernatural. Just curious about others on the forum.

Does anyone know of any good resources/articles/papers on deafness and how it can impact how a student learns and becomes proficient in math? I recall reading somewhere in the past that math is one other area that can be challenging for deaf students, but I'm having a hard time finding anything...

Just saw this video and thought I'd share it. The excitement the little guy shows at his first exposure to new sounds was touching. I'm not sure whether or not the family signs with him, but the little boy was clearly excited. 2 Year Old Cooper Hears Mommy's Voice for the First Time! -...

What has been your experience, whether as a student or parent with the IEP process? The good? The bad? Any surprises along the way? What are your thoughts about it? Do you trust your local school district/county office? Or have your experiences left you weary of the Local...

I've been trying to research articles on Audism. I've come across some, but I'm starting this thread to see what else is out there. I'm trying to put something together, and I am interested in thoughtful articles. So, if you've read an article or book that was clear about Audism, and the...

What about having a sub-forum in deaf education for ASL students/SLP students etc.? Then, they could post their interviews and questions there, without creating a bunch of new threads in other areas. Also, regular posters would be able to click on the thread if they choose to participate and...

Just wanted to give an update for those who remember this thread. The child is doing exceptionally well at the school. This student has made some good friends at the school, and other students received this student well. Language and communication abilities are growing by leaps and bounds...

Given the recent craziness going on here, I think it would be good for us all to revisit the ignore feature. If there is a poster (or posters) that are bothersome to you, you can put them on your ignore list. If posts are continually ignored, perhaps those that are bothersome will...

For those who fly... When the flight attendants are doing their speel about oxygen masks, emergency exits etc., how do you get the information? I tried to ask the flight attendant, and she didn't have an answer for me. Knowing what to do in an emergency is important, so what do you do?

For all you geneaology buffs and those interested in your family history... April 2, 2012 the 1940 census will finally be available. Not only that, but you don't need a subscription from ancestry.com to view it. The digital images will be made available for free to all...

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Love the show. Anyone here watch it? The last episode was a bit nauseating, but I saw it coming. If you haven't seen it yet, rent the first season so you can watch it from the beginning. If you're into "history" and period pieces, you'd probably enjoy it.

Somehow some Scammers got a hold of my email address. I've been getting all kinds of goofy emails from them. The latest though, was pretty funny. They must think all people are stupid. "United Nation Organization Information Section 210 Euston Road London NW1 2BE United Kingdom (U.K)...

Two Former Executives of Indicted Video Relay Services Company Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program Our Embattled Leader, John TC Yeh*|*TheHolism*|*DeafVIDEO.TV I hope the judge is lenient with the sentencing. From what I've heard, John TC Yeh wasn't aware that this was going on; but since...