Deafhope: End Domestic Violence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SQPp7UTyIE

A poem about domestic violence

DeafHope is a nonprofit organization, established for and by Deaf women in January 2003. Their mission at DeafHope is to end domestic and sexual violence against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education, and services.

This mission will be achieved on three levels-by providing services to Deaf women and children who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence; by educating our community and service providers about domestic and sexual violence; and by providing statewide training and technical assistance to establish more Deaf-run services for Deaf survivors.

At DeafHope they rely on the empowerment model. They believe that Deaf women and children are not responsible for violence and they have a right to live in a healthy environment. They believe that Deaf survivors have the ability and right to make their own choices toward living independently and safely. As advocates, they provide support and information, working with her strengths, and only the survivor can make the best choices for her and her family.

Comment on the poetry and what is meant to you. Also discuss how the poetry can be compared to English poetry.

Deaf Jokes!

Humor is a huge part of Deaf Culture. Here are some popular jokes in the Deaf Community.

Watch the following videos and comment on your understanding of them. Which did you like the best and why? What was hard for you to understand? What is the underlying message in all of these jokes?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znP-va5KbCg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AjM3CNnaCg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqQIW1yrwx0&feature=related

Country Signs

http://www.aslresource.net/CountrySigns.html

I have found an incredible resource for all of you. It is a website that not only shows you a variety of country signs but it also demonstrates them as well. I thought this would be a great opportunity for you to learn country signs and lead us to a world discuss this week!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Monica

Name Signs

Hello All,
Last week I gave all of you name signs. Be aware that this is not something to be taken lightly and having a name sign holds special responisbility. A name sign is to be cherished. You must earn your name sign. I have never before given my students name signs. Now that you have a name sign you must become more active in the Deaf Community and earn your place there. I believe that this class will do just that. But, I am asking you now, what will you do to earn your name sign? How will you become involved and remain involved with the community? Discuss with your classmates what you need to do to live up to your name sign.

I really want you to understand the importance of what I have given you. Please watch these two clips and comment on the information presented. What have these clips shown you about name signs?
On youtube please access these clips.

"A Open Letter For President Obama"

"Handing Out Name Signs"