Tragedy Strikes RP Driver

Christine/Coco’s Notes:
I am a member of the American Association for the Deaf Blind listserv and we have been sharing stories, articles and viable information in the past. Last week I decided to share my opinion article, “We Can Be Killing Machines” and got a lot of encouraging responses. One of them was a testament, a [...]

We Can Be Killing Machines

i’m probably going to get a lot of comments regarding this entry. it could either put me in the hot seat with my deafblind community of usher’s compadres or get a whole lotts respect for speaking out.
i have a beef with people who have usher syndrome and drive. driving cars while they know they have [...]

Yo Prez Davila, We’re Waiting!

It has been almost 2 weeks now since the Deaf Blind students and alumni of Gallaudet University sent out a letter inviting President Davila and his team to meet with us on March 30th concerning issues of the past, the present and the future.
And we have yet to hear from him, or Jay Innes and [...]

Deaf-Blind Picnic in Cajun Country

Louisiana Acadiana Deaf-Blind Citizens, Inc.409
W. St. Mary Blvd.

Lafayette, Louisiana
70506

 E-mail: LSUCajunDan@cox.net  Videophone Direct: (337) 984-1731Sorenson Video Relay Service: (866) 327-8877, extension (337) 984-1731 
 
Dear Sir/Madam: 
The Louisiana Acadiana Deaf-Blind Citizens, Inc. (
LADBC) is sponsoring its annual picnic at the Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of
Louisiana located at
409 W. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, Louisiana
on Saturday, April 28th.  To make [...]

Deaf-Blind and Singlehood

It’s no secret. I’m 27 years old, afflicted with Usher Syndrome and proudly Deaf – and single, too. I’ve been single for, what, 27 years?
Some people remain single because their personalities suck. Or their body odour is so repulsive. Bad teeth, poor hygiene, Tourette’s syndrome or badly disfigured. Or in my case, being blind does [...]

Merging of Deaf and Blind Schools, Union for Low Vision Students and More

 
Let’s talk about “et cetera” today. 
There was an article by Jamie Berke on deafness.about.com regarding the merge of Deaf and Blind schools. By Deaf and Blind schools, some states are merging schools for the Deaf sighted and the hearing Blind to save money for the state’s education budget. What do I think of this? I [...]

Open Letter to President Davila

Several alumni and current students of Gallaudet including myself collaborated to write a letter and convince President Davila to see us on Friday, March 30 to discuss the previous and ongoing issue of poor quality of services and education for the Deaf-Blind. During the era of Jordan, Fernances and Kelly, the number of Deaf-Blind students [...]

Deaf-Blind Triplets on Dr. Phil

There was a recent episode on Dr. Phil that featured three deaf-blind triplets and their frustrated parents. I haven’t seen it yet – but from what I hear, I’m not gonna like it.
Anyone know where I can view the episode???? Help!!!
When I pah see the episode, then for sure I’ll jump into the debate [...]