An Open Letter to Starkey Hearing‏
Dear Starkey, Are you willing to really support the Deaf community? (The question isn’t a taunt – it’s almost hopeful, and honestly meant). Thus far you’ve been willing to take on Deaf people representing you. Now you’re looking for Deaf youth to represent you internationally. Both of these I think are great things. Now, I’d [...]
It’s possible for businesses to be deaf friendly!
The Washington Times has a great article here about how the H Street corridor in Washington, DC near Gallaudet University is now a hot spot for deaf friendly bars, restaurants, and clubs.  As much as 10 percent of any given establishments’ revenue comes from deaf patrons from the area. The amazing thing is that this has [...]
“JUST GO ELSEWHERE:” Netflix, Deafhood, and why separate water fountains still apply
You’ve seen them by now: the vitriolic comments under news columns about the NAD suit against Netflix to begin providing captions for all its content, not just randomly chosen items. Let’s talk about this, let’s talk about what this implies for American Deafhood, and let’s compare this to other such items in American history. Let’s [...]
Deaf at the Drive Thru
In the days before iPhones, internet and video chat, the Deaf Community was limited in ways to communicate long distance. Local Deaf Clubs served as a way for deaf people to gather and communicate in the way they were most comfortable, in person. Many thought of the gatherings as a way to preserve American Sign [...]
Deafsumer: Netflix streaming video (Part Two)
I continue to give Netflix a shot. I’m less than impressed, and will probably cancel; I’m totally behind NAD and their current suit against the Big Red Sign. Here’s why.
Starbucks and Accessibility… Welcome Back to the Madness, Madness, Madness…
Not to hammer away at my favorite franchise – Starbucks – yet again, but my friend “Jane” recently sent me the following email, and I asked her for permission to share both it and my reply with Deaf Echo readers. Here it is: “Hi Chris! The following story happened to a friend of mine today [...]
Netflix adds captioning to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Netflix has added captioning support, finally, to the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch. Â Read this MacNN article for more details and directions on how to use the feature. Comment below and let us know how you like the feature, and if it works for you!
Madison, Wisconsin – So This is Democracy: An Attack on Education
If you arrive inside the capitol grounds of Madison, Wisconsin, you will see tens of thousands of public service workers standing together – peacefully, but in solidarity – against oppression. Thousands of parents are marching with their children, engaging them in a lesson of Civics in action. Thousands of teachers and public service workers such [...]
He Needs a Job to Prove His Deafhood
Deaf people and employment. There’s a lot of emotions tied up with the employment issue, being the breadwinner (notice the winner part?), et cetera, ad nauseam. You see it in any community. The other afternoon I was watching a show and half asleep. I dreamed of or remembered one woman saying to her friend, “He [...]
A Call to Help Deaf People in Florida
I wonder about the future of services for deaf people in Florida. I came to Florida in search of a job in the mental health field (working with deaf clients). I was surprised at what I found there. I had travelled to the localities of Clearwater, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. I was shocked [...]