Showing posts with label National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Show all posts

Monday, February 18, 2013

Deaf Dating Violence: Do You Know The Signs ?

VIDEO [ASL/CC] - Domestic Violence Awareness: Do you know the signs about dating violence?



This video is meant to be played without sound. This video used facts from: ASADV is a member of the Rochester/Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium (DVC) and Justice for Deaf Victims Coalition (JDVNC).



Our mission is to provide support to the Deaf community and to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals, families, and children who are or have been victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.







We offer a safe and supportive environment of advocacy, empowerment, community education, and training services.



All of our staff are Deaf. All of our staff, advocates, and volunteers are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). http://asadv.org



http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/womenandgender/get-help/cares-hotline#tab-2-report-an-incident. Please visit our website for more information and details, http://www.theredflagcampaign.org



Related Domestic Violence:



Stop Domestic Violence Against Women - If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Deaf Group Harlem Shake at RIT/NTID

VIDEO: Harlem Shake at National Technical Institute for the Deaf.



The Harlem Shake Masquers Drama Club. We have decided to dance as Harlem Shake for our performance! Deaf group can dance if they cant hear or can hear at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.





About 'The Harlem Shake' Wikipedia: The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos.



The announcers at the Entertainer's Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of "Al B" (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the "albee" in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake. ... Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_shake_%28meme%29

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Deaf Population Boom In Rochester, New York

VIDEO [CC] - Need to know about Rochester: Can Rochester reverse the Deaf talent drain.



ROCHESTER, NY. - It's well known that Rochester has a large Deaf and hard of hearing community.



While the community is large, the job prospects for the Deaf and hard of hearing are not. What can the business community in Rochester do to reverse the Deaf talent drain?



SOURCE



Related Deaf Population:

Rochester's Deaf Population Among Largest Per Capita in U.S.

Deaf Population Boom In Rochester, New York

Deaf People Population Worldwide

Deaf Population Growth In A Small Village

Deaf Facts: Informational About Deafness