Deaf Want A Fair Hearing On Film & TV Subtitles

VIDEO [CC] Maltese Deaf people want a fair hearing on film and TV subtitles.



VALLETTA, MALT -- The quality of life of Deaf people would dramatically improve if subtitles were introduced on TV and in cinemas, according to campaigners. “Think how much general knowledge you get from the TV,” said Alison Vere from the Deaf People Association, which is behind the Subtitles Now campaign launched recently.

“With the exception of the five-minute Deaf News in Maltese sign language, local TV is inaccessible to Deaf and those hard of hearing,” she added.



Organised jointly with film culture NGO Kinemastik, Subtitles Now is promoting the introduction of sub-titles on TV and more screenings of subtitled movies in cinemas.



The campaign released a video on Youtube to drive home its message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D_y2G5els.



It starts with sound and sub­titles so that all people can understand what is happening, but then the captions disappear and all the dialogue is conducted in sign language.



Eventually the sound of Bob Dylan singing the words “How does it feel?” from Like a Rolling Stone can be heard and a caption asks, “How does it feel to see but not hear?”



Ms Vere said deafness was an invisible disability because it went unseen unless people were communicating in sign language or wearing visible hearing aids.



If their campaign is successful, it would “provide a quantum leap in the quality of life of Deaf Maltese and would also help increase Deaf literacy.”



Association president Steven Mulvaney visited the UK recently and was amazed to find he had the option of closed caption subtitles on every programme on the TV in his hotel room, available through the push of a button.



The association would like Maltese Deaf people to have the same option... Read more: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130205/local/Deaf-want-a-fair-hearing-on-film-and-TV-subtitles-.456320



Related: Sony's New Subtitle Glasses For Deaf Moviegoers



Sony’s Entertainment Access Glasses Utilizing Unique Holographic Technology - The movie industry’s transformation to digital technology has created an opportunity to efficiently deliver closed caption data to movie patrons. This coincides with large demand from people with hearing difficulties to watch movies more easily and enjoyably.



Sony has therefore developed entertainment access glasses utilizing its unique holographic technology: the STW-C140GI Entertainment Access Glasses with Audio and, as part of this solution, the STWA-C101 Data Transmitter. When wearing this stylish and lightweight see-through eyewear, users can see closed caption text seemingly superimposed onto the movie picture that they’re watching on screen - it’s a natural subtitle-movie experience.



In addition, as the captioning glasses’ receiver box is equipped with an audio assist function, this solution is useful not only for people with hearing difficulties but also for people with visual impairments - both can enjoy movies far more than ever before. READ MORE: http://pro.sony.com/bbsccms/assets/files/mkt/digicinema/brochures/EntAccessGlasses-DI-0272_2.pdf



Visit Sony for more details: http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro/lang/en/eu/products/entertainmentaccessglasses

Sex Assaults Lawsuit Involving Deaf & Blind Students

VIDEO: Settlement reached in lawsuit involving Deaf and Blind students in the capital of Hawaii.



HONOLULU - A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached in a sex assault lawsuit involving Hawaii Center for the Deaf and Blind. It's been a year and a half since the State was sued by a group of students at the school. The students alleged they had been sexually abused by other students.



Friday, the attorney representing the group announced that a multi-million dollar settlement has been reached. A spotlight was cast on the Hawaii Center for the Deaf and Blind in the Kapahulu area in 2011, after police started investigating allegations of widespread sex abuse between classmates.



In August 2011, Honolulu attorney Michael Green filed a lawsuit against the state, on behalf of 50 to 60 students.

"What we found out was, and I never thought about this, that we had children who were the aggressors, we're talking about sodomizing boys, boys on boys, boys on girls, girls on girls, in the bathroom, on school buses, in the bushes, that because no one seemed to care it seemed like it was okay. So people who were victims became aggressors. And you know that part that maybe affected me the most aside from the fact it's happening to young people, and people that have disabilities is that if you cry out who can hear you? If you have blind students who can see it?" said Green.



The State has now agreed to pay $5M to settle the lawsuit - money that'll go to the victims, and to pay for counseling and treatment... Read more: http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-involving-deaf-and/qEdZ6YT6_EuWYDo6tVhRPg.cspx

Deaf Boy Sexually Assaulted In Florida

VIDEO: Mom says she caught suspect raping son inside abandoned house.



FORT PIERCE, FLA. - Jose Macias, 63, raped 13-year-old Deaf boy, police say.



A woman tells WPBF 25 News' Angela Rozier she caught a man, later identified as Jose Macias, sexually assaulting her Deaf son inside an abandoned house in Fort Pierce.

A 63-year-old Fort Pierce man was in jail Thursday, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy. The boy's mother told WPBF 25 News the incident happened Wednesday afternoon inside an abandoned house located at 202 N. 28th St.



She said she saw her son walk off with a man on a bike. By the time she caught up with them, she discovered them inside an abandoned house.



"(I) kind of caught them in the act," said the boy's mom.



According to a police report, the 13-year-old boy identified Jose Macias in a photographic lineup as the person who took him into the vacant house and sexually assaulted him... Read more: http://www.wpbf.com/news/south-florida/treasure-coast/Jose-Macias-63-raped-13-year-old-deaf-boy-police-say/-/8882916/18356212/-/vsiptgz/-/index.html

Deaf Tattoo Convention Berlin, Germany

VIDEO [CC/SIGNED] - Deaf Tattoo Convention in Berlin, Germany in International Sign.



