This article originally appeared at i711.com on June 29, 2006, and was updated on August 28, 2013. On the first day of my American Sign Language … [Continue reading]
Bad Business: Not a Deaf Thing
August 23, 2013
Yesterday, on Facebook, I was disheartened to see two posts by deaf people lumping deaf people into a negative category. The first post … [Continue reading]
Deaf-Owned Businesses: Graciously Handmade for You by Anita Kroll
July 29, 2013
First things first: I cannot sew. My eighth-grade sewing teacher slapped my hand in frustration as she tried to show me how to move a needle … [Continue reading]
Workshop: June 29, 2013 | Think of a Word, Quick! (New Jersey RID)
July 29, 2013
Think of a Word, Quick! New Jersey Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Eatontown, NJ Trudy's thoughts: This workshop was filled to … [Continue reading]
Workshop: June 29, 2013 | Deaf Disempowerment and Today’s Interpreter (New Jersey RID)
July 29, 2013
Deaf Disempowerment and Today's Interpreter New Jersey Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Eatontown, NJ Trudy's thoughts: This group was … [Continue reading]
Workshop: June 8, 2013 | In Search of Interpreter Heart (Minnesota RID)
July 9, 2013
In Search of Interpreter Heart (co-presented with Doug Bowen-Bailey and Paula Gajewski-Mickelson) Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, … [Continue reading]
Workshop: May 30, 2013 | Making Your Case: An Online Course in Advocacy (ADARA)
July 9, 2013
Making Your Case: An Online Course in Advocacy (presented on behalf of Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans) American … [Continue reading]
Deaf-Owned Businesses: Heidi’s Bead Jewelry
May 30, 2013
I ripped open the packet excitedly. I'd wanted to buy Heidi Branch's amazing, handmade jewelry for quite some time, but every piece I liked was always … [Continue reading]
In Search of Interpreter Heart: Exploring Our Core Values
May 20, 2013
Come to a workshop on June 8! This is open to all, especially interpreters, allies and Deaf people. {Click on the flyer for a larger image, or … [Continue reading]
Make it easy to remember the water: 10 tips for presenters
April 25, 2013
I’ve written two articles for workshop coordinators and organizers, and I thought it only fair to have tips for presenters. The below is a collection … [Continue reading]