Originally appeared in Silent News, December 2001.
In late August, I had to get some blood tests done for a routine exam. The doctor referred me to a lab run by Lab Corp, so I went in a few days later. Never did I imagine what would happen to me next.
I entered the office, and[.....]

Originally appeared in Silent News, December 2001.
The United States flag has long been a source of pride and patriotism. In the wake of the recent tragedies in the nation, the flag has suddenly become even more meaningful and necessary. Americans United Flag Across America was one of the organizations trying to help raise funds[.....]

Originally appeared in Silent News, December 2001.
Kids think it’s a cool toy. The box, with different colored cards, is often used on playgrounds, with parents, during classes, and even riding in the car. The colors and portability of the box seem to draw in children, who like the sense of ‘ownership’ by the words[.....]

Originally appeared in Silent News, December 2001.
For many people, the experience of going to see the doctor is a cumbersome and frustrating experience. And of course, many deaf and hard of hearing people have to also worry about whether the doctor knows how to communicate with them or whether the doctor has patience for[.....]

Originally appeared in Silent News, December 2001.
In 1982, deaf-owned mail order businesses primarily consisted of selling TTYs and decoders. Today, these businesses sell everything from TTYs to pagers to books to posters to, yes, even signing stuffed animals. “In the beginning, TTYs were very ‘hot-selling.’ At that time, there was no such state equipment[.....]