The first International Deaf Tattoo Convention of the world was held in Berlin. Twelve tattoo artists from many countries took part. More than 900 visitors came to Berlin-Weißensee.



It was great to attend the convention. We have learned a lot and made ​​new experiences. For example, it is not "deaf and dumb", but "Deaf". The Moderation we have completely turned at the beginning and forgot to repeat it again. But that experience at least even more viewers, as it is correct. Thanks also to the organizers, it was cool with you!

Of the convention reported Tattoo Model Mel Riot. The 2nd Deaf Tattoo Convention will be held in September 2014 in Paris.



Deaf Tattoo Convention Berlin 2013.

Zur weltweit 1. Deaf Tattoo Convention trafen sich vom 18. bis 20.Januar 2013 zwölf internationale gehörlose Tätowierer in Berlin-Weißensee. Von der Convention berichtet Tattoomodel Mel Riot.



Es war toll, die Convention zu besuchen. Wir haben einiges gelernt und neue Erfahrungen gemacht. Zum Beispiel, das es nicht "Taubstumm", sondern "Gehörlos" heißt. Die Anmoderation haben wir ganz am Anfang gedreht und leider vergessen, es noch einmal zu wiederholen. Aber so erfahren wenigstens noch mehr Zuschauer, wie es richtig heißt. Danke auch an die Veranstalter, es war cool bei Euch!



Die 2. Deaf Tattoo Convention wird übrigens im September 2014 in Paris stattfinden.



Visit www.Deaf-Tattoo.com for more information.

Guest Blogger_Tenisha: Food Truck Rodeo

Howdy, Around-the-Worlders, I'm Tenisha! Just stopping by to tell y'all about my awesome experience at the Food Truck Rodeo in Durham, North Carolina. Just a tidbit of info about me. I moved to the Raleigh-Durham area May 2012, after living in Greenville, South Carolina my entire life. The goal was to really get out and discover my new city. Eight months later, *cough*, I'm just getting around to it. But more on that later, it's talk about food.

             

The Food Truck Rodeo (FTR) took place on Sunday, January 27th in downtown, Durham Central Park. The weather was nice and I was in good company. I was joined by my friend, Ayahnah, a Durham native. So, about this nice weather. By nice, I mean deceiving. Just two days before schools were closing early and highways were shutting down due to snow and ice. But, Sunday was beautiful. The sun was out and the clouds never looked more perfect. But...there's a but. It was barely 30 degrees. Eek!    

First stop was to Baguettaboutit. I was eager to try this because it reminded me Dogmatic, a restaurant I enjoyed while visiting NYC in 2011. I customized my order and had the chicken and spinach sausage with chimichurri sauce. Ayahnah had the 'United Nations,' which is chicken chipotle sausage with chimichurri sauce.  This place gets two thumbs up from me and I will definitely be trying them again!

The next place I tried was Chirba Chirba Dumpling. Talk about yum! While in line, I chatted it up with a lady who swore by the Mushroom Veggie-lings. She's vegan and since I don't eat pork, I'd already had my eyes set on them. Her stamp of approval further sealed the deal. I have no regrets; they were amazing. As I write this now, I wish I'd gotten ten instead of five. LOL

Due to the dropping temperature, we made our rounds to take a few pictures but only managed to stand in line for one more thing...BEER! Go figure! If you're ever in the Raleigh-Durham area and want to eat in a "judge-free" zone, please check the FTR site for future dates. I had an amazing time and will definitely check it out in the summer! 

Thanks for reading,

Gundah dalam selubung embun pagi....

Gundah dalam selubung embun pagi, berjalan menyusuri rerimbun ilalang. Tak pelik bagai pejalan yang gontai tak bertuan nak kemana pergi mengikut buai sang bayu. Menyusuri jalan setapak menuruni lembah mengejar mimpi. Nak kemana sekoci kan berlayar, jika layar terkoyak oleh belati hati. Tak pelik tak berlabuh dalam tujuan pasti.

Andaih buih tak kan pecah oleh mentari, kan kujadikan semua harapanku menjadih buih yang kan hanyut terbawa gelombak ombak dan pecah di tepian. menceritakan semuanya tentang setitik hati yang tidak pernah berarti dalam selayang pandang.

CODA Nate Tao - American Idol Season 12

VIDEO [CC] - Deaf News: Nate Tao Auditions and Exclusive Interview - American Idol Season 12.

American Sign Language instructor Nate Tao was deemed "unassuming" by judge Randy Jackson when he walked into his audition. However, his voice is keen to make him stand out from the pack. Nate Tao who is a child of a deaf adult, often known by the acronym "CODA", is a person who was raised by Deaf parents.



Nate Tao: Road To Hollywood Interviews - American Idol Season 12

Tune in to AMERICAN IDOL Wednesday & Thursday 8/7c on FOX!



See more of American Idol on our official site: http://fox.tv/idol



Saying he was both "relieved" and "excited" to be going to Hollywood, Nate Tao reflects on his American Idol audition. Citing his "different look" Nate Tao believes he offers something unique.



Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, television's No. 1 hit series empowers contestants and viewers to share their voices in deciding who will be America's next singing superstar.



Every year, tens of thousands of hopefuls from across the nation audition for a shot at stardom. Idol Judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are currently traveling across the country in search of the next American Idol. They narrow down the competitors to a select group of semifinalists who sing their hearts out each week in front of a studio audience and television viewers.



Nate Tao: Road To Hollywood Interviews - American Idol Season 12: http://youtube.com/americanidol



Here's the video clip with closed captioning of Nate Tao with his Dad.

Visit www.natetao.com for more update, details and information.



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